Ann Bartlett, LMT
Owner, Massage Therapist, Infant Massage Instructor

Ann Bartlett started her career as a massage therapist in 1987.  In 1986, Ann found herself in the office of a massage therapist and discovered that massage served more than just physical relief for an back injury.  Her initial training started at Kripalu Yoga Ashram, Lenox Massachusetts.  During her time at Kripalu, Ann learned that massage and holistic approaches to her own health afforded her more control over her juvenile diabetes.  "By taking a hard look at my own body's response, I realized I could help other people with similar issues."

In addition to working with clients who had cancer, MS, ALS, and fibromyalgia, Ann pursued equine massage.  Having spent many years riding, Ann opened up a relationship with several local equestrians and worked with three day event, hunters and four-in-hand driving teams.  In 1988, Ann attended the Pennsylvania School of Massage Therapy for AMTA Swedish and Therapeutic certification and training in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy.  Her strong belief in continuing education in massage and integrative approaches to wellness has been a unique part of her practice.

Ann's enthusiasm and drive have afforded her global opportunities to practice, such as working at the 1991 World Cross Country Championships, Boston Ma: 1992 Olympics, Barcelona, Spain; 1993 World Track and Field Championships, Stuttgart, Germany; 1995 Track and Field World Track and Field Championships, Gottemburg Sweden; Boston Marathon, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, 1993 Triathlon World Championships; 1990 Equestrian Olympic Trials.

Because of Ann's personal experience with Juvenile Diabetes, she divides her time between world class athletes and working with clients, adults and children, who have been diagnosed with chronic illness.  "I like to think I'm helping address everyone's potential, whether it be for speed, endurance or to feel better than when they walked in the door!"
      
In addition to her business, Ann writes for healthcentral.com, a website dedicated to giving people who live with chronic illness personal stories and information about their health choices. Ann is a board member and Outreach Chair for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation helping local families and individuals find resources and community in the DC area.  She also is a board member of Infant Massage USA, an organization that teaches parents about the value of communication through touch for their children. Check out women in business profile.

Neva Ingalls, Yoga Instructor


Neva Ingalls is a certified yoga therapist, an ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and director of Inner Domain Yoga teacher training program. Neva’s experience in dance and healing arts, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, raja and Tantra Yoga, spans 30 years. Her unique background in classical dance, spiritual studies and yoga gave her the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a small movement of instructors. In Neva’s classes, students are encouraged to travel deep below their own surface on a path toward discovering their inner strength through deepening their physical edge.  To know more about Neva’s schedule and services: www.innerdomain.org

April Scripps, Yoga Instructor

April has been enjoying the benefits of yoga since 1994.  She received her teacher training through the American Healing Arts Yoga School and is a Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher.  April believes that people are drawn to yoga for many different reasons and within each class students are encouraged to tailor their practice to their individual needs.   As a massage therapist, April combines yoga and relaxation techniques with the principles of anatomy and physiology to help students create ease and peace for the body, mind and spirit.  April's fusion style offers all ages, body types and levels a place to explore.

Karla Hand, RYT, Yoga Instructor

Karla Hand is a self-proclaimed "yoga mutt". Over the past 10 years, she's studied many styles of yoga including Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga. When she took her first vinyasa (flow) class just two years ago, she fell in love with yoga all over again! In the summer of 2007, Karla got married, moved crossed country from Denver and started a new job. During this time of great change, she turned to her yoga practice to help transition to life on the east coast. Looking to connect to a new yoga community, she pursued the yoga teacher training program at Tranquil Space in Washington DC. She started teaching early in 2008 and received her 200 hour certification later that spring. Karla encourages students to tune into their breath during her challenging and light-hearted classes.

Bosco, yoga fan!
Bosco is drawn to yoga for it's many students.  He encourges his students to bend forward, leaning and stretching the long muscles of the back, all in an effort to play ball with him.  He carefully checks students to make sure they are genuinely relaxed and happy in his class.

His students often refer to him as the great moving yoga prop!  He is all energy and love!

Carissa Ciuca, Yoga Instructor

Carissa was first drawn to yoga after college as a way to break out of routine and experience more physical activity. Yet, she discovered early a mental and spiritual side to this practice that she didn't expect but loved discovering.
 
Through her classes, Carissa seeks to help students befriend their bodies, learning to honor each moment and cultivate gratitude and inward focus.  Carissa's classes are infused with beautiful music, humor, options and encouragement. She offers students an opportunity to discover balance in their fast-paced lives through a combination of asana and meditation, providing an opportunity to be truly present and aware.
 
Carissa graduated with a 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Flow Yoga Center in Washington, DC in 2008. she is an avid reader, novice gardener, wife, mommy and sunny-day lover.

Sharon (Sam) Meehan, RYT

Sam has been practicing yoga for more than ten years and teaching for the last five.  After completing nearly two years of intensive training in the US, India and Europe, she has taught a diverse group of students in a variety of settings.  Sam has taught beginning to advanced classes, prenatal, and classes for the elderly and disabled.  Her gentle, no threatening approach and ability to adjust postures to meet individual needs has enriched the lives of her students.  As a testimony to her ability, many of her students  have been in her classes since she was a teacher trainee.

Sam's traditional holistic approach allows students to practice in a non- competitive, open friendly environment.  While progressing at your own pace, each class offers a variety of postures and breathing techniques to increase stamina, flexibility, strength and reduce stress.  The focus is on awareness, how breath and how movement effects the mind and body, rather than looking at a picture in a book.

The gifts taught to Sam by her teacher inspired her to pursue a deeper understanding of yoga and it's lifestyle.  She is a gift to her students because she understands the daily stresses and lifestyle choices, and offers a busy mind a place to learn how to relax, rejuvenate and replenish the body's energy.

Ali Wunder, RYT

Ali Wunder has been practicing yoga since her she was very young. Both of her parents were fairly avid yogis and, by the time she graduated college they were both yoga alliance certified instructors.  It seemed only natural that she follow suit, and in early 2009 she completed her 200 hr training in Alexandria VA. 

By day Ali works for The Art League, a non-profit art school and gallery located in Old Town Alexandria.  There she directs the summer Art Camp for children and works in the school office as a registration assistant.  She is also an artist and has shown work in galleries in D.C, and the greater Philadelphia area.