RYT-200, MA#38888

With over 25 years of experience, Joanna is passionate about her life work as a massage therapist. She incorporates multiple modalities to create a personalized experience for each client and is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Sports, Prenatal, Reflexology, Swed-Thai, Trigger Point, Hot Stone, and Watsu.

Joanna’s massage training was at Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in Charleston, SC. She’s currently pursuing her education in therapeutic yoga and looks forward to offering private yoga sessions for clients in the fall of 2025.

Joanna has lived in NW Bradenton with her husband, 3 children, and black lab for 10 years and is excited to be a part of the Embodied Health team.

C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP, LMT MA#89197

Growing up in a Dance studio owned by her parents, Denver has been raised to speak the language of the body. A lifelong larger bodied person, the struggle of growing up in front of a mirror left her with body dysmorphia, disordered eating patterns and self-loathing. Coupled with Anxiety and Depression, the simple blessing of finding a yoga class at age 21 was a lifesaving moment. Raised by teachers and with a passion for performing arts, Denver left the world of musical theatre and dance after college and began to learn and share the gifts that yoga has to offer with others.

With over 2 decades of experience teaching mindful movement to people of all ages and abilities, Denver has now been teaching yoga for over 16 years, having owned and operated her own yoga studio for 8.5 years in Blue Ridge, GA and was the acting program director and curriculum writer for Heartwood Yoga Institute in Bradenton, FL from 2016 - 2023. She teaches Anatomy, Meditation, Pranayama and more and has helped build and teach an accredited Yoga Therapy program with the International Association of Yoga Therapists and now sits on the member schools committee with IAYT. She owns and operates her own accredited yoga teacher training school under Embodied Health and is the founder of yogateachersupport.com an online resource and community for yoga teachers offering resources, articles, ceu courses and more. Denver is also a regular contributing author for Yoga Journal online.

Denver received her 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher training from Peachtree Yoga in Atlanta, GA, her Yoga Therapy and Reiki Master certifications from Heartwood Yoga Institute in Bradenton, FL and her Massage Therapy schooling from Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in Sarasota, FL. She has been a massage therapist since 2018.

Denver lives in Bradenton, FL with her loving husband and two strong, independent daughters.

RYT-200

Kasey’s yoga journey began over a decade ago as a personal practice of grounding, self-discovery, and connection to nature and spirit. In May 2025, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Embodied Health in Bradenton, FL. Whether guiding a fluid vinyasa flow or a deeply restful restorative session, Kasey’s teaching style invites students to tune into their breath, bodies, and inner wisdom.

Known for her love of creative themes and thoughtfully crafted guided meditations, Kasey also incorporates aromatherapy into her classes, engaging the senses to deepen the experience on the mat. 

Off the mat, Kasey brings her background in nonprofit program development, environmental education, and community wellness. Her passion for holistic well-being is at the heart of everything she does—whether it’s teaching yoga, facilitating mindfulness-based programs, or building community through movement and purpose.

MA#98963, RYT-200

Whitney is a licensed massage therapist and a proud graduate of the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. With a rich background in various massage modalities and a deep commitment to holistic healing, she specializes in guiding individuals toward physical relief and emotional freedom.

Her approach is rooted in personal experience. Having navigated her own path through anxiety, back surgery, trauma and self-discovery, she understands the profound connection between the body and mind. This journey has equipped her with the empathy and insight to support others in their healing processes.

In addition to massage therapy, she is a reiki master, mental health coach, integrating techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping into her practice, Cranio sacral therapy and I am affirmations. This combination allows her to address both physical tension and emotional blockages, offering a comprehensive approach to wellness.

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress reduction, or a deeper connection with yourself, Whitney is here to support your journey toward balance and well-being.

RTY200, LMT MA98273, AHC, Reiki Practitioner

Ciara's path into healing work was not linear, but deeply intentional. In 2016, during a period of deep struggle, she felt a calling toward massage therapy. While she began that journey then, it took 6 years before she became licensed- years that she now recognizes as essential time spent on her own healing. Looking back, it became clear that she needed to do her own inner work before offering that level of care to others 

During that time, she traveled extensively, living simply and immersing herself in experiences that supported deep healing and self discovery. After this period of integration, she completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Heartwood Institute in Bradenton, Florida, where her relationship with presence, energy, love for the body, and intentional touch truly deepened.

After receiving her massage license and gaining experience in a spa setting, she stepped into private practice and later earned her Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification through Sai Ayurvedic Institute. Ciara holds deep respect for the body's innate wisdom and feels grateful to support others in reconnecting to their true nature through intention, holistic care. She is thrilled to join the Embodied Health team and collaborate with a community rooted so deeply in shared values!

Founder of Studio Sattva, B.Msc., CAS & ERYT-500

Nicole is an Ayurvedic Specialist, Wild Woman Mentor, Neuroscientist, Gut Health Specialist, Yoga Teacher, and unapologetic truth-teller. For more than two decades, she has walked the line between ancient wisdom traditions and modern transformation, weaving together Ayurveda, neuroscience, intuitive arts, and fierce feminine leadership. Her calling is to help people strip away the noise and remember who they are beneath conditioning and performance.