Ann Bartlett, LMT
Owner, Massage Therapist, Infant Massage Instructor

Ann Bartlett started her career as a massage therapist in 1987.  In 1986, Ann found herself in the office of a massage therapist and discovered that massage served more than just physical relief for an back injury.  Her initial training started at Kripalu Yoga Ashram, Lenox Massachusetts.  During her time at Kripalu, Ann learned that massage and holistic approaches to her own health afforded her more control over her juvenile diabetes.  "By taking a hard look at my own body's response, I realized I could help other people with similar issues."

In addition to working with clients who had cancer, MS, ALS, and fibromyalgia, Ann pursued equine massage.  Having spent many years riding, Ann opened up a relationship with several local equestrians and worked with three day event, hunters and four-in-hand driving teams.  In 1988, Ann attended the Pennsylvania School of Massage Therapy for AMTA Swedish and Therapeutic certification and training in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy.  Her strong belief in continuing education in massage and integrative approaches to wellness has been a unique part of her practice.

Ann's enthusiasm and drive have afforded her global opportunities to practice, such as working at the 1991 World Cross Country Championships, Boston Ma: 1992 Olympics, Barcelona, Spain; 1993 World Track and Field Championships, Stuttgart, Germany; 1995 Track and Field World Track and Field Championships, Gottemburg Sweden; Boston Marathon, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, 1993 Triathlon World Championships; 1990 Equestrian Olympic Trials.

Because of Ann's personal experience with Juvenile Diabetes, she divides her time between world class athletes and working with clients, adults and children, who have been diagnosed with chronic illness.  "I like to think I'm helping address everyone's potential, whether it be for speed, endurance or to feel better than when they walked in the door!"
      
In addition to her business, Ann writes for healthcentral.com, a website dedicated to giving people who live with chronic illness personal stories and information about their health choices. Ann is a board member and Research Information Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation helping local families learn more about JDRf funded research.  Check out About.com, women in business profile.

Neva Ingalls, Yoga Instructor


Neva Ingalls is a certified yoga therapist, an ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and director of Inner Domain Yoga teacher training program. Neva’s experience in dance and healing arts, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, raja and Tantra Yoga, spans 30 years. Her unique background in classical dance, spiritual studies and yoga gave her the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a small movement of instructors. In Neva’s classes, students are encouraged to travel deep below their own surface on a path toward discovering their inner strength through deepening their physical edge.  To know more about Neva’s schedule and services: www.innerdomain.org

Dawn Dunn, Yoga Instructor

Dawn has been practicing yoga since 2002 and received my Yoga Alliance certification through Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Yoga was instrumental in relieving pain in her shoulder and neck. Dawn also had back issues which yoga helped. For Dawn, yoga is a fun and creative way to grow stronger inside and out. Dawn hopes to help others relieve stress and pain in their body and have fun in the process.

Karla Hand, RYT, Yoga Instructor

Karla Hand is a self-proclaimed "yoga mutt". Over the past 10 years, she's studied many styles of yoga including Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga. When she took her first vinyasa (flow) class just two years ago, she fell in love with yoga all over again! In the summer of 2007, Karla got married, moved crossed country from Denver and started a new job. During this time of great change, she turned to her yoga practice to help transition to life on the east coast. Looking to connect to a new yoga community, she pursued the yoga teacher training program at Tranquil Space in Washington DC. She started teaching early in 2008 and received her 200 hour certification later that spring. Karla encourages students to tune into their breath during her challenging and light-hearted classes.

Bosco, yoga fan!
Bosco is drawn to yoga for it's many students.  He encourges his students to bend forward, leaning and stretching the long muscles of the back, all in an effort to play ball with him.  He carefully checks students to make sure they are genuinely relaxed and happy in his class.

His students often refer to him as the great moving yoga prop!  He is all energy and love!

Ali Wunder, RYT

Ali Wunder has been practicing yoga since her she was very young. Both of her parents were fairly avid yogis and, by the time she graduated college they were both yoga alliance certified instructors.  It seemed only natural that she follow suit, and in early 2009 she completed her 200 hr training in Alexandria VA. 

By day Ali works for The Art League, a non-profit art school and gallery located in Old Town Alexandria.  There she directs the summer Art Camp for children and works in the school office as a registration assistant.  She is also an artist and has shown work in galleries in D.C, and the greater Philadelphia area.