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I was called to Joana’s services. In particular the Ayurvedic approach to massage and her womb wisdom offerings. I felt truly seen, safe and supported through the entire process. If you are looking to elevate your beauty and therapy ritual I would highly recommend visiting Joana. She brings a much deeper experience that leaves you reawakened and empowered to be your best, beautiful self ,on your terms.

-Kristin TRETHEWEY

I worked 1:1 with Joana for one year and it was the most transformational year of my life. Joana is a salt of the earth powerhouse with this sweet graceful way about her. She calls your bullshit when she sees it , and she sees it, there is no escape ! lol . At first I thought about quitting because it was hard , I had to make a lot of lifestyle changes and I was very resistant. Joana said “you’re not here for me , this is not for me . This is for you , It’s your life , your happiness , and your choice to be here . if you’re not here for you fully and for you only , we are going no where. It hit me , I didn’t know how to be here for me, for what I needed. I didn’t even know what that meant. With Joana I learnt that I had so much suppressed resentment for being there for others and not being met the same way. I was doing for others hoping to be loved back or accepted, “do the right thing” be a “good person” etc.. doing to get never goes well, and we never get what we need when we don’t acknowledge what we need for ourselves.

Joana taught me to listen to me , taught me to hear my own needs and meet them with love. She taught me to feel my body and feel safe in it, to create the safety I was long missing. I had no idea how disconnected I was from my own body. The more I developed a REAL relationship with myself and my ‘ body-mind-spirit’ needs , the better my life went. I quit my job , started my own business , I met an amazing person , intimacy is something I think I never really knew until now. I lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks right away , I don’t even know how? well I do , It was lifestyle and emotional. Loosing this weight has been nearly impossible since my late 20’s. Joana has helped me to change my body in every way, but most of all my way of living in my body and my life . I am so thankful for her insights and inspiration , for her honest call outs on my crap with warmth and humor , and thankful for our many laughs, and tears . Joana feels like family , like an older sister (even though I’m older ). This has been the best decision I’ve ever made , thank you , thank you , thank you !!! I love you .

Yasmina Gharib

I have been practicing yoga for the past 15 years, and I can say without a doubt that of all the yoga teachers I have practiced with during that period of time, Joana is the teacher that made the largest contribution to my yoga practice and my life. With Joana, my practice grew leaps and bounds — I became stronger, over time I became able to do poses I never imaged I would do, I became more confident (in yoga and in all other areas of my life). yoga changed from being a form of exercise to a part of my identity. My personal ritual.

 Joana has the ability to make you feel like you are taking a private class even when you are in a group setting. She provides the best personally tailored cues, advice and push you beyond your self-imposed limits.

 She is human. It is easy to connect with Joana because she herself is so openhearted — she shares her personal stories so openly and creates a safe space for you to do the same. In my challenging early postpartum years, attending Joana’s classes was one of my favorite respites.

 While practicing with Joana I have learned to truly appreciate my body for all the amazing things it does for me, and not take it for granted.

 Joana has been much more than a yoga teacher, She has truly been a life mentor. Through her encouragement I have learned to move freely, deeply, take up space, listen to my gut, and live with confidence.

All of this has led me to be more comfortable in my own decisions and it’s no coincidence that during the time I was practicing with Joana I ended up starting my own business, which was one of the best decisions I ever made.

With so much gratitude,

Andrea Lazor

Joana,

thank you for adding a little confetti and new positivity to my life. It has been quite the journey and trying year for me with my three baby’s health issues. You have been a part of my healing process through the lessons you have shared, and I am forever grateful to you.

Thank you for the reminders, and the lessons of beauty, grace, and inner strength, and teaching me about my own physical strength. One easily forgets what we already possess within, you have brought me back to myself, Thank you for everything!

With gratitude,

Florlyn Doyle