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ABOUT MYSELF
My Story
Joshua was born and raised in Glen Daniel, WV and studied Visual Arts at West Virginia University. After college, he worked in the service industry. In 2009, Joshua moved from Morgantown WV to Maryland. Many years managing restaurants began to take a toll on his body. It was time to take his life in a new direction.
Joshua’s new journey began in 2014 when he decided to go back to school for massage therapy at Fortis Institute. He discovered that massage therapy could heal the mind, body, and soul. He found that the physiological effects that massage has on the body is profound. After working as a Massage Therapist for 4 years, he decided to start his own private practice, Anahata Massage Therapy.
Through massage therapy, Joshua will facilitate a space for healing, increasing your feel-good hormones (oxytocin and serotonin) and decrease your stress hormones (cortisol). This will affect every system of the body and help to improve overall health and well-being. Massage will also improve range of motion and decrease muscle tension, aches, pains and much much more.
When Joshua is not busy helping others through massage, you can find him hiking trails, whitewater kayaking, or hitting the slopes on his snowboard.
The Wellness Practitioners
About Tamela
​Tamela grew up in Baltimore without a clear vision of her future, but she always knew she wanted to move and travel. Most of her adult life has been spent in the medical field, where she worked as a CNA/Med Tech and as an RBT. Helping people has always been her passion, but she began to experience mental burnout from the demands of the medical industry. This led her to seize the opportunity to move to Atlanta, GA, where she pursued a career in massage therapy. After learning about various modalities and approaches in the field, she found that her favorite muscle groups to work on are the neck, shoulders, and upper back—especially in this era of tech neck. She also enjoys focusing on the feet and glutes, as many clients don’t realize how overworked those areas are.
About Qwan
Qwan M. is a passionate holistic healer with expertise in sound healing, Reiki, yoga, meditation, and somatic coaching. Her journey into holistic wellness began as a personal quest for balance and has evolved into a mission to guide others toward physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. With certifications including a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali, Expert Level Sound Healing, Somatic Women’s Coaching, and USUI Reiki Master Qwan offers a range of transformative services.
Specializing in sound therapy, Reiki, Kundalini energy heeling, guided meditation, and women’s somatic coaching, she creates personalized experiences that promote relaxation, inner peace, and holistic health. Combining her healthcare background with years of practice, Qwan provides compassionate and empowering guidance to help individuals address the root causes of stress and rediscover harmony in their bodies.