Ayurvedic Healing
Care that's built for you
Generic wellness advice doesn't know your body. Get a personalized Ayurvedic plan — custom herbal formulations, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support — built around your digestion, energy, and daily life. No cookie-cutter protocols. Just a plan that fits your body, your schedule, and your life.
One integrated plan
Nutrition, movement, breathwork, herbal support, and daily rituals are woven together into a single, cohesive approach — tailored to your body and your schedule.
Nutrition
Yoga
Herbs
Breathwork
Lifestyle
Nutrition
Food as Medicine
In Ayurveda, food is considered the foundation of health, not just fuel — what, when, and how you eat matters as much as the food itself. Rather than following universal rules like "eat more protein" or "cut carbs," we'll look at your unique constitution and current imbalances together to figure out what actually serves your body. That means your plan might look completely different from someone else's with the same symptom. Our goal isn't restriction — it's finding a way of eating that strengthens your digestion and creates steady, lasting energy.
Yoga
Movement matched to your body
In Ayurveda, yoga isn't just physical exercise — it's a tool for balancing whatever's out of alignment in the body. We'll choose your postures, pace, and intensity based on your constitution and where you're at right now, not a generic sequence. If you're anxious and depleted, we'll take a very different approach than if you're sluggish and need to move. Practiced this way, yoga becomes a tool for self-regulation, not just fitness.
Breathwork
Your breath, working for you
Ayurveda treats breath as a direct line to the nervous system — a lever you can pull in real time to shift your state. Together, we'll work with different techniques deliberately: some to calm an overactive mind, others to build energy when you're depleted. Instead of one generic "breathe deeply" tip, we'll match the practice to what your body needs in that moment. This is often one of the most immediate tools you'll have to use between sessions.
Herbs
Formulated specifically for you
Ayurvedic herbal medicine isn't about grabbing something off a shelf to treat a symptom — it's about formulating something specific to how your body is out of balance. Your herbal capsules and oils are made in-house, individualized to you, rather than pulled from a generic product line. The formulation itself becomes part of your treatment, not just an add-on. This is usually where the difference between working together and picking up mass-market wellness products feels the clearest.
Lifestyle
Daily rhythms
Ayurveda places enormous weight on daily rhythm — when you wake, eat, move, and rest — because consistency is considered as therapeutic as any single intervention. Rather than a list of healthy habits, we'll build guidance around your actual daily structure and current imbalances together, so it's realistic, not aspirational. This is usually the piece that ties your nutrition, movement, breath, and herbs into one cohesive routine. And it's usually the area with the most staying power — small daily consistency tends to outperform occasional big efforts.
Words from those we've helped
“Under Marisa’s knowledgeable guidance, I’ve made significant improvements in my physical, mental, and emotional health through Ayurveda. Her deep intuition and experience have transformed my daily routine, filling my kitchen with healthful herbs and spices. Marisa truly cares for my well-being and helps me make lasting changes in my life.”
- Joanne- Alvin Ailey Dance Company, NYC
“Working with Marisa gave me a much-needed boost of encouragement and practical ways to nourish myself while raising a child. Among the self-care strategies Marisa shared with me are practices that support my muscles and joints, digestion, and emotional well-being. She has a special way of helping people integrate beneficial practices within the constraints of daily life. Her skillful approach and embodiment of Ayurvedic wisdom make Marisa a trustworthy and uplifting guide. @susanajones_yt www.ShaktiUrbana.com“
- Susana – Southern Californai
“Marisa is one of those teachers that you will keep in your heart for your life! Great knowledge and skills”
- Sara in Milan, Italy
“I always feel more grounded and lighter after her classes, and they have been an essential touchstone for me during this challenging time of uncertainty. Simply put, Marisa is the best yoga teacher I have ever had!”
- John, San Francisco, USA
“My mother, my sister and I experienced Marisa’s yoga lesson in Florence and we fell in love with them. Her approach is so balanced and fascinating to make us feel in the right place. We started understanding both the relaxing and energizing power of yoga because of Marisa—something we really thank her for! I recommend Marisa to everyone who is looking for a serious yoga experience.”
- Bianca, Firenze, Italia
“Marisa is a very wise and experienced teacher of yoga. She is also a wonderful human being, mother, and friend! I highly recommend anything she offers.”
- Sonya Genel, Yoga Instructor, Berkeley, USA
“Marisa’s yoga classes are one of the highlights of my week. I appreciate her blend of Hatha and Kundalini yoga as well as the breathwork, chanting, music, and good energy she brings into her sessions.”
