MEET OUR COMMUNITY OF HEALING ARTISTS
LINDSAY WORLEY, LMT, CERTIFIED SOMA PRACTITIONER
Shanti Center Owner, Soma Structural Integration
Contact Info for Lindsay:
Phone: (360) 218-4165 - Email: lindsay@somabodyworks.com
I am a lover of movement and embodied exploration & expression. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of clients with different backgrounds, needs and goals for bodywork. My sessions range from helping people get out of pain and shifting chronic pain patterns, to facilitating a deeper connection in body-mind-spirit and felt sense awareness, to promoting structural balance for more easeful posture and movement, to helping folks unwind from a stressful week at work. Whatever your goals for bodywork, I aim to meet you where you are and seek to understand how I can best support you in your journey. Through my practice I hope to contribute to a kinder, more compassionate, more embodied world.
I offer Soma Structural Integration as part of an 11-session series, ongoing treatment or maintenance sessions, and/or as stand-alone sessions designed to facilitate greater structural balance and easeful movement. This is also potent work for shifting chronic pain patterns and healing old injuries. My work is slow, deep and meditative, with the intention of helping to ease your body/mind/spirit into deeper harmony and balance.
Learn more at www.somabodyworks.com.
LEAH GROSSMAN, CERTIFIED ADVANCED SOMA PRACTITIONER, LMT
Structural Integration Bodywork, Tuning Forks, Hypnotherapy
Contact Info for Leah:
Phone: (206) 595-8055 - Email: leah@somamassagebellingham.com
Receiving bodywork has been one of the most consistent and powerful pathways to health and self-awareness in my life. I graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage in 1992 and continued my training in BodyMind Shiatsu at The Bellevue School of Massage, and later at the Soma Institute, where I became a Certified Advanced Soma Practitioner. With over three decades of experience as both a practitioner and recipient, I bring a depth of presence, skill, and listening that comes from years of devoted practice.
From the very beginning of my work, somatic awareness has been at the core of how I listen, perceive, and support healing. Over time, this naturally expanded into the realm of hypnosis, where I found a direct and powerful way to work with the unconscious mind. In 2022, I began my formal training with the NW Hypnosis Institute, and continued with advanced studies through Neuro Masters Academy, earning my Master Practitioner level in NLP and Time Line Therapy® in 2023, as well as completing NLP/Hypnosis training with the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy in 2025.
This integration allows me to support clients not only through touch, but through direct communication with the unconscious mind and the language of the body. I specialize in helping people shift patterns that feel stuck—whether physical, emotional, or behavioral—by working with the body as an intelligent system that is always communicating and moving toward balance.
To receive bodywork, or to enter a hypnotic state of inner awareness, is an act of kindness toward oneself. In this work, you become your own healer by learning to listen—deeply—to the sensations in your tissues, your breath, your nervous system, and the subtle signals that arise from within. This kind of listening creates a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind, allowing healing to unfold naturally and restoring balance across the systems of the body.
The modalities I practice—bodywork, hypnosis, and somatic awareness—are all pathways toward greater vitality, resilience, and self-understanding. When we are more fully embodied, we live with greater ease, presence, and authenticity.
A little about Hypnosis:
Hypnosis is a natural and focused state of awareness that allows you to access the deeper parts of your mind—the place where patterns, habits, memories, and automatic responses are held. In this state, you are not asleep or out of control, but more aware, more connected, and able to work with your system in a direct and meaningful way.
People often come to hypnosis when something feels stuck—whether it’s a habit they can’t seem to change, a stress response that keeps repeating, difficulty sleeping, physical discomfort, or a sense of being held back in some area of life. Hypnosis allows us to work with these patterns at their source, without needing to analyze every detail or understand all of the reasons behind them.
In our work together, you will learn how to listen to your body and your inner responses in a new way. This creates the opportunity to shift patterns, restore a sense of calm and clarity, and build a more supportive internal experience. Many people find they feel more at ease in their body, more present, and more able to move forward with confidence.
When combined with somatic awareness, hypnosis becomes a powerful tool for change—helping you reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence and create lasting shifts that feel aligned, grounded, and sustainable.
