founder, massage therapist, yoga instructor | she/her

Even as a child, Alyssa was called to healing and nature. She's committed to sustainable wellness and is guided by authenticity and intuition. She started Aether to create spaces and places where people can intentionally be their best self through cultivating wellness and healing for body and being.

Alyssa began teaching yoga in 2017 and has logged well over 1,000 hours of instruction. In 2019, she deepened her connection to the body through training in massage therapy and shiatsu from Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic. Alyssa is a Reiki Level II practitioner and holds certifications in sound healing, yin and restorative yoga, and yoga sculpt. She is currently working toward her personal training certification and has begun studying herbal folk medicine. She graduated from Macalester College in environmental studies (‘17) and earned her MBA from Augsburg University (‘24).

Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Alyssa's earliest memories were gallivanting through Voyageurs National Park and along the North Shore. Outside of Aether, you can find her on an adventure with her dog (Kylo), at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, learning Norwegian, and throwing pottery.

massage therapist | they/them

Mo thinks of wellness holistically and aims to co-create health and wellness plans with each of their clients. Knowing that each person is different, Mo centers their work around each individual and their unique needs and goals.

Mo is a trained massage therapist who specializes in deep tissue, trigger point, craniosacral, chronic pain, and migraine clients. They logged more than 750 hours of training at Carlson College of Massage Therapy.

When they're not in the studio, they are an animator! Mo loves all things creative and crafting, from sewing and crocheting to sculpting. Mo is a yogi themselves and is often found hiking with their dog, Goosebumps!

massage therapist | she/her

Ka Lia’s journey into massage therapy began in early childhood, intuitively massaging her mother and discovering the healing power of touch. She graduated from Aveda in 2024 with over 600+ hours of training.

Growing up in an unstable home and experiencing several traumautic events, Ka Lia gained a profound understanding of how physical and emotional trauma impact the body and mind. This unique journey enriched her understanding of healing the mind, body and soul.

Ka Lia’s approach is through intention, compassion and intuition to effectively address each individual’s needs. Her signature modalities are Swedish, trigger point therapy, stretching, and deep tissue massage. Outside of therapy, Ka Lia enjoys writing, meditation, music, and is on track to become a certified yoga instructor by the end of 2025!

massage therapist | she/her

Casiana is an artist, a friend, and a born healer. She dreams of a system of healing that liberates and supports her clients, inspiring each person to follow their own path and plan of care. Her history of chronic pain, trauma and working within healthcare has taught her the necessity of compassionate and informed care. Her practice is centered around partnership and the fact that Joy is medicine.

Born and raised in Chicago, she grew up in a large Filipino/Irish family that instilled loyalty and a strong sense of justice within her core. She moves to integrate her ancestral healing and spiritual practices into her life and work, while keeping it grounded in the newest research on how massage therapy is an essential part of healthcare. Educated in Eastern and Western practices at Northwestern Health Sciences University, she trained in 600+ hours of hands on relaxation and clinical work, craniosacral therapy, reiki, and acupressure. She received her 200 hour Yoga teacher training in 2022 and continues to expand her knowledge.

In her free time, you can find Casiana outside basking in the sun, exploring intuitive movement, singing in the shower and painting her internal landscape.

massage therapist | she/her/ella | se habla español

Vera's healing journey began in childhood, guided by her Mexican-healer grandmother, Pia, who taught her energy healing and bodywork fundamentals. A decade after Pia's passing, Vera honored this legacy by pursuing massage therapy while drawing strength from her healthcare background working in ICUs—including COVID and Pediatric units—where she witnessed firsthand how patients craved healing touch during critical moments.

After graduating from Aveda in 2023 and receiving her Reiki certification, Vera discovered that bodywork was literally in her DNA—her great-grandfather was also a healer for people and livestock. Today, her practice integrates ancestral spirituality and the energy Mother Earth provides, creating space for intuition to flow as she connects deeply with clients. She believes all forms of bodywork connect us not only to one another but to the earth itself.

Beyond her healing work, Vera nurtures family connections by reading with her nephew, teaching her niece, reviving traditions like embroidery and crochet, as well as starting her own (like cultivating rare succulents!). She finds spiritual grounding through meditation with crystals, holds space for her ancestors wherever she goes, and loves traveling to absorb Earth's powerful energies in special places.