Alisha brings more than 20 years of experience to the table and on the mat as a seasoned yoga and meditation practitioner/facilitator, registered massage therapist, and health care professional. She integrates an informed understanding of human anatomy and physiology with traditional mindfulness and massage therapy offerings through a trauma informed lens.

Alisha‘s practices and own life are rooted in a Seasonal Somatics approach to wellness that is both holistic and preventative in origin. This approach combines mind/body/awareness practices that affirm/embrace how the natural cycles, within and around us impact us at every stage and phase of life. As well as how to work with the seasons we embody and live within to increase our quality of life.

Every offering is unique, incorporating an intentional mix of modalities to meet you where you “are” - no matter the “season”. Sessions are customized for the specific needs of the individual client and/or group. Methodologies may include but are not limited to registered massage therapy, yoga, meditation, breathwork, body scans, nidra, sound baths, reiki, therapy and other movement therapies, group work and circles. Additional modalities include customized plant medicine (essential oil) blends, aromatherapy, balance bead creations for intention setting and more.

Alisha grew up embracing nature’s playground in the foothills of the Adirondacks. She loves hiking, traveling and learning about the world at large as much as the one within. Believes there is no greater teacher than nature and lived experience. Struggles to wear socks when in public ;) She is a momma of 3 little beings, a lover of books, running in the rain, cooking, silent meditation retreats, feeling the earth between her toes and sharing this one big, beautiful, humbling, chaotic life with others.

Alisha’s RMT Niche: The Metta Experience – Registered Massage Therapy Treatment. This is a full nervous system reboot and therapeutic massage treatment that takes into account body, mind and soul. The basis of this offering is a blend of registered massage therapy, reiki, custom plant medicine (essential oil) blends, a somatic (mind/body awareness) meditation, and gentle guided breathing techniques. Option to incorporate sound therapy and/or a seasonally inspired card pull for deeper reflection

“Metta” is Sanskrit for Love and Kindness. This treatment was designed to foster this sentiment in the way we treat our world and selves. Every part of this experience is optional and can be modified/altered to fit the individual’s specific needs/ desires/ preferences and beliefs system.

Massage Therapy Treatment Modalities used but not limited to: Swedish Massage Myofacial Release Lymph Drainage Trigger Point Release Deep Tissue Massage Proprioceptive Neurological Facilitation (PNF) Techniques Movement Therapy Reiki Aromatherapy Yoga Remedial Exercise/Rehabilitation Breathwork Somatic Experiencing (body awareness sensing meditation)

Has experience treating: Nervous system support, burnout, stress reduction Chronic Pain Herniated Disc Facet Impingement Tendonitis Sprains/Strains Whiplash Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Plantar Fasciitis Nervous System Disorders: Parkinson’s, Rigidity, Contractures, Nerve lesions/compression symptoms, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyalgia Arthritis Edema Prenatal and Postpartum Care and much more

Qualifications: RMT since 2022 Reiki I, II, III (Master) 2020/22/24 CYT 10,000+h yoga teaching hours of private, public, corporate, retreats, workshops and more since 2016 500+h teaching Seasonal Somatics offerings Education and accolades: 2020 Academy of Massage Therapy, Ottawa *High Honours *Executive Director’s Award of Academic Excellence 2018 - 20h Hands-on-Enhancements training 2017 40h Yin Yoga, 15h Family and Kid Yoga Certification 2016 200h YTT Certification (Canada) 2014 Nurse Assistant Certification (USA) 2012 Bachelor Degree (International Relations, European Studies, & French/Francophone Studies) from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, USA 2012 Teaching Assistant, Rennes, France at CIEE University Athlete (swimming) 2008-2012 Practicing Yoga since 2003

Alisha brings more than 20 years of experience to the table and on the mat as a seasoned yoga and... Read More