Sharon Plache

I was visiting San Diego last weekend, and found Sharon on Unilocal ! I was craving the deep relaxation that Watsu allows, and I am thrilled with Sharon’s work. Her location was easy to get to, her pool setting is beautiful, the warm salt water immediately relaxing. Then there was the Watsu !!! Fabulous begins to describe it, but doesn’t do it justice. I will be coming back for more the next time San Diego is in our plans. Thank you Sharon

Sharon is a gift from above. She is such a sweet angel for her presence and treatment is sure to calm anyones nerves. I saw her in the pool this week for an incredible treat. It was relaxing and fun, and a huge needed stress relief. The atmosphere is calm and nurturing and she moves you around in the warm salt pool She has thought of everything for the whole area is designed for your comfort and warmth. I would highly recommend her for anyone experiencing pain, or stress! Love this lady!

While taking my hypnobirthing class with Care Messer she mentioned and recommended Watsu as a way to really relax in pregnancy and even help turn a breech baby due to that relaxation. At 34 weeks I decided to give it a try as my baby was in the breech position and I also just wanted to treat myself.
Sharon had me meet her at her office a few blocks away from the pool. We spent some time talking about what kinds of activity I have been doing, what my complaints were etc. I mentioned that I am currently getting the webster technique done by my chiropractor to help with the breech positioning and that my sacrum needs to be adjusted frequently as it tends to tilt to the side. This issue with my pelvis may have something to do with my baby’s breech positioning as it makes my pelvic area smaller than it should be. Sharon had me hop on her table and ran some sound waves through my pelvic region to help break up the tension in there. It felt pretty cool, I am open to trying pretty much anything at this point.
While the sound waves were on she also did some osteo manipulation of my joints that felt really nice as well. All told we were there for about 30 minutes on her table before going to the pool. I thought that was really nice of her because it was not supposed to be a part of the pool treatment I was paying for but she really cares about her clients and I could tell she was very into helping my baby turn.
The pool is at a super cute house in mission hills, you have a private changing room and shower with really nice smelling products to use. After showering off I entered the pool. The pool area is very serene and the warm temperature is heavenly. I really didn’t know what to expect as I had not looked into Watsu that much but it was amazing. Sharon supports your head on her arm, your knees are supported by a floating pillow allowing you to relax completely while floating in the water. I had my eyes closed the entire time in deep relaxation. She guides you forward in the water swaying from side to side as she uses her free hand to massage various areas of your body. It feels AMAZING! At some point she slips a floating pillow under your head and works on your feet, legs and hips. The whole thing is a like a super relaxing water dance.
I could not recommend it more highly if you are looking for extreme relaxation. Its been about a week and my baby is still breech, but I didnt just expect her to flip around because I was relaxed. I am still seeking acupuncture and chiro to address that, but I will for sure be back before I give birth to enjoy another session with Sharon.

The following is my wife’s review:
I recently treated myself to a watsu session with Sharon Plache. My initial goal was to relieve some of the back discomfort I had been experiencing as a result of my pregnancy. Sharon took care of that and a whole lot more! The session was truly just a single beautiful moment of bliss. Feeling so free and weightless in the water was both physically and emotionally transformative. I felt so much physical relief, on my back and my entire body, really. In addition, I left feeling so light and peaceful. Sharon is such a talented person, and is so incredibly knowledgeable in her many practices. She brings so much wisdom, knowledge, and intuition to the pool. If you are even slightly thinking of visiting her, you need to just do it! She is AMAZING and will leave you feeling AMAZING too!

Just had my first session with Sharon of Karise Body Therapy and am very pleased with the results. She is not your traditional massage therapist. Sharon’s knowledge in the holistic health arena is amazing. She does a thorough analysis of what’s going on with your body and then tailors the session to your specific needs. She goes above and beyond and is a true healer.

I have been in severe, debilitating, chronic pain since 1997. I recently found Sharon Plache’s Water Chi Therapy Group. After the first class, the change in my pain level was dramatic. I thought it was a coincidence but after 6 weeks, my pain level was almost at a normal level. The class is in a warm salt water pool. There is an amazing floating metal bowl. When hit it goes «gong». Healing energy emanates through the water. I put my hands under it & found immediately afterward, that the pain was relieved in my hands. It has been several months now & I haven’t had an exacerbation in my chronic pain condition. I have tried so many treatments over so many years. Sharon’s Water Chi has been one of the few that has been effective. I would recommend Sharon Plache’s Water Chi Therapy to anyone with chronic pain. It is amazing!

Sharon Plache is awesome. I have had several Watsu massages with her, which were otherworldly. Recently, I had my first table massage at her beautiful office in Mission Hills. This was also a fabulous experience. She has the most comfortable massage bed I’ve ever been on! The atmosphere is great, and her talents and knowledge are very extensive. I highly, highly recommend her services!

I did not know anything about aquatic bodywork and therapy until I met Sharon Plache. Sharon is a renowned expert in the field, and after a session with her I find it hard to believe that it is not the most popular form of and bodywork and stress relief available to us. As my body glided atop Sharon’s warm salt water pool, I experienced a new form of relaxation. It felt as if the stress had completely left my body as I listened to my every breath and experienced the peace of the pool and the environment around it. While I slipped into a state of complete calm Sharon did some very gentle bodywork and light massage. I lost complete sense of time and space until I was guided to the stairs to sit and enjoy a drink of water while I awakened anew. The only experience I can compare it with is one I had while vacationing at the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. I was fortunate enough to take a helicopter tour, during which we were suspended in a canyon surrounded by waterfalls. I believe that was the most amazed and connected to water that I have ever felt… until now.

I cannot say enough about Sharon and what she has to offer with her high level multi-​faceted holistic health care. I have experienced the extremely relaxing aquatic massage therapy as well as a whole body massage on her custom designed massage table/​bed. Sharon goes above and beyond paying attention to even the smallest details to insure that your time with her is well spent as she applies her vast knowledge and techniques resulting in the ultimate degree of satisfaction. Because five stars is as good as it gets Sharon deserves every star and then some because she truly is that exceptional. I especially appreciate her dedication to the wellness profession and recommend her to everyone.

I like how Sharon’s pool therapy facilitates a natural release of stress. I believe we deal with overwhelm everyday. It accumulates in our mind and in our bodies. The freedom to expand in a weightless pool environment also helps with injuries. When I have swelling in a muscle due to over use or an accident, the water is the best surface to move in. She also teaches a class for building strength that is fun too.

Sharon Plache offers a wonderful, relaxing service. It’s like a combination of hot tubbing and massage. Her private warm salt water pool is such a treat and I felt so relaxed afterwards. It’s like a new kind of massage, and the lower gravity in the water helps your body really loosen up. I enjoyed it very much!

Having survived fracturing my neck several years ago, I require a masseuse with extensive experience and knowledge to keep my body moving. My work as a paint contractor is physically challenging and without Sharon’s expertise I wouldn’t be able to continue stepping up to each challenge. She is the best masseuse I have worked with over the last 20 years, and I’m just so glad I found her.

Sharon is a wonderful and your experience will leave you in bliss! I started going to Sharon because I have rheumatoid arthritis and I suffer from pain and stiffness. Sharon is so caring — she takes time to listen and offers up tips of what you can do at home. You’ll want at least one hour with her (it’s not enough sometimes). She also offers water therapy in a salt water pool.
She does energy work as well as body therapy.
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