Presenting...Our Family
SARA NADIA SYED, Owner of The Studio Cleveland
500E-RYT, M.S. Education, B.S. Psychology Sara started her yoga practice during high school in, 2008, during the peak of adolescence while struggling with addiction, anxiety, eating-disorders and depression. After a few years of consistent yogic practices, she discovered the transformative and healing benefits that yoga and meditation provide. Sara practiced throughout Cleveland, Ohio, for about six years until she attended her first yoga teacher training in Cahuita, Costa Rica, in 2014. Since then, Sara has traveled the world practicing, learning, and teaching the fine art and ancient science of yoga. Sara has spent a lot of time teaching yoga and meditation at universities, fitness centers, local festivals, and at yoga studios. Her most meaningful experience has been teaching underserved populations such as in juvenile detention centers, treatment centers, and at mental health facilities. Sara completed her 300-hour teaching training program in India in 2016, where she attended Yogadarshanam Ashtanga/Hatha yoga school and the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute under Saraswathi Jois. Recently, Sara completed the 10-day Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat in October 2017 where she studied the laws of nature. Sara's classes are accessible to students of all experience levels. Her classes focus on synchronizing the breath and body movement to balance the nervous system and the mind. Students leave her class feeling renewed, refreshed, empowered, and with love. SARAH CHEIKY, LMT, NCTMB
Sarah Cheiky opened The Studio Cleveland on September 7, 2010, earning license as a massage therapist from the Ohio State Medical Board in 2003 after studying at the Harmony Path School of Massage in Rocky River, Ohio. She completed continuing education courses and teaching apprenticeship in Traditional Thai Massage from Dr. C. Pierce Salguero at his Tao Mountain School of Traditional Thai Massage with additional research and certifications at The Thai Institute of Arlington, Virginia.
In 2006, Sarah met the high standards for excellence established by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB); continues to expand her skills and knowledge with domestic and international studies in Vipassana Meditation, Thai and Buddhist Medicine. Formally welcomed into the family and lineages of The Traditional Old Medicine Hospital, and the SVG Thai Massage Training Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2012, has been recognized internationally as a Master Body Worker. Sarah accepts this with great humility and continues to offer great respect to her clients and community, by allowing you to be the greatest teacher. “We each have the will and option to make very real changes everyday, when we acknowledge and enlighten our own personal truth and path. It takes hard work and dedication to our new awareness, that of course pays off, in the acts of being and doing. We benefit most when we are willing to expand our awareness, and understand that absolutely everything put forth or received affects every universal aspect, inside and out; be it body, energy, or citta (mind-heart). Live within the full truth of the discovery that is our Reality that has been presented. You will be your own best doctor. Learn to live well.” For more information regarding services and training: http://www.sarahcsiki.com/ 
ADRIANA LIZARRIBAR
Adriana is studio manager, yoga instructor, and massage practitioner at The Studio Cleveland. New to the wellness community, Adriana completed her Yoga Teacher Training with Ananda Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training in November 2016, graduated from Harmony Path School of Massage Therapy in Rocky River in March 2016, and has been learning the art of Traditional Thai Massage with Sarah Cheiky since 2015. Having been a longtime yogi, cyclist, and artist, Adriana finds faith in the powerful mind/body connection; looking at the Self as a whole, to assess, reconnect, and center with our movement and breath. Adriana chooses to commute through the city on her bicycle year-round and enjoys spending her spare time reading, hiking, creating art, and cooking. JESSICA REDDICK
Jessica was born and raised in Nebraska and has lived in Ohio since 2005. She made the decision in 2010 to take her career path in the same direction as her yoga path. Along the way she discovered Thai massage, which led her to complete a traditional Thai massage program, alongside her yoga teacher training program. Since then she has received a second certification in Thai massage and is a Reiki practitioner. Prior to that her education and employment were in the human services field. Jessica also has a strong interest in traditional medicine.
JEREMY HUTCHISON, LMT
After taking a course in Traditional Thai Massage at The Studio Cleveland in 2013, Jeremy was inspired to pursue massage therapy training at ASIS (Arizona School of Integrative Studies) later that year. There, he was instructed in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Connective Tissue Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity, Sports Massage, and Injury Rehab. Returning to Ohio, he received additional training at Harmony Path. Jeremy is a natural health enthusiast and enjoys all things outdoors including kayaking, rock climbing, learning about natural history, and just being out there.Jeremy offers Traditional Thai Massage which is performed on a mat on the ground and encompasses a wide range of techniques. Some of the techniques look similar to acupressure, while others look like partner yoga. He also offers Craniosacral Therapy which is practiced as a form of energy work. Jeremy is also available for Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. 
JEN GOMEZ
I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2018 with Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene (Awake to My Soul YTT). Inspiring practitioners to always be present—my classes move at a slow, mindful pace—finding the balance between physical challenge and quiet calm. 
