Petra Mercier

History

In 2010, I received a traditional Thai massage certification from the Thai Institute of Healing Arts in Arlington, Virginia. In 2012, I earned an advanced certification from the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I received my therapeutic massage certification from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in 2018. I offer Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage. I received my training as a Health Coach from the cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I work with you to help make lifestyle changes that nourish and transform you from the inside out. I am a certified Integral Yoga Teacher, specializing in restorative and hatha yoga. I have have clocked over 500 hours of training. I received my certifications in restorative, hatha, yin and adaptive yoga from the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia.

Specialties

As a holistic nutrition and health coach, I work with you to help you discover the foods and lifestyle choices that are your perfect fit. I truly believe there isn't just one perfect diet--we're all different in our likes and dislikes, our concerns, curiosities, and needs. Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts that has been proven to promote health and wellness. You will be astonished how therapeutic massage touch positively affects the mind and body. I offer Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, Thai massage and Reiki.. I offer private restorative and integral hatha yoga classes for individuals, couples and groups. Sessions can take place in my studio or in your office or home. Whether you're new to yoga or you're an experienced yogi, I will meet you where you are in your practice.