“Rachel is a dedicated and skilled teacher who has a unique gift of being able to innately 'meet the student where they are' by creating personalized programs that accommodate individual learning styles. Her love of Ayurveda and the degree to which she embodies it with such humility and grace is inspiring. I feel so grateful to have found Rachel and highly recommend working with her long-term. She's a serious gem that you won't want to part with once your paths cross." 

— Elisabeth A., New York City

“I absolutely loved working with Rachel! With compassion and her profound knowledge, Rachel helped me heal from a chronic issue I was dealing with. She shared practices and recipes that I was able to apply myself at home, empowering me to become my own healer. It’s a gift to be graced with Rachel’s space holding and I am deeply grateful for the effects our session had. I finally feel back in balance again.”

— Gania K., Pahoa, HI

“Rachel’s massages are both therapeutic and relaxing. Oftentimes massages are either or, but Rachel always gives a relaxing and healing session; my body feels like it was listened to. As a fellow body worker, I highly recommend Rachel!”

-— Cat M., Albuquerque, New Mexico

“I signed up for coaching with Rachel, and I am so happy that I did! She was easy to talk to and I felt comfortable opening up about my concerns to her. She is very knowledgeable and I felt that her suggestions were customized to meet my needs. Rachel always sent follow-up notes after each session; this was great because I can always go back and review.

I have implemented many of her suggestions into my daily routine. It has made such a difference! The herbs she recommended to me have been so helpful for my sleep and overall mood. I received the Shirodhara treatment and I slept so well that night! I also received the Abyhanga which was wonderful! I’m really looking forward to my next treatments.

I would definitely and already have recommended Rachel for Ayurveda and the treatments she provides!”

-Diana A., Santa Fe, NM

“Rachel is an awesome practitioner, professional and knowledgeable. She is the only therapist I will see.”

-Zach M. St. Augustine, FL

“The energetic quality of Rachel's work is remarkable. Shortly after Rachel began working, I gently slipped into a meditative state, and that state continued to deepen throughout the session. At the end, I felt deeply rejuvenated both physically and energetically. Rachel is clearly a gifted healer, and anyone would be fortunate to have a session with her, whether for body work or for Ayurvedic consultation.”

-Daniel U., Kauai, HI

“Receiving bodywork from Rachel was deeply relaxing and grounding. She can access healing across all the subtle bodies and I continued to receive the benefits for some time after the session was finished. Rachel’s ability to understand the body translates to a very gorgeous experience of massage!”

-Lucy F., Darwin, Australia

“Rachel is an excellent therapist! She has healing hands and serves her clients with a deep knowledge base of both massage therapy and Ayurveda. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends and family.”

-Annie H., Pueblo, CO

“Rachel has a very calming presence that made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She senses things. I’ve had a few massages in my time and Rachel is one of the best, no doubt.”

-Christelle H. Brussels, Belgium.

"Rachel's postpartum massages and care were so pure and heartfelt. My body was exhausted after the pregnancy and birth and she empowered me, through her healing touch, songs and knowledge, to come back to my center."

-Mary Morgaine S., Asheville, NC

“When I found out I was having twins with my second pregnancy, I wanted to make sure I was surrounded by people who could help me with the most important part of postpartum care- cooking! With two newborns, that was going to be a challenge.  Enter Rachel. From the first day she first met me at my house, she did a full dietary and health history. Armed with that info, she was able to customize my meals to my needs at the time. As soon as the babies were born and we were settled back home, she came by about once or twice a week and set us up for a week of the most nourishing, healing, and not to mention delicious foods!  I felt so nourished and not having to cook, helped me to focus on the babies and healing. Dishes ranged from coconut veggie soups, yellow lentils and rice, and even some special surprises like cardamom shortbread and warming, milk chai teas infused with cardamom and saffron. I loved the support my family and I received during my postpartum recovery period.”

-Jennifer D., Albuquerque, NM

Rachel Stermer is the finest massage therapist I’ve had the good fortune to discover among Santa Fe’s numerous healing arts practitioners. She brings a rare combination of skill, strength, sensitivity, attention and intuition to her work. Both deeply relaxing and holistically energizing, she has my highest recommendation, hands down!” (pun intended)

-Jamie C., Santa Fe, NM

“I've been seeing Rachel for two years. I'm very comfortable with her touching my body which is unusual. I normally don't like to be touched due to my disability. However, I feel safe around Rachel because I know that she has clear boundaries. Boundaries allow me to relax. I like that she's an independent massage therapist because I only have to do business with her. I never liked dealing with managers and receptionists. I plan on continuing seeing Rachel since she's a nice person.”

-Christopher T., Santa Fe, NM