Meet your Guide

Drawing upon a lifetime of dedicated meditation, study, and service, Samantha brings together a diverse background of certifications, professional training, leadership, and educational experiences to support others on their unique wellness journeys.

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With early foundational roles as a Physical Therapist Aide and Veterinary Technician, Samantha developed a deep understanding of anatomy, health, and caregiving. For over 20 years, she has expanded this foundation through extensive training and certifications in Ayurveda, Holistic Health Coaching, Hatha Yoga, Reiki, Sound Meditation, and Tang Soo Do, integrating these disciplines into a balanced and personalized approach to wellness.

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Samantha has also dedicated more than a decade to volunteer leadership, serving on the Board of Directors of a natural foods co-op, where she helped support community wellness, cooperative values, and equitable access to healthy living. Her background also includes service as a Unitarian Universalist Religious Educator, where she guided multi-generational learning, spiritual exploration, and diverse connection. These experiences have deepened her commitment to co-creating safe and inclusive spaces where individuals can discover meaning, growth, and personal transformation.

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Samantha continues to expand her knowledge through university studies in Holistic Health, with a focus on Maharishi Ayurveda and its integrative approach to balance, vitality, and preventative wellness. She is committed to lifelong learning and honoring both traditional wisdom and contemporary understanding in her work.

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Through VANA Vedic Wellness, Samantha weaves together her experiences in health, education, meditative practices, leadership, and heart-centered care to guide others toward greater self-awareness, balance, and sustainable well-being.

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Beyond her professional work, Samantha enjoys creative art, playful movement, lots of music, immersing herself in nature, cooking nourishing plant-based meals, and sharing meaningful adventures with others. She is also a devoted mother and animal advocate, bringing conscious love into every aspect of her life.