Wellness, Hawaiian Massage & Naturopathy

Welcome to Makanani. You are invited to begin your healing journey with me towards physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Each treatment is an opportunity to meet yourself, release accumulated tension, and create a peaceful, safe space in which to reconnect with your authentic beauty. Within you, a radiant energy can blossom and expand into every aspect of your life.

Nestled in the volcanic heart of Tenerife, Makanani supports your natural balance and self-healing, awakens your body’s innate wisdom, and gently creates space and freedom within the body.

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A touch for balancing body, mind and spirit.

Lomilomi Massage

Lomilomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage practised for centuries to support balance and wellbeing. The unity of body, mind and emotions lies at the heart of a deep, complete bodywork experience. Available treatments include Foot Reflexology, Kua Lua, Lomi Noho and Lomi Hapai.

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Naturopathic Care

Are you ready to take a step towards greater health and balance in your life? Naturopathy is a complementary therapy that supports natural healing, improve your lifestyle, restore balance and receive your personalised wellbeing plan. Book your consultation.

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Aromatherapy & Herbalism

I share hands-on experiences in natural cosmetics, discussions about medicinal plants, and more scientific approaches to botany and health, also in rural settings, keeping the tradition of folk medicine alive. I organize botanical walks and offer mobile naturopathy services.

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About me

I’m Vanessa, a licensed massage therapist and certified naturopath. Since 2014, I have been offering holistic treatments that combine massage with herbal medicine. My work blends the fluid, deep, restorative movements of Hawaiian massage with the structural precision of myofascial release, including joint mobilisation, deep-tissue techniques, stretching, alignment work, reflexology, herbal therapies, aromatherapy, nutrition, flower remedies and iridology. I also offer personalised naturopathic consultations in Italian, English and Spanish.

My treatments are known for their excellence and their awakening effect. Have a look at my reviews.

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Discover your Autenticity and Vital Force

Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and I believe it is rooted in love, activism and reciprocity. With the intention of making herbal care more accessible, you can find me once a month in various locations across Tenerife for a free consultation day. Message me to know more.

I also love sharing hands-on workshops in botanical body care, as well as herbal walks and talks on ethnobotany. Learn the foundations and connect with the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. Message me to know more.

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Wow what an amazing massage, Vanessa knows what she is doing, she works deep into the muscles removing deep blocks with beautiful Hawaiian music playing in the background and using essential oils she left me feeling amazing with an expanded aura what a beautiful soul. I would definitely recommend.

Nunca había probado un masaje Hawaiano. Vanessa me ha inspirado confianza desde el primer momento en que hablé con ella. El masaje ha sido una experiencia maravillosa y al día siguiente he notado mi cuerpo muy ligero. Muchas de las tensiones se habían disipado. Estoy muy agradecida 💖🙏

Meravigliosa, i massaggi di Vanessa sono un’esperienza di totale benessere, sensazione unica e indescrivibile! …e le creme insuperabili: naturali e straordinariamente efficaci, racchiudono i miracoli delle proprietà delle piante.

Esperienza meravigliosa, si ha la sensazione di trovarsi nella natura Hawaiana e un senso di leggerezza in tutto il corpo che ho immaginato di poter volare.

Da quando la conosco, ho sempre apprezzato la sua professionalità e la sua capacità di mettere a proprio agio. Consiglio vivamente a chiunque di provare il suo massaggio lomilomi; è un’esperienza che arricchisce non solo il corpo ma anche lo spirito.

Ho notato quanto sia esperta nella conoscenza delle piante e degli oli che utilizza; ogni volta mi sorprende con una scelta personalizzata che sembra sempre perfetta per le mie esigenze.

Fin da subito mi sono trovato molto bene con Vanessa e il suo modo di fare. Quando possiamo organizzare non manco occasione per rigenerarmi con un massaggio Lomi. Brava!

Recibí tres masajes con Vanessa, dos mientras estaba embarazada y uno después y recomiendo sus masajes 100% ! Muy relajante, Vanessa es super amable y te hace sentir muy cómoda. Muchas gracias !!

¡Fue una experiencia increíble! El ambiente era muy relajante y el masaje, simplemente divino. Se notaba que cada movimiento lo hacía con cuidado y profesionalismo. Pude relajarme por completo, olvidarme de todas las preocupaciones y disfrutar realmente del proceso.

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