Dana Hutson (Pura Vida Wellness Retreat)

Dana Hutson, CMT and Holistic Consultant, has spent more than 25 years in the holistic health field. For 8 years, she practiced medical therapeutic massage therapy, collaborating with nutritional counselors, homeopaths, and chiropractors before moving into the holistic spa world.

Her formal training includes Shiatsu, Swedish, prenatal, deep tissue/sports massage, reflexology, myofascial release, traditional herbal medicine, and 2nd degree Reiki energetic healing. A lifelong learner, Dana continues to explore innovative healing techniques from traditions around the world. Her massage sessions blend these modalities into deeply relaxing, client-centered experiences.

During her years as a spa consultant, Dana helped open the 5-star Allegria Spa at Ventana Inn in Big Sur, California, and contributed to the design and consulting of the Cygalle Healing Spa at the prestigious Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. An award-winning massage therapist, she has also worked with Ellen DeGeneres, Alanis Morissette, Demi Moore, and other figures from film, music, and fashion. She treats every client with the same care and attention.

Dana discovered Yelapa 19 years ago and fell in love with its beauty. Choosing a simpler path, she stepped away from the fast-paced world of holistic spa consulting and now practices her healing art exclusively in Yelapa.