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cocoon urban day spa
330 first street, second floor
san francisco, ca 94105
Chrisha Cadiz is a proud graduate from the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. Born and raised on the small island of Kauai, Hawaii, Chrisha moved to San Francisco in 2009 to pursue her passion for Skincare and Waxing. She received her Estheticians license in July 2010, graduating at the top of the class and among one of the first in her class to become Brazilian wax certified. She joined the Cocoon team in May 2011 and is currently training as a Junior Esthetician under Lauren Burnley and Sarah Redmond. Her island flavor, professionalism and obvious passion for her craft, ensure that she is the perfect addition to the Cocoon team!
Lauren Burnley Licensed as an Esthetician since 2002, I’ve always been equally passionate about skin care, and waxing. Over the past 10 years, I decided to expose myself to as many skin care environments as I could, to effectively treat any skin type, or condition. I started my career in an Aveda concept spa, working my way through treatment savvy spas, like San Francisco’s Bliss, Billion Dollar Brows in Beverly Hills, and medical and dermatology practices. I quickly graduated from traditional, European style facials, to more advanced treatments, including Light Therapy, Oxygen treatments and resurfacing, to address specific conditions, from acne, to hyper-pigmentation. Understanding skincare fundamentals, and unique ingredient formulations like Skinceuticals, has given me the confidence to diagnose, treat, and transform the skin, through facials, and regimented home care. I’ve continued to evolve as an Esthetician, and find inspiration, on the path that led me to Cocoon. It’s been extremely rewarding joining such a talented team in such a unique & special place.
Merritt King joined Cocoon Urban Day Spa in 2008 and is one of the Co-Founder's of 
Lily Lamjav joined the Cocoon Team in May 2011 and has fast become known for her meticulous, speedy Brazilians and body waxing. She has a huge passion for skincare and education and is always a work in progress. She strongly believes in the efficacy of products and their active ingredients and she aims to share her knowledge with her clients. Her goal is to not just work on clients, but to work with them to encourage their skin to be as healthy and radiant as it can.
Natalie Loera is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a graduate of the National Holistic Institute. She has studied Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therap. She loves working with mommies and mommies-to-be, and has received her Pre and Perinatal Massage training and certification from renowned author and educator Carole Osborne-Sheets. Natalie strives to create a safe, nurturing space where clients can let go of everyday stresses and struggles, and get back in touch with their bodies. She draws from her experience and training in multiple modalities of massage to create customized sessions, best suited to facilitate each client’s own restorative experience.
Sandra Maxwell was first introduced to alternative medicine by her grandmother. Her Grandmother holistic lifestyle Sandra's her interest in massage therapy. After studying at the University of New Mexico she moved to San Francisco to pursue her life as a healer. She first studied vibrational massage at The World School of Massage and Holistic Healing and went on to get her practitioner certificate and license from The National Holistic Institute of San Francisco. Because of her varied background and training she allows each session to unfold on its own, combining separate elements of her practice to provide a harmonious and balanced experience. Her combination of modalities includes deep-tissuse/ myo-fascial , swedish/ relaxational, trigger point, vibrational, hot stone, and pre-natal. Her work is effective in leaving you both emotionally and spiritually relaxed while improving your physical well-being.
Veronica Lopez was trained to practice massage here in our unique city of San Francisco. She is certified in Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and Thai Massage. She is also currently studying Holistic Health at San Francisco State University. Her knowledge of many different modalities and her natural intuition allow her to assess what your body needs to achieve balance and wellness. Whether you need deep muscle work or relaxing balance, she will leave you feeling transformed.
Corey Petersen received certification from the Alive & Well Institute and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2005. Among his modal influences are Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Acupressure, and a thorough knowledge of structural anatomy and kinesiology. Corey’s massage aims to be transformative on all levels of being, relieving physical discomfort and pain, calming the mind and nurturing the spirit. With Corey, you can rest assured that you will be in good hands, that your massage therapy session will be approached with the utmost respect of you, and catered to your specific needs. 
April Fuquay studied massage in San Diego at the Academy of Health Professionals. She has been a body worker for over 12 years. Her specialty is a form of Hawaiian massage called Oluli and Oluea. The words Oluli and Oluea in the Hawaiian language mean "to harmonize mind, body and spirit" and "to ignite the life force". It is a flowing style that is both relaxing and therapeutic. She also integrates trigger point, sports massage, and Thai stretches into her massage depending on the needs of her clients. She is intuitive, detail oriented and her massage will leave you both relaxed and invigorated.
Marie Bolten studied at the highly acclaimed National Holistic Institute and graduated with honors. She specializes in a blend of Deep Tissue and Swedish massage. Marie is a dedicated body worker who loves what she does and will take the time to understand your areas of stress and pain and will provide you with a massage that is focused and therapeutic. Her goal for each session is to promote a significant positive change in your body and state of mind.
Laurie Higashi is a graduate with honors from the esteemed National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy and is nationally certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Whether you are seeking deep healing or deep relaxation, Laurie brings elements of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and other styles of massage in combination with her expansive knowledge of kinesiology and passion for helping others to each session, leaving you feeling grounded, calm, and refreshed.
Priya was born in Northeastern Thailand where she studied and practiced Traditional Thai Massage for many years before she migrated to the United States. She learned these ancient techniques from several highly respected masters, but received her formal training in Bangkok, Thailand at Wat (Temple) Worajanyavas from the acclaimed master Ajarn (Professor) Supranee, formally of Wat Po. Priya left Thailand and came to San Francisco in January of 2008 and soon started working with Suchada Thai Massage. Priya has become very popular because her style of massage is extremely beneficial. Priya's Thai massage uses hands, knees, elbows, and feet to manipulate the muscles while incorporating passive, yoga-like stretches resulting in a massage that is both relaxing and energizing.
