Education / Certifications
Brenda is a licensed to practice Acupuncture in the State of Pennsylvania and is certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She studied Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Manhattan and The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in NJ.
Experience
Brenda specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbology and is trained in 5-element acupuncture and Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation. In addition, she has studied under legendary Japanese Master Kiiko Matsumoto, in Kiiko's own style of Japanese acupuncture. Brenda studied Animal Physiology and Neuroscience for the University of California San Diego and holds a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in Biological Sciences. Brenda is a diplomat of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM.
Education / Certifications
Graduated Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy 2015
Experience / Philosophy
Shannon likes helping to relieve pain through relaxation. She thinks massage is a valuable component of wellness with many benefits for body and mind.
Shannon enjoys spending time at home with her husband, son and critters. They have a beagle, a bunny, and ducks.
Education / Certifications:
200hr yoga teacher 2020 through Lahari under the instruction of Coby Kozlowski and Steven
Leonard. 15hr Yoga Assist +Adjustment Certification 2023. Level 1+2 Usui Reiki Master
certification 2023
Experience:
Wren’s Yoga and wellness path began seven years ago while working with Olympic/Professional level jumping horses, her interest in taking classes at nearby studios grew to better her mental health and
finding a physical release from things that no longer served her.
Wrens personal practice developed over time into a profound love for yoga. It not only helped her find peace during difficult times, but it also opened the door to so many other modalities and limbs of yoga and wellness therapies. As she has confidently found her voice on the mat and spent years cultivating her new life, it came so naturally to spread her wings and lean in to take on new and aligned action once again by becoming a certified Level 2, 12th generation Usui Reiki practitioner.
Wren brings sunshine in her pockets and an awe-inspiring sense of self everywhere she goes on her never-ending journey as a student of life.
Philosophy:
Wren's intention at Moondog is to celebrate the energetic body, and perhaps more importantly, to have fun! She believes that a mindful life practice extends way beyond the mat or reiki table and is infused in everything we do. In her Usui Reiki sessions, you can expect to be safely guided through breath /energetic bodily alignment with a focus on self-love and relaxation.
Her hope is to have her clients in such ease that people leave her sessions feeling stronger, calmer and more in touch with the mind + body + soul connection, reminding you to not forget the real practice transcends the mat + table
Wren feels most aligned with herself (outside of work) while indulging in a relaxing salt bath, lost in nature hiking, collaborating with other creatives, and uninhibitedly dancing to music in her kitchen while cooking
Education / Certifications:
Academy of Massage Therapy & Bodyworks
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Prenatal, Oncology
200 HR YTT, Livingroom Yoga
Thai Yoga Massage, Neurosomatic, Ashi Sutra
Experience
Monique has over eight years of experience as a massage therapist, and has worked at Healing Hands in Bethlehem, Hand and Stone in Center Valley, and Steel Fitness Premier
Philosophy
Monique says, “I believe movement is medicine and, given the proper care, our bodies are capable of more than we have given them credit for and we are more equipped than we might know.”
Monique enjoys dance, nature, hiking, photography, psychology , spending quality time with loved ones, yoga, biking, hammock hanging, meditation, breath work, exploring new places, coffee…