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.
