Our Team Members
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Dana Purdue
ButtonI love what I do and truly am inspired to help people feel better! Whether there is chronic pain, or you are just wanting to relax and unwind. For over 19 years I have been licensed as a massage therapist. I started my practice in Florida before moving to the beautiful mountains five years ago. Over the years of practice I have gained a wide variety of modalities. I often blend these together into a customized session to suit the clients needs. I specialize in therapeutic, deep tissue and neuromuscular massage therapy, however I also easily tune into what your body needs to allow you to experience a letting go and deep relaxation of your mind and muscles.
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Kyla Parry
ButtonI was born and raised in WNC and went to massage school in 2016; I can’t think of a career I would love more!
Over my eight plus years of massage experience I have worked in mostly resort spas and it has been a joy of mine to bring what I have learned to my own practice.
My style can be described as a slower relaxing flow with customized pressure to address any deeper issues.
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Rachel Bisker
ButtonYoga Instructor. Rooted in years of spiritual study and movement practice, Rachel brings a delightful combination of play and peacefulness to her yoga instruction. She seeks to guide practitioners at their own pace, inviting a balance of ease and effort to allow for connection with the body, breath, and natural surroundings. Rachel offers a variety of practices including flows for couples as well as personalized classes to meet the practitioners' goals, levels of experience, and unique considerations.
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Demacy Monte-Parker
ButtonDemacy Monte-Parker is a doula, yoga teacher, level two reiki practitioner, sound healer, and intuitive card reader in the Brevard area. Demacy’s spiritual journey began in 2016 when she cultivated a self yoga practice. In 2019, she received her 200 hour Yoga Teachers Certification from Asheville Yoga Center. Her gift for tarot developed in 2020 and has been a big part of her life ever since. Demacy weaves mindfulness and intention into everything she offers. She currently teaches yoga at Brevard Yoga Center and facilities intuitive card readings with Asheville Wellness Tours and Meraki Escape.
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Linda Sabic-Elliot
ButtonLinda Elliott, an accomplished and passionate watercolor and acrylic artist and educator, is the owner of Lindee Art Studio. After a long career in teaching young children, she now offers watercolor classes for adults in our local community.
Linda is drawn to watercolor for its softness and fluidity, and finds it a peaceful medium, even as it has a mind of its own and challenges her to explore its capabilities. You can find out more about her and her work at https://lindeeartstudio.com.
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Bailey Schram
ButtonBailey brings over 28 years of dance experience and a passion for mindful movement into her teaching. A dedicated wellness practitioner, she combines her background in ballet with over three years of teaching Pilates, yoga, and somatic-based classes. Bailey holds a Reiki Level 3 Master certification, weaving energetic awareness into her movement offerings to create an integrative experience for body and spirit. Her classes invite students to explore their inner landscapes with compassion, using movement as a pathway to healing, strength, and self-discovery. Whether guiding a mat Pilates session or a soulful somatic journey, Bailey’s approach is gentle yet empowering, helping students reconnect to their innate vitality.
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Mary Piersa
ButtonMary Piersa is a native of northern New Jersey. As an avid runner for many years, she turned to yoga in 2005 for a different method of stress release after a running injury. Falling in love with yoga and its physical benefits, Mary continued to practice but yearned for more understanding of how yoga fit into her life. Mary has continued with a variety of training over the years which include: hatha and yin yoga certifications, senior yoga, and more recently, Yoga for Healthy Aging with yoga teacher and therapist, Baxter Bell, MD. She continues her education each year expanding her knowledge of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. The goal of Mary’s yoga classes are two fold: finding acceptance in our body in all its forms at all times and seeking contentment in our ongoing journey through life.
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Pamela Anders
ButtonPamela Anders is an Intuitive artist who is guided by instinct and inspiration rather than a strict, preconceived plan. She specializes in wire wrapped jewelry, yarn/string weaving and hammered, copper sun catchers.
Pamela was born and raised in upper Transylvania County (Rosman). Having grown up around empaths, herbalist, and natural healers, that path has always been of great interest to her and led to practicing mindfulness and listening to her “gut” in everything she does.
Pamela’s other interests include being a teacher/practitioner of Traditional Usui Reiki, energetic cleansing/clearing, natural healing, genetic genealogy, and much more.
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Arianna Ruiz
ButtonA Brevard College alumni, with a BA in music, owner and founder of White Wolf Stone Creations. Arianna pursues many forms of creativity. She performs locally with Petah Iah & the Mind Renewing Band, has art displayed at Penny Lane Exchange, and teaches art classes at the Cedar Mountain Canteen and the Meraki Escape Retreat.
Growing up Arianna knew that she was meant to create and share a part of her spirit through art, music, dance and teaching. She loves a variety of art as she is constantly looking for new ways to express herself, create, and connect with people. Her Native American heritage is incorporated this into all of her art, making her one of a kind dream catchers with the intention to protect and heal the spirits of whom will own them. She focuses on acrylic visual art, utilizing the bright colors to capture her interpretation of aura and energy. whitewolfstonecreations.square.site
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Marci Sheer
ButtonMarci Sheer, IAM Yoga Nidra Advanced Facilitator, Life Changing Energy Certified Sound Healer: Level 2 will guide you through your Yoga Nidra/Sound Bath experience.
