Healing River Massage: Home of Dynamic Fascial Response - Chula Gemignani, DFR Bodywork and Massage - Nevada City, California

Haris Sirah

Chula is truly a healer nestled in the woods. My back was locked up and she was able to see me last minute. She is extremely observant and even through my winter clothes noticed my misaligned hip. Her technique of dynamic facial response and other modalities took about 50% of my pain away that day and the next day I was almost back to normal. She was amazingly perscise, well versed in the human body and her techniques were obviously not regular massage. I also really appreciated her explaining of what she was doing. Highly recommend this medicine womyn!

dianemie

It’s been a remarkable experience working with Chula. I am fortunate to have experienced the effectiveness of a Somatic NLP coaching experience with her. I’ve gone to see her several times, for physical and emotional aches I couldn’t explain. Each time, I felt so safe and cared for that I was able to tap deeper into emotional and physical challenges and shift in ways that I did not know were possible. She’s an incredibly loving, intuitive person who knows how to help me sort through the underlying issues and access more resources within myself that I did know I have. I’m so glad she’s in my world. Highly recommend.

Teresa Todoroff

Wow, am I grateful to have found Chula! I moved to Nevada City to support a family member with their illness and goddess was smiling upon me when I discovered her practice nearby. I came to her for healing in my most needed moments with a tired body and spirit. The Dynamic Fascial Response system and Chula's intuititive healing energy combine for a special treatment. I highly recommend her care! 🙂 <3 Thank you Chula.

Andrea Ventin

As a professional massage therapist, I recently completed the Dynamic Fascial Response (DFR) advanced certification program with Chula, and it was an incredible experience. Traveling from San Diego, I flew into Sacramento, rented a car, and drove an hour to Nevada City—a charming town that feels like a storybook come to life! Chula’s provided apartment, nestled in a beautiful forest, allowed me to settle in peacefully before our four-day certification began. She greeted me each morning with freshly squeezed juice and a thoughtfully prepared lunch, and I even got to meet the most adorable cat, Tango, who added an extra touch of warmth to the experience.

The advanced DFR bodywork techniques I learned have already made a remarkable impact on my practice. My clients are noticing deeper, more lasting results, and I’m thrilled to now confidently offer effective bodywork to pregnant clients beyond light touch alone. I can’t recommend Dynamic Fascial Response enough—it’s transformative for both therapists and clients. If you’re considering it, take the leap; it’s a true game-changer!

I would give more than 5 STARS if I could!!!

Andrea Ventin
CMT & DFR Practitioner, Carlsbad/CA

Maribel Young

Absolutely the best! Chula's whole body Dynamic Fascial Response (DFR) bodywork and massage methodology, along with her natural and spiritual approach to learning about you is a unique combination of skills that delivers results in healing your body. My body was a wreck when I first went to see Chula; walking out from my first session was like having a whole new body and feeling normal again. I see her on a regular maintenance schedule to keep my aches and pains at bay!

Jennifer Vega

Chula is an expert massage therapist. She truly listens to your concerns and tailors her massage to what you need. She is HIGHLY knowledgeable about the body and is committed to helping her clients feel better long term. Her studio is warm, beautiful and clean. You’ll leave feeling like a million bucks! Thank you Chula!

erin coppin

Chula is a true healer. I started working with her regularly to treat a lymph condition (she's one of the only trained MLD practitioners in the area), and have made remarkable progress with her care. While I would easily recommend her to anyone for massage alone, I highly recommend her to anyone who is navigating a chronic condition and all the ups and downs that such a journey brings. She is a caring, gentle and talented healer, fluent in several different modalities for whole person healing. I am so grateful to have found her, and you will be too!

Aron Shafran

The first word out of my mouth when I finished my massage with Chula was “phenomenal!” I felt like she really listened and understood everything I was dealing with, and was able to give so much healing energy into each part of me she touched. I could literally feel changes in my body and state of mind as she worked and things released. She finished our session with sound healing by placing and Tibetan bowls along my spine, it was incredible. I can’t wait to work with her again!