Brandon is always in motion, which led to the development of his wellness and functional movement expertise. By integrating Thai-style stretching, assisted stretching, and mobility restoration, he aims to improve functional movement and quality of life in others.

Brandon’s knowledge of movement comes from his passion for performing. He has been part of the Nashville dance and wellness community since attending Tennessee State University. As a lifelong athlete, it was there he began formal dance training. After graduating from TSU, the spectrum of his professional performance career has been TV, music videos, awards shows, the Super Bowl, international stages, community and professional performance companies, and teaching.

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For as long as she can remember, Milaka has embraced living a healthy lifestyle. She practices the art of seeking balance in all aspects of self: mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. The art and practice of self care is what helps support the body’s natural healing, as well as the process of aging gracefully, which empowers us to be as healthy and active as we want. Milaka was first introduced to the art of therapeutic, hands-on care while attending Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. After graduating with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2009, she opened her own practice where she was able to explore and hone the craft of combining gentle chiropractic joint mobilization with myofascial release and CranioSacral therapy. She integrates the gentle craft of locating and following the structural lines of tension throughout the body and releasing any adhesions found within the muscles and surrounding fascia by restoring and encouraging the natural mobility within the vertebrae of the spine.

Self-care hobbies and activities that Milaka enjoys outside of work include traveling with her husband (Doug), hiking and exploring the outdoors, practicing yoga, reading, and singing with a local Sweet Adeline’s chorus “Metro Nashville Chorus.” Milaka and her husband moved from Oregon to Tennessee in June 2024 so that they can explore and experience the culture of this part of the country…one of the things on their bucket list.

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Raquel Bueno (Yoga Therapist, Viniyoga Facilitator, EYRT500, YACEP, Yin) is a lifelong student and dedicated teacher of yoga, with over three decades of deep practice and study. Rooted in the classical Viniyoga lineage—passed from Krishnamacharya to his son, Mr. Desikachar, and then to her teacher, Chase Bossart—Raquel carries forward this tradition with reverence and authenticity. In the same vein, as a Yoga Therapist, Raquel approaches the challenges we face with attention and care, addressing a person, not a problem. She experiences life’s twists and turns as an opportunity for insight into relieving suffering and returning to a state of balance.

Alongside her devotion to yoga, Raquel has cultivated a long-standing Zen Buddhist practice, receiving her Buddhist precepts (Jukai) in 2002. The interweaving of these traditions has shaped her teaching into a tapestry of care, presence, and deep connection, creating spaces where students feel both seen and supported. As a multicultural Mexican-American, she embraces the philosophy of “allowing” to inspire students of all identities and backgrounds to step into practice as they are and to forge a more intimate connection with spirit.

Raquel is unendingly humbled by the profound impact of yoga and by students who practice with her—they inspire her to approach every class, workshop, and conversation as an opportunity to learn. Both a guide and a seeker, she is continually shaped by the teachings she shares and the ever-unfolding experience of being alive.

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Dr. Michael Hoffman received his doctorate and master’s degrees in acupuncture and East Asian medicine from Daoist Traditions College in Asheville, NC. He attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his undergraduate degree, receiving a B.A. in Religious Studies with a concentration in Tibetan Buddhism.

Michael works with patients to recalibrate their body and spirit to live harmoniously with life’s natural cycles. A passionate advocate for patient autonomy, he fosters a collaborative approach, empowering well-informed patients to actively participate in their healing journey.

Michael provides functional medicine and Chinese herbal medicine to uncover the root cause of symptoms and create a personalized plan for healing. Instead of simply managing symptoms, Michael evaluates how body systems—like digestion, hormones, and energy—are interconnected and where imbalances may be occurring. During the session, he reviews health history, lifestyle, and current concerns. Clients receive a comprehensive, written care plan that includes targeted supplement and Chinese herbal recommendations, personalized dietary guidance, and clear, prioritized next steps to support their healing process.

While originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Michael recently moved to Asheville, NC and provides telehealth services for Ha.Lé Integrative Health.

