MASSAGE - Where to find MASSAGE THERAPISTS in Costa Rica (Legit)


LEGIT (NON-sexual)

MASSAGE THERAPISTS • MASSEUSES 

MASAJISTAS LIST

(aka MassageTherapistCostaRica.com

Below is the most DETAILED list you'll find on where to get a massage in Costa Rica.  I've created based on my experiences and many others sharing their stories.  It's currently focused on MASSAGE THERAPISTS in the Central Valley (mainly in the West-end).


 

HINTS TO HELP YOU GET A GREAT MASSAGE

! #1 – it’s YOUR BODY!!  We ALL have different likes, experiences and issues!! If something doesn’t feel right or you need it harder or softer or different - it's CRUCIAL that YOU speak YOUR THRUTH DURING the massage!!  They are NOT mind readers!!!  Yes – some therapists don’t like to be told what to do (some DO think they know it all and I’ve found OFTEN they WERE RIGHT – when I got out of MY way of knowing what’s best for me!!) so perhaps you can do it in gentler/less insulting way – like “I like it when . . . “.  If you don’t do it and you didn’t like your massage – was it REALLY the Massage Therapists “fault”???  Didn’t like the massage (first off, do you have a history of not finding the right massage therapist for you?  Of attracting negative things??  Hmmmm – so is it the Massage Therapist – OR - . . . . ???!!!)?  Bitching about it when you leave didn’t get you the results you wanted now did it??  SPEAK UP!!!!


“I GOT SICK AFTER MY MASSAGE”
If this happened – you most likely had an AWESOME Massage as they moved TOXINS out of your body!!!  This is a GREAT thing when it happens as ALL of us are FILLED with all sorts of toxins!!! 

“I WAS IN MORE PAIN AFTER MY MASSAGE”
Did you have MORE pain??  Were YOU by chance RESISTING it – kept yourself closed off/tight??  So the therapist was working AGAINST YOUR energy/blocks??? 

“A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS JUST LIKE I WAS BEFORE”
Hmmm – did you go back home and get on your computer and hunch over just like you’ve always been doing?  Basically putting your body BACK into the SAME position that CREATED the tension/pain in the first place???  We’ve ALL done (or am doing) it!!!

“BUT I CAN GET A MASSAGE FOR JUST 5,000-9,000 PER HOUR”
SURE you can – BUT – what is their TRAINING (MOST Massage Therapists I’ve encountered that come from the U.S. and Canada and Europe have LOTS more PROFESSIONAL TRAINING!!!!  Professional Massage Therapy Training costs LOTS of money usually and takes more than 1-2 days like MUCH of the training is like in Costa Rica that I’ve seen. 

Some of us have LOTS of years of RECEIVING PROFESSIONAL Massages so we know the difference between a REALLY GOOD Massage and an ok one. 

So far - ALL of those cheaper ones have watched the clock and are done RIGHT on time.  Well, I can tell you – MY body will NEVER say “1 Hour” for a massage.  It will say 2-3 hours – but NEVER just 1 hour!!  I want someone that TUNES IN to MY body and even better – if our energies mesh/become one!!! (but that’s just me).  IF they come to you, many do NOT have a table so you need one or they'll do you on the floor. MOST do NOT speak English and I find it REALLY HELPS if they speak your language – especially if you have issues/past problems you need to describe.  Bottom line – you get what you paid for!!

ANOTHER ANGLE:  A professionally trained massage therapist is important but someone that brings INTUITION is MOST IMPORTANT to ME as I’ve been receiving massages regularly for over 30 years and sadly, the most clinical/ detached/unintuitive/worst massages I’d ever received have sadly been in CR (it seems like many go to the same school and learn the same technique and do similar cycle on your body.  I've had MANY people share the same comments). 

I want someone that taps into what my body is saying - not just what they’ve learned or is their usual routine! 

HOW CAN I ENHANCE MY EXPERIENCE – GUARANTEE IT’S MORE TO MY TASTE?
I SERIOUSLY welcome you to bring your own music - otherwise you’ll get whatever the therapist brings (I wrote this after a massage therapist that was seeing a client at my place had JOLTING – NON-soothing classical music! I had to get out of the room it was making me feel so rushed and I wasn’t even the person receiving the massage!!). We ALL have our own taste and rhythm - help guarantee a harmonious massage by bringing your own beat!
 (and therapists – I’ll bet your clients would REALLY APPRECIATE it if you asked them to select their music or invite them ahead of time to bring their own cd or whatever you have.

Another nice thing – do YOU have an oil or scent YOU like?  Or do you have an oil you do NOT like??  Bring your own!  Or even bring a small squeeze bottle with a scent you like/feel you need & the therapist can add their oil to it. 

Do you have an allergy or don’t like incense or scents?  Tell your therapist BEFORE you come so they can be more conscious and YOUR experience can be even better!!

I’m ALL about creating the BEST experience I can for my massages!!  I don’t do “victimhood”!!  ESPECIALLY when it comes to something as SACRED as a Massage!!!!

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MASSAGES THERAPISTS AROUND COSTA RICA

CAROLINA DELGADO
One word to describe Carolina - AWESOME!!  She is one of the BEST most intuitive Massage Therapists I've found!!  She combines her knowledge of the body (she was a nurse in the U.S. and has much of her massage training in the U.S.) along with that intuition and WOW!!  Are you TRULY ready/choosing to let whatever go and heal it???  She can do "feel good" massage (what most people are looking for I've found) but if you're wanting a REAL THERAPEUTIC massage - Carolina IS your gal!!  

TECHNIQUES: NEURO MUSCULAR (she's AMAZING at this!!), Therapeutic, Lymphatic (knocked the onset of a cold out of me!!).

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: $50/75 minutes for Regulars. $55/75 minutes for 1st timers and Non-Residents. 

LOCATION:  Works in Escazu.  Live in Alajuela
8-719-5468  •  CarolinaDel@gmail.com

IRIS HURTADO DELGADO

I’ve experienced Iris and this woman has STRONG HANDS!!  She got in DEEP in some of my what feels like steel rod parts of my back!!"

LANGUAGE:  Spanish and English.

COMMENTS:  Sarah - "She WORKED on my knots and adjusted to the areas I wanted more or less pressure (she listened to me!). She was very nice and friendly and made me feel comfortable! What a wonderful way to end my vacation to Costa Rica! I can now get on the plane feeling mucho relaxed after a go-go-go vacation!"  Laine says “Iris is a beautiful Colombian gal with very strong hands, she’s professionally trained and really gives a great massage.” Alice said she was “Wonderful!”

TECHNIQUES: Deep Tissue, Relaxing, Lymphatic, Reflexology, Pregnant Women (with positioning), Hot Stones (23,000/75 minutes, + for longer), Digital Pressure.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 20,000 for 75 minutes (if she’s bringing her table [you don’t have one] you’ll pay her taxi fare)


(8-868-5880 / 2-289-2453 / IHude@hotmail.com)


Escazu (San Antonio) but she comes to you.

BARBARA ADAMS

I received an AWESOME ReBalancing Massage from Barbara!!! WOW!! The technique (one only a few people do in Costa Rica. She learned it from Menla at HaciendaDelSolCR.com near Nosara) is REALLY SPECIAL! A good balance of numerous techniques and her space is MAGICAL!!

TECHNIQUES:  
Barbara is Certified in ReBalancing Massage (a bybrid combo of trager and Feldenkreis, a LITTLE bit of non-painful rolfing, Reich - deep, slow and relaxing). She has one of the few tables around with a belly hole - perfect for pregnant gals. When I spoke with her she said she's quite busy so you may have to wait to get into her.
INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 

$55/hour, $70-1-1/2 hours

SPECIAL!!!! 
Pre-Pay for 5 hours at $50/hr.  
10 hours at $45/hr.  20 hours - $40/hr.
 NOTE:  Call at least a day in advance.  She also has reliable taxi service to her.

