Health & wellness
BY NICK PANTALEONI
Traditional tools are used to support healing practices.
NICK PANTALEONI COMMUNITY IMPACT
Practitioners specialize in a range of skills, from neuromuscular and cupping therapy to Reiki and myofascial release.
COURTESY SOL SOLACE STUDIO
Sol Solace Studio blends massage therapy, healing Behind an ordinary o ce door located just o Bee Caves Road sits a haven for those seeking trauma-informed bodywork and holistic healing. What it is
in their body. ... I started learning that I could no longer just do the physical massage,” Castillo said. “The only way I found that I could really help people was merging both.” How it works Sol Solace Studio began as a solo practice in South Austin before growing organically through word-of-mouth referrals. Today, the studio is home to a small team of practitioners, each specializing in a blend of clinical massage and intuitive bodywork. However, no matter the specialist, the studio places emphasis on the importance of its work being a safe space for patients. “It’s always led by the client,” Castillo explains. “If at any time they don’t feel comfortable, they don’t want to continue talking about or address- ing something, we stop.” What’s next The studio serves clients of all ages, from new- borns to seniors, and often works in coordination with therapists and doctors as part of a broader health care team. In addition to one-on-one sessions, Sol Solace Studio o ers educational newsletters, commu- nity book circles and is planning a community cultural healing trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Monica Castillo is the owner of Sol Solace Studio.
COURTESY SOL SOLACE STUDIO
Sol Solace Studio, a wellness practice in West Lake Hills, o ers clients massage therapy that draws upon Mesoamerican healing practices to address both physical pain and emotional well-being. Meet the owner Owner Monica Castillo has several years of experience as a licensed massage therapist spe- cializing in deep tissue and pain management. While her work helped many people, she noticed several of her clients routinely returned with the same problems. “I saw a rotating door of people just coming back with the same issues,” Castillo said. “I found that by talking through a story with people, their pain would decrease or go away.” During her pregnancy, Castillo said her intuitive awareness deepened, prompting her to explore trauma-informed bodywork—the ways emotional experiences can manifest physically. She sought out additional training and began learning from teachers rooted in Mesoamerican indigenous healing practices that align with her ancestry. “I started seeing stories that they had stored
The practice o ers massage therapy services.
COURTESY SOL SOLACE STUDIO
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