"Initially I saw Ben for massage therapy, his technique exceeded the typical massage therapists. He not only applied the right amount of pressure to provide tension relief in the areas I was experiencing discomfort but looked further into determining the root cause of my pain. He did not hesitate to share his extensive knowledge and skills in various techniques and remedies. He is very passionate about not only providing relief but healing the person and correcting the cause. He is very easy to talk to, and is genuinely concerned about your overall health and interested in finding a way to help. He does an excellent job creating a warm, relaxing and welcoming environment.

After he completed classes in structural integration he explained how it worked and that he thought it would be beneficial for me and the structural issues I had been experiencing for years. I had several old injuries, which included a shattered pelvis that healed incorrectly, a knee injury and deep scar tissue from multiple surgeries. The structural integration sessions were unique from traditional massage and focused on manipulating tissue and bone that had been misaligned for years. This therapy was pivotal in correcting my posture, alleviating muscle tension, joint discomfort, and pain that I had endured for over twenty years. I am forever grateful to Ben for caring and taking the time to help me heal. "

- Erica Manzanares

"Ben has a rare gift for listening - not just to his clients, but to the body itself. His work is incredibly intuitive and goes far beyond massage. He approached my symptoms with curiosity, care, and insight, helping me make connections I hadn't seen before. I always left our sessions feeling deeply relaxed, regulated, and more connected to myself. His treatments provide tangible relief from longstanding pain and I truly believe they supported my healing on multiple levels. I'm deeply grateful for the care and wisdom he brought to every session. "

-Pilar Trujillo

"In my 75 years on the planet, I’ve had the good fortune of getting massage and other bodywork from a number of different folks, with a variety of backgrounds, training, and guiding principles. Physical Therapy, Rolfing, Structural Yoga Therapy, various flavors of massage therapy and manipulation have all provided benefits to me. I’ve observed that the individual doing the work has usually been more critical to the provided benefits than the particular modality they were operating in.

That individuality is what I’ve been missing most in the months since Ben left New Mexico for San Diego to continue his education and training. I dearly miss the monthly sessions we had over the past couple years. His curiosity, his willingness to shape the work around the feedback I could provide made me appreciate his presence and openness. I have sometimes felt with other practitioners that questions about how I was doing were perfunctory and that they had a routine to perform, regardless of how I presented my wishes or concerns. I never felt that with Ben. He was always all there and all about working with me. I miss that.

My sessions with Ben were always about more than just getting a massage. He is excellent at doing bodywork. That part was top notch. His knowledge of wild and medicinal plants and enthusiasm in sharing not only that knowledge but also remedies and salves he made from them was a treat and a blessing. For such a young fella, he has accumulated a wealth of wisdom.

I recommend to anyone who has the opportunity to work with Ben to take it. You won’t be disappointed. My fingers are crossed that he will someday find his way back to my part of the country and give me that opportunity again."

-Daryl Woolems

Ben has been my body worker for 10+ years now. I have seen his technique change over the years as he has deepened and developed his practice. Each iteration has been bolstered by an expert understanding of the body, its mechanics and systems as well as a genuine magic he carries. You will get up from his table feeling lighter by his care and attention.

-Maia Fillippi

My experience with Ben at Bodywise in Espanola, New Mexico from 2023 to 2025 was an experience like no other for a massage therapist.
Ben is very informative and very in tune with a person’s body and how it reacts and responds to touch.
He was able to identify stressors throughout the body by the techniques he has learned through his extensive training.
Ben is always improving his skills and expanding his knowledge through seminars and classes.
My whole family got to experience and benefit from Ben. He is truly gifted and knows what he is doing.

-Pam Archuleta