LOCATION:  Escazu - Bello Horizonte - She's WAYYYY up the hill (which is how you have those AMAZING views!!) though she has a reliable taxi service driver to pick you up and bring you there (it's also challenging to find).(you have to go to her though if you have mobility issues, she'll make an exception).  

(2-228-1049  • SecretGardenMassage@yahoo.com)

NORMA


Santa Ana or she comes to you


TECHNIQUES: MASSAGES: Therapeutic • Relaxation • Russian Classic • Chiropractic • Swedish • Sports • Hot Stones (12,000-15,000-c) • Pregnant Women • Baby’s • Chocolate OR Fruit Therapy/Massages (grapes, orange, vegetables, cucumber) • Facial with mask with steam (45 min.) - 12,000 • Foot Massage includes Exfoliating - 30 min. 10,000. Full Body Dry Exfoliation - 8,000. Reflexology on the Feet &/or Hands - +20 min. +5,000. She can make up an oil and you can select the scent from her bottles of essences! She can also put a few drops of essences in the room to help set the mood.

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 10,000+/session in her studio. 12,000/session at House of Self Empowerment. 15,000/session+ (depending on the services) in your house (plus her transporation to/from Santa Ana if she brings her table from Escazu to Cuidad Colon to Belen. Inquire for further).

AISHA MICHAL
Los Yoses•San Pedro

(8-831-2991 / MichalAisha@gmail.com)

I have not received a massage from Aisha but I CAN tell you she has some pretty INCREDIBLE energy and does ENERGY WORK!!!!
TECHNIQUES: Thai, Reiki, Acupuncture.

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 15,000/hr. A combo of acupuncture and massage 21,000 for 1 1/2 hr.


Belen



LUIS SANCHEZ

(8-389-8864 / LSanchezCA@ice.go.cr [though he doesn’t always check his emails])
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Sessions are normally 60-80 minutes using a combination of different

TECHNIQUES: Reflexology, Digit Pressure, Deep Tissue, Aroma and Therapeutic Massage. “My Commitment is to your Well-Being. To understand your body make you feel better while connecting with the Universe’s Vital Energy. I am just an instrument for helping you. When this becomes clear and you begin to realize the mission, the Universe will provide you with the tools needed to carry it out. Above all, our session will be an Encounter with yourself to discover your natural state.”

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: $30/hr. He sees people at the House of Self Empowerment in Escazu or comes to you if you have a massage table and is mainly available in the day till 3pm but he may be available at night with advance notice.



Alida Francisco
LOCATION: Ciudad Colon (As well, will come to you)
TECHNIQUES: Reiki Master • Therapuetic Body Therapy • Reiki Energy Healing • Therapeutic Body Work • Hot Stone Massage • Aroma Therapy • Chakra Healing/Balancing • Animal Medicine Therapy • Medicine Walks • Feng Shui • ** Reiki Level I-II and Master Certification
INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: PRICE IS UP TO YOU! 
 I live in the natural raw Canopy of the Rainforest. I highly recommend you come to me for a session. The environment that surrounds Studio BE where you will receive the natural properties of the jungle will heal you from the inside out. 
My specialty: Primal Experience (call for details)
HealingOurMotherEarth.com  •  7-016-1013  •  AlidaFrancisco@gmail.com



FREDDY PADILLAC

LOCATION: NOW in Santa Ana - you go to him

(8-881-7602 / 2-282-5719 / movement8@yahoo.com)
I received a treatment from Freddy and my experience was that it was VERY relaxing and freeing!


TECHNIQUES: Rebalancing Massage (a combination of Joint Release, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral and Reflexology). Good English and Spanish.

HOURS: Weekedays-Mon.-Fri.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: $35/session or $250/10.




ERIN DEANS 
Sunlight On Water Healing Therapies
LOCATION:  Playa Garza - Guanacaste


(2-656-8047 • sunh2oyes@yahoo.com [English] • mangomama8@hotmail.com - [English•Spanish])
See her video of her doing WATSU Massage:

youtu.be/pR_4fj9CleU

It’s interesting - for over 15 years I’ve been having people come to me to give me a massage and I forgot how nurturing and special it is to go to someone else in their space - especially one as MAGICAL as Erin’s!!
In her space you have those wonderful smells of the oils she uses for aromatherapy, it’s tranquil as it’s off a peaceful country road in Santa Ana (just east of Baccus Restaurant) and it’s a little piece of paradise!! She also put over my eyes an eye protector made out of flax seed with some eucalyptus oil that helped clear my lungs (since that was a BIG problem iw as having at the time) - DELICIOUS!!! Erin REALLY taps into your body and Spirit and knows just where to work her magic! You wouldn’t find that with most massage therapists that come to you! I was able to keep my VERY relaxed feeling even on the way home and till the next day!!


TECHNIQUES: 23 years in practice and a Certified Practitioner in Osho Rebalancing Massage (a combination of deep tissue, light tissue massage, joint release and integrative physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually)  •  WATSU  •  Reflexology (a compression technique used on the feet, hands and ears to release energy meridians to enhance overall wellbeing, elimination, assimilation and relaxation), Cranio-Sacral Therapy (allows the body to realign thru gentle holding and manipulation of points on the head and other specific areas of the body. Profound relaxation occurs allowing pain patterns to dissolve and old injuries lose their grip. Emotional moods lighten and in a deep state of relaxation, your body will best heal itself), Kineseology (offers support through muscle testing in discovering, exploring and experiencing your emotions. When emotions are released, many times the physical challenges diminish), Aromatherapy Massage (blend with and compliment your wellness sessions on every level) and Warm Water Therapy’s (assists the body, mind and spirit to relax in warm water. Floating, being supported, massaged and stretched using Shiatsu techniques and movements in the water melts away tension and enhances vitality, thus overall wellbeing is integrated, creating a state of bliss and inner peace) to Nurture and nourish your body, mind and spirit, rejuvenate, relax and melt away stress.
Erin has a Mother's Option PREGNANCY TABLE, Erin is able to accommodate the expectant mother's from conception throughout the pregnancy, as well as baby massage. Erin takes special care to cradle and support the mother's baby with a state-of-the-art hammock table, for Mom's comfort so she can lay face down and have delicious massage on her back without causing discomfort for Mom or the baby (important note:  pregnancy tables can be dangerous if the support is not firm enough. Some tables with expanding elastics are not strong enough and will stress the lower back and abdomen of a pregnant woman).

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5:30pm.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: $45/hour (various packages)



RAMON MARTINEZ
Ramon is a very Spiritually Gifted energy with MANY very Spiritual techniques. Reiki - 15,000/hour. Flower Therapy helps with emotional upheavals, depression, to fortify the immune system, endocrine glands - 12,000/40 min. (includes the essences which lasts approximately 21 days). You then return on day 21. Tues. and The Sat. Schedule of attention 9 a.m. to 7p.m Saturdays until the noon. Both:
  Podal Reflexology with essences of orchids and tropical trees - 15,000/40 min. Thai Massage - 15,000/hr. Sensitive Massage - The dawn of the person balances activating the corpuscles of Meisner of the skin, is realized with essential oils, for the unfreezing of the power knots of perception extero and interoceptiva of the body - 15,000/hr. Podiatry Treatment/Massage for people with problems of the feet including calluses, ingrown nails and diabetic feet - 15,000/hr.
REIKI Classes - 1st Level - It is the rite or ceremony in which the masterful aids the students to connect for always with Reiki. It is not necessary to repeat it, but it is a process of in case so sanador that it is recommended to repeat it. In order to benefit from this process any preparation does not make lack, nor training, neither special study, nor qualities. In fact all initiation is a autoiniciación. The teacher is for facilitating, the process Is a process of connection with itself - $50/4 hrs.
2nd Level - Emotional Mental Reiki. It allows to treat remote the patients or to try at the same time as several people. It includes techniques for the treatment of mental and emotional problems (memory, addictions, problems of study, relation…). The capacity is increased to transmit energy and so the treatments are brief. Symbols and " are used; mantras" or phrases influence of the Budism - $50/4 hrs.
3rd/Master Level - Spiritual Includes the symbols to initiate to others. The symbol power the previous ones - $400/4 hours.


