“RESTORING HARMONY TO MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.”
“THE EXTENT OF LUXURY BECOMES CLEAR… THIS IS BEING CARED FOR ON A FAR DEEPER LEVEL THAN MOST PEOPLE EVER EXPERIENCE.”
Sharing the Goodness of Ayurveda & the Simplicity of Well-Being
A native of Bogota, Colombia, Martha is a master Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnostician, master Panchakarma Specialist, an Ayurvedic Chef and Herbal Rasayanist, and the Founder of SURYA WELLNESS, the culmination of her passion for Ayurveda and
a lifetime dedicated to healing others. Martha, a board member of California’s regulating agency, the California Massage Therapy Council, and recently featured on Modern Luxury Angeleno’s 2024 “Los Angeles Power List,” is widely considered to be the preeminent leader of modern Ayurveda, remains ardently focused on bringing Ayurveda to the center of beauty and well-being. Her practice started in a backyard cottage after a chance encounter with three, glowing women experiencing an Ayurvedic cleanse, and decades ago, made a pivot from helping to modernize the systems of IBM and Apple to modernizing the systems of Ayurveda.
Under her guidance, Surya has grown to an internationally celebrated wellness center and a beloved line of premiere, natural skincare and wellness products, available at locations such as Neiman Marcus, FWRD, Muse & Heroine in Paris, and many others. “The extent of luxury becomes clear,” as Jean Godfrey June says in GOOP, “this is being cared for on a far deeper level than most people ever experience.” Martha and Surya put the goodness, simplicity, and practicality of Ayurveda in everyone’s hands.
A Journey to Beauty, Vitality & Longevity
Our cherished clients return season after season to experience well-being and community. Physically, mentally, and emotionally nourished, they celebrate the lasting joys of good health.
Surya’s Panchakarma Wellness Retreats — Lasting 3 to 28 Days
Surya’s Panchakarma Retreats help each guest gently detoxify, renew and revitalize. After 3, 5, 7, or even 21 or 28 deeply nourishing days, guests find themselves naturally back in tune with their bodies’ rhythms, and in easy harmony with their environment and Nature. Panchakarma Retreats are highly personalized and transformative, with each guest’s treatment oils, herbalized uniquely for their situation, and cooked all night long, every night.
Additional Wellness Touchpoints
At Santa Monica Proper, Surya’s offerings extend beyond traditional treatment rooms. Often at capacity with waiting lists for multi-day Retreats, Surya offers additional touchpoints serving hotel guests, local residents, and the broader community. Guests on property particularly enjoy the
in-room Lullaby Sound Bath, a remarkable, intimate night-time send-off, ideal for travelers and anyone looking for deep and rejuvenating sleep. Other exclusive wellness touchpoints at Proper include private, group, and corporate Sound Baths, Dosha Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation Instruction. Surya’s Wellness Concierge helps guests focus on their well-being, guiding them through Surya’s offerings across the property, including the acclaimed “Transcendental Lattes” as nick-named by Eater LA. This approach ensures that well-being is rewardingly present throughout.