Training and Credentials:
1989 Reiki Level 1, Olympia WA
1991 Brian Utting School of Massage, Seattle WA
1997 Reiki Levels 2 & 3, Hanalei HI
1999 BodyMind Shiatsu Training, Bellevue WA
2005 Soma Neuromuscular Integration, Buckley WA
2009 Certified Advanced Soma Training, Buckley WA
2015 Theta Level 1, La Conner WA
2016 Theta Level 2, La Conner WA
2022 NW Hypnosis Institute
2023 Neuro Masters Academy – Master Practitioner of NLP & Time Line Therapy®
2025 Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy – NLP/Hypnosis Training
www.somatichypnosis.net
www.somamassagebellingham.com
SHIRA SMASON-MARCUS, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Thai Massage
Shira has been practicing massage for over a decade in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and is grateful to be part of a team of dedicated healers at The Shanti Center.
Her style incorporates elements of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Integrative Myofascial Release. Early in her career she studied Traditional Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand and brings these ancient techniques to the table as well, addressing mobility issues and increasing overall flexibility. Her Thai Style Bodywork sessions include fully clothed stretching with recipient positioned on a floor mat in pretzel-style body contortions or more gentle assisted yoga poses. Additionally, Shira offers hot stone massage during the cold winter months to bring a warm, melty dimension to her practice.
Shira crafts all-natural body care products, with the intention of using simple, organic ingredients. Her soaps, bath teas and massage candles can be found in the waiting room at The Shanti Center as well as various farmers markets in the greater Bellingham area.
CAROLINE SNIJDER VAN WISSENKERKE, LMT
Soma Structural Integration, Pregnancy massage, movement education
Contact Info for Caroline:
Phone: 206-947-1298 - Email: carolinesvw@gmail.com
I see an incredible endurance inside you, a stunning capacity to persevere. But we were not meant to do this alone. I want to support you in your health journey, so you can embody your most resilient self. A licensed massage therapist for nearly ten years, I am certified in Soma Structural Integration, Nutritious Movement® Restorative Exercise, and pregnancy massage. Structural Integration is a whole-body educational undertaking in which you work closely with your practitioner to cultivate more sustainable body alignment, reclaim connection with your full being, and make real progress resolving your pain or injury. I use my deeply intentional touch to have a conversation with your structure, inviting your nervous system to discover new ways to perceive the world. I add to this my training with Nutritious Movement®, so we can apply what you are learning with me to your life out in the wild—where you work, raise children, and do the things you love in a way that is sustainable for your body. I am especially passionate about helping people with babies and children in their lives because I believe our children deserve to have caregivers who are being nurtured, too. Learn more about my work at carolinesvw.com.
STEPHANIE LEVINE, LMT, CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
Integrative Massage Therapy, Health Coach, Personal Trainer
Contact Info for Stephanie:
Phone: 206.940.9386 - Email: wellfitseattle@gmail.com
With 35 years in the Massage profession, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every session. Having recently moved from Seattle, she is building a new practice in Bellingham and is excited to be working at the Shanti Center. Extensive study in Neuromuscular, Myofascial and Craniosacral techniques and Pregnancy massage her unique style of massage is effective for treating specific injuries, reducing pain and movement restrictions while also providing deep relaxation and stress reduction. She also has a personal training certification and in addition practicing massage, has been teaching outdoor fitness classes and conducting 1on1 training sessions for the last 12 years. Most recently Stephanie has completed a rigorous 20 week program through Precision Nutrition and become certified as
a Master Health Coach. Stephanie is an empathic listener and always strives to collaborate with her clients to create sessions that address their specific needs and wants.
LIESL SCHWERIN, LMT, CMLDT
Lymphatic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Integrative Therapeutic Massage
As a massage therapist, Liesl blends Eastern and Western modalities, integrating restorative bodywork with elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote healing, mind-body integration, and a sense of belonging within your own body. She strives to provide myofascial and muscular release in a safe, supportive environment, and seeks to bring awareness to body integrity and a stronger sense of presence in one’s physical and spiritual being. The body holds onto hurts, both physical and emotional, in ways we do not fully understand; Liesl believes in massage as a powerful tool for fostering empowerment and promoting positive change in our bodies and minds. For integrative therapeutic massage and pregnancy massage, she personalizes each session with a focus on relaxation or treatment goals and incorporates Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, acupressure, Aroma Acutouch, lymphatic, and cupping techniques. Liesl is a certified therapist in manual lymphatic drainage (CMLDT) through Klose and uses the Vodder techniques in lymphatic massage to gently move and recirculate lymphatic fluid.
