Our Wellness Team

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals seeking support and personal growth through life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.

I am a certified Gestalt therapist and have completed basic training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which allows me to integrate experiential and trauma-informed techniques into our work together.

With degrees in Public Health and Nursing, and licenses in Nursing, Massage Therapy, and Esthetics, Jeannine brings a multifaceted approach to wellness that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western healing practices.

As the founder of Intrinsic Wellness Studio, she is committed to working collaboratively with clients and their healthcare providers to support recovery, balance, and long-term well-being. Her practice is rooted in compassion, clinical insight, and a deep respect for the body’s innate capacity to heal.

With over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Chief Radiation Therapist, she continues specializing in cancer care. Complementing her medical background, Brittany holds accreditations from the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), the Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA), and the International Association of Therapists, reflecting her commitment to integrative wellness practices.

As one half of Divine Love & Light, LLC,  She is passionate about supporting others on their path to healing—bridging science, energy, and intuition to nurture balance, awareness, and transformation.

Michelle is a Certified Medical Exercise and Yoga Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and fitness industry. She holds degrees in Exercise Science and Teaching, and has completed both her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training and 200-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification.

Michelle blends her clinical knowledge with holistic practices to support individuals healing from grief, trauma, injury, and chronic conditions. Her approach incorporates functional fitness, therapeutic yoga, breath work, and meditation to restore strength, mobility, and mind-body connection in a safe, compassionate environment.

Danielle holds accreditations from the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), the Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA), and the International Association of Therapists, reflecting her commitment to integrative wellness practices. Danielle is also a Reiki Master Teacher (RMT).

She holds a BA in Psychology from Iona University. Is Certified transformational Breathwork Practitioner, Certified Sound Healing Practitioner and Teacher and a Culinary Graduate & Private Chef. 

As one half of Divine Love & Light, LLC,  She is passionate about supporting others on their path to healing—bridging science, energy, and intuition to nurture balance, awareness, and transformation.

With over 15 years of experience, Tracy Grebla brings compassionate, client-centered care to every session. Her background includes work in chiropractic offices, yoga studios, and the Women’s Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital, where she has refined her expertise in therapeutic and holistic massage.

Tracy specializes in prenatal and postnatal massage, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She is also a certified Infant Massage Instructor, teaching new mothers how to comfort and connect

Mary Pack is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting clients through personalized therapeutic massage and holistic care. She creates a serene, client-centered environment where each session is designed to promote physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

Specially trained in Craniosacral Therapy and Reflexology, Mary integrates these modalities with her deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology and intuitive touch. Her approach helps relieve tension, reduce stress, ease pain, and restore balance in the body and mind.

With a commitment to continued learning, Mary combines evidence-informed techniques with holistic practices—empowering clients on their wellness journey and nurturing long-lasting healing from the inside out.

Wendy is a dedicated mind-body professional and the founder of a personalized assisted stretching practice called Yoga Symmetry. With over 18 years of experience in health and wellness, her work focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life through customized stretch therapy.

Wendy pursued training in yoga, completing 500 hours of instruction, and became an attuned Reiki Practitioner. 

Before launching her private practice, Wendy spent nearly four years at StretchLab, where she developed a deep understanding of the power of planned, consistent flexibility training. She continues to expand her knowledge in the evolving field of stretch therapy and flexibility training.

With over 15 years of experience in yoga, She embarked on a transformative journey toward achieving balance in life. She is passionate about sharing the profound benefits of yoga for both body and mind, specializing in Yin Yoga, Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, Gentle and Beginner Yoga, and Shamatha Meditation. 

Her teaching approach emphasizes encouragement and compassion, guiding students through mindful breath work, meditation, and body alignment awareness. As a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, she is committed to inspiring each individual on their unique yoga path, fostering an environment conducive to growth and healing. Together, you will explore the limitless possibilities that yoga offers.

Michelle’s path in the wellness industry began with a strong foundation in Exercise Science and expanded into yoga and holistic health after a personal experience with loss. 

As a Yoga Teacher, Michelle guides clients through breath work, mindful movement, and meditation to help regulate the nervous system, improve mental clarity, and restore the mind-body connection in a safe and supportive space.

In her work as a Medical Exercise Specialist, Michelle designs personalized programs to enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility—particularly for those managing chronic conditions or transitioning from rehabilitation to independent movement.

Her mission is to empower individuals with tools for physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience—meeting them wherever they are on their wellness journey.

Lori’s unwavering passion for health, wellness, and balance has guided her journey in the fitness industry since 1988. With over 30 years of experience teaching a variety of fitness classes in local studios, she brings energy, dedication, and a deep love of movement to every session.

