Maia G. Bielak, L.M.T., C.Y.T.

Ojai, CA

SUMMARY

20+ years' experience as a professional mind-body coach and somatic healing arts practitioner

Highlights:

  • Advanced training and certification in: Somatic Experiencing (Somatic Experiencing International), Interpersonal Neurobiology (Mindsight Institute), Narrative Medicine (Coyote Institute) and Embodied Transformation (Coaches Rising)

  • Certified massage therapist (CA, IL, MA) with expertise in prenatal, deep tissue, hot stone massage, clinical, trigger point, myofascial release, structural, reflexology, craniosacral and Kripalu Bodywork

  • Certifications in Hatha and Kundalini yoga instruction as well as yoga trance dance, with specialized experience in sound healing and mantra work for both individuals and groups

  • Specialized training and certifications, and permission to practice, narrative medicine, journey medicine, Hawaiian bone washing, Cherokee Bodywork, and Sweat Lodge

  • 20 + years of extensive anthropological cosmology studies and practices, including dedicated time with elders and teachers from various lineages

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Owner National 2002 – Present

    The Healed Space (2002-Present)

    Work with clients to shift physical and emotional pain, trauma, and limiting emotional and physical patterns.

    Healing arts practitioner National 2002 – Present

    Healing Arts Practitioner (2002-Present)

    Exhale Spa, Allyu Spa, Valeo Spa, Casa Madrona Spa, American Hospital Association

    Offers a variety of massage therapy techniques for private clients, spas and corporate wellness programs.

    Healing Arts Leader Stockbridge, MA 2013 – 2018

    Healing Arts Leader (2013-2018)

    Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

    Served in various positions with oversight for services and spa operations.

    Medicine Artist National 1997- Present

    Medicine Artist (1997-Present)

    Provided different forms of artwork from paintings, body-casting, clothing prints, medicine art, murals, sculpture and drawing for a variety of clients.

    EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

    Coaches Rising The Power of embodied transformation (2022 Cohort)

    Mindsight Institute Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) Course (2022 Cohort)

    Certification, Somatic Experiencing (Beg I Mod I), Somatic Experiencing International (2022)

    Certification, Shamanic Body Work 2016

    Kripalu Bodywork, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health 2013

    Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, Jaguar Path 2013

    Shamanic Medicine Certification, Jaguar Path 2013

    Narrative Medicine Certification, AIMED 2011

    Licensed Yoga Teacher, Kundalini Yoga in the Loop 2009

    Yoga Trance Dance Instructor, Shiva Rea 2008

    Cherokee Bodywork, Coyote Institute 2008

    Journey Medicine Certification, Life Force Arts 2006

    Certified Massage Therapist, SOMA Institute for Clinical Massage 2003

    Bachelor of Arts, University of Ohio 1997