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Maura Riordan

Yoga, Chair Yoga, & Reiki 

Introduced to meditation and yoga at an early age by her mother, Maura has always been passionate about the mind/body connection and the benefits yoga provides. Her dedication to her personal yoga practice led her to the Ahimsa School of Yoga where she completed her 200 hour certification program. She studied traditional Hatha yoga from the Sivananda Lineage and has experience teaching classes such as Chair Yoga, Prenatal, Meditation and All Levels from Beginner to Advanced as well as teaching at retreats and leading workshops. She is also a Certified Reiki Practitioner and attained an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification. Maura finds that the practice of yoga is about finding balance, peace and strength both on and off the mat. She believes that in order to create peace within our families, communities and world, we must first find that balance and peace within ourselves. She has found that a consistent practice allows one to honor their True Authentic Self while cultivating compassion. By teaching students to mindfully move their bodies while connecting to their breath, she guides them through their own unique personal journey of self transformation.

Alex Sayer

Aura Painting & Crystal Readings

Alex is an Artist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Mother. Alex has been practicing yoga and exploring alternative and holistic healing since 2017.  She began studying Reiki in 2018 and received her Reiki Master Teacher certificate in the Spring of 2020. The yoga philosophy and practice has helped her to become more flexible with the ups and downs of life and to create more peace within herself. Alex attributes her yoga and mindfulness practice to much of the healing that has helped her take control of her mental wellness after decades of failed antidepressants. Alex offers watercolor aura readings where she observes and paints your aura. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge of mindfulness, crystals, plants, astrology, tarot and energy healing with others. She lives with her husband, two kids, three dogs, a cat, and several houseplants. 

Pam Kinckner

Personal Training & Chair Fitness

Hello my name is Pam and I started my Personal Training career in 2014.  I had to stop my business and head back to the office, 3 1/2 years. I realized I was miserable.  I made the decision to get recertified again this past August. Working with my clients gives me such happiness.  We get to know each other to the point were we become friends.  I love guiding them through their workouts and helping them become a stronger and healthier person.  I am a high energy trainer who believes in laughter.  With me you will laugh a lot and become healthier and actually enjoy working out.

Circuit Training will include stations set up (5 or 6 time depending) that individuals will perform. They will be timed exercises. Example: 45 seconds doing squats, 20 seconds to move to next station and/or to get ready for next exercise, then 45 seconds to do bicep curls, 20 seconds to move to station, etc. Depending on the time of class (30/60 minutes) we will try to do 5/6 rounds, with a warm-up in the beginning and end with stretching.

Renée Paravati

Yoga, Reiki, & Rock Painting

Renee is a self-empowerment advocate and holistic practitioner. She is the founder of Souls Purpose, where her mission is to empower people to live their best lives by providing them with the tools and support resources they need to achieve holistic happiness and a heart-centered well-being

Souls Purpose provides self-care and healing support through yoga, meditation and Reiki for individuals and groups. She offers creative well-being workshop experiences and supports workplace initiatives such as employee wellness, staff training and leadership development. 

Renee is a 200 YTT, CPR certified yoga instructor with trauma training, and teaches chair yoga to students with specialized needs. She is Reiki II certified, practices aroma and art therapy, offers metaphysical/spirituality guidance, meditation mentorship, advocates inclusive positivity and mindset strategies for optimal living. In addition, she is an inspiration artist and certified facilitator for the Kindness Rock Project. This is a global initiative dedicated to spreading kindness through artistic expression.

Ana Yevonishon

Aromatherapy

Ana is a wife, mother of 3 and a self proclaimed “health nut”!  She loves real food, power walks with friends, being outside, essential oils, cooking and baking from scratch, and a good comedy or drama on Netflix!  She also can’t go a day without a little chocolate (nobody’s perfect)!

Ana is also an expert in wellness mindset and aromatherapy for the person who wants to master self care but is stuck.  She can help you create a healthy mindset around fitness, nutrition, and self care through both coaching and using top quality essential oils and natural products. 

As a certified wellness coach, Ana can guide you to healthy habits without shame, guilt, or self sabotage so that you can reach your wellness goals consistently and become the healthiest version of yourself.” 

