SERVICES
I specialize in working with the body’s nervous system to holistically help manage various health symptoms and conditions. Depending on your health conditions and goals, a combination of any or all of the following services may be a part of your health program.
Yoga Therapy for
Health Management
WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?
My integrative approach blends traditional therapeutic practices such mindful movement, breathing, and meditation, with modern health practices similar to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or mental health therapy. Together, we will explore root causes of pain and distress, and can even assist with complex health conditions. We begin with a full 2 hour initial intake and assessment lesson to discuss your medical history, current lifestyle needs, and health goals. The result is a safer, more effective regimen.
YOGA THERAPY BENEFITS:
Relieve Neck, Back and Joint Pain
Realign Posture and Balance
Reduce Anxiety, Depression and Stress
Improve Digestion, Sleep, Circulation, and Energy
Improve Heart, Brain, and Respiratory Functions
Address Chronic Diseases and Autoimmune Conditions
Bodywork and Energy Balancing
WHAT IS BODYWORK?
Bodywork may incorporate a blend of various techniques with therapeutic touch by intuitively sensing the needs of your body and nervous system. Unlike typical massage, my clients are in comfortable clothing and sessions may incorporate with very simple and gentle movement, breathing exercises, and/or guided meditation. Generally, pressure and touch is soft, though sometimes it can be strong to affect deeper tissue when appropriate. Bodywork is especially healing for those with higher levels of sensitivity and pain (such as autoimmune conditions, recent injuries, or surgeries). The intention is to calm the nervous system for a deeper sense of vitality at the cellular level.
BODYWORK MODALITIES:
(May be combined as part of your yoga therapy or health coaching sessions. Initial session is 2 hours with full intake.)
Craniosacral Therapy
Myofascial Release
Assisted Stretching
Thai Yoga Massage
Sound Therapy
Guided Breathwork and Meditation
Mindfulness
Health Coaching
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness is the foundation of health and happiness. Without self-awareness, we may rotely navigate through life and be unaware of consequences. For example, one poor lifestyle habit can significantly affect a seemingly unrelated health condition. Back pain may be exacerbated by dietary choices, neck strain from work-related tasks, and anxiety from unhealthy thought patterns. Plus, often it’s not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do things that has the biggest impact. I can serve as an extra set of compassionate eyes and ears to help you recognize unhealthy patterns and provide tools and techniques to shift from feeling chronically depleted to increasing joy, peace, and love.
MORE CONSCIOUS APPROACH TO:
Work - Life - Play Balance
Exercise and Nutrition
Relationships and Communication
Proper Rest and Recovery
Spiritual Contemplations
Addiction Recovery
Embracing Major Life Changes
Graceful Aging and Dying
Purposeful and Meaningful Living
Integrative
Wellness
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
I believe that it often takes a village! While I take pride in my work ethics and advanced training and experience, I also value unique skills and perspectives of other integrative wellness professionals.
Through my wellness business, re:YOGA Therapy + Wellness, I staff experienced instructors, massage therapists, nutritionists, energy healthers, and other holistic professionals to better serve the community at large. Each member shares my same passion for healing holistically and the goal of offering more well-rounded experiences for our clients.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Myself and team members have experience serving:
Corporate Wellness Programs
(On-site or Virtual)
Health Conferences
Treatment Centers and Clinics
Schools and Universities
Events, Celebrations, Family Reunions
Wellness Retreats. I also founded Gaia Villa, a retreat home where people can come together in the majestic Joshua Tree desert. Get your friends and family together and come stay with us! www.gaiavillajoshuatree.com
My Story
Yoga is so rich in tradition and science that I’ve spent over 2 decades practicing this art form. Admittingly, yoga initially served simply as a physical exercise. But during my stressful career in real estate development, attending yoga classes became a major tool in helping me deal with the stresses of work and daily life. After taking my first yoga teaching certification training, I knew yoga had much more to offer.
In 2009, I anxiously quit my job and with a one-way ticket, I journeyed 2 years internationally through many countries including India, Spain, Singapore, and a handful of other countries. I lived and studied in ashrams (traditional yoga training centers) and retreat centers while teaching yoga classes along the way. Interestingly, as I grew healthier, the realization of my chronic dis-ease became more apparent. I have been living with symptoms of physical discomforts, hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, insomnia, allergies, and a plethora of other health conditions from a very young age. They were so chronic and familiar that I accepted it as my norm without realizing just how unhealthy I actually was. Plus, poor lifestyle choices and negative mental thought patterns led to heighten stress, further feeding my conditions.
Then as I dove deeper to understanding my health, I learned about the effects of transgenerational trauma and epigenetics. Being born from Chinese-Cambodian immigrant parents who are survivors of mass genocide and killings of the Khmer Rouge, I came to realize that my health challenges began even pre-conception. Not only did my family’s history play a role in my health conditions, it also impacted my perspective and relationship with other aspects in my life such as my relationship with my family, friends, partners, body, career, money, alcohol, and even food.
