Celebrating 30 years of providing world class massage to the Kirkwood Community
BODY SLOPES MASSAGE
OUR SERVICES
Relax after a day on the slopes with a professional massage in Kirkwood, CA. We offer Esalen, Swedish, deep tissue & hot stone therapy from experienced practitioners. Book today.
Esalen© Massage
Esalen® Massage was developed in the 1960’s at the legendary Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. It is well-known for its long flowing strokes and mindful touch. It helps to release the stresses of everyday life leaving the receiver feeling whole, integrated, deeply relaxed and in a natural state of well-being. Esalen practitioners use long, continuous, wave-like movements from your head to your toes, giving you a profound sense of wholeness. With its nurturing contact, integrating strokes, and detailed attention to the whole body, an Esalen Massage provides a state of deep relaxation and healing. Every session is entirely customized. Instead of forcing a body into a set protocol, the practitioner listens to your unique needs in the moments, adapting to the pressure and style that suits you.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage helps to melt away the cumulative stress of daily life through long gliding strokes and gentle kneading. This classic therapy enhances full body circulation, eases physical tension, and systematically lowers cortisol levels. The rhythmic pressure creates a deeply soothing experience that quiets the mind and revitalizes the body.
Dharma Hot Stones
Hot Dharma stone massage combines the grounding elements of traditional hot stone therapy with intentional spiritual mindfulness. This therapeutic ritual uses smooth, mineral-rich basalt stones that are heated. The stones are used as dynamic extensions of the therapists hands to glide, knead and press into tight muscle layers. The radiant heat expands blood vessels, dramatically boosting full body circulation while allowing the practitioner to melt away your tension.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is an intensive therapeutic treatment that can release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contracted areas, either following with or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It works by physically breaking down knots, contracted muscles, and adhesions to relieve pain and alleviate stress while helping to restore normal movement in your body. It can improve range of motion, helping you to move more freely.
Sports Therapy
Sports massage therapy is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class skiers to beginners. It is rooted in its intention to relieve tension from performance, as well as preparing the body for upcoming activity. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage can promote flexibility, reduce fatigue, improve endurance, prevent injuries and prepare their body and mind for optimal performance.
Prenatal Massage
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches, joint pains and improve labor outcomes. Our massage therapy will address different needs through varying techniques. We prefer Swedish and Esalen massage techniques for pregnant women. Both techniques will help to relax muscle tension, improve lymphatic and blood circulation and reduce edema through mild to moderate pressure. Your massage will help you to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
ABOUT US
Ian Sky Kent, CMP
Certified Massage Practitioner
Ian Kent is a Certified Massage Practitioner with 30 years and thousands of hours of table experience since graduating from the Esalen Institute in Big Sur California in 1996. He continued his education with Deep Tissue Massage training at Esalen in 1999; and in 2001 certified in Hot Stones massage from Phillips School of Massage in Nevada City, Ca.
Ian's journey as a body worker started by studying Advanced Polarity (Rakie) at the Mt. Madonna Center located in Watsonville, California and with Ed Jarvis in 1994. Ian Specializes in Esalen massage; long flowing full body strokes that flow from head to toe and relieves the stresses of everyday life! This flowing style leaves the receiver feeling whole and as one, integrated and deeply relaxed, and is left with a natural state of well-being.
Rachael Harper, RN, CMT
Certified Massage Therapist
With more than 25 years of medical nursing experience, Rachael brings a deep understanding of the human body—and the human experience—into every massage session. Her career began in nursing, where she spent 15 years in Labor and Delivery. It was there that she learned the art of truly listening: listening not only to patients’ voices, but to the subtle language of their bodies, emotions, and energy during some of the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives.
Rachael became a Certified Massage Therapist in 2021 through Cypress Health Institute in Santa Cruz, Ca. There she learned Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral and Polarity energy work through the 550 hour training program. She admired Esalen Massage for many years for its holistic approach, deep presence and nurturing effect. In 2026 she was able to study with Ellan Watson and Patrick Stockstill in Bali for a month. At that time she completed the additional 200 hour certification to become an Esalen practitioner. Rachael enjoys having several modalities and skills to help her clients with what their bodies need in the moment. She uses cupping, Gua Sha, hot stones, special anti-inflammatory oils combined with all of the techniques that she has been trained in over the years. Massage truly is her passion!
Testimonials
We believe a successful service hinges on the satisfaction of our clients; It's our top priority.
Ian is a gifted therapist. He has an amazing way of creating a comforting cocoon for you and then delivering truly healing massage. Plus, he's a nice guy.
JA H
"Ian, a true master of the arts of massage. Transforming work. Thank you so much, love and blessings.”
Carina
“Amazing massage! Baby boy and I are so relaxed and calm. Thank you Ian for your work. Love your energy. Namaste.”
Lindsey
Rachael is truly a healer in every sense! I tell people the massage I received from her was the best I’ve ever had and I mean that. She is so kind and nurturing in her touch I highly recommend her.
R Thomison
Absolutely fantastic massage. Professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly effective at relieving tension and stress. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and pain-free. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality bodywork and exceptional care.
Rhondi M
I can honestly say this was the best massage I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to help you unwind. Rachael took the time to understand exactly what I needed and tailored the entire session to target my tension points.
Melissa
IN THE MEDIA
We take pride in our service, and news outlets both local and national take notice.
“A guide to the West's Best”
“…Apres Ski:
…Skiers who want to unwind can head to Body Slopes Massage, where they can enjoy a deep tissue or Swedish massage or relax in the aromatherapy steam room.”
— Barbie Carpenter, The Huffington Post
“Sierra's Best List”
“Special Treatment:
If you need a break from downhill thrills, look no further than this local treasure. Arrange for a 90-minute Dharma hot stone treatment from Body Slopes Massage. Don’t feel like going out? No worries: All services can be done in the comfort of your own room.”
— Tim Neville, Epic Life Magazine
HOURS & LOCATION
December- April (ski season)
Open 7 days a week
Open July 4th Holiday and Labor Day Holiday
Summer
By special appointments only.
We are open in the Summer for special events and weddings. If you book a minimum of 4 massages we can make ourselves available.
Phone: (209) 258-Ahhh
(209) 258-2444
Address: KCA club
1550 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Email: bodyslopesmassage@gmail.com
House calls available for a $55 fee. We can travel from Sorensons to Caples Lake Resort