Our Wellness Practitioners
Dana A. Smith
Dana A. Smith is the founder and owner of Spiritual Essence Yoga and the creative visionary behind the international YES! Yoga Has Curves movement. She is is a certified Master Life Coach, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner/Trainer and Sound Healer/Trainer.
Her transformational healing journey began in 2001 with yoga. Her practice inspired her to seek healing on a deeper level and she was lead to explore and learn other healing arts. Dana believes that self-care should be non-negotiable. She specializes in holding safe space for healers, caregivers, advocates and those needing balance through receiving.
Dana offers Master Healing Sessions.
Chanel Barnes-Osula
Bio coming soon!
Chanel offers Chakra Balancing, Reiki and Sound Healing.
Jakuta Dunmore
Bio coming soon!
Jaktua offers Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Sound Healing, Thai Yoga Bodywork and Private Yoga Lessons.
Gelisa Lewis
Gelisa’s wellness journey bgean in 2012, ignited by a friend’s introduction to yoga. Faced with the stress and anxiety of the corporate world, Gelisa sought solace in meditation, fostering a profound connection to herself and discovering inner peace. Propelled by this transformative journey, she earned a certification as a Jivana (L.I.F.E) Yoga Meditation Teacher in 2018, solidifying er commitment to guiding herself and others on their path to well-being. Now holding certifications in Thai Yoga Bodywork, Sound Healing, Reiki II, and a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Gelisa brings a diverse and holistic approach to her practice, extending her expertise to include prenatal and postpartum bodies. In every session, Gelisa aspires to empower participants with the tools needed to take on the world, with LOVE.
Gelisa offers Chakra Balancing, Sound Healing, Thai Yoga Bodywork (including prenatal and postpartum) and Private Yoga Lessons, including prenatal.
Davina Midgette
In 2019 Davina was given a message to settle down, for her, to settle down meant to settle into the truest form of herself thus she was led to Spiritual Essence Yoga. Davina became a certified yoga teacher and began practicing yoga at SEY when she was moved to deepen her wellness practices in 2020.
As a Usui Reiki Master, wellness practitioner and Gallup Strengths Coach, Davina offers a total experience. Whether that experience spreads peace, love or comfort she hopes that she is able to bring some sort of love and light to everyone she encounters. Her certifications include Sound Healing, Jiivana (L.I.F.E) Yoga® Teacher Training and Prenatal Yoga.
Davina offers Chakra Balancing, Reiki and Sound Healing.
Courtney Wright
As a Wellness Practitioner and Coach, Courtney finds joy in helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. Her intentional wellness journey began in 2013 while working in a highly stressful job. Struggling to balance the stress with healthy activities, Courtney was referred to SEY by a friend.
The connection between mind, body, and spirit deeply resonated with her, and her life was transformed from that moment on. Since 2013, she has completed her Yoga Teacher, Usui Reiki, Thai Yoga Massage, and Thai Yoga Foot Massage/Reflexology trainings at SEY. She also holds certifications as a Holistic Doula. Courtney is the owner of Blissfully You Wellness Services, where she empowers women to build mental tenacity and confidence, helping them overcome life's challenges and live with bliss. She believes yoga and wellness should be accessible to all and mindfully incorporates them into every aspect of her life.
Courtney offers Chakra Balancing, Reiki and Thai Foot Massage/Reflexology.