Metta Center of St. Petersburg
4554 Central Ave. Unit F
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Wellness Rooms - Unit E1 and E2
4554 Central Ave. Unit F
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Wellness Rooms - Unit E1 and E2
 Licensed Massage TherapistYves's interests in the healing arts and the mind-body relationship were sparked after several years of devoted Yoga study. The exploration of movement with breath, meditation, and wellness allowed for a discovery of self-love and satisfaction that had previously seemed beyond reach. With a desire to further understand natural healing and compassionate self-care Yves began studies in Massage Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yves's studies at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City led her to refine her interests and develop the techniques she currently applies to her therapeutic approach. As a licensed practitioner Yves integrates modalities such as Thai Yoga massage, sports massage, & myofascial deep tissue. Yves's additional training includes pre & post-natal massage, yoga therapy and is trained to instruct parents in infant massage. Shortly after becoming an LMT, Yves began training to become a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She continues to explore the profound and infinite rewards of natural wellness through the practices of Yoga and meditation, running, hiking, rock climbing and receiving massage and bodywork treatments regularly. Her favorite movement practice is Yin Yoga, and her favorite massage treatment is myofascial release. Specialties:
Interested in booking a session with Yves?
Email: info@massagesaintpete.com Call: 727-755-8275 Learn more at: www.massagesaintpete.com Find me on facebook @massagestpete (instagram) @wllnesswarrior (twitter)  MASSAGE THERAPISTLori Raymond is a Licensed Massage Therapist (MA 90121). Her goals are to work with her clients to optimize their health and improve their quality of life. Lori has over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Providing massage for relaxation and stress management as well as rehabilitation and prevention for athletes or people that have suffered an injury. Dr. Lori holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Naturopathic Doctorate Degree from the University of Bridgeport. She is faculty member at Cortiva Institute for Massage Therapy. She is also a member of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and American Massage Therapy Association. Dr. Lori has also completed a certification from the New England School of Homeopathy in 2015. Interested in booking a session with Lori?
Email: drloriraymond@gmail.com Call: 860-908-7302 Learn more at: https://www.drloriraymond.com  massage therapist | reiki master | Plant Spirit Healing practitionerSuzanne Harding (Spiral Root) is a licensed massage therapist in the state of FL (MA90876) Reiki Master Teacher and Plant Spirit Healing practitioner. With the intention to assist the client to become aware of the root of imbalance and dysfunction in the body, mind, and spirit Suzanne offers a wholistic session working through the layers to relieve tension, stuck patterns, and pain. She offers a custom session of conscious bodywork that uses a variety of modalities that may include Neuromuscular therapy, Myofascial release, Hot Stone, Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage as well as Shamanic Reiki, Plant Spirit Healing, and Flower Essence Therapy. Interested in booking a session with Suzanne?
Call: 727-685-2464 Email: info@spiralroot.com Learn more at: www.spiralroot.com MASSAGE THERAPISTDonald Stott, is a massage therapist, a graduate of Cortiva Institute and been in practice for over 8 years. Experienced in: -Trigger Point Therapy - Myofacial Release - Neuromuscular Therapy - Deep Tissue Massage Donald became a therapist to help people heal and feel better. He believes if your intention is to help your client you will make a difference in their lives. Interested in scheduling an appointment with Don?
