Natalie Nelson Owner, Massage Therapist, Groove Dance Instructor
Natalie Nelson, founder of Spa Eir, is a licensed registered Nurse with a BSN and a Licensed Massage Therapist. She studied Nursing and Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, and is a certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator. Having worked in healthcare for over 25 years, she has observed first hand the importance of massage and Therapeutic Touch in promoting health and wellness. Natalie has a heart-centered approach to massage and Therapeutic Touch meeting the needs of her individual client. Natalie uses a combination of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, and Therapeutic Touch. 
Arianna Yob Massage Therapist
Arianna first discovered her love for massage when she injured her forearm rock climbing and she became fascinated with how the healing body works. She went through an advanced Massage Therapy program and is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist. She then went on to work along side several acupuncturist that would help further her practice in understanding preventive care, healing injuries and calming the mind. Her strengths are in identifying and following pain patterns to better treat healing, hurting or tight tissue. She believes a mix of relaxation, specific trigger point release, tissue manipulation, and stretching make for the perfect healing tool. "My mission is to help people move better, feel better and live better by getting the best understanding I can of their bodies and lifestyles, and to assist creating a partnership between mind and body again." |
Drew Elliot
Massage Therapist
Drew's interest in massage began in Southeast Asia, where he was exposed to an age-old tradition of touch therapy. After receiving traditional Thai Massage certification from the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand, he returned to Seattle to further his training as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Since being accredited in the USA with Swedish, deep tissue and sport therapy massage he returned to Thailand to acquire certification in advanced Thai massage techniques. He is ecstatic to share with others this eastern form and philosophy of massage. His unique approach of east meets west and compassion meets care will restore & rejuvenate body ailments, aches and pains and leave you feeling refreshed and aligned. 
Kate Knapp Yoga Instructor
Kate started her journey with yoga over 9 years ago, when her practice quickly turned into a passion she decided to complete a 200-hour yoga teacher training with Gary Olson in 2017. She's has always been passionate about health and fitness and is a licensed massage therapist, certified craniosacral therapist, certified holistic health and nutrition coach and a certified hypnotherapist. Her extensive background in anatomy and kinesiology brings muscle awareness to her yoga class to show her students proper alignment to help prevent injury. Her classes are designed to challenge, strengthen and encourage each students’ personal best, leaving them strong, empowered, and feeling open and connected both in mind and body on and off the mat. Her classes are fun, light hearted yet challenging, perfect for every level of student. When Kate is with you in the yoga room there is nowhere else she’d rather be. |
Cameron Nagashima Yoga Instructor
A photographer, dancer, chef and yogi, Cameron aka Camo, has experienced his own healing of addiction and depression through his journey on the yogic path. In 2017 Camo received his 200hr RYT from Peak Beings Unified Yoga, and dove deep into the Yin and meditation experience in March 2018 with a 45hr RYT through YogaCara Global, bringing the balance of yin and yang to his practice. With the intention of illuminating the healing modality of yoga, Camo will guide you through a balanced combination of meditation, mindful yin and yang flowing asanas to help you find a greater awareness to your whole being, who you truly are and how you exist in the world. Cameron artfully weaves breath (prana) and body movement in fluid synergy. With mindful motion; the mind finds stillness and the heart becomes fulfilled without the distractions of the external world. 
Debbie DixonYoga Instructor
Debbie is a mom, a yoga teacher, a business owner, a lover of life, and an artist of the world who derives energy, fulfillment, joy and happiness from watching others begin to discover that the life of their dreams is within their grasp. As a yoga teacher and a guide, she reminds people how to view life as a series of miracles unfolding. Her teachings are strongly rooted in the foundation of "Stepping outside of your comfort zone," with the belief that life is meant to be enjoyed. Debbie's mission is to ignite spirit health in others and remind them that it is their divine birthright to have extraordinary abundance in all areas of their lives, freeing them to live their life on purpose, filled with passion. "Teaching mindfulness, divinity within, and oneness with all. My focus is not on the attainment of a perfected physical pose but the practice of opening up hearts to beauty to be found in each day and in every situation." |
Cheryl Yamamoto Yoga Instructor
Cheryl loves to help others achieve overall health and a better quality of life through the practice of yoga, meditation, and integrated astrology. Formally trained in Viniyoga, a form of Alliance Accredited 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. Cheryl also leads Yoga Nidra Sound Baths as a way to help guide her students into a state of deep relaxation, mind-body connection and peaceful tranquility. As a practicing Astrologer, she uses a method called "Astro-Psychology", which is a synthesis of Astrology and Psychology, providing a powerful tool for self-understanding and psychological and spiritual growth. 
Thang Nguyen Yoga Instructor
Thang strongly believes the yoga practice is incomplete without the mindfulness practice, “yoga without mindfulness is just another physical exercise”. He incorporates mindfulness practice in his yoga classes and trains new teachers to incorporate mindfulness into their practice and teaching. Thang teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin yoga, Yogasport, and Myofascial Release with yoga balls; he is also involved with yoga teacher training at various studios. There are several core principles in his class: “There are no static postures”, “breathe with the entire body”, “the breath guides you in and out of the postures”, “students should flow with their breath and not with the class”, “practice without violence”, “practice without desire”, “all that exists based on conditions are impermanent”, “let go!”. |
Bianca Green Yoga Instructor
Searching for a deeper sense of peace of mind and joy Bianca stumbled across Eastern Philosophies, as well as Quantum Physics ten years ago. Shortly after she began her in depth practice and duty in yoga and meditation she attended her 200hr yoga reacher training with Transcend Yoga in Jupiter Florida in 2012 and has been teaching ever since. Teaching a wide range of classes from Yin, alignment based Hatha, Yoga Basics to Power Vinyasa. As well as traditional eastern philosophical teachings where she coaches meditation and mind body connection into a contemporary context, accessible and understandable to all. Recognizing that the modern problems of society have created a vast need of healing and reconnection to self and others, she pays a great emphasis on fostering compassion and transforming a joyful heart. |
Jen Bowes Groove Instructor
Jen Bowes has been a lifelong teacher, coach, and group facilitator. She has developed educational courses for individuals and groups in her professional work life as a Mental Health and Vocational Counselor, as well as having taught step- and kick-boxing aerobics. In addition to her impassioned encouragement of physical movement and emotional evolution, she wholeheartedly emboldens individuals to empower themselves in honoring and finding their own authentic selves – mind, body, and soul. She is an enthusiastic traveler and lover of the delectable joys of life, particularly chocolate, fine wine, and her husband’s spectacular cooking. |
Anne Laurel Yoga Instructor
Anne began her career in health and healing in 2012 after completing her first teacher training with Danielle Zissou of Open UP! Yoga and began teaching and managing at multiple studios in the South Sound area. She became a Reiki Master in 2016 and graduated from Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts as a massage therapist in 2017. She teaches both heated and non-heated yoga and kids yoga is a particular passion of hers. Currently she is completing her 500 Hour Teacher Training with Three Trees Yoga. Anne's teaching philosophy is rooted in a compassionate and intuitive exploration of one's own body, while present with the fundamentals of alignment and breath. |
Andreia Cardoso Groove Instructor
Andreia was born in Rio de Janeiro and as a typical Brazilian, she is passionate about music and dance. Her passion goes beyond Brazilian music, dancing in several festivals including Boston and New York Dance Festival. She also has a Masters in Psychology and through dance she feels inspired to find what makes people happy and how to connect them to their true essence. "My mission, is to enchant and creat connection through graceful and spiritual means." |