John Murray

Costa Rica Concierge

John and his family relocated to Costa Rica from the US 1 year ago. In that time, he and his family have been heavily involved with the booming Eco tourism industry that Costa Rica is known for. The Pura Vida lifestyle has really resonated with his family and they’re living their best lives in Paradise. Pura Vida

Shakira Davis 

Chair Yoga, Reiki, & Geriatric Massage

Shakira is Owner of Skin Deep Yoga & Wellness Spa in Coatesville, PA.  She is a licensed esthetician, currently holds a Bachelors in Psychology from Liberty University and a masters of Social Work from West Chester University.  Shakira completed her 200 hr RYT at the Blue Yoga School in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. She started her own yoga journey in graduate school when she was introduced to the practice in a self care and social work class. When she experienced a reduction in her stress and anxiety she wanted others to experience the benefits that yoga and meditation had to offer.  She is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher. When she is not doing all the things, Shakira loves to spend time playing with her dog Prince, traveling the world, and reading a good book.

Danielle Neathery

Yoga & Chair Yoga

Danielle Neathery, E-RYT 200,
has been practicing yoga for over 17 years and teaching for the past 6.
Danielle believes yoga is helpful to calm the body and the mind. Danielle took her 200 HR yoga teacher training at Tulaa Yoga In Wilmington, DE in 2017. Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Recovery Training in 2018 and is currently in a 300 HR yoga teacher training course. She is studio owner of TenTen Truth in Morton, PA and an adjunct instructor at Temple University. Danielle loves to offer a wide range of asana classes for all levels of practice.

Shea Kennedy, CHom, C.HP

Sound Baths & Homeopathy

Shea Kennedy, CHom is a classical Homeopathic and Sound and Vibration Practitioner. I started this wonderful journey over 15 years ago when my oldest was an infant. I noticed that after each well visit, he would become sick. Each time I would call his pediatrician they always prescribed antibiotics. I began to feel that conventional medicine was not the approach I wanted for my children. I became interested in homeopathy upon my research in an alternative approach. I found homeopathy helped with many common ailments including colds, ear infections, behavioral and emotional issues, including ADHD, and PANDAS. Every problem that came up was improved with the help of homeopathy.

Eventually our entire family was using homeopathy as our main form of healthcare.

After seeing the improvement homeopathy provided for my children, myself, family, and friends I decided to pursue my interest to begin studying homeopathy and sound therapy. I am a graduate of Lotus Health Institute and I continue my education with Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy, PHI Institute, and I have my certification as a HP supervisor from FHCI (Free and Healthy Children International).

Rachel Gober

Crochet, Sign Language, & Cookie Decorating

From a young age, Rachel has had a love for all things crafty. She grew up baking, embroidering and cross-stitching, and later on taught herself how to crochet. Rachel has worked in healthcare as an EMT for the past four years and recently graduated from Temple University, where she received a B.S.  in Health Professions and an American Sign Language Certificate. During her time as a student and health care provider, she recognized the importance and need for a stress relief outlet. This is where she began to truly appreciate the impact that crocheting and baking has in her life, as it has helped improve her overall mind and body wellness. She is passionate about teaching others the numerous benefits crocheting and baking can have in one’s life including stress relief, improved fine motor skills and increased neuroplasticity.

Georgia Larounis

Virtual Meditation

Having recently retired as a public school educator for forty years, I have now devoted myself to being a mindfulness meditation instructor. My passion for mindfulness started sixteen years ago when I took classes at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University and the Program for Mindfulness at Penn Medicine, both in Philadelphia. In 2019 I completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program for Professionals at Thomas Jefferson, which afforded me the opportunity to teach out in the community. Some of the individuals I have taught include educators, lawyers, senior citizens and health professionals, among others. I am excited about mindfulness and the potential it holds to create greater wellness and balance for individuals in our fast paced world.

Christine Robinson

Licensed Massage Therapist & Yoga

Christine shares 20+ years experience as a massage therapist and is currently working on her 250 hour yoga teacher training. We are ecstatic she is hopping onboard with Day Vibes to share her magical gifts with clients. She’ll be working with both corporate and senior clients to bring peace and relaxation to their day✨

Ron Ehman

Yoga

As a yoga teacher, I invite an all levels, inclusive class to experience a vinyasa flow routine with a focus simply on being present on the mat. I accommodate all levels yoga with suggested modifications for a student’s concerns and comfort level. I welcome student feedback and encourage my clients to ask questions. I started my consistent yoga practice in 2009 and have completed many practices across a wide variety of yoga styles and lineages. What are you doing?