I have since repackaged and repurposed my life experiences to do my best to be of service. I have been blessed to have wonderful teachers and mentors of all backgrounds - from the modern western doctors to traditional spiritual and energetic leaders. In turn, I’ve had the fortune to teach in a variety of settings including rehabilitation centers, doctor’s offices, health conferences, corporate wellness seminars, and non-profit community centers.
In addition to offering physical, mental, and spiritual guidance for private clients, I’ve also found other ways to support the community in making wellness a priority. My other companies (or rather “babies”) are shared below.
Whether or not we cross paths, may you experience true happiness and peace!
With Love, May
Driven by Passion
Driven by my passion in yoga therapy, I founded re:YOGA Therapy + Wellness where I have a team of instructors and therapists who work with me to help better serve our clients, corporations, and clinics.
Driven by my passion for nature and nurturing spaces, I founded Gaia Villa - a luxurious vacation retreat home in the desert oasis of Joshua Tree. Gather with your loved ones for a beautiful peaceful retreat!
If you are considering Yoga therapy, you are seeking for more than yoga classes. I hope my experiences and extensive trainings can serve you in meaningful and rewarding ways!
Experience
Styles of Yoga and Meditation
Therapeutic, Restorative, Yin, Power, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Hot Yoga, Yoga Tune-Up, Mindfulness Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Guided Imagery
Modalities of Bodywork and Energy Balancing
Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Foot Reflexology, Sound Therapy (Singing Bowls), Breathwork
Populations Served
Seniors, Teens, Prenatal/Postnatal, Athletes, Trauma Survivors, Addiction Recovery, Those with Chronic Pain and Complex Medical Conditions
Certifications
C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT)
E-RYT500, Certified Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance (YA)
Yoga Therapy Rx (500 hr) Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Yoga Therapy (200 hr) Paramanand Institute of Yoga Sciences and Research (India)
Traditional Yoga (500 hr) Shri Kali Ashram (India)
Vinyasa/Power Yoga (200 hr) CorePower Yoga (CA)
GET STARTED
STEP 1
SCHEDULE FREE 30 MIN DISCOVERY CALL
This purpose of this call to learn a bit about your current medical and health concerns and goals. I will share various concepts explaining the approaches we may take and techniques offered given your needs.
If you’d like to further explore, we would then schedule the first session. If you already know you would like to schedule the Initial Intake and Assessment session (below), it can be scheduled together and the session would be 2.5 hours.
RATE: Complimentary 30 mins
STEP 2
SCHEDULE THE INITIAL INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT SESSION
This initial intake and assessment is a deep dive dedicated to learning a lot more about you - your health profile, lifestyle needs, goals, spiritual beliefs, and/or anything relevant to your journey towards health and wellbeing!
Discover how your physical and mental habit patterns are affecting your health. Before any lessons or ‘work-outs’, we will conduct a physical assessment to uncover muscular strengths and weaknesses, postural misalignments, and unhealthy movement patterns. This process is an imperative first step for a safe and effective practice. Plus, it is usually filled with many ‘ah-ha’ moments.
Enjoy a sample practice tailored to your unique needs.
RATE: $300 (2 hour Initial Intake + Assessment Session)
STEP 3
ONGOING LESSONS
After the initial session, we can discuss rates, packages, scheduling, and continued approaches.
Those experiencing financial limitations are encouraged to contact me to discuss rate and payment alternatives.
TESTIMONIALS
“Before I met May I was anxious, short tempered, and stressed out. My neck and lower back were in constant pain. Within the first month of visiting May I noticed immediate improvement in the pain levels in these areas. Today, I am pain free, my mind is focused and I am grateful every day for the gifts both big and small that the Universe provides.”
“I have been studying yoga in classes for a few years, and have taken many private sessions before, but May takes intelligent and precise yoga to a new level. Her personal attention to detail and correct alignment is phenomenal. Her yoga sessions are fun, yet challenging and informative, and the time just flies by. Enthusiastically recommended! ”
“May is aMAYzing. This is how to learn yoga. A step at a time. Sequentially. Less chance for injury. I love that May does a complete assessment or body inventory so that she understands how best to approach your workout.”
CONTACT ME
Please contact me with a brief description of your conditions and interests.
To schedule a complimentary 30 min consultation, please provide options for availability
PHONE
(424) 835-1168
SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Private yoga therapy lessons offered:
1) Online/virtual sessions, 2) In-person at Marina del Rey, or 3) In-person at your home or office in the Greater Los Angeles Area (commute fee may apply)
Other services including workshops for conferences, corporate wellness programs, or wellness retreats are available.
Please visit www.reyogatherapy.com and www.gaiavillajoshuatree.com.
