Our Tribe
Teresa Avelar
Founder & Therapist of Mayahuel Massage & Body Therapy
I am a native of the bay area, wife and mother of 2 kids. I've been a holistic practitioner for over 25 years, focused on creating a practice with a perfect blend of western medicine, ancient traditional Mexican medicine and bridging the mind body connection.
I found my passion pretty early in my career and specialized in Prenatal & Postnatal Massage. I have completed multiple Prenatal Certifications, including becoming a postpartum Doula, trained in Fertility Massage, Yoni Steaming, Reiki Master, traditional Herbalist, and a variety of Body Therapy treatments. I've worked with various chiropractors throughout San Mateo County as well as a lead therapist/educator at the Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood Shores, CA. I loved the spa environment but missed the personal connection with my clients.
Since 2011 I've been blessed to have a location in San Bruno to expand my private practice where I could blend a pampering and relaxing setting with effective therapeutic work. I am constantly learning and looking for new techniques to share with my clients and incorporate them into a tailored bodywork of healing. I’ve been fortunate that my training has led me to travel to learn cultural and indigenous practices including going to Belize to take an extensive course in the Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Massage Therapy Ⓡ.
In my effort to bridge the body mind connection I completed my master practitioner certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis. I am so excited to share this healing work with my mamas!!
I consider myself a lifetime learner and I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned with you! I look forward to meeting you and having a professional relationship where I can exceed your expectations of a healing experience.
Teresa A.
We are Hiring! Want to Join Our Tribe? Please send your resume to info@mayahuelmassage.com
We believe that your entire session should also be relaxing, so ample time for appointment is set so you don’t feel rushed. You will receive the full time of hands on work and still have time to relax after your session as well. The body heals best with a full body, mind, and spirit connection.
About The Name
Mayahuel (Maya Well) is the female divinity associated with the agave plant among the Aztec cultures of central Mexico. She is recognized as the goddess of fertility. Protector of mature wombs that turn into life.
As a massage therapist that has specialized in prenatal/ postnatal massage throughout my career, the name spoke to me on a very spiritual level. The name Mayahuel also honors the strongest women I know. My family is blessed to have amazing strong women, especially my mother she taught me about strength, compassion, and natural healing. Her roots like the blue agave hails from Jalisco, Mexico.
Beautiful picture below of Mayahuel is the work of an amazing artist Rick Ortega (www.rickortegaart.com)
