Bianca giving an Esalen massage session.

Bianca's Story

Originally from Croatia, Bianca Childs, LMT, started her career in the early 1990s as a licensed Esthetician. In 2010, after graduating from Santa Barbara Bodyworks, Bianca came to Esalen Institute and became deeply influenced by the innovative forms of somatic and healing arts rooted in Esalen studies, Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Sound Healing and Yoga.

Since then, she has studied and practiced  bodywork and movement extensively in Indonesia, Europe, and at Esalen Institute where she became certified Esalen® Massage practitioner.

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Working Together

A long-time resident of Santa Barbara, Bianca now incorporates mindfulness-based modalities that address every aspect of body, mind, spirit, and energy into her holistic practice. “I love helping people drop into a deeper place inside themselves, a place where natural healing occurs, a place where they can learn to bring full-hearted presence into every life interaction.”

Hands doing massage therapy.
Relaxing facial hold

The Mindbody Connection

The approach I take is one of patience. Our own body-intelligence is always striving towards health and well-being. We just need to create the right conditions so the body can heal itself.In my massage practice, I integrate Esalen, Deep Tissue, Reflexology and Ayurvedic massage. Each session blends these techniques to suit the needs of your body creating a rare, one of a kind massage for deep integration.

Within the Sessions I often incorporate sound healing using things like tuning forks, singing bowls, chimes, ocean drums, rainstick; You can find out more in FAQ.

Deeper Healing

As a massage therapist and esthetician, I use an Amethyst Crystal Infrared Biomat in every session to enhance your experience.

This technology combines Infrared Rays, Negative Ions, and Amethyst Crystals for targeted pain relief, improved circulation, and a stronger immune system.It's an FDA Class II Medical Device, making it ideal for minor muscle and joint discomfort, arthritis-related pain, and muscle spasms. The Biomat also boosts localized circulation.

During your session, you'll enjoy the comforting warmth of the Biomat while reaping these therapeutic benefits. Its superconductive properties harness far infrared rays and negative ions, benefiting various health concerns.

Close up photo of a biomat

Education & Experience

2024: Cosmetic Laser Certification, Empire Medical Training
2023: TMJ Disfunction, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
2021: KOBIDO® Esthetician Training, KOBIDO® Esthetic College
2020: Ayurvedic Massage and Theory, Maharani Ayurveda Academy, Santa Barbara
2013-2018: Esalen® Massage Workshops Teachers Assistant, Esalen Institute, Big Sur CA
2017: Advanced Aroma Therapy, School of Natural Therapies, London UK
‍2014: Advanced Crystal Healing Certification‍
‍2011- 2018: Moving Ventures, International Healing Arts School, Bali Indonesia 
‍• Esalen® Massage Professional Training
• Touching Essence™
• Holotropic Breathwork® 
• QigongVibrance™ 
• Aquatic Bodywork 
2011: Reiki Level 1 & 2, The Usui System of Reiki Healing
2010: Santa Barbara Bodyworks, Professional School of Bodywork
• Licensed Massage Therapist, 500 hours
• Advanced Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue
• Anatomy/Physiology
• Reflexology hand & feet
• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myo-fascial Release
• Lymph Drainage 
• Hot Stone Massage
• Aromatherapy 
• Passive Joint Movement/Traeger Therapy
• Thai Medical Massage
• Gua ShaShiatsu
• CPR Training 
1991: Licensed Esthetician, Saddleback Beauty Academy, Laguna Hills, CA, 600 hours

testimonials

What clients say about Bianca

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I have experienced her Esalen body massage and her facial--and I can testify to the magic of her touch! Also, Bianca's gentle, calm personality will put you at ease the moment you meet her. I cannot recommend Bianca enough--she is the best!

Bojana Hill
Santa Barbara
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Bianca seems always to intuitively know just what the body needs. I have had many massages in my lifetime, and Bianca is by far the best.  I feel very fortunate to have found her!

Elizabeth Wolfson, Ph.D.
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I have suffered with jaw pain for over 5 years and thought that it was something I would just have to live with for the rest of my life. Bianca’s treatment has been amazing and I would recommend it to anyone suffering with tension or pain.

Daniele Bodini
Santa Barbara
Close up photo of a biomat

Healing on every level.

Every session with Bianca (except aquatic bodywork) happens on an Amethyst Crystal Biomat. The Biomat is a revolutionary healing technology that combines the power of Infrared Rays and Negative Ions conducted through Amethyst Crystals to deliver targeted pain relief, blood circulation, and support for your immune system.

Engineered by a group of doctors and scientists, the Biomat is an FDA Class II Medical Device used for the relief of minor muscle pain, minor joint pain and stiffness, join paint associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor sprains, minor strains, minor muscular back pain, relaxation of muscles, and temporary increase of local circulation where applied.  While relaxing into the blissful heat of the Biomat, your body is also hard at work promoting a stronger immune system.

Through its superconductive properties, which harness and distribute far infrared rays and negative ions, the Amethyst Biomat benefits individuals who suffer from a wide range of health issues. It soothes, heals, and promotes overall wellbeing through its heat delivery and energy distribution properties, putting the natural healing capabilities of amethyst crystal to work for you with every use.

  • Treat yourself tó most relaxing hour of your life!
  • Your athletic spa experience and recovery.
  • The salt contains the essential oil of juniper fruits.
  • The salt contains the essential oil of juniper fruits.
  • The salt contains the essential oil of juniper fruits.
  • The salt contains the essential oil of juniper fruits.
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