Email donaldstottlmt@gmail.com or call 727.351.2094 Learn more at: https://tampabaytherapeuticmassage.com/  Massage | skincareAmy has been a massage therapist since 1993 and an esthetician since 2009. Through both modern and holistic massage and skin care, she lives her passion by helping her clients find true health and well-being. Her intuitive therapeutic massage is both deeply relaxing and healing. Amy grew up in Florida and moved to Colorado in 1993, searching for adventure. She called Steamboat Springs home for nearly 25 years and recently returned to Florida to be closer to the beaches and family. Amy’s specialties include: Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy – www.deepfeet.com A barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight. Working with gravity instead of against it, Ashiatsu therapists are able to provide an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to themselves or the receiving client. Mayan Abdominal Therapy – www.ArvigoTherapy.com Founded on the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal massage which is an external non-invasive manipulation that repositions internal organs that have shifted, thereby restricting the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and chi. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® address position and health of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen, or tilted uterus and almost every other uterine condition and for the prevention and treatment of benign prostate enlargement in men, and for relief of many common digestive disorders. Pre and Perinatal Massage - Expecting a baby is usually joyful, but- to be honest- it is also stressful and can be uncomfortable. Prenatal massage therapy uses techniques designed specifically to address pregnancy’s challenges. Several research studies suggest that pregnancy massage may help to:
After giving birth, massage therapy can help abdominal recovery; reduce the strain of baby care on mom’s body; support satisfying breastfeeding; and nurture mom and her family. Moms who are massaged tend to more quickly and fully touch their babies in loving, nurturing ways, and that leads to a more peaceful world for us all. Aromatherapy - Also referred to as Essential Oil therapy, aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process. Skin Care - Amy offers Facials, Backcials, Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion. All services will use Image Skin Care or organic natural products, based on your preference and what your skin needs at the time. Drink plenty of water for several days before a facial to receive optimal results! MA#81457 Interested in booking a session with Amy? Call 727-314-1216.
 MASSAGE | JIN SHIN JYUTSUMelissa has been in practice for 27 years, and knows that each of us come to a session with unique needs, the common thread is strengthening our connection to the innate wisdom present within each of us. Melissa's focus with each client is to help restore emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and release the causes of acute and chronic conditions. Melissa specializes in:
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a ancient hands-on art of harmonizing the flow of energy in the body, and Melissa has been utilizing and teaching JSJ for over 25 years. With Therapeutic Massage, Melissa incorporates multiple modalities as needed, from deep myofascial to restorative/relaxing techniques. Melissa utilizes Colorlight Therapy as a support in all her sessions. Learn more about Melissa HERE
Interested in booking a session with Melissa? Call or text 813-748-7929  massage | Permaculture DesignA graduate of Cortiva Institute Florida, Riley specializes in pain management for chronic conditions, trigger points, soft tissue injuries, and post-operative recovery. She uses a combination of Neuromuscular Therapy, Swedish Massage , Myofascial Release and Cupping to increase the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the soft tissues; not only does this promote relaxation and pain relief, it also accelerates the body's natural healing process and reduces the build up of scar tissue. In addition to being an LMT, Riley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Living from Maharishi University of Management, and is a certified Permaculture Designer --She often hosts Permaculture and edible landscaping workshops at her quarter acre urban homestead in Saint Pete. Striving to bring intention and awareness to all that she does (through the practice of Mindfulness, Meditation and Continued Education), Riley is able to achieve a unique style of massage which she describes as "Scientifically informed, intuitively guided." *Please note: Riley's professional massage license (MA77806) is listed under her legal name: Barbara Matthews Learn more about Riley at: www.RileyMassage.com
Interested in booking a massage with Riley? Call 813-468-0598.  massage | coaching | Tarot | meditationNicole Houston (Spiritual name: Lola Banae) has been practicing holistic wellness for over 10 years. She practices Zazen meditation as well as kundalini and Kemetic yoga since 2006 also teaching occasional amateur yoga classes. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Sciences from FAMU and graduate studies in Nutritional Sciences. She attended Core Institute For Massage Therapy in Tallahassee, FL where she also learned various forms of metaphysical energy work and African traditions from multiple renowned mentors. Nicole is also a trained and initiated medium and Egun (ancestor) priestess in the African Yoruba tradition, Oyotunji, SC. In 2017, she received her Holistic Health Coach Certificate from ISFTA. She continues to this day to learn, grow and develop new skills within holistic health and traditional spirituality to better serve her lineage and community. Nicole specializes in various forms of Massage therapy, ranging from Swedish (relaxation) Massage, to Deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, and Rehabilitation massage to Reflexology. She also provides energetic services such as guided meditation, crystal work, aura cleansing and spiritual readings (tarot readings). Nicole is available for mobile or site based sessions as well. Nicole also provides health coaching: meal prep assistance, exercise reminders and wellness assistance. Florida Licensed Massage Therapist MA82763 Interested in booking a massage with Nicole?
