about us

Shanti Dechen, a clinical health practitioner and a certified massage therapist since 1979, has a university background in the sciences—over 15,000 hours of extensive training and certification in bodymind therapies.

Her training includes many modalities of healing including; massage therapy (including Deep Tissue) as well as Certified Clinical Aromatherapy, Chi Nei Tsang: Visceral Rejuvenation, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Polarity, Nutrition, Reflexology, Stress Management and Meditation.

Shanti has worked and studied in a variety of healing modalities in the US, Canada, Germany, Thailand, and the Caribbean. This lifelong study has lead her to establish and direct the Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy.

Shanti is a member in good standing with the NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy), ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professional), Senior Instructor of Chi Nei Tsang through the Universal Healing Tao and is a member of good standing with NCBTMB (National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork).