After completing a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Wellness Management and Psychology from the University of New York, Oswego, Kara attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) where she completed two programs, earning a Massage Therapy certification and her Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine.
Kara completed internships at the PCOM Clinic, the Senior Clinic at First Lutheran Church and the Hematology/Oncology and Chronic Pain Departments at Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. While at PCOM, she received advanced training in dermatology and cosmetic acupuncture.
With her knowledge of anatomy and massage, acupuncture and Chinese herbology, Kara is passionate about educating her patients on how to be involved in their healing process and empowers them on their journey toward optimal health and wellness.
She takes great pleasure in letting her creative side flourish within the context of her career. She has created her own line of healing liniments and poultices, grows herbs with great passion and has helped to develop several new classes such as Wellness Yoga Therapy in an effort to share her passions and offer a means of healing to the community at large.
After completing a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Wellness Management and Psychology from the Un...
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Chelsea Denien is a Craniosacral Therapist, Ayurvedic Specialist, and Massage Therapist.
Chelsea’s practice focuses on helping her clients to find balance in their bodies and lives. Through the use of Craniosacral and Ayurvedic techniques, she facilitates a space that allows the body to release and come back into balance, releasing deeply stored stress and tension in the body so that a deeper level of healing can occur.
Chelsea’s massage style is slow deep work that focuses on calming the nervous system and releasing long-stored tension in the muscles. She blends fire cupping and gua sha into her massage.
Chelsea Denien is a Craniosacral Therapist, Ayurvedic Specialist, and Massage Therapist.
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Elly is a certified Massage Therapist, Reiki 2 practitioner, and soon-to-be Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Elly graduated from the Massage program in 2022 at Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) here in San Diego, CA. She graduated the Doctorate program in December 2023 and will add Acupuncture to her menu of services in sometime 2024. Elly specializes in various massage techniques including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Fire Cupping, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Therapy, Medicupping, Gua Sha, Trigger Point Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and Sports Medical Massages. Elly loves to incorporate a blend of massage techniques and styles to benefit her clients and treat their specific needs. “All healing occurs in a parasympathetic state.” Elly is committed to helping you relax so you can heal and recover.
Elly is a certified Massage Therapist, Reiki 2 practitioner, and soon-to-be Doctor of Acupunctur...
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Meet Darina, Doctor of Chiropractic, Pilates and yoga instructor. Darina brings a passion for holistic well-being, specializing in combining various modalities like joint manipulation and mobilization, Active Release Technique,
activator, drop table, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Webster technique, and targeted rehab exercises. With a commitment to both active and passive care, she fosters long-term improvements in her clients’ health.
Dr. Darina received her doctorate of chiropractic from Palmer College Chiropractic San Jose and her BS in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University. She loves to educate herself beyond through continuing education. Her favorite courses she attended are yoga teacher training in Dharamshala, India, or an osteopathic spinal manipulation course in London.
Beyond the chiropractic realm, Darina treasures moments with her husband and son. Her free time is filled with the joy of surfing, practicing Yoga or Pilates, sipping a good cup of coffee or traveling.
Meet Darina, Doctor of Chiropractic, Pilates and yoga instructor. Darina brings a passion for hol...
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Vanessa Rhae, a distinguished Holistic Health Practitioner and massage therapist, has gracefully established herself as a beacon of healing and positivity in the bustling heart of San Diego. A proud alumna of the renowned Bellus Academy of Holistic Health, Vanessa discovered her profound passion for fostering wellness and joy, beginning with the simple, yet powerful act of sharing a genuine smile. Embarking on her transformative journey in 2009, Vanessa diligently pursued her studies to become a Holistic Health Practitioner, cultivating a deep and diverse skill set that enables her to tailor her healing touch to the unique needs of each client. She specializes in an impressive array of modalities, including the revitalizing techniques of Deep Tissue and Hot Stones Massage, the balancing art of Reflexology, as well as the nurturing practices of Prenatal, Oncology, and, closest to her heart, Geriatric Massage. Known amongst her peers and clients as an ‘Old Soul’, Vanessa possesses an innate ability to forge genuine connections, guiding individuals back to the present moment and enveloping them in a sense of completeness and tranquility. Her holistic approach to healing extends beyond the massage table, incorporating the harmonious blend of music therapy, aromatherapy, and the innovative practice of Laughter Yoga. Vanessa’s commitment to spreading joy and fostering well-being is reflected in her heartfelt dedication to inspire, connect, and rejuvenate through her healing hands, and the infectious power of laughter and love. In every interaction, Vanessa Rhae stands as a testament to the profound impact that holistic health and genuine compassion can have on the human spirit, making her a cherished and invaluable member of the San Diego wellness community.
Vanessa Rhae, a distinguished Holistic Health Practitioner and massage therapist, has gracefully ...
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Alexis is a licensed Massage Therapist, and has been practicing since 2016. She received her license in her home state of Washington at Bellevue Massage School, before moving to California in 2016. Her focus is customizing the treatment to her patient’s needs. Alexis has continued her education in specializing in oncology, sports, rehabilitation, and is continuing learning new skills to help her patients.
Alexis is a licensed Massage Therapist, and has been practicing since 2016. She received her lic...
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Dr. April is a doctor of chiropractic, massage therapist, holistic health practitioner, yoga therapist, reiki master, and owner of the Wellness Lounge. She has been in the holistic health field for the past 20 years specializing chiropractic, massage and yoga therapy, nutrition, energy healing, and teaches yoga therapy, meditation, breathwork and leads yoga teacher training and workshops.
Dr. April received her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2009 from Life Chiropractic College. She blends various chiropractic techniques such as diversified, drop table, activator, injury rehabilitation, Bio-geometric integration (energetic tonal chiropractic). She also specializes in prenatal Webster Technique and pediatric chiropractic and massage. In 2000 she received her massage therapy training at the IPSB and continues studying massage throughout her career. Dr. April has over 20,000 hours of massage training from structural integration, craniosacral, thai massage, ART, myofascial and is creator of the chiroprassage blending deep tissue massage, energy healing and chiropractic care. It was there that her passion for massage grew, and she discovered her love for the hands on approach to healthcare. Dr. April has always love mindbody medicine and received a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco University in Psychology while minoring in holistic health with focus on Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. She is also an experienced yoga teacher, anatomy teacher and teaches paddleboard yoga. It is with all this training and expertise that make Dr. April truly a unique healer that continues to study healing and understands the body, using many different modalities to get results. She loves to take her time with her clients and has created a community of healing in San Diego with both Wellness Lounge locations.
Her unique style blends deep tissue massage, energetic healing, and chiropractic care and yoga therapy. She also focuses on emotional healing, nutrition, lifestyle coaching and sports injury therapy. Her main focus is to bring physical, emotional, and mental harmony and make the body function at it’s best.
Dr. April is originally from San Francisco and has lived in New York and London. Before starting her journey into holistic health she was a professional bassist until she realized health and healing were her true passion and loves to bring that harmony and creativity into her sessions. She moved to San Diego after school because of her love of the beach and sunny weather. On her days off she enjoys yoga, paddleboarding, gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends and family and her amazing dog Reyla.
Dr. April is a doctor of chiropractic, massage therapist, holistic health practitioner, yoga ther...
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