OUR PRACTITIONERS
Tara Sweet-Flagler
Owner
A native of Cold Spring, Tara’s career started from her background as a dancer and fitness instructor. She grew up with a nursing influence and also living with an ill parent. This all influenced her career decisions. She went on to study Human Performance Science at Adelphi University. While working in cardiac rehabilitation at the 92nd Street Y in NYC she completed her first Masters Degree in the field and went on to work in Hamilton, Bermuda and at the Riverdale Y before marrying and moving to Tennessee and Germany. She has worked for the Red Cross, several health and fitness clubs, ran an in-home daycare in Germany and finally settled back in Cold Spring with her family. She is currently a Dutchess Community College Professor where she teaches the program she developed 20 plus years ago: Exercise Science.
Tara is lifelong student! Completing a second masters and now pursuing nursing, she feels learning never ends. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, Fitness Leader, and holds various certificates in specialties related to her field. (pregnancy, fibromyalgia, aging, nutrition and many more) Tara has worked with the very young to the very old. She is an avid health nut and fitness guru. She’s been a fitness model and acted on TV and in a movie. She opened Sweet Harvest Superfood Cafe during the pandemic to bring gluten free and vegan food to the community. But she also experiences chronic pain and migraines. She has Celiac Disease (18 years) and Fibromyalgia (23 years) and has always found that alternative healing is key to optimal health. “This store is more to me than a business, it is a lifestyle that I want to share with everyone. I am here to make your life a little healthier and manageable any way I can!”
Kacey Morabito Grean
Restorative Reiki
Kacey is the creator of Shine On: The Health and Happiness Show and a radio host in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. She is a certified life coach who has been practicing Usui Reiki since 2014. Each session is a gentle path to remembering who you are. Kacey believes reiki is not only something to "receive", it's a way to "be" and she can easily guide you towards your own ability to know and heal.
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Kacey is a level 3 Reiki Master with training in restorative yoga and a certified life coach. She can guide you towards your own natural ability to release trauma and heal. Each session is a gentle path to remembering who you are. Kacey believes reiki is not only something to "receive" but it's also a way of life.
Christine Knowlton
Reflexology
Christine is an ARCB nationally certified Reflexologist and received her certification from the American Academy of Reflexology in Los Angeles with trailblazer Bill Flocco. Her specialty is the Flocco Method for Integrated Ear, Hand and Foot Reflexology that targets and prioritizes reflex points to achieve optimal health results. Other training includes Orthopedic Reflexology, focusing on the muscular/skeletal foundation, fascia, and key meridians. Condition Specific Techniques for Ear Reflexology are used to alleviate chronic illnesses such as Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis/RA, Fatigue, MS and Cerebral Palsy. Each session is client tailored to promote self-healing and homeostasis, eliciting a greater sense of wellness and vitality.
Kerry McSpedon
Craniosacral Therapist
Kerry is a Carniosacral Therapist, Reiki Master, Access Bars Practitioner, plus she practices various other energy modalities, and incorporates shamanic traditions, crystals, and essential oils into her practice. As a licensed massage therapist, her professional background also includes several years as an Elementary School Teacher and Reading Specialist, which allows her to connect with children, in addition to adults, in her holistic work.
Branis Buslovich
Thai Yoga Bodywork
"Better Than Massage. Easier Than Yoga" TM
Branis has studied Thai Yoga Bodywork in Montreal, at the Lotus Palm school of Thai Massage, founded by Kam Thye Chow who brought his ancient art form from the East. Branis currently holds a Level 5 certification by the Lotus Palm and continuously deepening her skills through her own practice in Cold Spring NY. She considers this modality to be her greatest Gift and passion. She is a life long student of Yoga, Martial Arts, Spirituality, Philosophy, Metaphysics, the Power of Thought and Self Healing.
Branis is also an artist and a graphic designer, with a degree in Fine Art from Brooklyn College. She came to the States as a teenager, from Moldova (Eastern Europe) in 1994. She currently resides in Cold Spring, with her husband and three daughters.
During a session, Branis guides the client through a series of yoga based postures focusing on deep stretching techniques along the body’s energy lines and pressure points. It is performed on a thick mat, with both client and practitioner dressed in comfortable clothing, allowing ease of movement and flexibility. The result is a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically, improving one’s overall sense of well-being.
