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Founder, The Mystic Masala Ayurvedic Aromatherapy and Thousand Petal Lotus Indian Head Massage
Glynnis was born in South Africa and moved to New York in her 20’s as an Art Director. Glynnis was strongly drawn to the wellness path and shares a diverse 15 year background in Ayurveda, specializing in nutrition and aromatherapy. With travel to India and Nepal Glynnis has enriched and integrated her study of Ayurveda. Glynnis graduated as an Ayurvedic practitioner from Bastyr University in 2002, and studied food practices at The Wise Earth School of Ayurveda. She has taught engaging and practical aromatherapy and self-care workshops, sharing the art of creating healing blends for daily practice. Glynnis founded The Mystic Masala in 2003 to create and share her unique Ayurvedic aromatherapy products. She now lives in Vancouver, BC where she has deepened her studies incorporating Indian Head Massage into her practice.
Glynnis has been mixing up spice blends, potions and lotions in her kitchen apothecary from a very young age and she loves to work with the wisdom of the herbs, spices and flowers where beauty and balance in nature are a guide and an inspiration for her.
Fernando is a Registered Shiatsu Therapist and has been practicing Zen Shiatsu (Masunga style) since 1992 and is a member of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of B.C. He has taught Shiatsu Therapy for the student training program with Langara College and now leads his own Shiatsu Workshops.
Fernando's unique style also combines techniques drawn from traditional Thai Massage and Chi Nei Tsang (international organ massage).