About Healing Ambiance
Located in Durham’s 9th Street district, Healing Ambiance offers personalized massage therapy and facials to help you feel your best. Whether you need deep tissue, hot stone, sports, or craniosacral massage for pain, stress, or tension relief, or a facial for acne, aging, or sensitive skin, we customize your session to meet your goals. Our serene space helps you relax while promoting recovery and radiant skin. Ask about our affordable 6-month memberships for consistent wellness. Book your massage or facial today at Healing Ambiance and experience a warm, welcoming environment focused on your health and glow.
Meet the Founder: Raquel Gonzalez
Founder Raquel Gonzalez brings over a decade of hands-on experience and a passion for healing to every session. Her background in both medical and spa environments shapes the thoughtful, personalized care clients receive at Healing Ambiance.
Raquel’s professional journey:
- 9 years as a chiropractic assistant and x-ray technician, giving her a strong understanding of the body’s structure and function
- Hands-on experience at Massage Envy, Hand and Stone, Cary Massage, and mobile in-home massage services across the Triangle
- Licensed training from Gwinnett College (Massage Therapy)
- Certified esthetician through Durham Technical Community College
Raquel continues to grow professionally through her affiliations with respected industry organizations:
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)
- PCA Skin
Our Philosophy
At Healing Ambiance, we believe that wellness should be holistic, personalized, and rooted in compassion. Every session is a partnership—one where your comfort, healing, and renewal are the priority.
Healing Ambiance offers a comprehensive menu of massage and skincare services, tailored to your unique needs:
- Massage Techniques: Deep tissue, trigger point, TMJ, abdominal, sports, lymphatic drainage, hot stone, craniosacral, neuromuscular, myofascial release, and Swedish massage
- Assisted Stretching to improve flexibility and relieve tension
- Facials designed to target acne, signs of aging, rosacea, dryness, and sensitivity—with options for chemical peels
- Waxing services for smooth, healthy skin
Whether your goal is to reduce pain, enhance recovery, relieve stress, or restore your natural glow, Healing Ambiance provides the care and expertise you deserve.
We are now offering 6-month membership rates for clients who want to commit to consistent wellness and save on services.