People We Recommend

On this page we will list people in the service industry that we have found work in a professional and respectful way.

These are people who we feel understand and honor the Tao Te in the different modalities that they do.

Tao = "the inclusive way"

Te= "Honor, Integrity, Virtue, Truth"

These people have been approved by the Institute, but do not represent the Institute.

Use your discretion when dealing with your affairs.

Sarah Firmage

Sarah has a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a BA in Psychology and is currently studying
to obtain her Doctorate in Chinese Medicine. She is also nationally certified in massage

In clinic her primary areas of interest are stress reduction, anxiety, women's health and spiritual growth. . In addition to Acupuncture/Acupressure, herbal medicine and dietary counseling she also offers sessions of Jin Shin Jyutsu which is very gentle and similar to acupressure; Therapeutic Touch, Craniosacral Therapy and foot massage with essential oils. Tao Te Bodywork will become her primary modality

Office: 543 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA
831.818.8677

A heart felt note from Jade

“Hello all. Welcome to our website. I am so glad that you are here and I hope that you too have found the great peace and joy that this work has to offer.

Sadly, much of the healing modalities that people are practicing are not really very respectful. Many of them are focusing on changing, fixing or condemning, instead of making a supportive space for individuals to prosper (Please read the Chapter in my book on “Energy work”).

I feel so grateful for Tao Te Bodywork. The joy and freedom that this respectful and supportive work has brought to me and so many others can never be measured. The concepts are so old, so basic, so obvious…yet in this day and age, in this competitive and fearful world, they have been almost forgotten.

So due to this fact, I have found it helpful to let you know of practitioners and service workers whom I have faith in their desire and ability to work in a supportive respectful way.

Thank you so much for your support. I am so grateful for every day and everyone. It is such an honor to share this work.

Thank you."

Sharon Jensen

She is a student of Tao Te

She specializes in hair and is co-owner of the

Cottage Salon in Aptos, CA

for an appointment call

(831) 688-8736

Lisa Benson

Lisa Benson is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant in practice for 6 years in the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist tradition. Lisa's style of Feng Shui is greatly influenced by her own healing experience with Tao Te Bodywork and so therefore now offers a Tao type of Feng Shui. She also offers foot massage and Reflexology.

For more information please visit: www.thelaughingphoenix.com

brenda anjali

brenda anjali is a certified massage therapist with extensive training in Swedish, Lomilomi, Warm Stone Therapy, Tuina, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Watsu and Qi Gong. Her work is highly intuitive and is guided by her experience with Tao Te Bodywork. Based on the body's indications, any of these modalities can be incorporated into a session. She sees clients at her private retreat studio in Bonny Doon, at her office in Soquel, or in your home.

To schedule an appointment, you may email: anjali@cruzio.com Or call: 831- 419-6514

Judy Noon

Judy Noon's massage practice is truly "touching" because it is based on honor and respect for the uniqueness of each being as well as the innate wisdom within each of us to heal.

Judy has a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree from Five Branches. Judy was one of the first nationally certified massage therapists in California and has made it her life's work to study many modalities of healing. She Currently maintains her own practice in Santa Cruz and is attending Five Branches Institute to obtain her Doctorate Degree in Chinese Medicine.

Visit her website at: www.AngelhandsWingRepair.com