Shamballa Level - MASTERS: It contributes a western metaphysics to the traditional Reiki. It introduces to St. Germain and the teachers promoted like creators of Reiki at the time of Lemuria and Atlantis. It contributes the initiation in the feet. Integra the Earth energy. It looks for the connection of the energies superiors the matter. The balance. It includes 352 symbols. The one for each level of conscience between this plane and source. The symbols visualize with color and in three dimensions. 32 are known and the rest is redescubren actually daily of the Reiki. Each connects with its creative power. It is a creative Reiki. Shambhala is based on the belief that all the beings have been initiated in Reiki in the past and now is becoming to wake up to the benefit of the humanity and for the soñación of the world. Shamballa acts in a plane of greater vibration and thus it can transfer energy with more rapidity and intensity - $50/4 hrs.
Unitario - Only for the Reiki teachers. The unitary Reiki is born from the necessity to reunite the Reiki Usui, the techniques of the Reiki Karuna and the multidimensional Reiki of Shambhala to create adapted an integrating and evolutionary Reiki to the new energy. It is a system of accomplishment of one same one by the power of the love; a route to connect with the source through the presence I am. New contributions: Anchorage to the Earth - Activation of the Merkabah field - Recognition of the divinity of the receiver - Connection to the source from I am - intense and sagrada Initiation during three days consecutive. The Unitary Reiki was canalized in the 2001 by Selene, sofrólogo doctor, and Cyrille Odón, psychologist, psychoanalyst and lecturer with more than thirty years of clinical experience. Both are power and masterful therapists of the Reiki Usui, Reiki multidimensional Karuna and of Shambhala. It is a new tool of work with a vibration suitable high energetics to the change that is taking place. The initiation is three days consecutive. It includes the three levels and the masters. It is avoided therefore the dependency with the teachers, Unitary Reiki only are Teachers - $550/5 days.
Cheyenne - of the American natives. Before the patriarcado one we were more united to the Earth and the nature, discovers your animal of being able. Reiki Cheyenne contributes the integration of the elements that form the life along with the universal spirit and the intention of your life. First level, second level and maestría - $125/ 2 hrs. in a week.
  Kundalini - a safe and smooth form to wake up kundalini. A series of three initiations is given abrir and to fortify your channels of energy, allowing that the energy reiki cleans your bodies. Kundalini is a sánscrita word that talks about the vital energy that remains slept in the base of the column in the majority of people, is powerful and creative and so the centers of body energy are abiertos taking contact with the Earth energy - $100/each level.
Initiation of the Mystical Rose - the mystical rose is the manifestation of God in the humanity, is the divine spark that lives in us, the Shekinah of the Hebrews. Flight, Hathor for Egyptian or the Demeler for the Greeks would come to be the intermediary between God and the world. It is the rose of the world, maintains the creation of which all we comprised and we are not separated of her. Its light shines more than the sun. Neither spirits nor demons can cause damage in their presence by their radiating star power. In the tibetana tradition is known it as Tare that means star and represents the feminine divinity, the flower of loto with the jewel. Equally it is Shakti for the Hindus. The feminine power this resurging nowadays, which means movements in favor of La Paz, rejection towards the coercive methods of social repression, a desire of greater beauty, love, cooperation, interrelations characterized by the values, the search of greater quality of life with sensitivity and wisdom and in balance with the masculine force. The mystical rose is the union of the macrocosmos with the microcosm, your spiritual essence and the essence of the universe is united for the purification and the sanación. The initiation is realized of form similar to those of reiki - $50/2 hrs.
Initiation of the Sacred Orchid - To connect your divinity with the divinities of the nature and to reach other dimensions of the angelical kingdoms. 3 initiations are realized connecting with the ray platinum. $75/2 hrs. Required: Have taken the 2nd level of Reiki Shamballa. Initiation of the 6 Dragons - iridium, rhodium, Indian, gold, platinum, ultraviolet. Activation of the bodies of light with the new energy.
Ramon also creates personalized flower essences you can wear around your neck, personal Manadalas and LOTS MORE!!
LOCATION:  Dos Rios

(8-866-6018 / EstrellaPistola@yahoo.com)


Nicki Smith

TECHNIQUES:  REBALANCING BODYWORK (joint release, deep tissue and skeletal rocking)

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$50 per session for 10 sessions, $65 for single session (sessions are about 1 1/2 hours)

SPECIALS: 
$30 for 1st session. This type of massage is usually based around 10 sessions work on the whole body from the ground up, 10 sessions are recommended but but it can be tailored to suit a specific area/session for a client.

LOCATION:
NOW IN Santa Teresa

(8-857-5561 • Rebalancer@hotmail.com)

MARIA JULIO
  (2-254-3323) I LOVE LOVE LOVE Maria Julio!!!!  Because I sit in front of the computer for hours on end plus ages ago I broke my coxis at time I get that jammed feeling in my lower back.  Maria Julio is a strong gal that even got up on the table and did this technique that I've never had anyone do in the past. She kinda pushed my tush upwards with both hands and it unlocked my tailbone/coxis area giving me more flexibility!! I don't believe she has a table so you need to have one (or she'll do you on the floor which gives for GOOD stretches). She also has some techniques (& a cream) that helps with CELLULITE REDUCTION.  She's an older lady but she had stronger hands than some guys that have done me!!!!

LOCATION:  

 She comes to you

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY:   

$20/session (though she often does longer) plus her bus fare (you provide the table/bed. I haven't talked to her in years so don't know her rates now). 
LANGUAGE:  

Spanish only (though she understands a little bit of English. Be VERY clear)

(NOTE:  She's REALLY REALLY GOOD - BUT - sometimes “situations” come up with her family where she doesn’t show or call but if she comes - she's WELL WORTH IT!!)

She has a contact that can make you your own Massage Table for around $150-$200+.



(2-254-3323)

PABLO CHAVEZ



Pablo has his own Pharmacy and can do cheap/relaxing massages from his pharmacist table. I had one from him and it was nice. He speaks limited English though he understands more but his son Estaban can help translate (please give him a propina for helping out!!).


TECHNIQUES: Massage, Aromatherapy, relaxation, circulation. He can also help you with Private medical assistance, IV's (for dehydration and to cleanse the blood for various things). He has his own lab to do blood work and he has MANY connections with GOOD people in the medical fields around CR. He can make emergency house calls (on sliding scale).

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: Massage in Pharmacy - 5,000/hour.

LOCATION:  Santa Ana

8-890-2959)


Tulio Alvarado

(8-826-2859 / talv3@yahoo.com)

TECHNIQUES: Deep Tissue
AVAILABILITY: 
After 4:30pm Weekdays

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$30/hr.




Diane Evans


LOCATION:  
Escazu (San Rafael) She will come to you or you go to her


(2-289-5529 / 8-832-4325 / Diane.Evans2@gmail.com)


TECHNIQUES: 
Thai and Shiatsu


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
15,000/hour if you go to her. 20,000 if she goes to you close by.





