Healers

LaTanya Harris

LaTanya Harris, LMT also known as Therapist_T has been licensed and practicing massage since 2012; immediately proceeding her graduation from Cortiva (Loop Campus). While specializing in results she uses a combination of modalities including but not limited to deep tissue, Swedish and trigger point relief. LaTanya’s desire to help others along with her intuitive touch serve for a fantastic massage therapy experience.

Camille Brittnum

Camille began her health and wellness journey in 2015 when she started having health issues arise at a
young age. She found herself unclear on the best practices for natural wellness and began her research.
In the process of discovering ways for natural healing she started her yoga practice and enjoyed learning
the benefits of different postures and how the body reacts to different poses. She started to take a closer
look at the anatomy of the body and natural ways to heal it. Camille attended Soma Institute specializing
in Clinical Massage Therapy and Sports Massage. Coming out of school she strives to blend the art of
yoga practice and massage therapy. Camille is diligent, compassionate and wants the best for her clients;
she believes with consistent focus and full bodywork, maintaining consistent physical exercise, proper
nutrition, and mental meditation, any ailment can be remedied. By healing the body in natural ways we
are able to reach a level of holistic wellness that is long lasting. Camille enjoys learning about natural
herbs and oils, she is excited to start a new journey in helping and healing by educating one client at a
time.

Jonathan De Peralta

I am Marine Corps Veteran, where I was a 3x PFT Iron man (Physical Fitness Test), and a Japanese Black Belt in Judo.  I currently am Lomi Lomi Practitioner and clinical massage therapist, who has been practicing massage since 2017 from The Soma Institute, where graduated on the Presidents list at Soma Institute.  After graduated, I  was a teacher’s assistant and substitute teacher after graduating.  I then traveled to Maui in 2019 and 2020, where I learned the lineages of Lomi Lomi massage.  I am also certified in Pregnancy, hot stones, and back walking.  I have worked in Salon spas, gyms, and also learned floor and table Thai Massage.   I am also a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist in the Vodder Technique.  I am passionate about helping others, and I believe healing doesn’t just happen at the physical level.  I am thankful to have found my passion and look forward to to growing in this journey with this community!

Selena Thacher

Selena was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she received her associates degree in the Applied Sciences for Massage and Bodywork. Since 2007 she has been a licensed practitioner in five states and a variety of settings. In 2014 she became a certified pendulum dowser to work with the subconscious mind, etheric body and the Akashic records.

Selena offers multidimensional relief by using a blend of traditional techniques and trigger point therapy mixed with intuitive energy cleansing. Over the years, one thing has remained consistent – She puts people to sleep. Her slower pace and loving touch lulls clients into a dreamy state of mind that allows them to release tension much more easily.

Selena is also a musician, singer, drummer, writer, artist, cat lover, nerd and roller skater with an Aquarius sun / Leo moon.

Pamela Guajardo-Lagos

LMT

My name is Pamela and I am a Reiki master teacher, holistic healing practitioner, licensed massage therapist, transformational life coach, biochemical engineer and artist.

In my practice I’ve chosen to use a holistic integrative approach to healing because we are complex beings, comprised of several parts, layers, aspects and dimensions – seemingly separated at times – and yet, the truth is, we are and function as a single entity. Through the application of a myriad of techniques and knowledge acquired along my own journey, I aim to help the energy and physical bodies regain alignment, balance, harmony, their natural flow, homeostasis and overall health and wellbeing. Something that our beings naturally desire and tend to do, and that, given the proper conditions and support, can achieve.

I’ve been practicing energy healing for 13 years and massage therapy for five. I work with Reiki and many other energy modalities and tools, crystals, sound, vibration (like tuning forks), color, symbols, aromatherapy, etc. and, as a massage therapist, I have training in techniques and modalities such as Swedish, relaxation massage, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point release, deep tissue, pre-natal, lomi-lomi, Thai massage, hot stones, etc. Regardless of my work being hands-on or hands-off, the energetic or vibrational approach is at the core of my practices. Intention and the principles of resonance and entrainment are at the root of this approach.

My hope is to be a thoughtful and caring ally in your journey, to provide a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates wellbeing and healing, and to assist your inner healer and caretaker accomplish their goals.

I love animals and communing with nature, dancing, drawing, wire-wrapping, photography and other forms of art. I have an eclectic taste in music, but Blues is definitively in the top 5. I love learning about “the human condition”, how and why we get to be how we seem to be, and finding out how and who we truly are. An interesting philosophical conversation is always a pleasure. And so is joking around and making someone laugh. I’m an idealist at heart and an insatiable seeker of authenticity and wisdom. I love finding beauty in the least expected or ordinarily obvious places. Deep, genuine and meaningful connection is always an energy boost. I love to travel and I’ve had my fair share of trips, yet when someone asks me “what’s the best place where you’ve been to?”, I cheesily but truthfully reply “someone’s heart” :).

Aleksandra Gidzinski

I love Yoga Therapy and Massage Therapy. I see them both as a Sacred Form of opening as we start to learn how to dive into “the Immense Knowledge Of Life within each of us ( Amma)’’ with more ease , trust and Grace each time. Sacred Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork is my favorite opening massage modality among many others such as swedish , aromatherapy and cupping.

Nadia Salem

LMT

Nadia graduated from Soderworld Academy of the Healing Arts in 2012. Her training at Soderworld helped her develop a unique style of combining many different modalities into one amazing treatment. She has a strong medical background and her passion for massage is fueled by compassion, and a desire to help clients alleviate pain and stress. Nadia is dedicated to listening to each client’s specific needs and using her knowledge to help facilitate healing. She also has the amazing ability to tune in to each client’s body and know what it needs for healing. She believes that an exceptional massage therapist has a combination of passion, knowledge, skill, and intuition.

Jonathan Daniel Baldermann

Teig Schneider

Teig Schneider has been a practicing massage therapist in Chicago for over twelve years. He has over 20,000 hours of experience in both spa and clinical settings. He brings focused, custom designed massage to Yoga NOW, specializing in a unique blend of Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and sports massage to suit your particular needs. A brief discussion before each session assures the best possible results.

Be sure to book your session soon!

Tiffany Ketchmark

RYT-500 / Reiki Master

Tiffany began her exploration of Yoga in 2009 as part of a health and wellness challenge at work, and instantly fell in love. She now sees her yoga practice as an essential part of her daily life, as it has aided in both a physical and emotional transformation. After experiencing all the positive changes in her body, mind, and spirit, she decided to take the next step. This led her to Yoga Now Chicago where she completed her RYT-200H with Amy Beth Treciokas who studied under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. As her passion for teaching continued to grow, she decided to work toward her advanced certification and completed her RYT-500H with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy based in Durango, CO. She is currently enrolled in the RYT-1000H Yoga Therapy certification program with Inner Peace and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with her students.

Her classes are therapeutic, inspiring, and accessible to all levels in efforts to encourage students to find comfort and inner strength as they grow in their practice. Her intention is to help students embody their full potential and to tap into their own inner peace and happiness.

Tiffany, a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, is passionate about and committed to helping others through this healing energy. Reiki has been an amazing life changing experienced that she and is thrilled to share with those looking for alternative and complimentary therapies enhancing their own health and emotional well-being.

In her free time, you will likely find her traveling, cooking, crafting, spending time with friends and family, laughing, or enjoying the outdoors.