Meet Our Team
KATHLEEN JARAMILLO KWESKIN
LMT, RYT, Reiki master, ceo & founder
Kathleen is a licensed advanced massage therapist, reiki master teacher, yoga instructor, meditation guide, wellness educator, and herbal product designer with a passion for the healing arts and helping others through their journeys. Kweskin holds a Summa Cum Laude double bachelor degree in International Studies and Psychology from the University of New Mexico. She served as a Positive Psychology mentor, counselor and teaching assistant throughout college and continues to integrate Positive Psychology into her teachings to this day. Alongside her therapeutic massage license, she has certifications in myofascial release, myoskeletal alignment technique, aromatherapy, energy healing, kinesiology taping. Kweskin holds extensive training and certifications in cupping and is a cupping therapy specialist. Kweskin continued in her extensive training around the world. She trained in community outreach in the orphanages of Peru, studied aromatherapy in Indonesia, trained in the art of massage in Thailand and immersed herself into the world of yoga in the mountains of India, all before managing two spa-type locations and opening your wellness center right here in Ridgefield, CT! Kweskin, originally Jaramillo, comes from an ancestral line of activists, healers and entrepreneurs in New Mexico and is a loving wife and mother with a passion for the healing arts and being a part of making the world a better place.
KATHLEEN'S CLASS SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays: Slow Flow Yoga - 9am & Restorative Yoga - 6:15pm
Saturdays: Shanti Yoga - 10:30am
Wednesdays: Slow Flow Yoga - 9am & Restorative Yoga - 6:15pm
Saturdays: Shanti Yoga - 10:30am
Maegan Biscia
REIKI Master, Wellness Coordinator & Concierge
Maegan has been involved in health and wellness through many avenues throughout her life. She began her spiritual journey by going to wellness retreats as a kid, learning to practice yoga, meditation and gratitude along the way. Maegan loves to help those around her, which is a big part of why she decided to pursue a degree in Psychology. In 2018, she became a Summa Cum Laude graduate, having completed her bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University. Driven by her desire to help heal, Maegan further pursued a certification in Reiki 1, 2, and her Masters. Since graduating, she has been using her degree and certification to help others however possible, including working as a substance abuse counselor for over a year before joining the Grow Wellness team. Maegan now offers Reiki in the monthly Rise and Renew New Moon Workshops!
“I look forward to sharing this journey of healing and growth with everyone, and continuing to spread love and light to all”
- Maegan
“I look forward to sharing this journey of healing and growth with everyone, and continuing to spread love and light to all”
- Maegan
LISA CITO
CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOr, Ayurvedic teacher, Reiki practitioner, HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
Lisa Cito is an experienced certified, registered yoga teacher through the Ishta yoga center N.Y.C. (Be Yoga) She is a certified Holistic health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in N.Y.C. and an Ayurvedic teacher as well by way of her studies with Deepak Chopra at the Chopra Center University in La Costa California. Lisa has been assisting her students since the mid 80’s to discover and bring out their true inner vibrant glow. She continues studying and learning in her quest to continually learn and grow and share and with her students. Lisa is a published author of many guided meditations and oxygen yoga book series. She had her own private yoga wellness studio for the 20 years in Greenwich, Ct. Lisa taught in Rye at the Westchester Country Club and Greenwich Country Club for 15 years and is delighted to be teaching classes at Grow Wellness. By combining different styles of yoga and her studies in Ayurveda and Holistic health Lisa creates an eclectic class for a unique full well rounded and enjoyable experience. Lisa’s approach is lighthearted and she enjoys creating a space of unconditional love and acceptance for an experience that will help to bring out your true inner vibrant glow into wellness.
LISA'S WORKSOP SCHEDULE:
3rd Friday of the Month @ 6:15pm - Chakra Workshop Series
3rd Friday of the Month @ 6:15pm - Chakra Workshop Series
Alicia De mello
Licensed Massage Therapist
Alicia has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2015 as well as a certified reflexologist since 2017. She holds certifications in Medical Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy for the cervical spine and jaw as well. With a basis in Swedish massage, she incorporates trigger point work, movement, and education into her sessions. She believes that massage therapy is not just for the body but also for the mind.
Michael Rosembaum
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, life Transformation and spiritual coach
Michael Rosenbaum has been a transformational hypnotherapist and alternative healer for over 20 years. He specializes in a holistic approach which includes the mind, emotions and the physical health of the body. He helps clients “un-stuck” from unhealthy patterns and emotional upsets so they can live life from a sense of well being and “higher self”. He also does nutritional counseling to help people maximize their physical health naturally.