Carlwyn Carby 

LOCATION:   
Santa Ana (Centro) - She will come to you or you go to her


(8-383-4414)

TECHNIQUES: 
Therapeutic, Sports, Deep Tissue, Hot Rocks, Cranial Sacral, Aromatherapy

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$65/session if she comes to you (from Ciudad Colon to Pavas/Rohrmoser)




Victoria Schwarz 


Escazu (Trejos Montelegre) - you go to her)


(2-228-3163 / VictoriaSchwarz@aol.com / VESchwarz@gmail.com)


TECHNIQUES: 
She is an Advanced Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapy. She says her massages are 10% technique and 90% Spiritual Connection. She also specializes in pregnant women by propping you up with pillows.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$45 session (about 1 1/2 hours)




Michael (Mijael) Brandwaijn

Escazu - San Antonio


(8-353-6559 / http://CostaRicaYoga.net / Mijael@CostaRicaYoga.net)


Michael is new in town so I haven't gotten feedback on him yet but he has LOTS of skills/training from the U.S. and his native Venezuela (he speaks GOOD English). He will come to you or for less you can go to him. I'm awaiting his techniques list but I do remember he also does/incorporates Yoga.


MERCEDES DANERI


Escazu (Los Laurels) - you go to her


(2-289-3687 / MercedesDaneri@hotmail.com) - She's no longer doing standard massage - she's now focusing on these


TECHNIQUES: 
Cranial Sacral, MyoFascia (like Rolfing [looking for the sliding of masses to repair]), a combination of techniques working into the Mouth. She KNOWS the bod!!! She also does Spiritual Response Therapy (soul reading). Corporate Physcotherapy. Soft Oestheopathy - uses the chemical your body is going to elaborate to soften the tissues (chemical reaction to eliminate tension). She's been on this path for over 40 years.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$60/session




JOHN GILMORE


Ciudad Colon - He will come to you or you go to him


(2-249-2563 / jgilmore7.1@juno.com)


TECHNIQUES: Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Tai Chi Teacher and founder of Diana Sarah Wellness Center and Cyber School. He also teaches Tai Chi Free Flow (Short Tai-chi forms, Medical Chi-kung, Tai Chi Ball Chi-kung and then the developement of our own unique forms) at Sat Yoga Institute in Escazu and Infinite Nine Tai Chi at the Kapoli Yoga Center.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 10,000/1 hour if you go to him. +5,000 if he comes to you.







RICHARD STOCKER


Belen (you go to him)

(2-215-2139 / partlycloudy@rstocker.com)


TECHNIQUE: 
30 years experience in ROLFING (VERY VERY VERY STRONG/DEEP [aka painful]).


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$75/hour




OLMAN PIZARRO and MARCELLA


Santa Ana (they come to you)


(2-282-3427 / 8-890-4153-cO / 8-866-7055-cM / Pizarro36@yahoo.com )


Both do massage and chiropractic (Marcella can’t work on larger chiropractic clients). Marcella does REALLY STRONG massages (to the point the person that told me about her said she adjusted something in him that had been blocked for awhile).


TECHNIQUES: 
Theraputic, Relaxing, Shiatsu (Marcella), ROLFING/Deep Tissue (Marcella), Lymphatic (Olman), Bioenergetic, Marcella was trained in Germany. I think they were on the more pricey side compared to the others. English and Spanish He’s also a tour guide so he’s in and out a lot. Both speak good English and Spanish.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
Locals-$30/hour + $7+ gas. Foreign $50/hour + $7+ gas.




DAVID ASKEW


Pozos de Santa Ana (or he can come to you)

(8-896-7911 / DharmaDave@gmail.com) - He does many types of massage plus he’s a Naturpathic Doctor. Professionally trained (still licensed in Florida) for over 16 years.


TECHNIQUES: 
Massage or Naturpathic


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$40/hour (can be workable with price for Tico’s and your situation). English


LILY


Escazu (she comes to you)


(8-355-3498 / 2-228-7635)


If you just need a basic/cheap massage. She does NOT speak English. I don’t think she’s professionally trained hence why the price.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 7,000/hr.




Evelia


She comes to you in the San Jose/Escazu/Santa Ana area


(8-355-0716)


LANGUAGE:  ONLY Spanish. She's not professionally trained but the person that referred her said she gets the job done for cheap she always confirms with you the night before the appointment and is always on time as well. YOU have to provide a massage table and massage cream/oil (quite typical for the cheaper ones). Her sister also does massage so they can do a Massage/Pampering Party.


INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 7,000 colones/hour






OTHER AREAS:
  HEREDIA (San Rafael)


Cambriael Mendorf
LOCATION:  San Pedro
2-237-1017 / 8-897-4838 /  CambriaelMendorf@yahoo.com


COSTA RICA SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE

(2-262-3444 / 8-398-6670 / http://CRMassageSchool.com / zenmormon27@yahoo.com)


Massage Classes but they also have 3 Massage Therapists on property (not students) offering Relaxing Swedish Massage-15,000-c/hour. Deep Swedish 20,0000-c/hour. Sports Massage or Structural Massage 25,000-c/hour and give FREE MASSAGES by students (when classes are in session) when training is going on.
Directions: One block South of the big, big church in San Rafael



Heredia (above in Santa Barbara)

JOE GOODMAN

(8-336-8175)

TECHNIQUES: 
Swedish, Japanese, Deep Tissue.

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 
$35/hour on East side. West side $40 - San Pedro - Los Yoses


MARICEL HERRERA

(2-239-7233 / 8-377-4764)





Jorge Valverde Mora

Turrubares

(2-419-0392 [whomever answers doesn't speak English] / 8-879-0621)

He's young and STRONG and has professional training and also does Sports Massage and stretching etc. 
(per Jill Ruttenberg)




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MASSAGE TABLE:

PriceSmart often has quite nice wider/padded table that’s adjustable height wise and around $275!!!!




MASSAGE TABLE MAKER:


Fausto Barrientos - Tibas (2-235-2646) (Spanish only).

HOURS: 7:30 am to 11:30am and 1-5:30pm.

DESCRIPTION: The table has a wooden frame with padding on top. Legs are made of aluminum. The table folds in half and it looks like a piece of luggage. It also has a piece for the head/face that allows you to put you face inside a hole when you are lying down on your stomach. The vinyl padding is in black; dark blue; dark brown or dark green.

ORDERING: You can call and order it by phone and it would take 8 working days for him to build it. You do not have to pay anything in advance. You pay when you pick it up.

INVESTMENT: 65,000 colones.


DIRECTIONS (it can be complicated unless you have lived here for a while and know your way around San Jose): Tibas - from the NE corner of the Catholic Church 100 meters north, 600 meters west (Clinica Dental), then 100 meters north until you find the Municipal Stadium until you get to School Jesus Jimenez then 200 meters east towards (Saprissa Stadium) until you find a property that is fully covered with a fence and you will find a public phone. When you get to the public phone call him and he will meet you.




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MASSAGE SCHOOLS:


COSTA RICA SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE


Heredia (San Rafael) - One block South of the big, big church in San Rafael


(2-262-3444 / 8-398-6670 / http://CRMassageSchool.com)


Classes (including weekend classes) include the Basics starting with Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy (including Raindrop Therapy), Iridology, Hydrotherapy, Kinesiology, Sports Massage/Lecture/Assessment, Swedish, Connective Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Massage, Shiatsu, Integrative, Spanish For Massage Therapists and more!!! Want to learn some Basic Massage (for personal use)? They have a weekend class once a month - 12 hours for $120. They also have a Yoga classes in the morning for the public, as well as Core Strength classes 2 mornings a week. They have 3 Massage Therapists on property (not students) offering Relaxing Swedish Massage-15,000-c/hour. Deep Swedish 20,0000-c/hour. Sports Massage or Structural Massage 25,000-c/hour.


FREE MASSAGES by students when classes are in session - inquire.

