Meet the Practitioners from our Healing Potpourri event on September 28th.
Amanda Thompson, LMT LA9901
I am a licensed massage therapist and I have been practicing for 4+ years. I truly enjoy helping others heal and relax through the power of massage. I use a variety of techniques to cater to each individual's needs, including: deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, light stretching and hot stone. I worked in a chiropractic setting in Oklahoma for several years and I have been practicing in Covington for over a year now. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time outdoors and time with my pups.
I am a licensed massage therapist and I have been practicing for 4+ years. I truly enjoy helping others heal and relax through the power of massage. I use a variety of techniques to cater to each individual's needs, including: deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, light stretching and hot stone. I worked in a chiropractic setting in Oklahoma for several years and I have been practicing in Covington for over a year now. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time outdoors and time with my pups.
Bonnie Poirier, MS, CHt., RMT
I have a passion for the Healing Arts, and actively began studying and practicing well over 30 years ago: Healing Touch; Clinical Hypnotherapy; Reiki; Emotional Freedom Technique. Currently I have a practice in downtown Covington as Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and blend modalities creating relaxing sessions of healing and awareness. I have worked as a child advocate and am a lover of the natural world, children, dogs & miracles!
I have a passion for the Healing Arts, and actively began studying and practicing well over 30 years ago: Healing Touch; Clinical Hypnotherapy; Reiki; Emotional Freedom Technique. Currently I have a practice in downtown Covington as Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and blend modalities creating relaxing sessions of healing and awareness. I have worked as a child advocate and am a lover of the natural world, children, dogs & miracles!
Ashley Ingraham Addvensky, LA LMT 8449
Ashley is a massage therapist and esthetician with 10 years of experience. Originally from New Orleans, she is now living in Abita Springs, and has recently opened The Scalp Spa in Mandeville. At the Scalp Spa we provide a new type of service that combines relaxing massage, hydrotherapy, and scalp care.
Ashley is a massage therapist and esthetician with 10 years of experience. Originally from New Orleans, she is now living in Abita Springs, and has recently opened The Scalp Spa in Mandeville. At the Scalp Spa we provide a new type of service that combines relaxing massage, hydrotherapy, and scalp care.
Jamie Burkhalter, BFA
Jamie began her career in art at the age of six. Her interest in fine arts goes on, but she became intrigued by the Healing Arts in 2002 with Chakra Balancing. From there she studied Reiki and in 2015 earned 2 certificates. Since then has she studied many forms of holistic healing including: herbs, essential oils, gem stones, and incorporates various traditions in her healing sessions for a variety of clients. She is actively designing intentional jewelry and creating multimedia inspirational works of art.
Jamie began her career in art at the age of six. Her interest in fine arts goes on, but she became intrigued by the Healing Arts in 2002 with Chakra Balancing. From there she studied Reiki and in 2015 earned 2 certificates. Since then has she studied many forms of holistic healing including: herbs, essential oils, gem stones, and incorporates various traditions in her healing sessions for a variety of clients. She is actively designing intentional jewelry and creating multimedia inspirational works of art.
Phylicia Brooks-Harrison, BS, LA LMT # 9832
Phylicia says that her life theme is, “Helping People”. She has been doing this well through her work as Massage Therapist for 9 years. Beginning with massage training at Concorde Career College in Memphis; she then added additional Certificates in Prenatal, Sports, Ashiatsu, Cupping and Hot Stone massage. Her bachelor's degree, in Fitness and Health Promotion from the University of TN at Martin, was just the beginning of her current personal practices of growing her own garden vegetable, indoor environment of luscious green plants and regular walking in nature. She also offers Chair Massage for relaxation & relief of physical discomforts for groups and events.
Phylicia says that her life theme is, “Helping People”. She has been doing this well through her work as Massage Therapist for 9 years. Beginning with massage training at Concorde Career College in Memphis; she then added additional Certificates in Prenatal, Sports, Ashiatsu, Cupping and Hot Stone massage. Her bachelor's degree, in Fitness and Health Promotion from the University of TN at Martin, was just the beginning of her current personal practices of growing her own garden vegetable, indoor environment of luscious green plants and regular walking in nature. She also offers Chair Massage for relaxation & relief of physical discomforts for groups and events.
Jo Ann Ray, CHTP
It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to have begun healing studies in 1992 through Healing Touch International. I received my Board Certification in 2011 as Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Since then, I have treated many individuals, participated in many events, and assisted in Healing Touch research at Childrens Hospital and University Hospital in New Orleans. I have earned a 500-Hour Yoga Instructor Certificate, teach at St. James place in Baton Rouge and have completed Master Gardner Training. My avocations are gardening and traveling.
