About Healing Ambiance

Located in the vibrant 9th Street district of Durham, North Carolina—just a block from Whole Foods and right next to Cloche Coffee—Healing Ambiance is your serene escape for therapeutic massage and esthetic care. We are committed to helping you feel better, move easier, and glow from within.

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.