SAM RUS
Samantha received her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Playa Grande, Costa Rica of June 2017 through Sadhana Yoga School. She was first called to yoga in high school where now, her practice has transformed from a sweaty workout to a sacred offering. Sam feels humbled and blessed to be able to share the gift of yoga with her community. Sam Rus is a dynamic & highly compassionate teacher, on and off the mat. In her class, you will be be transported into field of positivity that will allow you to freely and comfortably express yourself, with her supportive assists and angelic voice as a guide. She believes yoga is a lifestyle made for every *body* which can be practiced within every breathing moment. Sam hopes to continue her travels and teachings throughout the world, spreading love, peace, and kindness one heart at a time. When not in the studio, you can find her studying a language (mostly Spanish), reading a book (mainly about consciousness), or talking to strangers (any of them). Sam would like to thank you for being and hopes to meet you soon. ~Shanti Shanti Shanti~ |
DAVID DISSELL, B.S. ENGINGEERING TECHNOLOGY
David served in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and Iraq. His service in the U.S. Army eventually lead him down the path of healing. David has attended three, 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreats and is a Project Welcome Home Troops Certified Meditation Teacher through the Art of Living. He recently completed his B.S. in Engineering Technology at Cleveland State University. David's passion and enthusiasm for meditation is contagious and he offers his meditation practice here at the Studio. KASIMIRA VOGEL, LMT
Kasimira Vogel, is one of the Co-founders of Pathways to Wholeness and is very passionate in aiding each person to find their individual pathway to being a whole, healthy and integrated person. "Kassy" started her own quest when at age 13 it was discovered she had scoliosis. There started the introduction into alternative medicine and the benefits of proper diet. Today, Kassy is a licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Energy/Light Worker and Intuitive Healer who likes to use everything in her "tool box" from crystals, aromatherapy and herbs to vocal sounds and rattles to effect positive healing changes in the human body, mind and spirit.
BRYAN LANGSDALE, LMT
Bryan is an Sound Healer, Advanced Yoga Teacher, Shaman, Licensed Massage Therapist, Musician, Mystic, & adventurer. He's traveled far and wide over the past 13 years all over America, the Yucitan, Mexico, and Hawaii; living here and there studying with different teachers, monks, gurus, & mystics; visiting Sacred Sites & Power Spots of the world; & meeting the most strange and interesting people. Living at the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Ashram for over 1 year, he received intensive training in Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Advaita Vedanta ( the yoga of self-knowledge), and Selfless Service. In 2013, he settled back home in the Cleveland area, went to school for massage therapy, and has built his healing practice in service to others offering Massage, Shamanic Sound Healing, yoga, Meditation, & Energy work sessions. He is also a certified teacher of Continuing Education Courses with the NCTMB. In his spare time Bryan creates music and sound with Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Didgeridoos, Drums, and other ethnic instruments. He also loves to hike, be in nature, and travel. 
MARY BELL, LMT
Mary Bell is a huge fan of fun, bliss and love! Being a yoga practitioner for fourteen years, she finally decided to teach it and took 240 hour YTT in mid 2012. Being a licensed massage therapist for over five years and also a Thai massage practitioner, Mary’s seen first hand how the disconnect between mind and body can manifest itself into pain and tension. Yoga is Union, it requires awareness of what’s happening inside and outside of one’s being. With that awareness healing and the divine journey begin! Mary believes the most important yoga is done outside the classroom. Everything done on the mat is preparation so that everyday problems can be faced with calmness, strength and compassion. “I am honored by everyone that chooses to make my class a stop along their path to enlightenment or on their way home from work! Let’s play, laugh, work hard and sweat a bit together while we make ourselves and the world a little happier.” LESLIE FRIEND
Leslie Friend started training in Aerial Silks in 2007 at Aerial Revolution in San Diego, CA, and began teaching at the Czech Cultural Center of Sokol Greater Cleveland in the summer of 2010. She brings a varied movement background to her work, including gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, contemporary dance, yoga, lindy hop, and rock climbing. Aerial Silks, an athletic art form most often associated with Cirque du Soleil, cultivates strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It involves paired lengths of hanging fabric that are climbed, wrapped around the body, and/or tied, to create dramatic drops, poses and movement above the ground. Leslie is delighted to help build an aerial community here in the Cleveland area.
LISA ZITO, LMT
Lisa attended massage therapy school at The Ohio College of Massotherapy class of 2002. Just after massage school she also obtained her Nail Technicians license. She has spent many years in the spa and in clinical settings as well as offering corporate and onsite services. Lisa received specialized training in Traditional Thai Yoga massage, and is also certified in Pre- and Post- natal massage. She has come up with her own unique style combining therapeutic and relaxation techniques. Lisa has been studying and practicing the art of yoga since 2005. She had the pleasure of studying at The Sophia Center at Ursuline College and at St. Joe's Rivers Edge. Combining yoga and massage Lisa specializes in Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, offers Reiki sessions, as well as Chakra Balancing Aromatherapy massage.
ALICE GREGORY
Alice began her yoga journey in 2008 when she took a class in college. Appealing to her athletic background and beginning to notice positive changes physically and mentally, Alice knew she had to pass on the benefits of yoga through teaching. Graduating from Ananda Bhakti in 2016, Alice has been able to follow her passion for teaching yoga and mindfulness to diverse populations. Taking one of her classes will also usually include music of all sorts as she sees music as a way to connect and deepen the experience. 
DAVID TURNER, LMT
David Turner trained at the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2012. David is also certified in basic Traditional Thai Massage and Reiki. David spends his days working in development at Playhouse Square and as if he couldn't get enough theater he is very active in the local community theater scene. Since starting massage his mind has been opened to the many levels of holistic healing and is excited to begin this journey with The Studio. 
LILA WILLOW
Reiki Master and Art Specialist 
MEGHAN CLIFFEL
Meghan first showed up on the mat at Karma Yoga in Cleveland in, 2004, at the urging of two friends. She fell in love with the practice as she started to see how it impacted her life on and off the mat. Meghan took yoga with her as she moved to Washington D.C., New York City, and back home to Cleveland in, 2016. As life gets more complex—with jobs, kids, family, life—Meghan loves that yoga gives us a way to take care of ourselves through breath, movement, and practicing being right where we are. Her move from New York City to Cleveland created more space for her and her family, in all senses of the word, allowing her to complete her 200-hr yoga teacher training with Inner Bliss Yoga Studio in March, 2018. Meghan has been an educator her entire life and is excited about combining two of her passions through teaching yoga. Meghan loves to cheer people on through difficulty to help them grow stronger and re-imagine their limits on and off the mat. Come practice with her. |