Romi Cumes Somatic Therapy, P.C. - Santa Barbara, California

Mario Gallina

I had the privilege of sharing an office space with Romi Cumes, who excels in both body work and psychotherapy.

In her body work sessions, Romi skillfully melts away tension, creating rejuvenating experiences for her clients. Through her compassionate approach, she fosters trust and healing.

I've observed Romi's exceptional qualities that would make her a great therapist, although I haven't personally had a therapy session with her. She provides a safe space for exploration and empowerment. With her innate abilities and compassionate demeanor, I have no doubt that she excels in creating a supportive environment for clients to navigate challenges and foster personal development.

I wholeheartedly recommend Romi to anyone seeking holistic wellness. With expertise in both body work and psychology, she embodies the essence of comprehensive care.

Bill Burke

I had some pretty horrific hip pain. I came to Romi after seeing two neurologists, two neurosurgeons, two orthopedists, two surgeons, two doctors of physical therapy, an osteopath, a bunch of tests (including X-rays, MRIs, bone scan). Nothing helped. I was unable to stand, let alone walk, without crutches. I got better after working with Romi.

Chelsea Smallwood

Romi has changed my life with her services. I have struggled with neck pain for years & I worked with a variety of traditional approaches to alleviate the pain I have felt consistently for nearly a decade. The pain pushed me to a place to consider an alternative approach and that brought me to Romi. I’ve had three 90 minute sessions with Romi and I’ve waited weeks to see if the results were lasting, and to my surprise - they have been. I take Romi’s opinion of wellness seriously and defer to her recommendations often as she has a sound understanding of holistic approaches that enable me to better care for my own well-being. I’ll always be grateful that my pain led me to Romi and am looking forward to learning more from her as I’m now a dedicated client & a Romi enthusiast!

Winter Smith

I only have wonderful things to say about Romi. I was hesitant to return to therapy after bad experiences in my teens, but Romi is exemplary at what she does.

After every session, I felt seen, understood, listened to, and valued as a person — not just a client. Romi brings authenticity and vulnerability to everything that she does, which makes her an excellent therapist.

It was the first time in my life that counseling taught me more than just coping skills. I learned how to heal, how to move past painful memories, and how to live. I understand the signals my body is telling me now and really listen to them; instead of shutting them out.

If you’re reading this an are on the fence about seeing Romi, this is your sign to schedule some time with her. She is a ray of sunshine and a wonderful professional!

Colleen Panero

Romi is an incredible and talented healer! I came to see her for a massage after I was in a bad car accident, and she helped me address issues that I didn't even realize I've been neglecting, by intuitively connecting to my body's needs. She has a magical touch, and you'll leave her table feeling blissed and in aaahh, and craving another session. Highly recommend her for any type of body work. Lucky to have found her! 🙂

Jeff Martin

I booked a bodywork appointment with Romi and highly recommend her, especially for anyone dealing with chronic pain. I mostly went in just looking for a high-quality massage for the sake of relaxation, but over the course of her intake questions and a short conversation, she zeroed in on the fact that I had been experiencing recurring pain of varying intensity from an old injury - I had become so used to it/assumed massage couldn’t help it so I didn’t even think at first about making it a focus of our session.

Anyway, the massage was great overall, and that pain I had specifically was significantly lessened by the end of our appointment. It’s several days later now and the pain is still completely gone. I don’t know if the muscle/tendon is fixed for good, or if the issue is just relieved for a time, but either way, I’ll be booking another session again soon!

Jennifer Holt

Romi is much more than a yoga teacher and massage therapist - she is a true healer. She will fix things you didn't even realize were hurting! I could not recommend Transformative Healing Arts more highly. Romi is professional, deeply knowledgable, and totally magical.

John Temple (Temenos Dream)

Romi has a remarkable capability to combine massage with healing work. I've been stunned by the powerful effects of her energy. I highly recommend her.