Massage & Bodywork Specialists
Cortni Saunders, ERYT, IAYT, Reiki Master, LMT, Owner
Cortni Saunders, ERYT, IAYT, Reiki Master, LMT. ​​Cortni’s physical practice began early in life with the practice of ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling through Jody’s School of Performing Arts. She danced from the age of 4 until 16 giving her a solid base of body alignment and physical discipline. Her passion for using her body in movement was rekindled at the age of 27 when she attended her first Yoga class. Dance had opened her body; Yoga opened her mind and heart, uniting Mind, Body, and Spirit. Cortni’s life ambition was transformed and is the center of her focus for promoting the union of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Cortni’s teacher training began through Yoga Rising studio in Hendersonville, TN. She completed the 200hr program in 2006. In October of 2012 she completed a 300hr Yoga Therapy program through Yoga School of Excellence in Jackson, TN. She now holds an E-RYT 500 registration through Yoga Alliance and C-IAYT certification through International Association of Yoga Therapists. Cortni’s Reiki Certification training began with David Buchannan, Reiki Master Level 1 & 2 in 2012. She continued with Colleen Dwyer, Reiki Master for Level 3 & 4 attaining Reiki Master Certification in 2021. As an initial yoga instructor Cortni began with Hot Yoga Nashville teaching the Yoga Sutras to 200-hour trainees. In 2011, spurred on by her teacher Beatrice Raydo 500 E-RYT of Ft. Lauderdale FL, she decided to utilize her Yoga Studio, Mindful Motion Yoga Center as a teacher training facility. The program is certified through Yoga Alliance for 200- and 500-hour instructors. Some of the Yoga Studios participating in Mindful Motion Yoga Center’s instructor program have been Yoga Harmony (Nashville, TN) The Spot (Bowling Green, KY) Serenity (Springfield, TN) The Nightengale (Bowling Green, KY) in addition to many Middle TN workshops and Yoga Retreats. Cortni deepened her understanding and skills with a Massage Therapy Certification allowing her to achieve a Tennessee Massage License (2023) from Mind Body Institute. Her most recent certification and license allows her to provide individual hands-on therapies in addition to the healing aspects of Yoga and Reiki. Cortni now incorporates Reiki and Massage for a life altering healing session. "Go Beyond the Beyond"​​
Nikki Ryman, RYT 200
Nikki Ryman, RYT 200 received her certification from Mindful Motion Yoga Center in 2023. She is also a Certified Level 2 Reiki Practitioner (2023), Meditation Instructor (2023), and Human Design Consultant (2024).  Committed to continuous learning, Nikki draws inspiration from spiritual teachings and embraces new techniques and research to enhance her personal practice and instruction. A lifelong Tennessee native and local resident, Nikki has been married for 25 years and has 5 children. She homeschooled all 5 children and is often found supporting them in various sports and community activities. Her hobbies include reading, crafting, shopping and going to the beach. Nikki brings an enthusiasm to her instruction integrating yoga philosophy with her Chrisitan beliefs while keeping the class light, fun, and engaging. Her class emphasizes is to maintain grounding and internal connection with curiosity and playfulness. She guides her classes practice to build strength, cultivate ease, and deepen the mind-body-spirit connection.
DeAnna Lax, Holistic Health Practitioner, NAET, Sound Therapy
DeAnna is a Holistic Health Practitioner with a deep passion for supporting healing of the mind, body, and spirit. She is a nurse and has 30 years experience in fitness and wellness. Her holistic practice began in early 2024 with NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques) and has grown to include certifications in meditation, sound therapy, Reiki I & II, and life coaching. Reiki is DeAnna’s favorite modality to share. Her sessions blend energy medicine, sound therapy, guided meditation, and intuitive card readings to create a personalized, heart-centered experience. She also offers group and private sound baths, to relax the nervous system and release stuck energy. She is honored to walk beside others as they rediscover their own path to happiness, health, healing and clarity.