OWNERS: Roblynn Neumann (zenmormon27@yahoo.com)




Centro de Balance Integral


(2-224-0883 / http://GaiaCostaRica.org / GaiaCostaRica@yahoo.com)
Director and Sexologist-Javier Ortiz - Classes in Training in Hypnotherapy for Child Birth, Yoga, Massage, Acupressure, Hypnotherapy. Personal sessions on Holistic Health, Transpersonal Psychology, Sex Therapy. Javier hosts a program on Channel 15 - “Musica por Inclusion”. Most of the classes in Spanish.



PLEASE “SHARE” this site with EVERYONE you know that could use some therapy•TLC•Pampering (including at hotels and B and B’s that allow LEGIT Massage Therapists to come in to their property).

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/01/massage-therapists-in-costa-rica-legit.html

List of People/Businesses that have been REALLY HELPFUL to me in Costa Rica

For the latest list, PLEASE check out:

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/03/list-of-peoplebusinesses-that-have-been_27.html!

iMAX & VIP Movie THEATERs at NOVA CINEMAS at Avenida Escazu Mall in Costa Rica

NOVA CINEMAS
iMax and VIP Movie Theatres

The latest version of this information can be found at:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/02/nova-cinemas-vip-and-imax-movie.html

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What Restaurants are open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day in Escazu, Costa Rica

I've STARTED compiling a list for the ESCAZU area (after learning the hard way that NOTHING was open on New Years Day 2 years ago & I had NOTHING appealing in my home!!). I'll be enhance it as I find more so keep checking back :

CHRISTMAS EVE - DEC. 24

Antojitos Mexican - 1-9pm

Villa Rey Chinese - 11am-3pm & 6-11pm

Time Out Tavern - 11am-late afternoon or early evening

The Pub - 11am-5pm

CHRISTMAS DAY - DEC. 25

Antojitos Mexican - 1-9pm

Villa Rey Chinese - 11am-11pm

Time Out Tavern - 5pm-11/mid.-ish (till the paying people leave) (no special Christmas meal)

Rock & Roll Bar & Grill

NEW YEARS EVE - DEC. 31

Antojitos Mexican - 1-9pm

Villa Rey Chinese - 11am-3pm & 6-11pm.

Time Out Tavern - some sort of New Years Party

The Pub - 11am-mid.

Rock & Roll Bar & Grill - I can't remember what he said his opening hours were but I think it's 11am-1am. Since he's just re-opened (Paul), he's doing more of a "soft opening" with LIVE MUSIC, sit-down dinner probably grilled steak dinner (price tba) & not a crazy party environment.

NEW YEARS DAY - JAN. 1

Time Out Tavern - 11am-1am

Rock & Roll Bar & Grill - 11am-mid - Kitchen

Vicki

(from my newly being created/updated site http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)

Need to convert your U.S. Dollars into Colones when banks aren't open? Pay a Utility Bill or Receive Western Union in Costa Rica

Need to convert your U.S. dollars into colones & don’t want to stand in a LONG line like you often find (especially in the national banks in Costa Rica) or don't have time to do it during regular banking business hours?

Need to pay your Utility Bills?

Or Receive a money transfer from Western Union in Costa Rica???

Costa Rica offers a GREAT option!!

SERVIMAS!!

They’re GREAT for EXCHANGE YOUR U.S. $s INTO COLONES (the ONLY place I’ve found to give you dollars is a regular bank!!) withOUT a service fee & at a pretty decent rate (MY experience over the past 4-1/2 years using it has been typically it’s a MUCH better rate than at a bank. Make sure to bring your ORIGINAL Passport (thanx to Bush EVERY DOLLAR we convert IS reported back [since you know we're all terrorists & drug dealers!!]).

Here you can PAY YOUR UTILITY BILLS - Water (AyA - Acueductos y Alcantarrillados), Electricity (Fuerza y Luz), Phone/Cell (ICE), Racsa, CableTica & Amnet tv/internet bills or INS. Note that on the day bills are due there can be LONG lines!!!

You can also Send/Receive WESTERN UNION in Costa Rica(be FOREWARNED about receiving large/thousands of dollars worth of money coming TO you as OFTEN they don’t have large amounts of cash lying around. IF I were to receive a chunk of change, I’d go in the late afternoon to a HiperMas so they have time to get more money in (HiperMas is the Super Wally World [WalMart] of Costa Rica). Also, they ALWAYS give your money to you in COLONES - NOT U.S. Dollars!!).

HOURS: Most are open Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm. Sun. 9am-5pm

LOCATIONS: Throughout Costa Rica you can find SERVIMAS Booths in most HiperMas, Mas x Menos, Perimercado (the one in Escazu does NOT have a ServiMas) & Pali.

CORPORATE #: 2-210-8500

Restaurant & Hotel Supply Stores in Costa Rica

This has been updated at:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/09/restaurant-hotel-supply-costa-rica.html

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CHRISTMAS PRESENT & FOOD BANK DONATIONS NEEDED for local charities (Gail Nystrom's CR Humanitarian Foundation)

It’s CHRISTMAS TIME & Costa Rica has MANY people that are "less fortunate" - ESPECIALLY this year!!!

Though my home (the House of Self Empowerment) is a DONATION DROP-OFF POINT for MANY charities - the main one I focus on is Gail Nystrom's Costa Rica HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION (http://CRHF.org)

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS:

To me - Ms. Volunteer Costa Rica (because she works on helping people in many areas throughout CR) - Gail Nystrom with the CR HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION (http://CRHF.org / 8-390-4192 / GNystrom@racsa.co.cr) is a GREAT person/group to donate your time/money to!!

Though the majority of the holiday parties are over for this year (she still has one on Dec. 29), there’s always need as throughout the year she gives gifts, food, clothes, shoes, school supplies, medicine++ to HUNDREDS of kids from some very poor families where this is often the only time of the year they receive a new toy!!

SUGGESTED GIFTS (this is a good tool for most groups/year-round):

Things like EDUCATIONAL TOYS, ART SUPPLIES, Soccer Balls (& soccer socks & soccer shoes [used as well]), Books in Spanish, Puzzles & things to help with logic & coordination, Lego's, little Cars, Games like Chess, Uno, Scrabble, Parcheesy, Checkers [NOT Chinese checkers], Colored Chalks, Number & Alphabet matching cards & games, puppets, frisbees, jump ropes, Jacks, hair barretts/rubber bands/head bands+, Stuffed Animals, fantasy jewelry, dolls.

Please, NOTHING with batteries & give gifts UNwrapped.

One non-Christmas item that is MEGA needed by MOST kids are SOCKS (even used ones) as MANY of these kids don't even have socks & it can get pretty chilly this time of year. Clothes are always needed as well & in January - OFFICIAL UNIFORMS are REALLY REALLY NEEDED!!!)

CASH DONATIONS:

All money donations can be deposited with ease by going to any branch of Scotia Bank into their “Fundacion de Humanitaria charity account (yes - it's just 4 numbers):

DOLLAR DONATIONS: 1297

COLON DONATIONS: 1298

After you’ve made a donation, PLEASE email her to let her know - GNystrom@racsa.co.cr (for her records).

Unfortunately at this time she is not set up to receive international donations but it’s in the works.

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NEW FOOD BANK CREATED!!

Gail has now created a WONDERFUL FOOD BANK twice a month feeding 100+ families of some of the poorest of the poor people in La Carpio.

This is an especially WONDERFUL PROGRAM because it’s NOT a hand-out. Each family pays just 5,000-c for a bag of the basic staples (the value of the bag is about 13,000-c), PLUS the whole family gets a FREE Hot Meal & they have a BUNCH of clothes/shoes people can buy for DIRT CHEAP (like 500-2,000-colones)!!!

The next few months is basically THE time of the year she needs the MOST HELP!!!

