Nativo Spa

It was my birthday and I wanted to do something truly special. I also wanted to do something spiritual that could mark this passage to a new year that will start. The Royal Mayan massage could not have been more perfect and magical. Alberto, Lucy and Carlos were amazing with the “Limpia”, an energy cleansing with herbs such as rosemary, basil and rue, copal incense, and lots of good wishes to help me release the old and open to the new opportunities that present before me. Alberto was a true shaman, holding the space for the energies to flow with ease. My heart was filled with emotion and gratitude for life, for the present moment and for all the Universe has given me. He called upon the 4 elements and the 7 directions, and used ancient wisdom from the Mexican elders. It was beautiful, magical, sacred. After the ceremony, I received the best massage I could hope for. Truly amazing! What a blessed day. I’m grateful to have found Nativo Spa and could not recommend it more.

First off, my wife is a licensed massage therapist in the States. Now when I say that the massage that I received at Nativo Spa (all praise due to my therapist Miguel) was just as good as the ones I receive from my wife, says a lot. I went with my wife who was just as impressed as I was (she had Alberto has her therapist) with the attentive care to our multiple back and shoulder issues. We opted for a couples massage with the Royal Mayan massage (highly recommend) which included the spiritual cleanse before the massage, which I have to say had a very positive uplifting sensation all in itself, especially with the fresh, fragrant bouquet of lovely herbs (which included basil, rosemary, sage and rue) which were presented to each of us, as well as the glorious copal that was used as an offering to burn and with the smoke blown towards you from head to toe. These details along with the drumming (by Miguel), the rainsticks, relaxing music (from a playlist but still awesome!) the conch shell blowing and the incantations of positivity from Alberto were an unforgettable experience for the both of us. I was extremely satisfied with the time and care given (never felt rushed) but especially with the massage which included any issues that you explain to them beforehand, the pressure was intense enough to feel that they are addressing your concerns but as soon as they feel you tense up or about to moan or groan from the intensity they knew when to lighten up. I was also amazed of the focus on our problematic areas and other areas I didn’t even think of, which was literally being massaged from head to toe. The frontal massage, where the focus was on the abdomen and the organs within was something spectacular for me (although I was afraid I was going to let one rip, even though my wife says her clients do it and it’s not a big deal). Then the cupping from the upper to lower back and the along the spine and the leg raise and sway with a towel under your lower back for support was a beautiful thing. I believe I described my favorite parts of my experience in general but I stilI hope this review inspires someone else to venture forth and visit this wonderful establishment and to have as truly an astounding mind/body/spirit enlightening time of your life as I did. Thank you to everyone at Nativo Spa!

This experience was more than a massage. This was ceremony. I was offered the Maya Real - which I highly recommend to receive a full experience for your body and soul. The session started with a limpieza (energy cleanse) with Alberto and my massage therapist Navidad. This was such a powerful experience to step into before the massage. I highly recommend choosing a treatment that has the limpieza first-because it helps to clear so much stuff we carry around with us and then allows the physical body to be a better receiver for the massage. I am also a massage therapist and working with energies and bodies all the time. So I appreciated this very unique session to help bring harmony back to my body as well. Most importantly, they held space. This is a very powerful and often overlooked element in the healing arts. They held space for me to feel safe during the limpieza. If you have worked with energy, you know how important this is. And if you are new to body work or energy work, it means you are in good hands and space to cry or shake or shed whatever comes up. If you are new to receiving a session like this, I recommend being open-minded and open-hearted to receive - you are in great hands with this highly trained team - so allow yourself to surrender to the beauty of their work. If you haven’t tried abdominal massage or been wrapped in a rebozo…it’s incredible for the nervous system and overall wellness. Thank you Navidad for a delicious and thorough head to toe massage. I look forward to returning and exploring more of the Zapotec and Mayan healing therapies.

I'm really grateful to have trusted my instinct and gone in for a Zapotec massage..I am typical one who requires a female masseuse but I was told Carlos the masseur was the best...So I went for it and THANK GOD! This man has the hands of god. This massage was tailored towards my bloating, menstrual pain, and overall achey feeling in my body. He cleanses his energy and your energy before you start, blesses your body during the whole process, and respects every divine part that we are. I walked out of there completely renewed. It felt a lymphatic drainage massage on steroids combined with spirit, light, and divine. He is magical. We are magical. This place is magical! GO HERE AND ASK FOR CARLOS <3

This place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend coming here. I’ve been a massage therapist for 5 years and this was one of the best massages I’ve ever had in my life. I got the Royal Mayan massage from Carlos, who is a gifted and intuitive healer. He explained to me in Spanish all about the Zapotec roots/Mexican history and the energy clearing (limpia) he did invoking all the different elements. After the ceremony was the massage, which was full body and included many different techniques, like hot cupping. Carlos is kind and knowledgeable and explained to me about the different techniques he used, too! I felt reborn after the massage and am so grateful. If he hosts a training I’d love to come back and learn. Plus, the place smells amazing and all the staff are so welcoming and friendly.

One of the best massages of my life—don’t let the looks fool you The place might look a bit shady at first glance, but trust me—don’t judge this book by its cover. Me and my partner had a 90-minute traditional Mexican couple massage, and it was incredible. Every moment was spot on. The pressure, the flow, the energy—pure magic. I have a long history of sports injuries and chronic tightness, and I walked out of there feeling lighter, looser, and genuinely refreshed. If you’re thinking about it—don’t skimp. Go for the full 90 minutes. You’ll walk out feeling brand new. Highly, highly recommended.

Wow. This was the most amazing experience! My partner and I did the temazcal experience, which we organized through WhatsApp. It was at their home in Teotitlán del valle, and Carlos and Lucia were incredible and so welcoming. They built their temazcal themselves and the rooms to stay overnight in! Next time, we’ll definitely come back to do a temazcal in the evening, sleep in the cabins, and spend the next day exploring the weaving culture of the town. They explained every step of the ritual, and Carlos picked fresh herbs the morning of to use during the experience. Carlos and Lucia’s grandmother have decades of experience in massage therapy and energy healing, which is why they decided to open their home to others. The massage after the temazcal was the best in my life, and I wish I had an extra day in Oaxaca to get one of their 2-hour massages in the city.

Booked a couples massage (deep tissue), and it was SO nice! Very relaxing, but at the same time I felt like my body was getting worked. Our massage therapists used a combination of techniques that made our experience feel very intuitive. I highly recommend!