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
 registered mental health COUNSELOR | life coach | mindfulness instructorSavanna DeLuca (Muddy Lotus, Life Adventures Counseling) is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Life Coach, and Registered Yoga Teacher. She applies a holistic method that combines a cognitive-behavioral approach with mindfulness and adventure-based counseling to support profound and enduring lifestyle change. She brings a warm, motivating and strategic approach along with practical tools to aid and empower clients through the counseling process. Her clinical experience includes, but is not limited to: youth, adults, and veterans dealing with anxiety, depression, history of childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders. She specializes in working with clients who seek to make changes to improve their lives, remove personal barriers, and fulfill their potential. Learn more at: https://www.muddy-lotus.com/
 BIOMAGNETIC THERAPISTPaulina (Pau) is a Mexican Biomagnetic Therapist. She became very passionate about this therapy 10 years ago when her family needed care for health issues. After a few months of using this therapy, Pau noticed a huge health transformation in her life and her families lives. After 2 years in the USA she decided to study and became a therapist due to the lack of Biomagnetic Therapist in the area and her desire to keep treating herself and her family with this technique. Now Pau is passionate about letting others know about Biomagnetism so that they may receive the benefits of this healing modality. Discovered in 1988, by Dr. Isaac Goiz Duran in Mexico City, the biomagnetic treatment is the placement of two natural magnets of at least 1000 gauss of intensity (optimal is 5000 gauss), for a short period of time, on a specific area of the body to bring the pH to a normal level without adding or subtracting energy to the human organism. It neutralizes the development and growth of pathogenic microorganisms that produce diseases. Biomagnetism treats the etiology, the cause of the problem, not the symptom. This therapy can even treat viral infections by eliminating viruses which traditional medicine can't do. Interested in booking a session with Pau? Email Biomagst.petetpa@gmail.com
Learn more at: www.biomagstpetetpa.weebly.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.  yoga | reiki | aromatherapyAlina Hall is a Yoga Instructor, Reiki Healer and doTERRA Essential Oils Wellness Advocate. A St. Petersburg Florida native, Alina teaches her students how to build a truly safe, strong and mindful practice, incorporating various schools of yoga, guided relaxation, and breathing exercises into classes appropriate for every experience level. A lifelong dancer and yoga practitioner of over 10 years, Alina received her 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Teaching Certification from renowned Washington D.C. studio Hot Yoga USA in 2010 and has been teaching regular classes in Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Tampa Bay ever since. Alina is also a Reiki Master, who brings a calm energy that allows even the most beginner students to delve deeply into their practices of yoga and meditation. Her yoga classes incorporate elements from the Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga traditions, and her clear instruction helps her students learn how to obtain not only a stronger and more flexible body but also find a happier, more authentic version of themselves. Learn more about Alina at: alinahall.net
Interested in booking a Reiki, private yoga session or free essential oil consultation with Alina? Please email alinahallyoga@gmail.com or call 727-412-4164.  Massage | Coaching | TRANSformational HealingLynette K. Conat, MA is a transformational healer, life guide and educator working locally in St. Petersburg, FL and globally via Skype and Facebook Messenger. She has a mission to ease the suffering of others from trauma and other debilitating emotional state disorders that tragically limit the lives and potentials of so many. Her own journey of healing her body through these same modalities has led her to develop extraordinary abilities as an Intuitive and Empath. Her comprehensive knowledge of subtle mind to body energetic structure developed over 18 years allows her to identify and facilitate the release of trauma patterns as well as to locate, identify, and release out dated beliefs and ideas that block the ability of clients to realize life, relationship, and health goals. Clients have coined the phrase ‘psychic surgery’ to describe her work. As an Integral Theory Scholar Lynette supports clients in building personal Integral Life Practices that support and encourage a fulfilled and meaningful life with their highest levels of health, relationship, spiritual, and learning potential as part of that engaging, exciting unfolding process. Florida Licensed Massage Therapist (MA47593) Learn more about Lynette at: integraleft.com
Interested in booking a session with Lynette? Call (727) 424-1410 or email lkc@tampabay.rr.com |
