Local favorite for professional massage and restorative skincare in the heart of Monterey.
About May’s Wellness Spa
Welcome to May’s Wellness Spa, your sanctuary for rejuvenation in the heart of Monterey. We believe that true wellness is a balance of physical recovery, healthy skin, and mental tranquility. Our boutique spa is dedicated to providing a personalized experience that addresses your body from the inside out—whether you are seeking targeted relief from muscle tension or a glowing, revitalized complexion.
Led by a team of highly skilled, licensed professionals, we offer a curated selection of therapeutic massages and advanced skincare treatments. From restorative Prenatal and Sports massages to our signature Dermalogica facials, every session is tailored to your unique needs. We are especially known for our Deep Tissue massage, Couples Massage, and our Signature Facial and Massage combo, providing the ultimate full-body restoration in one seamless visit. At May’s, we combine expert technique with a warm, welcoming environment to ensure you leave feeling restored, balanced, and radiant.
FAQs
What is the difference between Swedish and DeepTissue Massage?
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Swedish Massage uses light to medium pressure with long, flowing strokes to promote overall relaxation
Deep Tissue Massage is more intense, focusing on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to address, chronic tension and knots.
What are the benefits of Lymphatic Massage
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Immune Support: using light pressure to mobilize the lymphatic system, which carries diseases – fighting white blood cells, potentially boosting your immune system.
Reduced Swelling: This Technique pushes fluids that caused swelling back towards the heart, making it helpful for recovery from trauma or surgery.
Detoxification: By encouraging the flow of lymph fluid, it helps transport waste products out of the body tissues.
How does a Sports Massage help recovery?
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This modality combines myofascial release and stretching to manipulate soft tissue, helping to enhance flexibility, alleviate tendon pain, and prevent recurring injuries.
Are Prenatal Massages safe?
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Yes, these utilized gentle gliding strokes to ease pregnancy – related discomfort, and swelling. Clients are encouraged to consult their doctor or midwife before booking.
More FAQs
How does Hot Stone Work?
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Deep Relaxation: smooth salt stones, often paired with sage, essential oil, are heated and placed on specific points to promote circulation.
Tension Relief: Direct heat helps muscles release stress and tension more quickly than standard manual techniques.
What should I expect during a Cupping Massage?
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Therapist use suction cups to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. While it aids and muscle repair, it may leave red circles on the skin for several days. A consent form is required for this service.
What happens during a Signature Facial?
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The 60 or 90 minute treatment is tailored to your specific skin type. Using professional products from brands like Dermalogica, it nourishes the skin for a healthier, younger appearance.
Can I combine a facial with a massage?
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Yes, The signature facial and massage package is available in 60 or 90 minute durations
*Provides enhance skin care absorption. A full body massage increases blood circulation, and body heat, which helps open pores. This makes your skin more receptive to the active ingredients and facial serums and masks, maximizing their effectiveness.
*Boosted Detoxification: both treatments stimulate emphatic system. When paired, they work together to more efficiently, flush, toxins, and release fluid retention, often resulting in a decreased puffiness and a more “sculpt“ appearance.
Increased Oxygenation: Improved circulation from the massage, ensure more oxygen and nutrients reach facial skin cells, supporting natural collagen, production, and tissue repair.
Promoting Wellness through Professional Massage Therapy and Skin Care
We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers skin & body care is a priority by using only the healthiest skincare and body products like Dermalogica, Jurlique & Pevonia.
Exceptional Service at a Reasonable Price
Our therapists will cater to your needs by customizing your experience.
Benefits of Massage
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm because massage prompts the release of endorphins-the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) like oxytocin that produces feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine are also reduced improving function of the bodies immune system.
Massage Therapy in Integrative Care & Pain Management
Massage Therapy has numerous benefits for many health conditions and has been widely accepted in major hospitals & medical practices. Significant evidenced supports the inclusion of massage therapy for many important patient health conditions such as…
Reduced muscle tension Improved Circulation Stimulation of the lymphatic system Reduction of stress hormones
Increase Relaxation Increased joint mobility and flexibility Improved skin tone Recovery of soft tissue injuries
Heighten focus and mental alertness Reduced anxiety and depression Lower heart rate and blood pressure
Improve sleep Reduce and manage pain Enhance exercise performance Prevent injuries
Reduce nerve pain Sports injuries Reduce back and neck pain Increase sociability Improve cardiovascular health
Improve balance in older adults Temper effects of dementia Relieve postoperative pain Help fibromyalgia pain
Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Lower joint replacement pain
Decrease stress in cancer patients Decrease migraine frequency Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea
Improve quality of life in hospice care Improve digestive disorders Boost immunity Increase comfort during pregnancy