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Jared Rabuck
ButtonCertified mushroom forager. Jared brings years of valuable expertise in mushroom identification and foraging to the table, having obtained certifications that allow him to forage and sell multiple species across nine different states.
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Brian Jaudon
ButtonBrian is the founding director of the Pisgah Coaching Institute which trains coaches, therapists and organizational leaders. His innovative methodology for whole system coaching is centered around clarifying and living into a vision for individuals, couples, organizations and communities. Brian is highly trained in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and also incorporates other frameworks such as Family Constellation and Nonviolent Communication. You can learn more about Brian’s work at www.pisgahcoaching.com.
Jessica Payne
Certified run coach, trail and road runner, and mom of three based in Brevard, North Carolina. Intuitive since birth, she finally embraced her gift from Spirit as a healer and reader, opening her abilities to others and discovering she carried all the "Clairs", with clairvoyance as her strongest gift to “see.” As her readings began bringing people profound clarity and deep peace, she knew it was time to share her gifts more widely. Jessica now blends her passion for movement and mindfulness with her intuitive tarot reading, channeling direct from Spirit and Akashic Records healing work, helping others align body, mind, and soul. www.rogueruncoaching.com
Chris Georgoulis
Chris has guided hundreds through transformative journeys that dissolve limiting patterns, awaken dormant potential, and reignite connection to self, life, and creation. His work bridges ancient wisdom with modern practice, offering tools that resonate long after a session ends.
He does not claim to be a healer—he is a guide, a spiritual alchemist who helps others remember they are the medicine. Through his work, participants unlock clarity, presence, and transformation that ripples through their relationships, purpose, and entire life.
We carry too much heaviness. Become thinner, lighter. "Rocks don't fly to the sky." - Teacher
Teri Brant
With over 35 years of experience as a portrait photographer and a background in event planning, I have built a career on capturing beautiful memories and crafting meaningful celebrations.
This diverse expertise has honed my eye for detail and my passion for curating experiences that reflect each client's unique personality and preferences. I believe in blending tradition with purposeful, personalized planning to craft events that not only honor time-honored practices but also align seamlessly with my clients' needs and desires. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, planning your dream wedding, or hosting an intimate gathering, my commitment is to ensure every detail is thoughtfully designed to bring your vision to life.
www.membrantphotography.com
Emily Owens, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Emily is a partner, parent, and mental health counselor. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and an associate-licensed clinical mental health counselor in the state of North Carolina. Above all, however, Emily is an imaginative soul who loves life. Before settling in WNC, Emily lived in Ohio, D.C., and New Orleans. She spends her time reading, playing nerdy table-top games, and walking her dog. She is passionate about connecting with others and hearing their stories, which drives Emily to donate her time to the community by volunteering at the local Boys and Girls Club, as well as facilitating a free community dialogue event once a month. Emily wants to work with couples because she believes in the magic of human relationships and she finds joy in helping partners see one another in a new, exciting light.
Kendra Galloway
Kendra Galloway, BSN, RN, RYT 200, Reiki Master. Owner, Two Trees Wellness. From the moment I realized in middle school that I wanted to be a nurse, I’ve been drawn to the art of healing. Over 22 years in nursing, I’ve had the profound honor of walking alongside others through their most vulnerable moments-witnessing firsthand the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit in health, healing, and even grief.
My own path took a transformative turn when I discovered yoga and energy work. These practices not only supported my personal growth but also expanded my understanding of what true wellness means. Through movement, breath, and mindfulness, I experienced a deeper sense of balance and resilience that I hadn’t known before. Now, I bring these holistic practices together to support others on their own healing journeys-creating space for connection, restoration, and wholeness from the inside out. Whether you are seeking stress relief, improved health, a deeper connection to yourself, or balance, I am here to help you on your wellness journey in a way that nurtures the whole person. twotreeswellness.com
Concierge Specialists
It’s us – we’re the locals. And we’ve got some pretty cool friends for you to meet. But first, let us share a little about ourselves:
We’ve worked in the hospitality/tourism industry for 10 years and counting. We noticed that here, in Brevard, most of the visitors were going to the same handful of places – they were missing out on the area’s real gems. And it occurred to us that those were the most “Google-able” places here…but there’s so much more to see. So we founded Brevard Experience, Co. The first of its kind for the area, we work with you to identify your specific needs while offering up truly authentic experiences. We handle the planning, the bookings, and we even throw in some extra resources to make sure you feel confident you’re getting the most from your trip.
Marlene Fennimore
Massage Therapist
Lee "Natty" Trebotich
Food For Adventures
www.foodforadventures.com
Chef Amber Cate
Professional Chef
www.chefamberc.com
Megan Owens
Breakfast Chef
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