He has been a member of a spiritual “mystery” school since 2006 and also teachers spiritual awakening processes with his clients.
Michael Rosenbaum has certifications as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Transformation and Spiritual Coach, Metaphysician Practitioner, Transcendental teacher, Regression and past-life regression therapist, RoHun Practitioner, and natural health coach.
Michael has over 3,000 hours of training in alternative therapies.
He has been a member of a spiritual “mystery” school since 2006 and also teachers spiritual awakening processes with his clients.
Michael Rosenbaum has certifications as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Transformation and Spiritual Coach, Metaphysician Practitioner, Transcendental teacher, Regression and past-life regression therapist, RoHun Practitioner, and natural health coach.
Michael has over 3,000 hours of training in alternative therapies.
Jessica Myers-Bittner
LIcensed Massage Therapist
Jessica has been practicing as a licensed massage therapist in both Connecticut and New York for over 14 years. She is also NCBTMB certified. In 2008, Jessica graduated from the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy's (CCMT) Clinical Program in Westport. She has taken a variety of additional courses including Myofascial Release Technique, Myoskeletal, Massage Cupping and Upledger's CranialSacral therapy level 1 & 2. Jessica is comitted to continue improving her skills and growing as a therapist.
MElissa Vrantchan
Kids Yoga instructor
Meet Melissa, a dedicated educator with a profound passion for nurturing young minds and fostering holistic well-being. Melissa holds a dual B.S. in Early Education and Childhood Education from SUNY Plattsburgh, followed by a dual M.P.S. in Literacy and Special Education from Manhattanville College. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has made a positive impact on the lives of her students.
Today, Melissa has ventured into the world of remote work while simultaneously caring for her daughter. Her unwavering commitment to education has led her to discover a new calling in sharing the gifts of wellness, mindfulness, self-discipline, and yoga with children.
Melissa's deep interest in health and wellness led her to embark on a dedicated yoga journey in 2013. In 2019, she took her practice to the next level by earning her RYT-200 certification at SAMA Yoga Center.
During her training, Melissa found immense joy in introducing yoga and meditation into her elementary classroom, witnessing the transformative power of these practices in her students' lives which led her to complete SAMA Kids Yoga Teacher training. With her knowledge and sincere passion for yoga, Melissa is here to support your little yogi on their journey.
Today, Melissa has ventured into the world of remote work while simultaneously caring for her daughter. Her unwavering commitment to education has led her to discover a new calling in sharing the gifts of wellness, mindfulness, self-discipline, and yoga with children.
Melissa's deep interest in health and wellness led her to embark on a dedicated yoga journey in 2013. In 2019, she took her practice to the next level by earning her RYT-200 certification at SAMA Yoga Center.
During her training, Melissa found immense joy in introducing yoga and meditation into her elementary classroom, witnessing the transformative power of these practices in her students' lives which led her to complete SAMA Kids Yoga Teacher training. With her knowledge and sincere passion for yoga, Melissa is here to support your little yogi on their journey.
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE & SPECIALTY EVENTS IN-STUDIO!
Meg Rooney
Yoga Instructor
Meg’s professional life has varied and evolved throughout her life. Most recently, after earning a Master's degree, she taught language arts to middle school students for 15 years. A teacher by training, experience and interest, she is now a certified 200-hour-trained yoga instructor.
After the school shooting in Newtown, CT (a town adjacent to the one where she was teaching middle school) and the COVD pandemic, it was clear that there was an acute and growing need for more social emotional wellness among students, staff and the general population. In response, she became certified in yoga, wellness, and SEL (Social Emotional Learning). With the insights and tools gained through this training, ongoing reading and workshops, and her own 20-year yoga practice, Meg believes in the value and benefits of building a toolbox of mindfulness resources and practices, including yoga. What is practiced during mindful moments and yoga enrich the lives of each practitioner. She believes that these are gifts practitioners give themselves resulting in far-reaching benefits for both the individual and the community at large.
It is Meg’s passion to help others learn these tools and take what they practice on the mat into their daily lives.