Kim Beam

Reiki & Intuition

Kim Beam is a certified intuition teacher (True Intuition™), an intuitive, a qualified mindfulness instructor through UMass Medical School, a reiki master, an app creator (Zen for Teens), a published author and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Goddard College, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from West Chester University, a public speaker, a healer, a certified tarot card reader, a qualified breath work instructor, a meditator, a manifestor, a channeler, a certified educator, and a cancer survivor.

Kim brings all of these experiences with her to every interaction, leading with compassion, understanding, empathy. Someone once told Kim that she listens with her entire body. She wants every person to flourish into the best version of themself. She looks for ways to encourage, uplift, and guide through Reiki, her intuitive words, and all the gifts she brings to the table when she’s working with others.

Gloria Hagood

Sound Healing

Gloria Hagood, co-founder and sound healer at HealYourLovePeriod (HYL.), has dedicated years to her spiritual training, blending academic studies with hands-on experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Text, a Master’s of Divinity, and is a Board-Certified Chaplain, grounding her understanding of spirituality in both scholarly exploration and ministerial practice.

Her path led her to serve as a minister and later as a hospital chaplain, where she gained profound insights into the suffering and loneliness pervasive in our world, particularly highlighted by the challenges of the COVID era. Witnessing the daily struggles and the profound impact of stress on health, Gloria pursued certification in sound healing through Life Changing Energy. She recognized the transformative power of sound in alleviating stress and fostering healing communities within her own life and the lives of others.

Drawing from her chaplaincy experience, Gloria understands the profound shifts that occur when individuals are provided with a safe and compassionate space to heal. HealYourLovePeriod (HYL.) emerged organically from her life’s journey, a testament to her commitment to facilitating healing and connection.

Darren Hagood

Breathwork

Two years ago, Darren Hagood embarked on a transformative journey after experiencing the toll of stress and anxiety in his high-stress career. Amidst the challenges of the COVID pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, he turned to breathwork for relief. This practice not only granted him restorative sleep but also led to a life-giving transformation. 

Realizing the power of internal healing, Darren shifted his focus from external circumstances to his inner world. This shift inspired him to become a breathwork coach and co-found HealYourLovePeriod with his wife, Gloria Hagood. Their organization provides breathwork, sound healing, and guided meditation, catering specifically to holistic wellness. Through these modalities, they empower individuals to release stress, anxiety, and trauma, fostering collective healing and elevation within their community.

Jeff S.

Sun Kyeong

A fortuitous encounter with a Korean Qi master 18 years ago forever altered the course of Jeff’s life.  Jeff reluctantly accepted a QI Session from this unassuming man.  In the days and nights that followed, he felt a relief that was immediate and profound.  “It was like someone had released the air out of a very tightly filled balloon, I slept deeply. I could not remember feeling this content. I was filled with curiosity and questions. How could someone possess the power to create a shift so vast and meaningful in the course of one session?” Six months later this curiosity took Jeff deep into the mountains of South Korea where he trained alongside some of the world’s foremost Qi masters. As the months and years passed he felt stronger, more positive, lighter. In 2011, Jeff became a Qi Master.

Priscilla Gigler

Priscilla, a seasoned professional with over 20 years in the fitness field, has a wealth of experience working with individuals of all ages and skill levels. From teenagers to seniors, she has successfully guided numerous personal training clients on their fitness journeys. Specializing in pilates, Priscilla is passionate about enhancing strength, flexibility, and balance through her teaching. Her philosophy resonates with the idea that it’s never too late to embark on a journey to better health.

Megan is a musician, performer, and educator in the Philadelphia area. She is very excited to use her Music Therapy and Music Performance background to bring joy to Day Vibes’ clients! Megan’s educational background spans from an A.S. in Music Education/Performance to a B.A. in Global Social Welfare and Music, to completing her Undergraduate Music Therapy Equivalency courses. Megan has a wealth of experience performing for seniors; most notably as a Music Therapy student as well as in various Life Enrichment roles in nursing facilities with a focus in Memory Support. When she isn’t performing for you, she spends the remainder of her time and energy writing music and performing original material around Philadelphia. Megan also teaches voice, piano, songwriting and improvisation through New Tricks Music Lessons, as well as through Philly Music Lessons. Megan hopes you will welcome her with open arms, and can’t wait to bring you joy and healing through the power of music!