Massage at Om Shala Yoga
Om Shala Yoga is proud to be home to some of the finest massage therapists in Humboldt County. Many spiritual traditions advocate massage as one of the necessities on the path to enlightenment…not to mention they just feel great!
Appointments can be scheduled either by calling the therapist directly, or through Om Shala Yoga at 825-YOGA (9642). Contact information for each massage therapist is located underneath his or her picture.
All massage sessions include use of the Om Shala Yoga sauna, showers, and lounge. In addition to the standard 1- and 1 1/2-hour massages offered below, feel free to talk to the therapist about other modalities available. Ahhhhh!
1- hour massage & sauna.............$70
1 1/2 hour massage & sauna........$95
 Bruce Anderson825-8554 Web Site | Bruce has done energy work for over 30 years and received his holistic training from the World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts located in San Francisco, California. He blends the Japanese Healing Art of Reiki with Bodywork and holistic counseling to support clients’ health and well being. Using a combined approach, he modifies each session to the needs and preferences of each client. Bruce has received training in: Reiki, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Vibrational Healing Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Massage Feet First Reflexolog, Feet First Foot Rehabilitation, and Aroma Therapy & Flower Essence Design. |
| Jamie Bellermann likes to work at both ends of the spectrum, the deep and the subtle. If you have never found a massage that "goes deep enough," you will find release here. Jamie is trained in deep tissue massage, orthopedic massage, Thai massage, structural alignment, and hot stone massage. These techniques are particularly helpful for athletes, people who work with their bodies, and those suffering from chronic pain. Jamie also offers a background in several subtle modalities, including cranio-sacral massage, Polarity energetic balancing, and Reiki. These technique are helpful for alleviating stress, headaches, and emotional balancing. Jamie often incorporates multiple techniques in a session depending on a client's preference. Jamie has trained at the east West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, at Heartwood Institute, and with several private teachers both here and in Asia. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, hiking, kayaking, and gardening. |
 Carlisle Douglas 826-9126 | Carlisle's approach to bodywork is to work with you to unlock stress and facilitate healing. Whether you are needing smooth, flowing touch to more fully relax and let go of physical and emotional holding, or deep, precise touch to dissolve specific areas of pain and tension, she is conscious to be present, nurturing and responsive to your needs.
Carlisle enjoys being one piece of her clients’ holistic approach to injury recovery, chronic pain/illness management or proactive health maintenance, and believes in the healing power of touch to return the body to its natural balance.
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Photo coming soon. Jana Filcich | Jana's approach to bodywork is rooted in her educational experiences, supported by intuition and creativity, and informed by cross-cultural perspectives on movement, health, and the body. A practicing massage therapist of two and a half years, Jana is a graduate of the Heartwood Institute's Holistic Health Practitioner program. Offering Shiatsu/Acupressure, CranioSacral Therapy, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Reiki, and Exercise Therapy, sessions are designed to meet a client's individual needs. With a focus on creating a nurturing and heart-centered space, clients are welcomed to drop deeply into themselves in order to connect with their wisdom and own ability to heal. Her intention is to support clients in their personal journey towards wellness, balance, and joy! Jana's practice is influenced greatly by a lifelong study of dance and movement. She holds a B.A. in Dance as a Healing Art from Humboldt State University, and has studied Body Mind Centering, 5 Rhythms Dance, Feldenkrais Method, Laban/ Bartenieff Movement Analysis, Traditional Folk Dance, and Contact Improvisational Dance. She currently practices Pilates, Tai Chi and Kung Fu, and has been practicing Yoga for the past ten years.
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Photo coming soon. Terra Pearson | Terra Pearson, NCBTMB, CMT is a graduate of the Heartwood Institute, where she completed the 1,035-hour Holistic Health Practitioner Program. She is certified with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The modalities Terra practices include Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Shiatsu, and Polarity Therapy. She often integrates many or all of these modalities into a given session, weaving together techniques to best support the needs of her client’s body, mind, and spirit. Yoga has been an integral part of Terra’s life for the past ten years; she also enjoys Qigong, dance, meditation, and connecting with nature. All of these practices feed her spirit, allowing her to enthusiastically support her clients in their evolution toward stronger health and vitality! |
Jamie Bellermann