Meet our Guests

Zach is a Certified Animal Flow Level 1 Instructor specializing in functional movement and mobility training to help people move better in real life. Animal Flow is a ground-based quadrupedal (on all 4 limbs) movement system that blends strength, coordination, and active mobility through fluid, animal-inspired patterns—all without equipment.

After years of sitting at a desk, he personally experienced the stiffness, tight hips, and achy shoulders that come with modern life. Animal Flow and intentional mobility training helped reverse those limitations by reconnecting his body to fundamental movement patterns. In class, the focus is opening restricted areas, improving posture, and building resilient strength so your body feels capable, not fragile.

Whether you’re looking to prevent injuries from surfing, stay strong for running, or keep up with energetic kids, the goal is to help you move with confidence and ease—supporting longevity, athletic performance, and everyday readiness.

I lead group and semi-private classes at Body Balance Studio, and also offer personalized facial rejuvenation sessions using the smooth, gentle Yamuna Face Ball—a European-inspired treatment designed to relax, refresh, and restore.

These specialized routines help relieve TMJ, headaches, sinus congestion, and eye strain, while also boosting circulation and collagen production. The facial work supports lymphatic drainage as well, leaving you feeling lighter and more vibrant.

As a lifelong artist, I’ve discovered that Yamuna Body Rolling is essential for keeping my body aligned and comfortable, allowing me to keep doing the creative work—and everyday movement—I love.

I’d be honored to share this deeply healing and energizing practice with you. It’s a beautiful way to reconnect with your body, from the inside out.

First class free—text or email me to sign up.

Madeline Berky is a movement educator, coach, and Master Instructor known for her honest, compassionate approach and deep expertise in functional fitness and body-mind integration. A four-time NCAA D3 Rowing National Champion turned elite CrossFit coach, Maddie blends over a decade of training experience with a passion for helping others reconnect to their bodies through intelligent movement and sound healing.

Her path has taken her from high-performance athletics to holistic healing—now focusing on restorative strength, nervous system regulation, and embodied living. As a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Master Instructor in Animal Flow (non-affiliated workshop use only), she empowers students to explore their own capacity, curiosity, and strength.

When she’s not coaching or writing, you’ll likely find her baking surprise chocolate chip cookies or guiding sound baths to help others truly rest and reset.

I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Reischl back to the studio! I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Mary for over 10 years, and together we bring more than 75 years of combined experience helping people live pain-free. We most certainly have your back!

Mary’s class, PT on the Mat, is Pilates-inspired and PT-powered—blending mindful movement with therapeutic expertise to keep you strong, mobile, stable, and functional in everyday life.

Join her every Monday & Thursday from 8:30–9:30 AM in a small-group format for personalized attention and well-guided care.

Don’t miss this chance to work with one of the very best!

On the emerald island of Kauai—where waterfalls thread through ancient mountains and the Pacific stretches endlessly toward the horizon—Karen O’Connell hosts retreats that invite guests to slow down, awaken their creativity, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of life.

A multifaceted creative, Karen brings together art, Human Design, and nourishing meals designed to feel both inspiring and deeply restorative. As a passionate plein air painter, she guides guests in the simple pleasure of drawing and painting outdoors, where the shifting island light, lush valleys, and ocean blues become both teacher and muse.

Her approach is relaxed, playful, and welcoming—making drawing and painting feel joyful and accessible whether someone is a lifelong artist or picking up a brush for the very first time.

As a retreat add-on, Karen, a certified Human Design Professional Analyst, IHDS, offers Human Design coaching sessions enriched by her many years as a psychotherapist, bringing depth, emotional intelligence, and intuitive listening to each conversation.

Her gift lies in helping people understand the unique blueprint of their energy and translate it into practical insight for relationships, creativity, and life direction. Sessions often unfold as thoughtful, illuminating dialogues that leave clients feeling both seen and empowered.

Creativity also flows through Karen’s kitchen. She delights in preparing vibrant, nourishing meals using fresh island produce and locally sourced ingredients. Her cooking reflects the spirit of Kauai itself—simple, beautiful, and deeply satisfying—bringing people together around a table where food becomes another form of care and connection.

Each retreat is designed to offer both meaningful experiences and spacious time for restoration. Guests can choose from a range of optional island adventures and wellness offerings including surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, golf, tennis, biking, scenic coastal hikes, therapeutic massage, and meditation.

Whether exploring the ocean, walking through tropical landscapes, or simply resting beneath swaying palms, participants are invited to move at their own rhythm.

Through art, insight, nourishing food, and the healing beauty of Kauai, Karen offers a retreat experience that is both soulful and uplifting—an invitation to reconnect with creativity, vitality, and the quiet joy of being fully present.