ELENA ZUBULAKE, LMT
Intuitive Bodywork, Yoga, Coaching & Heart Circle Facilitation
Contact Info for Elena:
Phone: 458.246.7089
Elena is a long time student and practitioner of the healing arts. She has studied dance and movement for 20+ years. She was a gymnast early in life, and came into contemplative dance and physical theatre in her 20s. She became a reflexologist and later a massage therapist. She studied yoga at Naropa University. She has studied many different approaches to trauma and embodiment including authentic movement, somatic experiencing, contact improvisation, holistic peer counceling, and body mind centering. She has also taken classes in Non Violent Communication and heart circle facilitation, and has worked with indigenous elders in a number of lineages including Dagara, Mayan, and Huichol. She offers intuitive massage, life coaching, movement and yoga classes, and healing retreats. She is deeply invested in her own healing as a survivor, and creating safe spaces for others to unwind and discover their own innate wisdom, blessings, and magic.
Look for Elena teaching a monthly mini healing retreat at Shanti, including yoga, heart circle, and nourishing community.
MADELYN HOGARTH, Somatic Practitioner, Breathwork & Yoga Instructor
Embodied Healing & Grounded Transformation, Psychedelic Integration, Breathwork & Somatic Support
Contact Info for Madelyn:
Website: heartrisebymadelyn.com - Instagram: @heartrise.bymadelyn
Madelyn is a somatic practitioner, expanded-state facilitator and yoga instructor trained in mindfulness-based psychedelic therapeutic work. Madelyn supports clients in understanding how chronic stress and trauma imprint on the body—and how to work with those patterns.
Her work integrates body-based practices, conscious connected breathwork, and psychedelic support within a trauma-informed, body-led framework. Through attuned guidance, intentional ceremony, and thoughtful preparation and integration, clients are supported in building resilience, deepening clarity, and reconnecting with themselves.
MELISSA SETUM, LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Holistic Skin Care, Natural Hand Crafted Products
Call Melissa to Schedule:
Phone: (360) 603-1527
I have been a holistic esthetician for 17 years and I believe that healthy skin is achieved not only through the healing properties of clean, whole plant ingredients but also through balancing your body, mind and spirit.The goal is not perfection, but being in harmony with your skin’s natural process, bringing forward your natural beauty and helping your skin return to a healthy, balanced state. Real beauty comes from a place of loving yourself fully and feeling great in your own skin. This is why I love to combine skin care with energy work, creating radiance from the inside out.Skin is a living organism and is nourished and regenerated by whole plant ingredients that utilize nature’s intelligence to heal and balance. I believe in using only simple, pure and highly energetic products in my skin treatments, which will bring life and vitality back to your skin. This is not just a facial but a holistic treatment that will truly make your skin and spirit glow!
Shanti Center's Founding Mothers
No longer living in Bellingham, Susanna & Elizabeth opened the Shanti Center in 2016 and have since moved to different parts of the United States. We are grateful for the beautiful community they created!
SUSANNA ALONGI, LMT
Clinical Visceral Bodywork, Orthopedic Massage
As a Licensed Massage Practitioner for over half of her lifetime, Susanna works in the expansive, energy moving, field for healing her client's physical and energetic bodies. As a Clinical Visceral Therapist, she has a passion for creating movement, fluidity and to promote healing in abdominal organs, hips, pelvis and spine. Susanna is a coveted healer in Bellingham, WA and has a long track record of client success. She has a passion for birth work, and in the past has served as a Doula and Midwifery assistant in the community of Bellingham, WA. Today her practice focuses on supporting the mother with fertility bodywork, prenatal and postpartum massage.
ELIZABETH RUFF, CERTIFIED ADVANCED SOMA PRACTITIONER, E-RYT 500, LMT
Structural Integration Bodywork, Functional Yoga & Ayurveda
Elizabeth focuses on a practice that helps people experience long lasting relief from pain and greater joy in life. She offers Soma Structural Integration which is an intense 11-session series of hands on bodywork that makes use of fascia manipulation and movement to train your body to become balanced & limber. In addition, you can book a 2hr session that will combine movement and bodywork to help you transcend dysfunctions that may be holding you back in CrossFit, Running, Mountain Biking or just moving through life with grace. Additionally, Elizabeth has been a yoga instructor since 2002, a yoga retreat leader, and founder of the SomaYoga Teacher Training. She presently leads classes via livestream through her platform: Modernyogaconnection.com.
Reach out, and find your line of grace!