After the school shooting in Newtown, CT (a town adjacent to the one where she was teaching middle school) and the COVD pandemic, it was clear that there was an acute and growing need for more social emotional wellness among students, staff and the general population. In response, she became certified in yoga, wellness, and SEL (Social Emotional Learning). With the insights and tools gained through this training, ongoing reading and workshops, and her own 20-year yoga practice, Meg believes in the value and benefits of building a toolbox of mindfulness resources and practices, including yoga. What is practiced during mindful moments and yoga enrich the lives of each practitioner. She believes that these are gifts practitioners give themselves resulting in far-reaching benefits for both the individual and the community at large.
It is Meg’s passion to help others learn these tools and take what they practice on the mat into their daily lives.
MEG'S CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Yoga for Joy & Wellness - 6pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Yoga for Joy & Wellness - 6pm
Samantha Peirce
Yoga Instructor
Samantha’s relationship with mediation and yoga began by accident. The practice of synching the breath with
movement helped quiet her mind and send her to a place of calm surrender. From that
point on, she began to regularly practice yoga, mindful meditation and self-discipline to
take control of her anxious mind. Today, she wants to help others who may be struggling with a similar situation, find their
peace. She has earned her RYT certification and is also certified in
Yin Yoga. Her dog Bacon is a Certified Therapy Dog with ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal
Rescue) and often makes an appearance at our monthly Therapy Dog Yoga workshop
as well as some of her own classes.
movement helped quiet her mind and send her to a place of calm surrender. From that
point on, she began to regularly practice yoga, mindful meditation and self-discipline to
take control of her anxious mind. Today, she wants to help others who may be struggling with a similar situation, find their
peace. She has earned her RYT certification and is also certified in
Yin Yoga. Her dog Bacon is a Certified Therapy Dog with ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal
Rescue) and often makes an appearance at our monthly Therapy Dog Yoga workshop
as well as some of her own classes.
Larissa Sibilio
Wellness concierge
Larissa is one of our front desk concierges at Grow Wellness. She is completing a degree in psychology and sociology, and intends to use it to aid those that suffer from anxiety related disorders. She is also our resident crystal expert! Larissa also has her own photography business that has helped promote body positivity and confidence in women. She began her own journey to better health for mind and body after traveling to Asia in 2017. She has taken an interest in aspects of the metaphysical such as crystal collecting, sound healing, and reiki which has brought more positivity into her daily life. Larissa hopes to leave a positive impact on others by helping to guide them on their own personal journey to better physiological and psychological well-being.
Theresa Galuszka
Clairvoyant / Medium
Theresa is a 2nd and 3rd generational Clairvoyant, Medium, and Psychic and Energy Healer She is also one of the contemporary modern day Psychics who also has a keen gift in Energy Healing and Balancing thru her inherited abilities and has been trained since childhood in her gifts as a Seer, Empathetic Mystic, Guide, and Teacher. She has worked amongst healthcare, wellness professionals on a wide range of clients and conditions in medical facilities, holistic centers, and spas throughout the world. She is most heralded for her success in helping people deal with stress, fear, grief, anxiety, manifestation and clearing.. Theresa uses her talents and abilities to help others find balance and inner peace by combining modern and ancient practices to promote lifelong physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing.
Megan COURi
Reiki practitioner
Megan Couri, MA OTR/L is an occupational therapist who, like so many healers, was called to energy healing and spirituality unexpectedly. She has over 25 years of practice in pediatric occupational therapy. Megan has immersed herself in many modalities of healing. She received her Usui Reiki levels 1, 2, and master certification. She also received her Angel Reiki certification in 2022. (Angel Reiki combines Reiki & Angel messages). She actively practices reiki for spiritual, mental & physical support and volunteers at a local cancer facility.
Jay Margolin
Guitartist & Percussionist - Grow Wellness Ambient Musician
Jay Margolin is our resident Ambient Musician. He accompanies our Monday night yoga classes with drumming and acoustic guitar serenading, as well as our Goat Yoga Events! When not at Grow Wellness you can find him playing with his band “The Red Hots”. Jay used to teach music privately and worked with music therapy at Greenwich Woods Nursing & Rehab before joining our team at Grow Wellness.
Aysha Khan
Henna Artist
Hello. My name is Aysha Khan. I’m a professional Henna Artist for past 5 years.I live in Danbury Connecticut. I was migrated from Pakistan in 2018. I’ve been doing henna since I was a kid. I started doing little designs at first and now I’m able to do full body art. I make my own organic henna products at home, to assure the best quality of my products. My instagram is @henna_art365, and I can be found on google as Henna By Aysha.
