METTA Wellness Center 

I graduated massage school in 2000 studying a wide variety of healing modalities. I consistently take continuing education classes. I am owner of METTA, a FL licensed (MA#89326) massage therapist, certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner, E-RYT200 yoga teacher + RYT-500 yoga teacher, as well as a Vibrational Sound practitioner.

As an integrative Massage and Reiki therapist- as well as a yoga teacher - my mission is to create a nurturing and therapeutic space where you can deepen your awareness of your body and find peace in stillness. This approach allows your body to naturally heal and restore balance My practice, rooted in my education from the Florida School of Massage, focuses on nervous system regulation to provide relief for anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain. ​Drawing from my own experiences with these challenges, I am committed to offering a supportive environment tailored to your individual healing journey. My goal is to empower you to understand and work with your body's patterns, facilitating meaningful and lasting change on your path to wellness.

Deanna worked as a web designer for over twenty years. Back pain from working on the computer lead her to yoga. She signed up for a hot yoga teacher training program to bring discipline to her practice. But what she got was so much more! She gained not only physical strength but also mental and spiritual endurance. Yoga brought so much positive change in her life she wanted to share this opportunity with other people and decided teaching was her path. The physical discipline of yoga is the only the tip of the iceberg, she wanted to learn more about the spiritual depth of yoga and began studying at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida. She studied the the authentic teachings of yoga from Gurudev Shri Amritji at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida. There she earned 500-hours of Yoga Alliance certifications in Amrit Yoga Level 1 and 2 and traveled to India to earn a certification in I AM Yoga Nidra. She is currently enrolled in the Amrit Institute’s 800-hour Yoga Therapy Certification. She’s excited to continue on her journey of transformation and hopes to inspire others who are on the path of self-discovery. She received a certification in Integral Breath Therapy in 2023. Breathing is the key ingredient to physical, emotional and mental health. She's received so much healing from Integral Breath Therapy she is now inspired to share this practice with others. Offerings include: Group and individual yoga classes Yoga Therapy Integral Breath Therapy ​Deanna is offering private sessions for anyone who would like to explore breathwork and/or yoga therapy as a modality for inner exploration. These can be scheduled through Schedulicity under "Services."

Curt Gibson received his RYT 200 Certification in Hot Yoga in 2018 at Yoga 365 in Clearwater, FL, after several years of practice, as a way to deepen his understanding of the yogic philosophy and poses. In 2019 he traveled to Gujurat India with his Guru, Yogi Amrit Desai, where he was certified in I AM Yoga Nidra, a Mindfulness Meditation technique. A year later he received his second RYT 200 Certification in the Integrated Amrit Method. Along with his passion for guiding you through your yoga practice or leading you in a meditation, he also plays the Crystal Singing Bowls. ​ ​He is also a solar heating specialist.

Carley began her yoga journey at the age of 13. Ever since then, she has constantly found peace and serenity on her mat, and slowly discovered a new relationship with herself. Noticing the positive changes that followed her yoga journey, she developed a passion to give others safe space to process and discover themselves. Carley strongly believes that positive change stems from forming safe relationship with the body, mind and spirit, and yearns to offer that sense of safety and peace to all her clients.

Born in South Africa, Nira was first introduced to Yoga as child by her mother in the 70’s. Nira immigrated to California in 1986 with her family and for years dabbled with yoga. But craving a change from routine gym workouts, Nira arrived at Ocala Power Yoga in 2014 and found herself drawn to come back for more due the calm she experienced from practice, a welcome relief from what she began to realize was a detrimentally stressful medical career. It was then that she started a regular yoga practice. Having an insatiable thirst of knowledge, she sought a deeper understanding of yoga, and this led to Yoga Nidra training at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs in 2015. Afterwards she completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hawaii in 2017 under the tutelage of immensely capable and experienced Deborah Koehn of Yoga Adventure. Showing Nira by example that Nature is our greatest teacher or Guru, Deborah has continued to be an incredible mentor and friend. Yoga's guiding principles have helped Nira achieve greater peace, resilience, intuition, gratitude and appreciation for our bodies and the world we inhabit. Helping students develop their individual knowledge of self is Nira’s forte. Nira incorporates both her extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and her spiritual depth to provide a class balanced in sound science, and yogic teachings. She prides herself as a gentle guide for the beginner and yet can provide the environment for experienced students to deepen their practice. Nira received her 500 hour certification Jan 2023 through Yoga Adventure. In addition to teaching regular yoga classes, Nira also assists instructing 200 hour Yoga Teacher trainings in Ocala and Hawaii. Additionally, she is certified in Yoga Nidra Meditation, Functional Yin Yoga, and Sound and Vibrational Therapies. When she’s not teaching, Nira spends time with her husband, son and Labradoodle. She enjoys dancing, podcasts, taking self-mastery courses and self-direct

Philosopher, adventurer, and international man of mystery. From what little can be pieced together of his origin story, Jesse began his yoga journey some years ago, deep in the wintery isolation of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is unclear how or why he first appeared in Ocala in late 2023, but he quickly made himself part of the local yoga community, bringing his unique blend of curiosity, wit, and adventurous spirit to the mat. Jesse’s teaching style is equal parts playful and insightful, combining mindful movement with philosophical reflection. Whether you’re seeking a challenge or some calm, his classes invite you to explore yoga as an adventure in self-discovery.