Private somatic bodywork · by request only

Come as you are. Leave completely undone.

Hi, I'm Mel. I've been doing this work for over 12 years, and honestly, my favorite part is watching someone walk in wound up tight and walk out like a different person. No script, no clock-watching, no corporate spa energy — just presence, good hands, and a room built for you to actually let your guard down.

12+ years private practice DTLA studio Screened, in-home by approval
Mel, founder of Private Healing Somatics.
Confidential private care

A little about me, and why I do this the way I do.

I started this practice because I got tired of watching people treat their bodies like an afterthought — always giving, never receiving. Private Healing Somatics is my answer to that: a space that's actually private, actually unhurried, and built around what you need instead of a menu of forgettable spa treatments.

Every session is one-on-one and screened, so the second you walk in, you're not performing for anyone. You can drop the small talk, drop the posture, drop whatever you were holding onto in traffic on the way here. The studio is in Downtown LA, and I also do in-home visits for approved returning clients.

I keep things personal on purpose — no booking platforms, no automated confirmations. You text or email me directly, and I handle the rest.

— Mel, founder

The setting

Low light. Slow pace. No rush.

The room stays warm and dim on purpose — that lamp glow below is genuinely the only light most sessions need.

Warmly lit private treatment room at Private Healing Somatics, DTLA studio.
DTLA studio · treatment room Private entrance · discreet

Hours

Monday – Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – SundayBy advance request only

Weekends fill up fast and need more lead time — if you know you want a Saturday, reach out a few days ahead.

Parking

Parking is easy and there are a few good options close by:

— Pershing Square
— City parking lot on Broadway
— 4th & Hill St.

I'll send the exact walk-in details when we confirm your session.

All sessions are by request and new clients are subject to screening. Rates and offerings are subject to change — whatever's listed above is what's honored at the time you book.

Request a session

Tell me your day, time, and session — I'll handle the rest.

New and returning clients are always welcome. Just include your preferred day, time, and which session you're feeling.

Text +1 (213) 352-5322 privatehealingla@gmail.com