barbara holds a bachelor of arts degree in rhetoric and communications and english from the state university of new york at albany. she is also certified by the american council on exercise as a personal trainer.

brooke hafner

brooke is a certified and licensed massage therapist. brooke received her nearly 800 hours of massage training from fuller school of massage therapy in virginia beach, virginia. She is also a graduate of the school's professional aromatherapist program. brooke specializes in swedish and deep tissue massage, but incorporates her training in a wide variety of modalities into her practice. brooke is grateful for the opportunity to share the art of healing with others and remains committed to encouraging greater health, wellness, and relaxation through massage.

rae johnson

rae johnson is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist. she completed the 18 month training program at potomac massage therapy institute in washington dc july 2007 where she received a strong foundation in swedish and deep tissue work. her continued massage areas of study include myofascial and structural work as well as orthopedic assessment. she has level ii reiki certification.

her philosophy about health and wellness has developed over the course of her 21 years as a registered nurse working collaboratively with practitioners and clients from diverse backgrounds in washington dc and central america. empowering clients to take an active role in their own well- being is a large part her approach as a massage therapist and healthcare provider. this requires support of the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the whole person. she is thrilled to join a team of professionals concerned about the health and growth of clientele and staff in a nurturing space.

gina chose to become a certified wellness consultant/coach through the american association of drugless practitioners because it was the perfect way of incorporating her love of holistic health, yoga, meditation and zen living. as a wellness consultant she provides a source of support, with the intention of giving people the tools to look deeply within and reach their full potential. her areas of focus include: life balance,weight loss, body image, fitness and exercise, stress management, and nutritional changes.

gina also has a master's degree in public administration and has worked in human resources for over 10 years. during that time she has developed private and corporate wellness programs focused on creating a healthy lifestyle. she has also worked within the justice system as a life skills mentor and is certified in mrt. (moral reconnation therapy) gina is a certified yoga instructor and currently teaches at tranquil space. she has crafted body image workshops for men and women as well as creating voluptuous vinyasa workshops for curvy ladies. you can learn more about gina at www.LifeinOM.com.

michell stanley is a licensed clinical social worker and certified teacher through yoga alliance (ryt-200). she has been practicing yoga for over 10 years while gaining diverse clinical experience in working with dc’s homeless and mentally ill populations, public schools, court systems, and private practice healthcare. her most recent career endeavor culminated in the successful implementation of an innovative youth diversion program for the district’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

michell’s dynamic approach to therapy looks at ways to enhance our “life’s tool box” to help people live the life they wish for. although her treatment specializations include anxiety and mood disorders, the concept of michell’s approach is working to create balance rather than fixing something that is “wrong”. her role in sessions is to provide support and practical feedback to help facilitate personal growth. psychotherapy sessions at tranquil space can also include guided relaxation, meditation, life coaching, and integration of therapy concepts with asana practice.

rachel kaufman

rachel is a usui and mahatma reiki master, as well as a certified reflexology practitioner. she has also studied the use of essential oils, which she often incorporates into a treatment session. by using this powerful combination of reiki, reflexology and organic essential oils , rachel helps clients to reduce stress-related physiological and emotional tension, as well as toxins that have built up in the body over time. clients leave feeling more relaxed, uplifted, and cleansed of negative energy and toxins. at least three sessions are recommended to fully reap the benefits of this amazing treatment.

sogbé uses massage as a guide to an individual’s self journey towards healing. she custom tailors each session to address her client's needs. sogbé specializes in swedish and deep tissue massage and includes stretching, she is trained in healing therapy such as quantum touch and process acupressure.

sogbé is a graduate of the potomac massage training institute in washington, dc and nationally-certified (ncbtmb). she is also a professional member of the american massage therapy association. sogbé was born in france with west african origins and works as a personal trainer in cleveland park.

dr. rhodo nguyen is a licensed naturopathic physician and graduate of bastyr university, the leading accredited college of natural and science-based medicine. a native of seattle, she received her undergraduate degree in zoology from the university of washington.

dr. nguyen's philosophy on health and illness comes from the first principle of naturopathic medicine, vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature. in essence, the body has an innate ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. dr. nguyen supports this process through a system of medicine that addresses the underlying cause of the illness rather than just the symptoms. using botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and diet and lifestyle counseling, she offers a holistic, individualized treatment plan to guide her patients through their disease. through dr. nguyen’'s gentle approach and education, patients have renewed vitality and a healthy outlook on life. dr. nguyen is also a certified firstline therapy practitioner.

she is a member of the american association of naturopathic physicians (AANP) and vice-president of washington dc association of naturopathic physicians (DCANP).

kim is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and a graduate of the potomac massage training institute. he enjoys working with people from all walks of life and follows a client-centered philosophy, adapting each session to your individual circumstances. he has extensive training in swedish and deep tissue massage and he applies a variety of techniques gathered during introductory workshops in diverse modalities.

kim also has a specific focus in massage therapy for cancer patients and survivors. he is a graduate of lauren muser cates' "compassionate clinical service" course in oncology massage. kim has a background in ecological and life sciences and has worked for eight years in natural resources management both in the U.S. and overseas.

mary ester

mary ester is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist. she completed an 18 month training program at potomac massage therapy institute, a national leader in massage therapy training. at PMTI, mary received 600 hours of extensive training in both swedish and deep tissue massage, as well as many in-class hours focusing on anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. after graduating, mary continued at pmti as a teaching intern in deep tissue and swedish massage.

as a practioner, mary strongly believes that massage encourages good health, relaxation and well being. she listens to and works in partnership with her clients to maximize the benefits of massage. she is committed to providing her clients with body work that leaves them feeling relaxed, less stressed, and, best of all, feeling healthier. she is happy to be a part of the tranquil space team that values initiative, passion, community, creativity, and compassion.

amy detgen

amy is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist specializing in swedish and deep tissue massage. she graduated from potomac massage training institute in 2007. she became interested in massage through her fascination with the mind-body connection and enjoys being able to work together with clients to help them find relaxation. through both her yoga practice and experience as a marathon runner, she is familiar with the physical challenges active people often face and is interested in helping clients improve muscle tightness, prevent injuries and repair tissue damage. she likes to incorporate stretching in her work and tailors every session to meet the client’s needs.

amy also has a masters in public administration and has been working in the field of education research for more than 10 years.

konomi kaji

konomi is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist and graduated from potomac massage training institute's 18-month program. she received 600 hours of comprehensive academic education including anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiolgy and extensive swedish and deep tissue massage training. konomi specializes in swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage, and deeply respects the healing power of touch and massage to help relax, distress and work toward an inner balance of the body. she is fluent in japanese.