Outside of his passion for medicine, he enjoys playing chess and bass guitar, swimming, and taking naps with his Flemish giant rabbit.

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An energy healer and integrative health/ wellness specialist, Cyndi has master level training in the therapeutic techniques of Medical Qigong and Reiki Natural Healing Method. She has taught qigong movement classes, trained Reiki practitioners, and treated clients using the transformative healing power of these systems to help students and clients restore vital balance and harmony as they struggle to recover from various health issues. She has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy/women’s studies from Middle Tennessee State University, is an ordained interfaith healing minister, and continues to expand her knowledge of the Daoist healing arts and in coaching methods to help clients achieve personal empowerment and wellness goals. A native of Texas, she now lives with her family in Nashville, the place she has called home since the early nineties.

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Kim’s health and wellness experience expands over 25 years. She started her career working with athletes and over the years has collected an extensive body work resume. Her whole human approach allows for deep relaxation while also addressing dis-ease in the body. Kim is a mother to two young adult girls, a wife to her partner of 25 years, and a yoga teacher. As a Florida born girl, she has been in Nashville since 2007 and when she’s not on her mat you can find her hiking the many trails Tennessee has to offer.

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Amanda leans into a lifetime of body awareness as a dancer and intuitive artist, blended with her training in somatics and Reiki energy work, to create a unique experience for clients.

Coupling guided visualization, somatic experiencing, and sometimes visual body mapping with a Reiki table work, Amanda’s healing arts background and training includes SomEx with The Experiential Healing Center, Reiki Levels 1, 2, & 3, Authentic Movement, and Total Body Integration, among other modalities.

A somatic practitioner at Ha.Le. and an Adjunct Faculty at Onsite Workshops, Amanda is also a multi-media teaching artist in schools, and a choreographer and writer. She leads intuitive movement, writing, and visual art workshops for adults at Art & Soul, and is a trainer and facilitator for the global storytelling organization, Narrative 4. Amanda’s choreography has been presented at the Americans for the Arts national convention, and her current artistic focus is the climate. Walking barefoot in the grass and solo hiking in nature brings her joy.

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Will is a Structural Integration bodyworker who has amassed over 1700 hours of instruction in a variety of bodywork fields. After graduating from The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX, in 1990, he received almost 90 hours of instruction in Myofascial Release Therapy from Bob King of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and 75 hours of instruction from Florida’s Upledger Institute in both Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Spinal Release Therapy.

In 1990 Will toured with A.C. Pinarello, a professional cycling team based in Ft. Collins, CO, as one of their two massage therapists; and was one of a handful of massage therapists who helped the Texas Department of Health develop testing criteria for massage therapist licensing.

In 2006 he graduated from the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, CO, and is certified by them to practice the Ida P. Rolf Method of Structural Integration in Tennessee, one of only a handful of therapists statewide.

Will was a resident of Austin, TX, from 1973-2014, until he left Texas to live and work in Nashville.

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Dr. Ayana Foster received her professional doctorate and master’s degree from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC. She attended Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA for her undergraduate degree, receiving a B.S. in Kinesiology.

Ayana’s enthusiasm for medicine begins with her hands. Her practice emphasizes the assessment of subtle qi and fluid dynamics through conscientious pulse taking and various bodywork techniques. Ayana holds Chinese medicine in high esteem for its ability to explain complex scientifc pathways and the impact of non-physical life experiences, such as emotions, on our physical body. When the river flows, the whole body, physical and non-physical, flourishes.

In her free time, Ayana enjoys crocheting, fermenting vegetables, and roller skating.

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Ha Cathey (formerly Janice) is a healing artist, touch therapist, and somatic practitioner. She is also a first-generation Vietnamese-American immigrant, mother, partner, teacher, writer, coach, founder, and director. She is a visionary leader who innovates in the healing arts, movement medicine, and resource tools for human potential and bodily healing. She integrates the art and science of ancient healing practices for generative embodiment and to remediate the relationship between body and land. Employing tools for sustainability and wellbeing, Ha is deeply committed to creating unity, functional interdependence, and upholding the honor of being in a body.

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