It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to have begun healing studies in 1992 through Healing Touch International. I received my Board Certification in 2011 as Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Since then, I have treated many individuals, participated in many events, and assisted in Healing Touch research at Childrens Hospital and University Hospital in New Orleans. I have earned a 500-Hour Yoga Instructor Certificate, teach at St. James place in Baton Rouge and have completed Master Gardner Training. My avocations are gardening and traveling.
Erica Merchant
Erica is a writer, intuitive reader, and Reiki Master Teacher. In addition to leading adult classes in meditation, women’s spirituality, and applied psychology, Erica began studying Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki in 2020, becoming a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher in 2022. She is also certified in Karuna Ki, Violet Flame, and Crystal Reiki. The goal of her work is to help others access their own inner healer. She practices in Mandeville, Louisiana. Prior to resettling in St. Tammany Parish, she spent 12 years in China, studying Mandarin as well as Daoism and Buddhism.
Erica is a writer, intuitive reader, and Reiki Master Teacher. In addition to leading adult classes in meditation, women’s spirituality, and applied psychology, Erica began studying Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki in 2020, becoming a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher in 2022. She is also certified in Karuna Ki, Violet Flame, and Crystal Reiki. The goal of her work is to help others access their own inner healer. She practices in Mandeville, Louisiana. Prior to resettling in St. Tammany Parish, she spent 12 years in China, studying Mandarin as well as Daoism and Buddhism.
J. Menhati Singleton, LMT #2715
Doula, Labor Companion, Cultural Bearer, and a native New Orleanian. Menhati is the owner/operator of The Breath Is Life Spa LLC. Menhati is a graduate of Blue Cliff College, Metairie, LA, where she earned her Therapeutic Massage training (2003) and attended Ashe College Unbound (2013). Currently a 4th-level practitioner of the Healing Touch Certificate Program.
Doula, Labor Companion, Cultural Bearer, and a native New Orleanian. Menhati is the owner/operator of The Breath Is Life Spa LLC. Menhati is a graduate of Blue Cliff College, Metairie, LA, where she earned her Therapeutic Massage training (2003) and attended Ashe College Unbound (2013). Currently a 4th-level practitioner of the Healing Touch Certificate Program.
Christina Musacchia, Assoc. Degree in Business
I am a student of healing, and have earned three Certificates in Holistic Healing from the School of Esoteric Sciences. 2020-21. I have achieved Level 4 Healing Touch (HT) from Healing Touch International’s Healing Touch Certificate Program. I love the practical applications of HT for anyone of any age, family, colleagues, pets/animals, and those clients in the hospital. In my off time I love traveling, sailing, gardening, being in nature and the mountains.
I am a student of healing, and have earned three Certificates in Holistic Healing from the School of Esoteric Sciences. 2020-21. I have achieved Level 4 Healing Touch (HT) from Healing Touch International’s Healing Touch Certificate Program. I love the practical applications of HT for anyone of any age, family, colleagues, pets/animals, and those clients in the hospital. In my off time I love traveling, sailing, gardening, being in nature and the mountains.
Yolanda Cardona, a Level 4 Kundalini Reiki Grand Master and 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Rooted in her Taino Ancestral lineage from Puerto Rico & studies with the Mayan Tribe, Yolanda blends Shamanic traditions with over 30 years of Music Theory expertise. A certified Sound Healing Therapist, she creates transformative, healing experiences through sound and energy.
Kelly McGee, LMT LA3569, RMT, Traditional Naturopath
Kelly has been working in wellness care since 2000 and utilizes Clinical Swedish Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Polarity, Myofascial Release & Cranio-Sacral Therapy to help her clients achieve physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Her touch has been described as firm, yet also gentle; deeply relaxing and intuitive. Kelly is passionate about her work and loves to enhance the wellness of every person she encounters. She is available for chair massage events, group wellness retreats, and classes on topics ranging from herbalism to Reiki, to natural caregiving.
Kelly has been working in wellness care since 2000 and utilizes Clinical Swedish Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Polarity, Myofascial Release & Cranio-Sacral Therapy to help her clients achieve physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Her touch has been described as firm, yet also gentle; deeply relaxing and intuitive. Kelly is passionate about her work and loves to enhance the wellness of every person she encounters. She is available for chair massage events, group wellness retreats, and classes on topics ranging from herbalism to Reiki, to natural caregiving.
Women's Center for Healing & Transformation
(985) 892-8111
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71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-8111
[email protected]
71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
