Ilaya’s spa (re)treatment of my body is always sacred, conscious, and fully present. The hilot-giver is mindful of her energy, deliberate with her hands, focused in her service. She senses my needs and my body’s changes. In silence she adjusts her energy; in words she asks for my confirmation. Her oils and natural accoutrements are carefully chosen for my ultimate enjoyment and healing. Can healing be enjoyable? Yes, for sure. A word play for my experience would be “I Lay… aaahhh”… Kudos to Atho de la Cruz for facilitating my soul-satisfied “ahhh…”