My hour with Raquel was one of the most productive and promising body work sessions I have ever had! And I have had a lot of body work done in the last 2 decades… I was traveling in Costa Rica with some intense lower back pain. Raquel used the Koontzin method on me and stretched and worked on my body so much in one hour, that I was left feeling completely different. My body kept adjusting for the next 3 days, which was an amazing feeling given how long I had felt stuck with my problem… I got immediate relief AND lasting progress. Really quite amazing.
Raquel left me with a lot of new knowledge about my body and issues I deal with. She left me with a plan as to how to take care of myself for continued improvement. I also really appreciated the fact that after the session, instead of trying to schedule me for more appointments with her, she advised that my next step be to see a specialized chiropractor. I knew then that me getting better was her number one priority.

I live in the Tama area and after being in pain for two years and needing to see a massage therapist 1-2 x per week, I can say the Raquel is a healer! I now get a massage once a month and most months I forget to book, that being that Raquel has helped me overcome my pain and helped me work through my stress triggers. Her knowledge of anatomy and pain triggers is beyond your average therapist. I highly recommend her and the Tamarindo Muscle Therapy team! Thanks guys!

Raquel was absolutely thorough and detailed in her massage and physical therapy techniques. She helped my husband with a injured rib/strained intercostal muscles and I was so impressed with her skills that I also got a massage from her the following week. I would highly recommend using Raquel for not only injuries and specific needs, but also for a routine massage to keep the body properly aligned and moving correctly. I will come back and see Raquel at Tamarindo Muscle Therapy the next time we’re in town! Thank you so much Raquel was absolutely thorough and detailed in her massage and physical therapy techniques. She helped my husband with a injured rib/strained intercostal muscles and I was so impressed with her skills that I also got a massage from her the following week. I would highly recommend using Raquel for not only injuries and specific needs, but also for a routine massage to keep the body properly aligned and moving correctly. I will come back and see Raquel at Tamarindo Muscle Therapy the next time we’re in town! Thank you so much Raquel was absolutely thorough and detailed in her massage and physical therapy techniques. She helped my husband with a injured rib/strained intercostal muscles and I was so impressed with her skills that I also got a massage from her the following week. I would highly recommend using Raquel for not only injuries and specific needs, but also for a routine massage to keep the body properly aligned and moving correctly. I will come back and see Raquel at Tamarindo Muscle Therapy the next time we’re in town! Thank you so much

Had a surfing accident and managed a 30% tear in my right thigh muscle. Rest and treatment was prescribed by the doctor when she did the ultrasound. As it healed, the reduction in movement became more and more pronounced. Luckily my wife knew of Sheela from Tamarindo Muscle Therapy who turned me around through weekly visits and in less than 4 weeks I am back in the water. This is the real deal, we are all lucky that treatment of this level is available here. Excellent.

I woke up with terrible pain in my neck and back so I texted Raquel and she was able to see me later that day. She is very professional and extremely skillful and knowledgable. She helped me realign my whole body, taught me a bit about how the muscles all interconnect, and told me what to do on my own to help with the situation. I would highly recommend Raquel if you have any issues with your body!

My 9 year old son has been struggling with gastric related symptoms since he was a baby. We have tried all sorts of elimination diets throughout the years – some more successful than others. After moving to Costa Rica the symptoms seemed to worsen, despite being careful with his diet, and for particularly bad after contracting giardia. He had cyclical problems with nausea, very low energy, canker sores in his mouth and upset tummy. After two treatments with Raquel he was a changed boy. His energy levels increased, his stomach aches and nausea went and away, his canker sores became less frequent and his mood improved dramatically. It has been over six months since his first treatment with Raquel and he is still doing really well! Although we maintain a healthy diet and generally try to avoid many of the normal triggers like gluten and dairy, he can now eat all foods without symptoms! We are so thankful for Raquel!

I’ve heard about the deep muscle technique used at the Tamarindo Muscle Therapy Management Center for a number of years in my home state of Washington. It wasn’t until a recent vacation to Costa Rica that I had the opportunity to experience it personally. I’ve had intermittent knee pain for a number of years, but it was particularly bothersome on this trip,so my daughter made an appointment with Raquel. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional and sympathetic. She explained how scar tissue in my upper thigh was affecting the mobility and range of motion in that knee. After one treatment my discomfort was lessened, my stiffness and range of motion was significantly improved. I will say this session was like no other physical therapy I’ve ever had! If our schedules would have allowed I would have seen her at least 2 more times. I feel Raquel gave me some great advise and tips on what I could do on my own to continue to help my knee. I will certainly arrange to see her again on my next trip to Costa Rica. I would highly recommend her services!