Nikyra Van Ohlen
Asheville,NC
Summary
Experienced wellness practitioner with nearly a decade of expertise in massage therapy, yoga, and holistic health practices. Skilled in integrating many modalities to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Passionate about guiding individuals toward improved alignment, reduced stress, and overall health through personalized care and therapeutic techniques. Committed to creating a nurturing, supportive environment that empowers clients to achieve balance and harmony in their lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga and Meditation Practitioner
Self-Contractor
01.2022 - Current
- Guided clients through yoga postures and techniques to improve alignment, posture, and body awareness
- Conducted Pranayama (breath work) sessions to help clients manage stress and cultivate overall wellness.
- Delivered somatic therapy to support emotional regulation and trauma healing by fostering connection with the senses.
- Facilitated guided meditations to help clients overcome inner blockages and achieve self-awareness.
Massage and Natural Health Practitioner
Self-Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Every client is unique so individually specializing experiences that best serves their needs through massage therapy techniques.
- I have cultivated modalities such as..
- (what I like to call Karuna massage). A feminine yin style massage focused on safety, pampering, nurturing touch, and care.
- Trigger point and working with meridians of the body. To allow better chi/ energy flow. Holding certain points for some time to allow muscles to release chronic tension. I am currently studying Bowen that adds deeper understanding and tools to this style of massage.
- Cranial Sacral working with easing the nervous system through gentle touch on key parts of the body such as skull, spinal and sacral.
- Attuning to the energetics of the body through energy and sound healing. Using Reiki and other energy forms as well as sound healing with tuning forks and sound bowls to balance the energy field and promote balance.
- My Goal is to alleviated stress and chronic pain using advanced massage techniques, contributing to clients' long-term health and wellness!
Education
Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor -
Anuttara Ashram
Costa Rica11.2024
Certified Massage Therapist -
Center for Massage and Natural Health
Asheville, NC12.2015
Skills
- Bodywork Techniques:
- Deep relaxation, Karuna/ Yin massage
- Trigger Point
- Cranial Sacral
- Energy attuning/healing frequencies
- Somatic Therapy
- Yin/ restorative Yoga
- Pranayama (Breathing)
- Meditation
- Sound Therapy
- Communication: Client Education
- Guided Practices
- Emotional Support
- Team collaborative
- Personalized Wellness
Timeline
Yoga and Meditation Practitioner
Self-Contractor
01.2022 - Current
Massage and Natural Health Practitioner
Self-Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2024
Certified Massage Therapist -
Center for Massage and Natural Health
Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor -
Anuttara Ashram
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