ABOUT MALOKA WELLNESS

Healing is possible

Have a desire to improve your state of mind but find yourself unable to break old patterns? Lost hope that you will never be able to decrease your physical pain? Wondering if healing is even possible?

The same questions crossed my mind back in 2009.

My Path to Healing

Through my own chronic pain journey of degenerative disc disease, I discovered the therapeutic benefits of yoga. In 2009, a spinal fusion of the C2-C7 was imminent. After a year of costly treatments, epidural steroid injections, physical therapy, medications, and a host of modalities, the severity of my pain only improved intermittently.

Although I had no prior yoga experience and was in debilitating pain, I began to follow the instructors by visualizing and syncing my breath to the slow, fluid movements. I made it a habit to practice a few minutes of daily gentle yoga and noticed the pain diminishing until one day it was completely resolved. It was on that day that my spinal fusion was postponed indefinitely. 

So yes, healing is possible! And yes, you can feel better in your mind and body. And yes, you can enjoy life again with meaning and purpose. All you have to do is have the courage to begin.

MEET YOUR PRACTITIONER

Hi, I’m Christy

With nearly 20 years and more than 3,000 hours of combined education, training, and practice, I am the only practitioner in Central Illinois to hold the following combination of state licensure, advanced degrees, and certifications:

  • Master of Science Degree, Clinical Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrated Health

  • State of Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

  • Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.)

  • 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500)

  • Certified Level 1 iRest Meditation 

  • Certified Yoga 12-Step Recovery

  • Trauma Sensitive Trained

  • Clinical Internship, Natural Care Center in Laurel, Maryland

  • Clinical Internship, Samara Massage Center in Samara, Costa Rica 

SPECIALIZING IN

  • Clinical Yoga Therapy

  • (B.E.S.T.) Bio-Energetic Synchronization

  • Restorative Yoga

  • Therapeutics

  • Myofascial Release Therapy

  • Trigger Point Release Therapy

  • Craniosacral

  • Breath Practices

  • Meditative Practices

  • Mindful Movement

  • Energy Medicine

  • Rock Taping

WHEN I’M NOT HELPING YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY TO EUDAIMONIC WELL-BEING, YOU CAN FIND ME

  • Chasing sunsets.

  • Sailing and spending time on the water.

  • Hiking mountains.

  • Traveling the world with my husband, Doug.

Thank You

To the following teachers, guides, mentors, and professionals who have each, in their own unique way and time in space, impacted my growing awareness and healing abilities.

Dr. Marianne Hoyle

Tamo, Tammy Mitchell

Ellen McKenzie

Theresa Murphy

Dr. Marlysa Sullivan

Dr. Kelli Bethel

Diane Finlayson

Dr. Sue Morter

Nikki Myers

Faye Reitman

Jan Frus

Susan Kippen

Tias Little

Jeny Frank

Connie Abraham

Steve Boyd

Garth Cushman

MUIH Cohort 10

Rana 2024

At the heart of my offerings is a deep reverence for the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you seek relief from pain, stress reduction, or simply a deeper spiritual connection, the invitation is open to embark on your transformative journey.