All of our bodywork modalities are provided by certified/licensed practitioners who are active members of the IYI community and committed to offering the best therapeutic care.

 

Brahmi Bergamini

Brahmi Bergamini

Aura-Soma Color Therapy | Beamer Light Pen | Reiki | Flower Essences Therapy

Brahmi has been a color therapy practitioner for 15 years having trained in the Aura-Soma color system in Italy, England, and Germany. Her newest tool in this modality is the Aura-Soma Beamer Light Pen, the next generation of Color Light Therapy. This tool stimulates the energy centers, harmonizing the subtle body with light and color. Brahmi is an Aura-Soma Advanced Level practitioner, registered at the Art &Science International Academy of Colour Technologies (ASIACT), Aura-Soma Beamer Light practitioner, and a Reiki Master. As a Flower Essence Therapist Brahmi identifies and prepares your unique blend of flower essences to be used in restoring overall well-being and balance.

Francesca Biryukov

Francesca Biryukov

Acupuncture | Facial Rejuvenation |Cupping | Gua Sha

Francesa is a New York State‒licensed acupuncturist and a National Board‒certified herbalist in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. She is a graduate of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture and served as the clinical director of the Yu Wen Acupuncture Clinic at the Swedish Institute for 15 years. With more than 25 years of experience in classical Chinese medicine, Francesca approaches her work from a perspective of body, mind, and spirit. Her respect for the uniqueness of each individual and for a person’s ability to heal in a safe and compassionate environment brings warmth and understanding to her treatments. Facial Rejuvenation using ancient techniques of Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of enhancing appearance to reduce the signs of aging by stimulating the flow of Qi to the meridian pathways of the face. It leaves one feeling more energetic, calm, healthy and vibrant. Cupping places small suction cups over vital energy body points to break up blockages, restoring the body’s natural flow of energy and blood, promoting overall good health and well-being. Gua Sha gently scrapes the skin using a Gua Sha jade tool to break up stagnant energy and increase blood flow

Marie Chism

Marie Chism

Swedish | Deep-Tissue | Sports | Medical Massage

Marie is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist who found her path as a healer through her own practice of yoga. As a 2013 graduate of The New York College of Health Professions she remains dedicated to the mastery of massage therapy. Marie is certified by the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in Essential Sports Massage focusing on Performance and Recovery, along with the Strenta Method of Medical Massage. Marie incorporates a unique blend of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, stretching, reflexology, acupressure, shiatsu, and medical massage into each session. Her focus remains on dissolving pain and bringing the body back into a balanced state of homeostasis resulting in an innate sense of serenity, even in a chaotic world.

 

Vishnu Thompson

Vishnu Thompson

Swedish |Deep Tissue Massage

Vishnu, Certified LMT, began his journey into the Wellness profession in 1987 when he joined the staff at the Integral Yoga Natural Food store starting as a stock employee and advancing to Manager responsible for training new staff as part of his managerial duties. His experience during this employment enriched his learning and knowledge of the many benefits of maintaining optimal health.

Vishnu’s growing interest in wellness motivated him to pursue a career in Massage Therapy at Mildred Elley College where he received his certification in 2016. He has been practicing Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage ever since. Vishnu’s focus is on neuromuscular trigger point therapy with the goal of obtaining client homeostasis.