My vision is to offer my unique palette of skills and services, to help you enrich your life from the inside out.

My studies have granted me a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of California, Long Beach, which birthed a long career as a copyediter and writer.

A Masters degree in Clinical Psychology led me to work therapeutically with developmentally disabled and homeless populations before I chose to shift to practicing bodywork–which I perceive to be the ultimate integration of mind, body, soul healing and presence.

I trained as a massage therapist at the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute specializing in deep Swedish Massage, with an additional focus on neurolymphatic, Chi Nei Tsang (CNT), and cranio sacral modalities. I continued private studies in Lomi Lomi massage, Reiki, and aromatherapy.

My deep spiritual practice in indigenouse and shamanic ceremony has deepened my medicine as a healer, which I look forward to sharing with you.

What My Clients Say…

“I’ve had the pleasure of receiving regular massage from Sunny over the past year.  She is an excellent, highly skilled practitioner who seamlessly blends both traditional western body work with very powerful eastern energy techniques.  Her chakra work is accompanied by her clear, lovely, voice intoning prayers for the highest good of her clients.  It is truly a very spiritual and unique experience which sets her apart from the crowd.  I gladly give her the highest of recommendations.”

~ SD, Santa Barbara

“Sunny – I wanted to thank you for your amazing, breathtaking message today! I look forward to being one of your regular clients. Blessings and Namaste!”

~ Don, Santa Barbara

“Sunny Petersen is a deeply commited, uniquely gifted healer.   Significantly, the room in which she heals has the immediate feeling of sanctuary, you can feel her medicinal spirit even before she lays hands and heart on you.  Sunny’s focus, sensitivity, strength, and nurture is a rare healing blend, and there’s a true integrity of spirit that infuses everything she does.  I’d call her Wise Woman Walking.”

~ Suzie Plakson, Los Angeles

“Sunny’s massage was beyond blissful. Her nurturing energy, her unique flowing strokes, and her focussed attention to areas that needed addressing left me feeling like a new person! Days later I could still sense that I had somehow been healed physically, emotionally and spiritually. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Sunny!”

~ David Kennet, Los Angeles Continue reading “Testimonials”