Meet Our Practitioners
Anjali Brannon, AD | Owner & Chief Visionary Officer
Board Certified Ayurvedic Doctor through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, Registered Polarity Practitioner, Certified Arvigo Maya Abdominal Massage Practitioner, Practitioner of Somatic Trauma Resolutio, Lymph Drainage, Hands-on Brain balancing, Core Sync Cranio-Sacral,, Pranic Healing, LIIFT: Life Improving Internal Focus Technique Practitioner. Synergy Yoga and Dance Teacher. Professional Member of NAMA and the Abdominal Therapy Collective.
Anjali is a 2001 graduate of the acclaimed Ayurvedic Institute's Advanced Studies and Clinical Program (Gurukula) with world-renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad where she studied for 3 years.
She is also trained and skilled in Somatic Trauma Resolution, Lymph Drainage, Craniosacral therapy, hands-on Brain therapy, Fluid Articular Release for the joints, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy, Polarity Therapy, LIIFT, Synergy Yoga and Dance.
Anjali volunteers as a teacher of Heartfulness Meditation whose system she has been practicing since 1994, and teaching since 2000. Anjali has also been the featured guest on several different TV & radio shows on health. Her practice has been part of the University of Cincinnati’s Alternative Medicine Rotation for Family Practice Medical Residents at the Clinton Memorial Hospital where medical students would observe her in her work to understand more about complementary medicine. She has also been an Ayurvedic panelist for a Masters Capstone project at the prestigious Brown University.
Since 2001, Anjali has had an active Ayurvedic practice and has been teaching classes in Ayurveda. She is the Director of the skilled team at the Ayurveda Natural Health Center in Dayton, Ohio.
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Joan Wire
MEd, CAP, E-RYT
Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayuryoga Teacher, Primordial
Sound Meditation Instructor
Joan Wire is a dedicated Ayurvedic Practitioner with a passion for guiding clients towards better
health and wellness. She leans into more than 20 years of experience in dietetics while using the
principles of Ayurveda to create personalized plans that address individual needs.
Through a holistic approach, Joan emphasizes the power of diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal
remedies, and body treatments to restore balance and promote overall well-being. Her compassionate nature and innate curiosity allow her to connect with clients on a deeper level, understanding their unique challenges and providing them with the tools and support they need to achieve optimal health.
With a focus on empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being, she strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore Ayurvedic practices and discover their own path to wellness. Whether you are seeking relief from specific health concerns or simply looking to enhance your overall vitality, Joan is committed to guiding you on your journey towards a healthier and more harmonious life.
Schedule an appointment: Click this link to find available appointments and schedule
Phone: 937.287.4155
Email: joanewire@gmail.com​
Tracey Hixon
LMT & Ayurveda Massage Therapist
Tracey has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 1994, and is trained in various massage and body work techniques. She has been doing warm oil Ayurvedic Massage and Ayurvedic Therapies including Shirodhara (continuous stream of warm oil on the forehead) , Snehana (herbal steam baths) and warm oil treatments for the ears since 2005.
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For Scheduling
Ayurveda Natural Health Center 937-429-WELL (9355)
Lori Slone
Registered Nurse, Clinical Reflexologist, Certified Holistic Health Consultant
Lori has been a Registered Nurse for over 27 years and in 2015 began her journey towards merging her nursing expertise with holistic health. She is certified in Clinical Reflexology, Clinical Aromatherapy and multiple other integrative modalities. She offers Clinical Reflexology and incorporates aromatherapy as requested to clients at the Ayurveda Natural Health Center. She offers these services to promote self-care, awareness, improvement, and healing by educating people on ways to have more control over their health, using complementary therapies in conjunction with traditional medical care. Some of her hobbies include pottery, sewing, gardening, and baking/preserving homegrown food.
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For Scheduling
Phone: 937-503-5404
Email: bluepneumawellness@gmail.com
Website: www.bluepneumawellness.com
Grace Wylie
Reiki Master, Advanced Soul Realignment Practitioner, Master Transformational Coach, Red Tent Facilitator
Grace Wylie is a certified Reiki Master, Advanced Soul Realignment Practitioner, Master Transformational Coach and Red Tent Facilitator. She supports and guides clients on their journey to embrace their Soul's true purpose, transition into higher levels of consciousness, and experience Soul Level Healing. Grace provides 1:1 healing containers and group experiences for spiritual seekers ready to expedite their personal and spiritual development.
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For Scheduling
Phone: 1(937)631-6867
Michelle Sampson
Shamanic Practitioner
Michelle Sampson has been practicing Core Shamanism since 1999, after a long search for a spiritual practice that resonated with her experiences. While working with Native American traditional activists in the late 1990s, she was advised to research her European ancestors and revive their shamanic practices. Her spiritual mentors include Bekki and Crow of the Church of Earth Healing. She has also trained with the late Miss Beatrice Waight of Belize. Her approach to spirit work involves earthiness and humor, as she, like her clients, seeks to balance the spiritual and the mundane in daily life.
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For Scheduling
Phone: 937-241-1748
Email: msampson.s@gmail.com
Renee Buerger
BSN, BA, RN, HNB-BC, NC-BC, Reiki Master, Somatic Movement Educator
Renee's calling is to help others embody their wholeness and realize their True Self, their full potential. She is a Registered Nurse, board certified in Holistic Nursing and Nurse Coaching, a Reiki Master in the Usui and Karuna systems, and a Somatic Movement Educator. She began teaching classes and seeing clients at the Ayurveda Natural Health Center in 2006, and she's also a Clinical Nurse at Upper Valley Medical Center.
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As a Holistic Nurse and Health and Wellness Coach, Renee is able to provide a wide variety of wellness tools and resources. Along with her practical knowledge, she also relies on her intuitive sense and aspires to assist you in embodying your wholeness and realizing your full potential. Her goal is to offer you practical skills and techniques that are easily applied in everyday life to create greater well-being. In her free time, Renee enjoys dancing, singing and communing with nature.
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For Scheduling
Phone: 937-838-1530
Email: paths2livingwell@gmail.com
Website: paths2livingwell.com
Annamarie Lewis
BSN, BA, RN, HNB-BC, NC-BC, Reiki Master, Somatic Movement Educator
Annamarie is a dedicated licensed massage therapist with a passion for promoting wellness and relaxation. With extensive training in various massage techniques from esteemed schools in Thailand, she brings a blend of traditional and modern practices to her therapy sessions. Her mission is to provide personalized treatments that cater to the unique needs of each client.
Annamarie offers a range of massage therapy services designed to increase range of motion, reduce pain, and enhance overall health. Her specialties include Thai massage, womblifting, and Swedish massage, each tailored to address specific concerns and preferences. Whether clients are seeking to alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation, or simply unwind, her customized treatments ensure a rejuvenating and restorative experience. Book a session with Annamarie today and embark on a journey to wellness and relaxation.
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For Scheduling
Phone:
Email: annamarielewis413@gmail.com
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Melissa Replogle
Office Manager
Melissa manages the business aspects of the Ayurveda Natural Health Center. Melissa has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for more than 15 years. She is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and certified creativity coach. She also runs Acorn Creative where she provides photography, videography, and design services. She is a writer and published her first book this year, The Late Bloomer (as M. Woods).
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Website: acorncreative.studio
Website: mwoodscreates.com
