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The goal of Monica Aranguren, practitioner and owner of A Joyful Awakening, is to support and promote the most vibrant life of her clients.

She invites you to rest and revitalize in a uniquely beautiful and tranquil setting, on the banks of Nagog Pond in Acton, MA.

Monica specializes in helping her clients awaken to the joy of feeling fantastic through exceptional bodywork customized to meet their evolving needs. 

She is passionate about supporting her clients so that they can feel and be their best each and every day. With that in mind, she has undertaken extensive advanced training in bodywork techniques that can enhance the health and well being of her clients on all levels. 

Monica’s intuitive touch, her attention to detail and the tranquility, balance, unwinding, release, centeredness and clarity that many of her clients experience and carry into their lives are testament to her unique talents. For more about her client’s experiences, please review Testimonials.

Monica masters the perfect blend of modalities to foster relief from stress and anxiety by helping clients connect inwardly to peace, joy and positive outlook. Her clients have remarked about the greater ease with which they move through day-to-day challenges. 

Monica is skilled in helping clients to gently release physical or emotional restrictions and pain deeply held in the body. 

She has extensive experience in supporting the healing process of trauma and unexplained pain. 

She also applies varied approaches to treat muscular tightness, soreness and limited movement resulting from stress, injuries, chronic overuse of muscle groups and postural imbalances. 

Conditions where Monica has successfully supported her clients though bodywork include:

    -Stress and anxiety induced imbalances 

    -Frustration, feeling stuck

    -TMJ and pain otherwise connected with grinding

      or clenching of the jaw

    -Chronic pain that has not responded to conventional

      healing approaches

    -Coping with the loss of a loved one

    -Headache or migraine

    -Chronic fatigue

    -Symptoms related to PTSD

    -Improving recovery from surgery

    -Menstrual pain and other related menstrual symptoms

    -Whiplash

    -Improving athletic performance

    -Opening the chest and throat to a fuller breath

    -Tension, soreness, pain in the neck, shoulders, back

    -Pain and strain connected with changes in the body

      associated with pregnancy

    -Unexplained pain connected with old surgery

    -Release of thought patterns that no longer support the client

Bodywork techniques integrated in Monica’s practice include:

    -CranioSacral Therapy (CST)

    -Polarity Realization Therapy

    -Traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage

    -Myofascial Massage

    -Therapeutic Massage*

    -Reiki

All of these techniques are wonderful for a pregnancy bodywork session (Monica is certified in Pre and Perinatal Massage).

Her work complements and enhances chiropractic care, acupuncture and other holistic therapies as well as conventional medical approaches, such as physical therapy.

Monica's work is particularly supportive for clients frustrated in their progress with conventional approaches to healing and for clients working with a life coach, business coach, weight reduction coach, nutritionist, physical trainer or psychotherapist

Awaken to your most vibrant health and life at a Joyful Awakening!

Please call (978) 387-2854 to book an advance appointment.
A Joyful Awakening 530 Great Road, Ste. 200, Acton, MA 01720













































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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