Chiara earned her Ph.D. in the fields of Health Communication and Women's Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her passion for the healing arts stems from her certification in Ayurveda under Dr. Vasant Lad, an M.S. degree in holistic nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, and advanced herbology studies at Evergreen Garden Integrative School of Herbology. Her related professional background includes twelve years as a university professor and three years as a staff member at a Bay area outpatient eating disorders clinic.

Chiara offers educational and motivational private consultations, public seminars and retreats that integrate western and eastern health systems, specializing in Integrative and Functional medicine. She maintained private practices in Marin and Sonoma counties for ten years at two integrative health centers. She is currently based in the Napa Valley and holds office hours by appointment at the Journey Center.

Musetta Perezarce has been a Registered Nurse for over eight years. Drawn to experiences of teaching, healing and building community, she began to explore the practice of Pilates. Musetta became certified as a Pilates instructor in 2006. Her life passion is to strengthen and support health: spiritually, emotionally and physically. These Pilates sessions are experiences of exploring health for your spiritual and physical being, as the exercises help connect the outer body with the inner self, in the peaceful presence of your Creator.

Rosemary primarily uses Swedish style massage which consists of long graceful strokes using natural massage oils scented with essential plant oils for an aroma-therapeutic effect. Other techniques she’s been trained in are Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Chair Massage, Pregnancy Massage, and Spa Facials. She specializes in helping relieve muscle spasms and tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders related to injuries. Rosemary welcomes you to come and continue your journey of healing with her and the Creator. In each session you will feel the difference her massage techniques make right away and you will leave relaxed knowing you made the right decision for your health and well-being.

Chayo received her certification from the California Institute of Massage and has 13 years of professional experience incorporating various massage techniques: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Trigger Point, Acupressure, Reflexology, Healing Touch, Prenatal/Pregnancy and Spa Services. She specializes in deep tissue and neck and shoulder massage. Chayo’s warm, nurturing and loving personality helps to provide a safe and sacred atmosphere in which you can relax, experience the loving presence of God, and experience the benefits of the gift she has been given.

Rachel treats acute/chronic pain: RSI/CTS, sports/auto injuries, neurological conditions: Sciatica, Bell’s palsy, stroke, paralysis, women’s heath, immunodeficiency, digestion/eating disorders, stress/emotional imbalance, substance addiction, aging-related conditions, chemo/radiation side effects.