ABOUT US

Dr. Maryssa Steffen (she/her/hers) is originally from the Bay Area with more than 20 years of experience in somatic and bodyful movement practices including Feldenkrais, Body-Mind Centering, Laban Movement Analysis/Bartenieff Fundamentals, dance/somatic therapy, and dance improvisation. She received her B.A. in Dance and Performance Studies from U.C. Berkeley and her doctorate in physical therapy from California State University, Northridge. She treats pelvic health for adult populations, with a focus on persistent pain and pelvic floor dysfunction for all genders. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Academy of Pelvic Health. She is trauma informed and sensitive to the needs for safety and comfort during the healing journey. Dr. Steffen uses movement systems diagnoses and skilled manual therapy to empower her clients with a fuller sense of body awareness, so that they may reach their goals and embody the dignity, grace, and pleasure they deserve.

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Dr. Karah Charette (she/her/hers) is from Buffalo, NY originally. She attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Dance. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. A dancer for more than 20 years, Karah believes in the power of movement and it's connection to expression and the human experience. Karah is also a 200 hour registered yoga teacher after doing a training in Thailand based in Ashtanga Vinyasa styled flow. She is certified in Pilates mat and reformer techniques. Karah also frequently practices different somatic modalities including Body-Mind Centering and is Polyvagal informed. Karah focuses on skilled manual techniques to provide novel input to the fascial tissue and nervous system. Combined with movement systems analysis and functional training, conscious change can be facilitated in a sustainable and self-empowered environment when working with Karah.