

Carissa Zacharias is a Holistic Health Practitioner
specializing in the ancient healing therapies of Reiki, Ayurveda and Aromatherapy. Focusing in helping her clients restore balance to their emotional, spiritual and physical bodies, it is her goal to help her clients achieve maximum well-being. As a Usui and Karuna® Reiki Master, Carissa has the unique ability to facilitate
healing on all levels.
A graduate of Mount Mary College, earning a degree in Biology, Carissa devoted over 15 years of her career to the medical field as a MRI/CT Technologist. Always passionate of Holistic, Alternative Therapies, Carissa began her journey with Energy Medicine in 2008, studying the Japanese healing system of Usui Reiki. Experiencing first hand the powerful healing that Karuna facilitates, Carissa was Divinely guided in pursuing her Mastership.
Carissa was first introduced to the healing therapies of Ayurveda, when gifted with a Shirodhara. Falling in love with the transcending experience, she was inspired to incorporate this healing therapy into her practice. In April of 2010, she began her journey with the Ayurvedic Healing therapies of Panchakarma at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center. Under the guidance of Corinna Schmidt and Cheryl Silberman, she completed her internship in July of 2011, earning her Certification as a Panchakarma Technician.
Carissa’s experiences with these Holistic Therapies, serve as an inspiration to continue on her journey of self-exploration and spiritual growth. A healer at heart and compassionate of her work, Carissa is grateful for the opportunity to help others
obtain peace of mind and joy of heart.