Melanie Kaufman's practice and teaching, including practical and subtle anatomy, asana, pranayama, ethics and yoga philosophy. She studied at Peachtree Yoga Center and upon completion, spent a year teaching and exploring the beautiful country of Costa Rica where she did lots of traveling, soul searching, and working with people from all over the world. She is a dynamic, self-motivated, passionate yoga teacher with a passion and love for yoga. She believes wholeheartedly that taking care of one's body is essential to living a happy life. Melanie blends her knowledge of the practice of Yoga with health counseling which she studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition - the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone and raw foods.
Katie Desmond has been a bodywork professional for almost ten years. She first knew she wanted to be an Acupuncturist when she was 16 years old after receiving her first treatment. Beginning her career with Massage Therapy, she received her Massage Technician Certification in 2001 while also attending school at Emperor's College of Oriental Medicine. There she studied techniques such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Circulatory, Acupressure, Cupping, Gua Sha and Tui Na. She graduated with her Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz in 2006, and is now a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with special certifications in Sports Injury and Orthopedics, Womens Health, and Hepatitis C. Katie is also a regular volunteer Acupuncturist at Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic in San Francisco, which is a low income complementary clinic for women with cancer. Katie's true passion lies in helping others discover their own abilities to heal themselves and achieve inner balance and emotional peace.
Mary Fox About 10 years ago, after a lifetime of running and a stressful advertising career had me on the brink of total hip replacement, I stumbled upon the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice. Its rigor, sweat and discipline instantly drew me in. Through many hours of practice and study with Larry and Marie Schultz of It’s Yoga, I learned to embrace my physical limitations (including my new hip!) as opportunities for greater strength, self-knowledge and awareness. The It’s Yoga system gave me the freedom to develop my own practice and to trust in my inner teacher. I see my role as an instructor to be just that simple, and I’m honored to cheer lead others as they discover their own paths.
Lauren Ching has been practicing yoga for three years and has been teaching at Cocoon since March 2010. She is a graduate of the YogaWorks teacher training program and is certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. Her style is a blend of Ashtanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga with a particular focus on breath work to calm and center the mind. Lauren aims to teach her classes in the same way she approaches her own practice and life in general with balance, gratitude and a sense of humor. You can learn more about Lauren at her 
Mandy Whittington started practicing yoga about six years ago to stretch after intense cardio workouts, such as running and TRX circuit training. Once she learned how to do the yoga poses properly, without allowing her body to ‘cheat’, she realized that yoga can also be a deep and very satisfying workout. But even more, she learned that concentrating on her asana practice, incorporating breath with movement, allowed her to clear her mind of the stresses of a corporate job, daily ‘to do’ lists, and city-living. She enjoys the end result of each yoga practice, feeling physically stimulated and mentally refreshed. Mandy started teaching yoga as she continued to learn more about its benefits and wondered “Why doesn’t everyone practice?” As such, her classes are structured such that they are challenging for both mind and body, with the end result of feeling rejuvenated inside and out. Mandy completed the YogaWorks 200-hour teacher training and has her YogaAlliance certification. Mandy is inspired by her dedicated and sincere teachers, and hopes to be one to all of her students so they can reach their full potential through yoga.
Ann Lam has practiced yoga since 2001 and received her 200-hour teacher training from Greenhouse Holistic in New York City. She currently teaches Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Restorative classes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Her classes focus on building strength and balance, with attention given to gentler restorative asanas (poses). Through the development and experience of each asana, she strives to grow awareness among her students, opening up pathways to restoration, transformation, and healing. Ann’s main teachers have included Leigh Evans, Summer Quashie, and Paul Manza. Drawing from her own experience as a classically trained violinist, Ann specializes in yoga for musicians. For more information, visit her 
Gabrielle Johnson is a 200 RYT, and received her training from Yogaworks here in the bay area. She has studied with Nikki Estrada, Mary Clare Sweet, and with travelled to Mexico in order to deepen her yoga experience with teachers Joanna Saxby and Sarah Pascual. An Omaha, NE native, Gabrielle grew up in a world of dance, receiving intensive ballet training from a young age. Working toward a career in dance, Gabrielle found cross training extremely beneficial and interesting. She has experienced Pilates mat and reformer, among other methodologies, but yoga is where she really found her second passion. The healing art of yoga allows her to listen to her body,mind, and heart, and through the practice she was able to bring to light her true intentions and goals. The love Gabrielle has for this practice is what fuels her to teach, hoping her students will receive a taste of this powerful medicine. Gabrielle appreciates yoga because it brings her to her own front door, and reminds her how important it is to stay aware and grateful of every little miracle. Gabrielle's classes are balanced, focused, strong, and clarifying. Her unique creative background and understanding of the body allows her to bring care and attention to her students, while holding a space for them that is fun and educational.
Marie Murphy When I started practicing yoga, I couldn't touch my toes - and I couldn't believe that I would ever be able to. A regular yoga practice helped me change and heal my body in ways that I previously thought were impossible. Witnessing these changes within myself gave me a whole new understanding of the infinite possibilities for change and growth that exist within all of us. As a yoga instructor, I strive to give students the opportunity to recognize the capacity for change and growth that they each possess, and to claim the joy that comes with these discoveries. I teach dynamic vinyasa flow classes based on creative sequencing that is challenging yet approachable for students of all levels, and also mellower hatha flow classes which provide a slower, more gradual opening for the body, mind, and spirit. No matter the class style, I seek to create a space where students can explore their physical bodies, while also tapping into the depths of focus, calm, and peace within them.
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