WHAT CAN I DO?
Either donate ANY of the following items &/or donate 13,000-colones per bag (or ANYTHING). She can use any clothing & shoe donations as well!!

The items are brand specific for consistency:
- 100 und. Aceite Clover litro
- 100 und. Arroz Tio Pelon azul
- 100 und. Atun pescador con vegetales grande
- 50 und. Bebida royal melocoton
- 50 und. Bebida Royal Ponche de Frutas
- 50 und. Cereal K.Corn Flakes
- 50 und. Cereal K. Zucaritas
- 100 und. Spaguetti Roma
- 100 und. Frijol Tio Pelon
- 100 und. Leche Pinito 400 gr
- 100 und. Sal solar
- 200 und. Salsa Naturas c/carne 106gr
- 100 und. Sopa Maggi casera pollo


WHEN’S THE NEXT FOOD BANK?
Due to financial challenges, she's not able to do any more Food Banks for this year (UNLESS someone's willing to donate $1,000 for that to happen) so the NEXT ONE will be Sunday January 10


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DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
PIEDADES - Unity Costa Rica or Gail's house.
ESCAZU - House of Self Empowerment - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / 8-378-6679 - ON Calle Vieja - near Calle Country Club (email or call for directions)


CONTACT:

Gail Nystrom - GNystrom@racsa.co.cr (the BEST way) / 8-390-4192

THANKSGIVING in Costa Rica - 2009

The 2014 site for listings of LOTS of U.S. Thanksgiving Dinners around Costa Rica:

ThanksgivingInCostaRica.info

SUPER SONY - FABULOUS Asian Grocery Store / Market in Costa Rica

The most current version of this information on
SUPER SONY and

where to get those hard to find Asian (Thailand / Thai, China / Chinese, Japan / Japanese, Taiwanese, Philippine / Filipino, Indonesian, India / Indian and Middle Eastern) Spices / Ingredients / Products in Costa Rica

Go to:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/03/super-sony-costa-rica.html 

TAXI DRIVERS AROUND COSTA RICA - VICKI's LIST OF ENGLISH SPEAKING LEGAL RED TAXIS

For the updated list of ENGLISH SPEAKING TAXI DRIVERS go to
http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/03/taxi-drivers-english-speaking-costa.html




VICKI's LIST OF ENGLISH SPEAKING LEGAL RED TAXI DRIVERS

This list is CURRENTLY predominately for the Escazu area (but we're starting a list for other areas around Costa Rica so if you have someone to add, info on what to do is below). Their level of English is of varying levels so do yourself a favor & speak SLOWLY (challenging for me to do as I get SOOOO EXCITED!!). Some don't speak English but they are often available & or just GOOD/trustworthy people!


I ONLY use LEGAL RED TAXI's & Tourism Vans as they are the ONLY ones that are insured to carry paying passengers plus, if the cops pull them over (& they DO), you're stuck in the middle of no where as the driver can NOT go on!!!

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE DRIVER TURNS THE MARIA•METER ON (it starts at 570-colones though it reads 570.0 which can be VERY misleading!!!)

HOURS: The hours indicated are the TYPICAL hours they work BUT almost ALL can be flexible by advanced appointment. They can drive you wherever you want to go but you may want to hire ones that have experience/knowledge of an area.

ESCAZU

DISPATCHES:
TAXI'S ESCAZU 2-289-0826 / 2-289-0026 - HOURS: 24/7 now. (if I'm just going around Escazu area, I call them & usually Dispatch [below]. They're located in Centro Escazu by the church)

DO YOU HAVE A LEGAL DRIVER TO ADD?

We're constantly enhancing/add to this list (we'd like names for English-speaking drivers THROUGHOUT Costa Rica!!) so if you have a LEGAL RED taxi driver or LEGAL Tourism Van (ONLY - PERIOD!!!) to add, please email us at: CostaRicaResourceGuide@gmail.com
Please provide the following info in this order:
Name:
Phone Number/Email Address/Website:
Level of English/any comments:
Days/Hours:
Location:

AIRPORT GREETS•RETURNS to/from the Escazu (San Rafael) area
Greet - $30+. Returns - $25+ (plus tip)

FYI - Hiring a Red Taxi to pick you up at the airport or return you is more expensive than Airport Taxi's because they spend time waiting for you (time is $$) as well as Greet you with a sign with YOUR name on it, plus they have to pay for parking which ain't cheap at SJO. They also legally can NOT pick up anyone that's not their customer at the airport [they deadhead] so they loose money there.
Airport Taxi's are cheaper [around $18 I believe] but my experience is FEW speak English let alone know a lot about areas.

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE “Vicki” referred ya!!!

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AIRPORTS and AIRLINE INFO - SJO - Juan SantaMaria Airport - San Jose, Costa Rica - old

For the latest updated information on all things AIRLINES, AIRPORT in Costa Rica - go to:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2008/06/tourists-airport-and-airline-info-sjo_12.html

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HUGE Changes in new Transit/Driving Laws in Costa Rica 9/23/09 - EDUCATE YOURSELF!

This was shared with me per Amy/cstrcstamyst. She's been SOOOO CONSIDERATE as to translate the new laws into English which you can purchase at http://NewLeyDeTransito.com

I understand her concerns - especially light of the potential problems for more pressure for bribes but I VERY MUCH agree with some of the new laws (I've had NUMEROUS friends, lovers & family DIE from IDIOT drivers which is prolific in CR hence I can't see owning a car here!! I live in the MOST convenient area so I can walk, bus (ok - rarely) or my preferred - taxi which is pretty cheap & SANER!!).

THANX Amy for helping to educate us & make OUR lives easier!!!! I think this is WELL worth the investment if you drive or intend on driving in Costa Rica!!

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Amy Stivers (Shorty) here. Most of you know, I rarely send a mass email. Today is different, as I’m sending you some information on the new changes to the Ley de Transito that will be very very important to you as of September 23rd, 2009. On that date, a sweeping change in the Transit Law takes effect, and all of us need to be prepared. I’ve lived here over 15 years, and this might be the most dramatic change in law that Costa Rica’s attempted in a long while.

Although COSEVI (Consejo de Seguridad Vial) is obligated by law to inform all residents of the new changes, thoroughly enough for everyone to have a full understanding, nothing has been distributed to the English speaking population that lets this sector know what they’re really in for. Following are some highlights which should get your attention:

* 400 new Transito Officers will hit the streets in September 23rd, a 50% increase over the=2 0800 already on the roadways.
* All drivers’ licenses will be computerized, and accredited 50 points. When you commit an infraction, you’re issued a $$ fine, but also you get points deducted. The new system is so strict, that running a stop sign only twice can leave you with a suspended license for TWO YEARS. Transito Officials will be communicating to Cosevi central via radio and computer every time someone gets pulled over. It’s expected that citations will be issued following transit accidents as well. A simple fender bender could end up with serious fines issued, and possibly loss of license if you have more than one such situation.
* Parents and people who transport children under 12 must have safety seats, and the areas where a child may be seated will be restricted. No more children in the front seat, and no booster seats in the middle area of the back seat, no infant seats in the middle. Does your car support the new regulations? Many par ents are finding that NO, their car won’t be legal to transport all their kids any more. Not complying can get a parent’s license suspended for TWO YEARS, with the first infraction.
* You’ll be required to carry a number of new devices in your car at all times, and use reflective vests and triangles any time you perform roadway maintenance, or risk half your license points on the first infraction. Even bicyclists will have to carry new devices, so even if you don’t drive, you really need to inform yourself.
* There’s going to be a host of new infractions possible for everyone, including not yielding to a pedestrian in the crosswalk, which will cost you half your license points with one citation. It will take at least one year and possibly up to four years to recover those license points, if you do not commit any new infractions AT ALL.
* Foreigners who don’t get a National driver’s license within 90 days of last entry will be fined c68,100 colones now. If you drive a car or motorcycle and haven’t gotten your CR license yet, now is the time to plan it.

