Grace Starbird Singer — Held By Grace

Restorative Bodywork · Santa Barbara

treatment space for restorative bodywork in Santa Barbara with warm neutral linens, calming atmosphere, and nervous system-focused wellness setting.

Held by Grace

Gentle support for rest, regulation, and reconnection through all stages of motherhood.

Held By Grace offers nervous system–informed bodywork, restorative massage, support for woman trying to conceive, prenatal, and postpartum support, CranioSacral Therapy, and personalized care designed to assist the body through stress, transition, recovery, and healing.

Each offering is intentionally individualized, gentle, and grounded in a calm, supportive approach to care.

Testimonials

My session with Grace was exceptional, and I cannot wait to book another. From the start, she is communicative and present, and sets up/cleans up the space so attentively. Every moment of the massage felt full of intention and care, and I fell into deep relaxation mode throughout the majority of the time.

Grace has such gentle, calming energy, and she channels that energy into the bodywork while also providing firmer, deeper massage when and where needed. I’m so grateful to have had such a nurturing and healing experience with Grace, and I look forward to the next one.

~Taylor

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I cannot recommend Grace highly enough. She combines Swedish massage, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy in a way that feels both deeply relaxing and incredibly therapeutic. What really sets her apart is her ability to truly read my body—she intuitively finds areas of tension
and works through them with skill and care.

Beyond being an excellent therapist, she is also a genuinely kind and compassionate person, which makes every session feel safe, calming, and restorative. I always leave feeling lighter, more balanced, and completely relaxed.

Her talent and professionalism are exceptional, and I have recommended her to everyone I know. If you’re looking for someone who is both highly skilled and truly cares about her clients,
Grace is the one to see.

~Rose

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Grace is truly one of a kind. From the moment you’re with her, she has a gift for meeting you exactly where you are and reading what your body needs that day.

I had a combined massage and CranioSacral therapy session, my first time experiencing CranioSacral work. Grace guided me through it so thoughtfully and it ended up being one of the most restorative sessions I’ve had.

What struck me most was how I felt the next day. After most massages, I wake up a little sore, but not this time. I felt lighter, more relaxed, and genuinely renewed in a way I hadn’t expected.

She offers something you don’t come across often, bodywork that genuinely restores you, not just relaxes you. I highly recommend Grace.

~Ciji

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Grace is nothing short of magical. After the birth of my first child, I was feeling deeply depleted and had a lot of body pain and tension. I was blessed enough to use Grace for her healing bodywork as well as her postpartum meal delivery service.

I truly believe that her nurturing, Ayurveda inspired meals were a key to healing my body after a difficult labor and weary nervous system. Her soups specifically felt like they me back to life! I felt nourished in my very bones.

On top of that her therapeutic massages make for the perfect postpartum package. She is a mom of two and really understands the needs of a mother on a cell cellular level. There is so much genuine care in her touch Which was so essential for my sensitive, postpartum body! She helped relieve some back spasms. I had been having post birth.

~Brooke

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Grace’s touch and presence are truly graceful, kind, and loving. Every moment and touch were transformative and healing on a very deep level for me. Thank you, Grace!

~Kathy

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I’ve received a lot of massages over the years, and Grace is someone who truly stands out. From the start, she takes the time to listen and understand what’s going on in your body. She has a strong knowledge of different techniques and blends Swedish, deep tissue, and craniosacral therapy together in a way that feels fluid and very effective.

Her massages are incredibly relaxing, but they also provide real, lasting relief. I’ve had chronic tension in my lower back for years, and she has been able to help ease that discomfort in a way few therapists have.

Another thing that makes the experience special is Grace herself. She has a very calming voice and a warm, kind personality that immediately helps you relax and feel comfortable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both skilled and caring.

~Goran

 

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My session with Grace was so restorative. This was my first time receiving a combination of massage and craniosacral and I couldn’t believe how deep I was able to go. Grace’s touch was dynamic and intuitive. The way she transitioned me from massage to energy work was so subtle that I was able to drop into a meditative state. Long after the session I was still feeling the openness, relaxation of my nervous system, and a little sense of magic that I have no doubt came from being held by Grace.

~Michelle

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Grace creates a thoroughly nurturing and relaxing environment allowing you to sink deeply into the moment. There is a wisdom and intuition in her work that is apparent and I left feeling regenerated, looser, and nourished. I highly recommend!

~Gabriela