Dr. Keanna is a native Californian born and raised in north county San Diego. She graduated from Pepperdine University with a B.S in Sports Medicine. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. She is passionate about holistic health and blends deep tissue massage, myofascial release, chiropractic care and physiotherapy in her treatment. On her days off she loves spending time with her family and friends and enjoying sunny San Diego.

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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.

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My passion is helping others feel their best inside and out. As a massage therapist, I take a holistic approach that nurtures the body, calms the mind and supports emotional well-being. Each session is personalized to restore balance, release tension and leave you feeling grounded and renewed.

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Hi there, My name is Xena. I have been 8 years in the Massage Therapy Industry. I focus on Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Swedish, Total Body Stretching, Lymphatic Drainage, Prenatal, Aroma Therapy Massage Technique & am currently training in Chinese Medicine Fire Cupping. I am Yoga Teacher Training certified 200 hours for Hatha and Yin Yoga, and also a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. It is of my biggest service to attune to your needs during our sessions and ensure that moving forward we see results together.

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San Diego native who is a passionate massage therapist and esthetician. I believe in nurturing the mind, body and spirit through personalized healing treatments that help people feel their best inside and out.

San Diego native who is a passionate massage therapist and esthetician. I believe in nurturing th... Read More

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.

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Victoria is a dually licensed massage therapist and esthetician, bringing valuable skill set to our customers. With over a decade of experience, she believes in the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Victoria combines various modalities including deep tissue, Swedish, Lomi Lomi and pain relief treatments. Victoria’s intuitive approach helps clients achieve optimal health and vitality. Her primary goal is to provide exceptional service and exceed the expectations of each and every client.

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Dr. Nikki is originally from the Midwest but came to California for chiropractic school and ended up loving it! She received her education from Life Chiropractic College West and graduated in 2021. She enjoys spending her free time hiking with my dog Brutus, playing sports, surfing, and relaxing with friends. She has a passion for helping animals and became a certified animal chiropractor in September 2022. She proceeded to open her own animal chiropractic business in April of 2023 called Happy Tails Animal Chiropractic.

Her approach to chiropractic is to look at the body as a whole. She finds it very important to not only address the joints within the body, but also the muscles and other tissues surrounding those joints. Along with spinal adjustments, she also adjusts extremities when necessary. In addition to adjustments and soft tissue work, she provides corrective exercises to reduce the risk of re-injury because she believe it’s important for you to be in control of your own health.

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Laura Porcaro is an Integrated Health Practitioner facilitating pain and stress reduction. She utilizes practical, efficient methods that can be incorporated into daily routines with ease.

Laura brings over a decade of experience to her Positional Stretch Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Yoga Therapy. She is Kripalu trained and certified in a 200 Hour Integrated Positional Stretch Therapy Program — including Yoga For Pain Relief — and a 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Certification from the Center For Health and Healing. In addition to many other trainings and workshops, Laura is certified in Classical and Modern Mat Pilates, Reiki Level 2 and is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Therapeutic massage and Pain Reduction.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) and taught Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Massage Theory and Technique at The Body In Mind Massage Institute while living back on the east coast. Laura born and raised in New Jersey, lived and worked 18 years in California in corporate America yet left it all behind for a holistic education where she continues to learn and grow in her new location in San Diego at The Wellness Lounge.

As one of 49 Integrated Positional Stretch Therapy practitioners world wide, Laura teaches clients the root cause of pain and stiffness and offers pain free stretches and sitting positions to reduce or eliminate pain. She offers Positional Stretch Therapy sessions, Therapeutic Massage sessions and private yoga sessions.

In her spare time Laura is an avid gardener, nature lover, live music follower and loves gathering with friends and family over a cup of tea or a spirited conversation. Laura focuses on bringing awareness to mind, body, spirit and heart to her home life as well as her practice. Come visit her for Positional Stretch Therapy, Therapeutic Massage or a combination as they will leave you relaxed, balanced and stretched

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Khadijah Thomas is certified in Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork through her training at Pacific College of Health and Science. Her work is rooted in Swedish massage and Chinese orthopedic Tui Na, blending deep relaxation with therapeutic intention.

She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Holistic Health Sciences, having completed over 1,200 hours of education in massage therapy and integrative wellness. With more than three years of hands-on experience, Khadijah offers a holistic, intuitive approach that honors both the physical and energetic body.

Whether clients are seeking pain relief, emotional reset, or simply a nurturing space to unwind, Khadijah brings a grounded, compassionate presence to every session—supporting whole-being wellness from the inside out.

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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.

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