Needless to say, common sense and first-world driving experience will NOT get you through the new changes without risking some serious fines, and even suspension of your license. Costa Rica has never before REQUIRED any type of training or education to issue their licenses, and now with this law, Costa Rica’s President and Minister of Transport aim to rectify the ignorance, make everyone learn very fast, at the risk of very high fines and of easily losing your license. All Costa Ricans are rapidly re-educating themselves, as should the rest of us. Please inform yourself now, and get prepared so that you are not one of those who falls through the cracks come September.

Many people are voicing concerns that so many new officers, so many new infractions, and so much at stake is the perfe ct storm for having Transito Officers running rampant with the solicitation & nbsp;of bribes, and committing abuses. This is a valid concern, and provisions are in place with the new law for appeals an complaints, without all the previous legal legwork that used to be required. We all need to be prepared to know how to appeal citations, how to report abuse by officers, buses, and taxis, and how to pay citations an d renew our licenses.

In cooperation with InsideCostaRica.com, I’ve compiled an ebook in English with all this information for use by the English speaking residents here in Costa Rica, as well as those who are researching and planning moving to Costa Rica. You may find it for sale at http://www.InsideCostaRica.com or at http://www.newleydetransito.com for $9.95. Subsequent editions will likely be released as the inevitable legal challenges to the law mount, and adaptations to the law are constructed. There is 50 pages if explanation and illustration of the new changes, new devices, explanation o f the new system, statistics, driving times, and more. Also included is an Annex with the complete Reforma de Ley de Transito translated into English, followed by the complete original document in Spanish. Please inform yourself, and get prepared.

It’s called “Shorty’s Guide to the New Ley de Transito 2009”, and in addition, InsideCostaRica.com will be running weekly articles with overviews of different aspects of the new law. InsideCostaRica is a free daily English newsletter and site for Costa Rica, with free daily newsletter emails. You may sign up for the free newsletter with the link towards the top rig ht of the home page, and keep up with the situation.

Thank you to all of you for taking the time to read this. I have not put you on a mailing list of any kind, and won't be sending any other emails besides this one. I hope everyone gets themselves informed and prepared for September, so that you suffer no surprises on the roadways.

Happy Motoring!

Amy (Shorty)
http://NewLeyDeTransito.com
cstrcstamyst@aim.com

(tell her Vicki referred ya!!)

ACUPUNCTURE & AURICULOTHERAPY - ALTERNATIVE HEALING in Costa Rica

 

I'm starting a list of some Acupuncturists as well as other Alternative Therapists+. Do you have someone to add to this upcoming site? Please e- me at 

LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

Dr. "GENE" EUGENE MCDONALD

Escazu (Centro)

(I'm sad to report that Gene passed away on November 16, 2011 ACUPUNCTURE and AuriculoTherapy*

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RUTH LOPEZ

(2-288-4658-Appointment-Spanish  •  8-857-4656-English  •  MyNaturalSecret@gmail.com )

I've only heard REALLY POSITIVE things about Ruth and that she spends one-on-one time with you and utilizes other techniques like color therapy.  A Holistic approach / healing treatment that includes acupuncture.  Sessions last about 1 hour. When calling for an appointment with her assistant - make SURE it is WITH Ruth and not an other practitioner!!!

LOCATION:  Escazu (San Rafael) - A bright yellow building - Natural Sofia (in front of Lotus Restaurant) - on Calle Viejo.  125 meters West of Paco Plaza - on the north side of the street.

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY: 38,000/session.

(make sure to tell Ruth [my old neighbor] Vicki with the blog Connected you!!)

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She also has brought an AMAZING product from Ecuador - ME SECRETO NATURAL!!
It's a natural product to regulate the digestive system and helps to eliminate fats through the urine and stools and lowers cholesterol (hence results in weight loss for many).  Legally registered natural medicinal product with the Ministerio de Salud in Costa Rica.

http://MeSecretoNatural.co.cr

WHERE TO FIND:  Bio Salud and Farma Natura (the macrobiotic at WalMart [except Heredia])

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Dr. Kim Ok Gwan, Ph.D, OMD
Rohrmoser
(facebook.com/Dr-Kim-Ok-Gwan-533616663341807  •  DrKimCostaRica.com • 2-231-6361 • 8-725-5024 • KimParaSalud@gmail.com • Dr.KimOkgwan@gmail.com)

INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY/HEALTH: 10,000 a visit.

Dr. Kim is a really nice Acupuncturist (I've been to him in the past) that many clients have good results from. He does many clients at one time. He is a master of acupuncture & oriental medicine certified by California Oriental Medical Association & NCCAOM (The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) in the United States. Dr. Kim also holds Doctor of Naturopathy & Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Counselling.
LANGUAGE:  He speaks good English

PERK:  He often entertains people with his flute in between sessions!

LOCATION:  GPS Coordinates - 9.949224,-84.128018

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Daniel Frankson
Los Yoses - near the Subaru Dealer
(2-225-8765)
He speaks both English and Spanish - Besides being a certified acupuncturist he is also a chiropractor. I have yet to hear of a single complaint- only praise.

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If you visit one of the people mentioned here - PLEASE make sure you tell them Vicki Connected you!

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DO YOU KNOW ANY OTHER PEOPLE IN COSTA RICA THAT DO

ACUPUNCTURE and/or AURICULOTHERAPY?

Please have them fill out and send me their details to LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com :

NAME:

CLINIC•BIZ NAME:

PHONE #s (especially give a contact # for someone that can speak English):

WEBSITE:

FACEBOOK PAGE:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PRICE•INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY/HEALTH:

MODALITY (type of holistic treatments you do):

DETAILS (I LOVE DETAILS - whatever other info you'd like to share):

If you get any clients from it - Donations back to my blog to show your appreciation is GREATLY appreciated!

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Please consider showing your appreciation for and helping keep this detailed blog going by making a
DONATION

ANY amount is appreciated since this is my ONLY source of "income" and VERY FEW people give back/donate!!!

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VEGETARIAN, ORGANIC, RAW, JUICE BAR Restaurants in Costa Rica (UPDATED April 2014)

The concept of VEGETARIAN, ORGANIC, RAW, JUICE BAR restaurants in Costa Rica is SLOWLY catching on. I've JUST started this list so PLEASE share any new ones you have!!!!

There are more choices of vegetarian•conscious dining restaurants in the San Pedro•UCR university area.

This is the BEST LIST of VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS for Costa Rica.  I'm slowly working on updating•enhancing this!!:

HappyCow.net/north_america/costa_rica/san_jose

BUENA TIERRA Coffee Shop/Organic Cafeteria & Market
(facebook.com/CafeOrganicoBuenaTierra  •  CafeOrganicoBuenaTierra.com  • 2-288-0342-restaurant • 8-950-5930-if no one speaks English • BuenaTierra.Organica@gmail.com)
In their COOL UNIQUE PLACE (the tables are made out of tree stumps!!)/coffee shop they serve breakfasts and lunches all made with high quality ingredients, organic and natural. Home made cakes, organic coffees and teas, take-home our gourmets dishes or just order them, buy cosmetics and biodegradable cleaning products. TASTY, GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD with NICE presentation!!
The are the organizers of the ORGANIC FERIA•FARMERS MARKET in Escazu and they also do DELIVERY for the groceries.  Send orders Friday-Sunday (before 6pm) for Wednesday afternoon delivery.  CONTACT:  buenatierra.feria@gmail.com
DAILY SPECIALS includes soup, rice, beans, salad and an entrée & Natural drink. All our ingredients are 99% ORGANIC.
HOURS: Mon-Thurs-8am-5pm, Fri-8-6pm, Sat-9am-2pm.
OWNERS:  Laura & Fiona (tell them Vicki with the blog Connected you!)
LOCATION: Escazu (Centro) - 1 block South/up the hill from the main entrance of San Miguel Catholic Church in Centro Escazu in the Plaza Buena Tierra. It is a green 2-story building decorated with amazing mosaics made by artist Rebeca Fernández.


