Sam Wiesner, LMT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, BSW

BIO:

Body movement has been a constant in my life- Yoga, dance, climbing, skiing, hiking, and strength training. When chronic pain and repetitive injuries emerged in my early adulthood, my journey towards healing led me to therapeutic bodywork, somatic awareness, and a deeper spiritual practice.

My work is the integration of everything I’ve lived, practiced, and studied. With 15 years of experience, I weave therapeutic bodywork, somatics, breathwork, and mindfulness with training in massage, polyvagal theory, trauma-informed yoga, social work, and Reiki. I explore both Eastern and Western healing modalities: traditions that honor the body as an expression of nature itself.

A grounding thread through all my work is the remembrance of our connection to Earth. Whether through breath, movement, or touch, I invite clients back into relationship with the rhythms beneath us. This Earth-rooted lens informs how I support people navigating stress, chronic pain, emotional holding, and nervous system imbalance.

I believe in an intuitive and evidence informed approach: rooted in anatomy, shaped by somatic wisdom, and guided by the understanding that healing happens when we feel safe, supported, and reconnected to something larger than ourselves.

My intention is to help people come home to themselves, physically and energetically. I hold space for you to unwind long-held patterns, soften into your body, and rediscover ease, vitality, and presence. Pain carries with it seeds of wisdom.

EXPERIENCE:

Unlike the Western medical academy, there does not exist a corresponding institution of higher learning in yoga & bodywork. Instead are various schools of practice and students who learn through close apprenticeship with a teacher. I have over 2000 hours of study in anatomy, kinesiology, applied yoga therapy, and massage therapy.

STUDIES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Buccal Sculpting Certification, Joanna Tringali Facial Massage Education, 2025

• Ayurveda Counselor Certification (500 hours)-in progress

• SARGA Bodywork Certification, barefoot massage, Baja Mexico 2023

• RAPID Neurofascial Reset Certification, November 2023

• The Vagus Nerve Program Certification, April 2023

• VA Massage Therapy Licensure, Lotus School of Integrated Professions, Richmond VA 2020 (600 hours)

• Reiki Level I & II Certified, Healing Bridges, Modesto CA 2020 (12 hours)

• Ashtanga & Hatha TT, Ashtanga Yoga Mysore, Mysore India 2019 (300 hours)

• Vipassana Meditation, Dhamma Centers, India & Indonesia (200 hours)

• Mysore Style Ashtanga Vinyasa, Satchidananda Shala, Mysore India 2018 (200 hours)

• Thai Yoga Bodywork Certification, IMOSHA, Mysore India 2017 (120 hours)

• Therapeutic Yoga Level 2, Therapeutic Yoga, San Francisco CA 2016( 40 hours)

• Therapeutic Yoga Level 1, Therapeutic yoga, San Francisco CA 2015 (40 hours)

• Yoga for MS, I AM Yoga, Modesto California 2014 (20 hours)

• Vinyasa Flow, Frog Lotus Yoga, Costa Rica 2012 (200 hours)

• Bachelor of Social Work, Gerontology Minor, James Madison University, 2010

Mariah Palermo is a licensed massage therapist and passionate yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor dedicated to helping others relax, recover, and reconnect with their bodies. Her intuitive approach to massage allows clients to experience relief and relaxation on a deep  level. She specializes in personalized therapeutic massage tailored to each client’s needs—whether it's deep tissue for muscle tension, myofascial release for injury recovery, or assisted stretching for improved mobility. 

Over the years, Mariah has continued to expand her knowledge in injury recovery, chronic pain relief, and improving her clients wellbeing through working with specialists and skill-trading sessions to combine the healing work of massage, energy healing, and breathwork.

Originally from Charlottesville, Mariah is excited to be back in her hometown to bring her grounded yet adventurous spirit to her work. When she’s not in the studio, she loves to travel, host international yoga retreats, explore nature through hiking, and spend quality time with her family.