Built on Slowness
Stillwater was founded on a simple belief: the antidote to a fast life isn't more efficiency — it's intentional pause.
How We Got Here
Stillwater began in 2018 when our founder, Elena Reyes, left a demanding career in finance to pursue a question that wouldn't leave her alone: why do we treat stress as a personal failing rather than an environmental problem?
After training in massage therapy, completing her 500-hour yoga certification, and studying integrative nutrition, Elena opened a single treatment room with a folding table and a conviction that wellness should feel like rest, not another item on a to-do list.
Six years later, Stillwater occupies a renovated craftsman house with four treatment rooms, a yoga studio, a meditation garden, and a team of seven practitioners who share Elena's belief that healing is not a race.
Our Practitioners
Every member of our team brings deep training and genuine care. No revolving door of interchangeable therapists — you'll work with the same people who learn your body, your patterns, and your goals.
Elena Reyes
Founder & Massage Therapist
LMT, RYT-500. Former financial analyst turned wellness practitioner. Specializes in deep tissue and stress-pattern release.
Marcus Chen
Yoga Instructor
E-RYT 500, YACEP. Teaches vinyasa and restorative yoga with an emphasis on breath-led movement.
Amara Okafor
Meditation Guide
Trained in MBSR and Vipassana traditions. Leads group meditation and private mindfulness coaching.
Dr. Sophie Larsen
Registered Dietitian
MS, RD. Focuses on anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, and sustainable eating patterns for high-stress lifestyles.
What Guides Us
Slowness as Practice
We don't rush sessions. We don't overbook days. We leave space between appointments so our practitioners can be fully present for you.
Whole-Person Thinking
A sore back might be about your chair. Or your stress. Or your sleep. We look at the full picture before reaching for solutions.
Honesty Over Sales
If you don't need weekly sessions, we'll tell you. If another practitioner is a better fit, we'll make the referral. Trust is our foundation.
Experience Our Approach Firsthand
The best way to understand Stillwater is to walk through our door. Schedule a visit and see if this space feels right for you.
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