Edith Beck
Esthetician
Edith graduated from Ridley-Lowell institute in 2016.
She uses Bioelements products.
Edith’s favorite treatments are facials utilizing deep exfoliation and hydration techniques to bring out the skin’s natural glow. Acne treatments, black heads, pimples and milia extractions .
Edith enjoys seeing the positive reactions and results from her clients.
Allison Sassano
Massage Therapist
Graduate of Finger Lakes School of Massage 2001, Allison enjoys combining many massage modalities together to give her clients a customized therapeutic healing experience. She feels it is important to her that clients leave feeling deeply relaxed with a greater awareness of the connection between their body, mind, and spirit.
Swedish Massage ~ Deep Tissue Massage ~ Energy Work/Reiki ~ Hot Stone Massage ~ Reflexology ~ Cupping Massage ~ YL Essential Oils ~ Tuning Forks ~ Pregnancy Massage
HariPrakaash-Kundalini
Yoga, Meditation & Gong
HariPrakaash teaches Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Gong. She began her practice at the age of 16 in
Woodstock, New York. She has been a teacher of Yoga for over a decade. HariPrakaash brought Kundalini
Yoga and the "Gong Movement" to the Hudson Valley in a very grass roots way, by teaching out of her living room. She has inspired and guided dozens of people to take KRI teacher trainings and become teachers.
Along with inspiring the countless individuals she teaches daily. She holds International KRI certifications in
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. HariPrakaash has attended and is certified in dozens of KRI Level
1, Level 2 and Level 3 training
Sandi Schroeder
Facial Treatment Specialist and Lash Artist
Sandi has over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Coming from Beverly Hills to Cold Spring. Her passion for artistry and attention to detail have earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after lash artists in the industry. With focus on enhancing each clients natural beauty, Sandi has developed a signature lash application technique that creates a seamless, natural-looking result. She has worked with clients ranging from A-list celebrities to everyday women, all of whom value her expertise and personalized approach.
In addition to her lash artistry, Sandi is also known for her specialty Procell facial treatments that deliver exceptional results. Her knowledge of skincare and commitment to using only the highest quality products ensures that each treatment is tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Clients include: Juliette Lewis, Jessica Simpson, Kristin Chenoweth, Minnie Driver, Paula Abdul, Olivia Wilde, and Rose McGowen to name a few.
David Lehman
Tai Chi / Qi Gong
My love for learning and experiencing Tai Chi began some 30 years ago. Originally drawn to the martial arts, I had the good fortune of meeting and training with several masters in the art! As training progressed, it became clear to me that Tai Chi is way more than just a martial art. In 2010 I completed the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi 200 hour teacher training program that is focused on sharing the profound health and well-being benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. Since then I have continued a teaching practice at Dutchess Community College, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, Community TCE (Tai Chi Easy) classes in New Paltz NY, Valley Vista assisted living, and private lessons/workshops as requested.
Come and join me for a truly integral experience. You will learn simple forms based on the time tested principles of mindfulness, alignment, structural integration, and relaxation. Following these principles you can quickly access the benefits regardless of your experience level and feel great!
Lisa Cerillo, B.A., L.M.T.
Massage Therapist
Lisa has been licensed in massage therapy and reflexology for 23 years. She has a B.A. in cultural studies. She has taught massage therapy and continues to take advanced courses to better help her clients.
Lisa specializes in :
Swedish/relaxation massage, deep tissue massage,hot stone, medical massage, Shiatsu, pre-natal, reflexology, color therapy, energy "healing", aromatherapy and E.T.P.S. Therapy.
Julie Zern
Somatic Breath Work
Julia Zern, Somatic Release Breathwork™ Practitioner , 500 ERYT
Julia is a Somatic Release Breathwork™ practitioner as well as Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher living and working in the Hudson Valley.
She has a background of practicing and studying many different styles of yoga, learning from both local and international teachers since the year 2000 and teaching since 2011.
Julia is a Somatic Release Breathwork practitioner certified by founder Steven Jaggers. This modality became an incredible source for healing trauma and grief and create expansion in her own life.
Julia is honored to share the healing power of breathwork with others through the alchemy of Somatic Release and NLP to truly bring us back to homeostasis and live a more authentic life, to connect back to our intuition, purpose and creative life force.
You can find Julia leading classes, workshops and trainings around Hudson Valley and sometimes in her home country Sweden.