An avid runner, Lori has completed numerous road races, with the 2013 New York City Marathon as a standout achievement. In 2012, her wellness path expanded when she discovered yoga. What began as a personal practice soon became a professional calling—leading to certification in Bikram Yoga in 2022 and  200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training through Yoga Alliance in 2025.

Lori is excited to share her lifelong love of fitness, mindfulness, and movement to help others build strength, balance, and confidence from the inside out. 

Dr. Caryn McAllister is a physical therapist who graduated from UCONN with her Bachelor's Degree in 1995 and from Simmon's University with her Doctorate in 2012. Dr. McAllister owns High Quality Home Therapy (HQHTherapy.com), a multidisciplinary therapy company that offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services in people's homes and in a multidisciplinary center in Stamford, CT.  High Quality Home Therapy is a center and network of excellence according to the Ehlers Danlos Society https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/directory/caryn-mcallister-pt-dpt/ and Dr. McAllister specializes in treating patients with complex medical conditions, chronic pain, headaches, neurological and psychological symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Dr. McAllister will be offering monthly group sessions in at Intrinsic Wellness Studio.

Kat is a dedicated and dynamic professional with expertise in Pilates, Yoga, personal training and athletic conditioning. She is an Integrative Fitness Specialist passionate about holistic health and well being. She blends her extensive knowledge in exercise modalities with a specialization in self healing from a new mindset through integrated habit changes. 

Skilled in creating flow-based workouts that challenge and inspire clients of all fitness levels ensuring a balanced and holistic approach to physical conditioning.

Valbona's wellness journey began in 2010, and after a transformative injury in 2014 she deepened her commitment to holistic health. A certified yoga instructor (Soul Space, Southing CT 2019), fitness instructor and integrative holistic practitioner, Valbona brings many years of teaching expertise and one on one client experience. Her passion lies in empowering individuals through holistic wellness, creative expression, and growth. 

In her dynamic classes, Valbona encourages students to tune into their inner wisdom, honoring the unique needs of each body. She's humbled to share the gift of dynamic movement with foundation in yoga, a practice that has profoundly impacted her life.

Peri – Meditation Instructor & Resident Artist

Peri is both the creative force behind our stunning murals and artwork throughout the studio, and one of our most compassionate meditation instructors. She began her meditation training at just 17 with a spiritual master at Columbia University, and has since explored a wide range of meditation practices across diverse communities and cultural traditions.

Through a lifetime of practice and insight, Peri has come to believe that the most profound meditation is rooted in emotional clearing, calming the body, and cultivating clarity of thought. To her, meditation is a dialogue with our inner divine light—a form of listening, prayer, and presence that is accessible at any moment.

Sara Rose Thompson is a certified yoga teacher, integrative nutrition health coach, Level I Reiki practitioner, intuitive reader, and artist. A natural uplifter, she channels her personal healing journey into a holistic approach that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.

Sara received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training  in 2016, where she developed a deep appreciation for guided meditation, Ayurvedic nutrition, and breath-centered movement. She later completed a year-long certification in Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching and continued expanding her skills through programs in Life Coaching and Heart-Core Leadership.

Blending movement, energy work, intuitive insight, and creativity, Sara empowers others to create vibrant, sustainable health from the inside out.

The body has an innate wisdom and healing capacity that we need only to tap into.  Yoga Symmetry is a marriage of Thai Yoga massage, yoga adjustments and functional strength and flexibility training.

I am a 500 hour RYT yoga teacher, stretch therapist, and reiki practitioner.  The premise of yoga therapy is to teach clients how to facility and maintain their own healing capacity.

Wendy's certified  to teach Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and Yoga 12 step recoverk I have additional training & experience in Thai Yoga Massage, Meditation, stretch and mobility training glad yoga sculpt. 

Brittany and Danielle bring over 12 years of experience as holistic practitioners and educators, passionately committed to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential through personal growth and divine wellness. They specialize in transformative practices such as Reiki, sound healing, intuitive wellness coaching, ecstatic dance, facilitation, transformational breathwork, guided meditation, somatic mind-body healing, and mindfulness. At Intrinsic Wellness Studio, they offer both group classes and private sessions by appointment, blending ancient wisdom with modern healing techniques. Their unique approach provides powerful tools for deeper soul connection and profound self-love. Whether seeking personal transformation or a space to reconnect with your higher self, Brittany and Danielle are dedicated to guiding you on your healing journey.

Find classes that match your movement goals, energy levels, and wellness needs. We've provided clear descriptions and levels for each offering to help you choose the right fit with confidence—so you know what to expect and who each class is best suited for.