Zubie, LICSW, LCSW-C, is the founder and owner of SpiritBody Movement and Wellness Center. His dream is to combine the treatment of talk therapy paired with the somatic medicine from movement. Through his experience working at his practice, Power Counseling, PLLC, he has come to understand how beneficial other modalities can be when combined with traditional counseling. He is excited to bring a healing center to DC that offers dance, yoga, reiki, massage and holistic wellness. Dr. Zubie specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is licensed in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. He completed his masters and doctoral degree in clinical social work and leadership at Rutgers University and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

In 2001, Jen discovered Nia in Portland, Oregon, and fell in love with it. In 2003, she became a Nia teacher after completing her White Belt training with Nia's founders. She introduced Nia to China in 2004 and taught classes there for 15 years before moving to the DC area. Now a Nia Black Belt instructor, Jen's unique style blends her background as a filmmaker, artist, storyteller, yoga practitioner, and dancer. Her classes are for all fitness levels and offer mind-body movement benefits, bringing vitality to both your fitness routine and life. Join Jen's classes for an exhilarating and soulful fitness journey.

Suzannah leads Nia Dance with SMWC. Her background is theatre, yoga, functional fitness, strength training, bodybuilding, personal growth techniques, and movement. All these aspects come into play on the dance floor of her classes. She has 17 years of experience as a Middle School Drama Teacher and 14 years as a high school yoga teacher, bringing a youthful energy and a sense of play that defines her teaching style.

Namaste, and welcome to Yoga w/ Tippi, where it is believed that the journey to wellness begins with nurturing the mind, body, and soul. Tippi’s mission is simple yet profound - to spread good vibes throughout your body, awakening your inner vitality and creating a harmonious balance. Tippi is a certified RYT-200 with the Yoga Alliance.

My name is Emelina and I am a Reiki Master, Sound Vibrational Therapist, Crystal Healing Therapist and lymphatic Detoxification Practitioner. I am also certified in holistic pain management and Spiritual Shamanic Life awakening. I like to incorporate my Mayan indigenous ancestral techniques and modalities in all my holistic healing services. All my services are provided to each, individual’s specific needs. I always prepare before every session with smudging and personal cleansing. Sometimes before sessions, my patients may be required to do a fast. Questionnaires and assessments will be necessary for proper healing services.

Energetic Yoga Instructor and Holistic Wellness Coach. As a passionate and motivated yoga instructor, Najah Ocasio is dedicated to inspiring and connecting with students on their journey toward improved health and vitality. With a 200-hour Egyptian Yoga Teacher certification acquired in May 2018, Najah brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching.

Lindsey Laster is an innovative creative that seeks to inspire the masses through movement. She believes that life is in constant motion. Therefore, it is essential to move with it. Lindsey also known as "Luu" has 22 years of experience. Her dance training includes modern, salsa, flamengo, african, hip Hop and ballet. Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y her mind is full color; she is always viewing moments from an artistic point of view. Additionally, Luu is an aspiring actress, model and songwriter. Luu plans on providing invigorating classes at Spirit Body Wellness that allows You to be You!

Sharla Thomas Sharla Thomas is a compassionate, talented, and skilled massage therapist with 18 years of experience under her belt. She uses her signature Deep Heath Application Treatment to spread muscle tissues through myofascial release techniques. Her work as a prenatal massage therapist has given her detailed knowledge of the physiological changes that an expectant mother experiences and how to best treat her. Her one goal is to help her clients attain a state of relaxation and return to a more anatomically correct posture.