Please email lola.banae@gmail.com or call 727-452-4512.  massage | YogaJohn Allen's integrally-informed wellness practice combines treatment protocols from Thai yoga massage, neuromuscular and myofascial therapies, Amazonian herbalism, and ayurveda. He specializes in the shamanic applications of bodywork and manual therapies as tools for the release of trauma, conditioning, and the transformation of emotional and behavioral patterns. John-Allen grew up in rural Pennsylvania where began his study of yoga and mysticism at the age of 11. He was initially inspired after observing his neighbor and childhood friend’s elderly Indian grandfather practicing hathayoga exercise every morning. The same neighbor introduced him to the rich folklore and mythology of South Asia through illustrated english-language children’s editions of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. At age 18 John-Allen moved to Pittsburgh were he began his study of filmmaking, as well as the formal study of Ashtanga yoga. In Pittsburgh he met his first mentor, Ani Drubgyudma, a forest-hermit yogini in the Tibetan tradition, and formed a lifelong bond. Under her tutelage he first engendered an appreciation for a life of contemplation and the value of periods of solitude in the wilderness. Through Ani, he was also introduced to his root teacher Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche, who is a renowned Tibetan scholar and yogi in the Drikung Kagyu lineage. After pursuing a lively career in the fine arts, John-Allen returned to his primary interests and dedicated himself to teaching yoga, while pursuing his studies under the guidance of his teachers. At this time he became a licensed bodyworker and also began organizing pilgrimages and trekking expeditions to Nepal. Realizing that he had an intellectual grasp of the traditions, but still had little experiential understanding, he sought to deepen his study and practice through encountering new teachers and techniques that could penetrate to the core of spiritual meaning. He is currently an apprentice and assistant to Dionisio Santos and Aubrey Bamdad, the founders of Yacumaman Sanctuary for Integral Shamanism in Tarapoto, Peru. John-Allen believes that yoga is a evolutionary technology for cultivating greater authenticity through a deeper understanding our own humanity. It is his mission to share the practices of yoga, shamanism, and bodywork as an integral path to open our hearts to our highest potential as compassionate wisdom-beings in the world. John Allen has recently returned from a two year shamanic apprenticeship in Tarapoto, Peru and is integrating his studies of yoga and bodywork with the practices and techniques of Integral Shamanism, Amazonian vegetalismo, and Ayurveda under the tutelage of Dionisio Santos and Aubrey Bamdad. MA#337395 Interested in booking a massage with John-Allen?
Please email dorjedrakpa@gmail.com or call 724-208-5060.  massage therapistThrough the years Wendy has always been fascinated with healing. She studied Quantum Touch, Reiki (Certified Reiki Master), and other Hands on Healing modalities; yet, she never felt that she could really sense and address a person's specific problems and needs via 'energy only' methods. Then, one day years later, her husband told her of a Thai Massage retreat coming up. She attended and fell in love with it. Wendy traveled to Thailand and studied Thai massage with several local master teachers When she returned to the USA, she decided that massage is what she wanted to do. She then studied at the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage and since then has not stopped studying and learning. Wendy customizes the massage experience to the needs of the clients. Wendy uses a fusion of Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Thai Massage, Stretching, Cupping, Tok Sen, Dolphin Neuroestim, Auricular, and more. Wendy's mission is to help you stay healthy, be the BEST; as in Balance, Energize, Stimulate and Transform. Florida Licensed Massage Therapist MA82995 Interested in booking a massage with Wendy? Please email wn1501@gmail.com or call (813) 403-9603. |
