Help Indonesian Bodyworkers Achieve Their Dream

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Help Us Bring Four Indonesian Master Bodyworkers to California (February 1 - March 8, 2025)

My name is Ellen Watson, and for over 25 years, I’ve been offering Esalen®️ Massage, Somatic, and Expressive Arts training on the island of Bali. Students from around the world come to join us; our faculty awards full scholarships to qualified and dedicated Balinese and Indonesian students when we offer our programs in Bali. www.ellen-watson.com

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Now, we have four incredibly talented bodyworkers—Hadi, Kadek, Ngurah, and Phonik—ready to take the next step in their professional journey. They’ve all been granted visas to visit the U.S., and their trip is scheduled from February 1 to March 8, 2025. However, we need your help to make this dream a reality.

Ngurah Sudana

Phonik Angel

Why They Need Your Support:

These four master bodyworkers have been refining their craft for years, practicing in Bali’s renowned spas, working at retreat centers, and even traveling to global locations as guest practitioners and teachers.

This U.S. trip offers them a unique opportunity to visit established spas, massage centers, participate in workshops, and tour schools in California, gaining valuable knowledge through market research to help them open The Jari Menari Massage School in Bali later in 2025.

They will be accompanied by Susan Stein, of Jari Menari Spa ( JariMenari ), who will support them as an organizer, guide, and mentor throughout the journey.

Due to the significant difference in currency valuation (1 USD = 15,500 Indonesian Rupiah), they need your help to cover their travel and participation expenses.

How the Funds Will Be Used:

How You Can Help:

Your donation will bring these talented individuals closer to their dream of opening the Jari Menari Spa School, where Esalen® Massage will be part of the core curriculum; they will continue to pass on their knowledge and skills to future generations of hands-on healing artists.

If you have the means to sponsor one or more of these master bodyworkers, we will deeply appreciate your generosity. Donations through our 501(c)(3) are tax-deductible for U.S. tax payers.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring us closer to making this incredible opportunity a reality. Thank you for your kindness and support!