GOKUL Restaurant
(facebook.com/pages/GOKUL-RESTAURANT/146137772128843  •  8-380-2042  •  2-280-5649  •  RestauranteGokul@gmail.com) 
Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian  A small AUTHENTIC INDIAN•Hindu outdoor patio restaurant connected to the theater. Short menu with authentic Indian cuisine. Menu items are mix and match, and the plate of the day is filling. ALFRESCO•Outdoor seating. Moderate.  Previously named Cafe Giratablas.
HOURS:  Mon-Sat 10am-8pm.
OWNERS:  Pramila Dasi & Mukunda Das•Sanjay Patel (BIG HUG from Vicki)
LOCATION:  San Pedro - Calle de la Amargura - in the Giratablas Theater (inside), in front of the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) - OR- across from the train rails, in front of bar-rest Omar Khayyan. Next to COASA photocopies. If coming from Los Yoses (ruta de San Pedro), near the corner of Calle 27)


NAMASTE INDIAN RESTAURANT
OWNERS:  Pramila Dasi & Mukunda Das (BIG HUG from Vicki)
I hear the food is REALLY tasty and good sized (compared to most other Indian restaurants)
LOCATION:  San Jose•Sabana Sur - contiguo a edificio American Data, sobre carretera vieja a Escazu,  75 meters West of the Contraloria (parking is challenging so be prepared)


Mantras Veggie Cafe 
(2-253 6715 • twitter.com/MantrasCafe)
HOURS:  Monday-Friday - 8:30am-5pm. Saturday - 8:30am-3pm.  
LOCATION:  San Jose-Barrio Dent - 200 m. Norte del Centro Cultural Norteamericano por el Auto Mercado.
Tin Jo
(2-221-7605 / 2-257-3622 / http://tinjo.com/tj/index.php?id=67 [the English version] / hola@TinJo.com)
They're a mixed Asian restaurant (THAILAND, INDIA, CHINA, VIETNAM, FILIPINA & JAPAN,SUSHI & VEGETARIAN) with a HUGE menu hence LOTS of "Vegetarian" options! 10 dishes. DIM SUM all-day on Sun. VERY pricey. NOTE – their prices INCLUDE the 13% tax & 10% service. Many feel this is the best Asian restaurant in CR - I guess if that's what you're comparing it to but if you're used to REALLY GOOD Asian food - don't go with high expectations (as I did - hey I'm learnin' here. I lived in San Francisco for 17 years - I WAS spoiled!!).
HOURS: 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-10pm
LOCATION: San Jose – Downtown - Calle 11, Ave. 6-8


Vishnu
(facebook.com/pages/Vishnu-Restaurantes-Vegetarianos/128868297197826  •  2-256-6063 / 2-222-2549 / 2-290-0119)
A fast food chain with 9 locations in food courts. Large space. Vegetarian menu includes veggie burgers, juices, sandwiches, soup, beans, & more. CC – MC/V
9 LOCATIONS:
•  Vishnu Himalayas (2-256-6063 • 2-222-2549)  -  HOURS: 8am-10pm  -  LOCATION:  San Jose - Avenida 1 Calle 1 y 3 Frente al Edificio Cristal. 
•  Vishnu Natural (2-223-3095) – HOURS: 8am-10pm  -  LOCATION:  San Jose – Avenida 4 & Calle 1
•  Vishnu Montaña (2-223-9976 • 2256-5786)  -  LOCATION:  San Jose – Avenida 3 between Calle 0 y 1 - Costado de la Iglesia del Carmen.
•  Vishnu Universidad Latina  (2-224-4845 • 2-283-0117)  -  LOCATION:  San Jose - Edificio Ciencias de la Salud Universidad Latina.
•  Vishnu Valle Verde  (2-223-4434 • 2-222-5785)  -  LOCATION:  San Jose – Calle 0•Central between Avenida 6 y 8 - frente al antiguo Cine Metropolitan.
•  Vishnu Nirvana (2-221-3164) – HOURS: 8am-10pm  -  LOCATION:  San Jose – Costado Sur de la Corte • Avenida 8, Calle 9 & 11- Costado Banco Popular 
•  Vishnu Mango Verde (2-237-2526 / 2-560-0236) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm  -  LOCATION:  Heredia - Avenida Central/1, Calle 7 - de la entrada principal de la Universidad Nacional 100 Oeste y 75 al Sur.



Bangkok
(2-296-6110 / bangkok@racsa.co.cr)
Tico Thai and Indonesian cuisine but one of the better I’ve found. MANY VEGETARIAN dishes. Beef Satay. spicy CC-MC/V.
HOURS: Wed.-Thurs. Noon-3pm & 6-10:30pm. Fri. Noon-3 & 6-11pm. Sat. noon-11pm. Sun. Noon-8pm.
LOCATIONS: San Jose - Sabana Oeste•West - 400m West of Pop's Sabana, by UCIMED University.


PU TI(HappyCow.net/reviews/pu-ti-san-jose-30195  •  2-224-8952)
Taiwanese family-run, small vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Soups, noodles, rice and many specialty dishes that are plant based such as eggplant with basil, bamboo and vegetable stir-fry and potato curry are also on the menu. Also sells mock pork and mock fish for home use. Price: Inexpensive Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Taiwanese.  Vegetarian Sushi on weekends.
HOURS:  Closed on Thursdays
LOCATION: Guadalupe - In front of Pali NovaCentro




CAFE DE LA MAR
(2-248-0862 / Chen@Papirotyr.com)
Yummmmy VEGETARIAN dishes at GOOD/CHEAP PRICES!! Kazzrie shared “Everyone that comes in to this special little place becomes a friend. The decor is simple yet cheery & colourful. The music is always interesting! The food is simply delicious. & best of all the prices are very affordable. Plato del dia with soup, drink & vegetarian casado - 1500 colones. OWNERS: Pedro & Marcela (or Simon Chen? / 8-820-5033)
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm (on the weekends they do seminars).
LOCATION: San Jose-Sabana Este, on the east side from Soda Tapia, 100 meters south, 50 meters east. Directly behind ARCR/Casa Canada


Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea
(HappyCow.net/reviews/mantras-veggie-cafe-and-tea-house-san-jose-18650  •  2-253-6715  •  twitter.com/MantrasCafe)
Local restaurant serving fusion cuisine and some RAW FOOD choices. Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Caribbean, Costa Rican, Raw, crispy chicken salad and a vegan burger.  Take-out, Delivery.  PET-FRIENDLY area (double check on this) with ample parking. Price: Moderate
DELIVERY:  Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm
LOCATION:  San Jose-Barrio Escalante - 200 este de la Rotonda del Farolito.     



Shakti
(facebook.com/ShaktiNaturista  •  2-221-4631 • 2-222-4475)
Matt says the best thing about them is their DAILY SPECIALS!!
LOCATION: San Jose - Avenida 8 and Calle 13 - next to the Turrialba bus station.


Naturama Uno
Avenida 1 / Calles 3/5


SIGLO XXI
VEGETARIAN Chinese restaurant.
LOCATION: San Jose (Sabana West/Oeste) - 300 meters west of POP'S ice cream -


La Mazorca
LOCATION: San Pedro - near the University of CR


Restaurante Vegetariano
LOCATION: San Pedro - near the University of CR

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