What is Best Life-ing?
We are a platform for healers and a service for people wanting spiritual growth, community, and wellness. We bring together healers, teachers, and coaches to share their practices to help others live in alignment and achieve their dreams. We do this through our private retreats, online courses, 1-1 coaching, healing sessions, and public events.
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Our group of experts are here to guide your transformation from ordinary to extraordinary! Our strategies help you overcome limiting beliefs, determine your dreams, and show you how to reach them.
The 7 Areas of Life
Social
PHYSICAL
SPIRITUAL
INTELLECTUAL
FINANCIAL
VOCATIONAL
RELATIONAL
Meet Our Best Lifers!
Julia brodska
International Best Selling Author | Owner | Leader | Hypnotherapist
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Julia Brodska is an international best selling author and the visionary behind Best Life-ing, a renowned platform and service for holistic wellness and personal growth. Her mission is to empower individuals to embrace their authenticity, live with purpose, and create a life they love. With her best-selling book and transformative retreat experiences, Julia inspires and guides others on their journey to fulfillment and abundance. A truly gifted practitioner, Julia conducts regression hypnotherapy sessions helping people unlock past trauma and embrace their true self.
Shayla Durant
Community Engagement Manager
& Wellness Advocate
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Shayla co-ordinates our Social Media at Best Life-ing and has a gift for inspiring others. Born and raised in Miami, Shayla has always been passionate about fitness and performance. After feeling depleted and lacking energy, she took matters into her own hands and explored the foundations of a healthy lifestyle. Through a vegan diet and a consistent workout routine, Shayla discovered a renewed sense of vitality and self-awareness and lives to inspire and guide others on their own wellness journeys. Follow us on social media as Shayla shares valuable insights and motivation for living your best life.
VANESA MOUKA
Yoga Coach and Session Master
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A master at healing & transformation through yoga & body work, Vanessa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the best life-ing team. Following a cervical spine injury from a car accident in 2011, Vanesa turned to yoga and through her dedicated practice, experienced a remarkable transformation in both her physical and mental well-being, discovering inner peace & a purpose to share her expertise. Vanesa guides students through invigorating yoga, meditation and sound healing sessions, seamlessly combining breathing techniques with postures, fostering a deep respect for the body and a profound stillness of the mind. Beyond the mat, Vanesa embraces compassion, gratitude, love, and connection in every aspect of her life.
Emily saunders
Yoga Teacher
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Meet Emily Saunders, our dedicated Yoga Guru. Emily knows firsthand the struggle of trying to live up to others' expectations instead of embracing her authentic self. Through her own journey with a treatable thyroid disease, she has learned the vital importance of prioritizing mental and physical health. It was during this time that Emily discovered the transformative power of yoga, using it as a means to reconnect with her body and mind, and restore balance to her life. Now, she shares her passion and expertise by guiding others on a path of self-discovery and inner peace through the practice of yoga. Join Emily as she helps you find your stillness, strength, and true essence through the beautiful art of yoga.
NATAlia MORGAN
Sound Healer
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Natalia Morgan is a passionate Sound Therapist, Reiki Advanced Practitioner, Energy Healer, and Kundalini Practitioner dedicated to guiding others on their path to inner healing and spiritual growth. Originally from Latvia, Natalia began her journey as a nurse, providing care and comfort to those in need. After moving to the United States in 2000, she embarked on her own transformative spiritual journey, exploring various healing modalities. Sound healing emerged as Natalia's true passion, and she now combines her expertise in sound therapy, reiki, and kundalini practices to facilitate profound healing experiences for individuals seeking balance, harmony, and spiritual nourishment.
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John Weiler
Professional Editor & Author Mentor
John began his writing career in 2009 as a hit TV writer, continuing until 2012 when he was a writer on National Geographic’s Alaska State Troopers. In 2014, John transitioned into copywriting, blogging and book publishing, with six bestselling books. He regularly edits and launches books for clients, and has helped transform many new writers into bestselling authors. Outside of the writing world, John is an NBA fanatic, meditator of 17 years and a beer connoisseur (if you can say that’s a thing).
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Monty aboughaly
Fitness Coach and Professional Boxer
Monty’s journey started as an overweight kid who couldn’t get control of his eating habits. He missed many opportunities & experiences in his younger years because he was ashamed of how he looked. Monty decided enough was enough & dedicated himself to creating a health transformation through boxing. Today, he attributes his success to hard work and the joy he feels in helping others make fitness a fun & rewarding experience.
Rhonda armbrust
Hypnosis Coach/Author
Rhonda is a certified hypnotist with many years of experience. She draws on her background as a mental health rehabilitation specialist to guide clients via hypnosis in overcoming obstacles and live fulfilling lives. Rhonda was so impressed by Julia’s regression hypnosis that she joined the Best Life-ing team. She uses it to help people find answers to burning questions, gain a deeper understanding of their purpose, foster meetings with loved ones who died, and resolve deep-seated wounds.
Buy Rhonda's latest novel here!
Marilin rosales
Content Trainer
Marilin had lost direction as a teen: turning to alcohol and drugs, she was on the verge of dropping out of college. However, she decided to change up her lifestyle habits and prioritize her health. Challenging herself through fitness, clean eating, and volunteering, Marilyn has maintained a positive attitude and completed her business degree. Marilyn believes mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life. Sometimes, one small change can lead to habits worth keeping.
Cydni jenkins
Lead Trainer
Cydni loves to dance, act, and entertain. Those activities was curtailed when she became ill as a teen, but atthe age of 18, she turned her life around: she changed her eating habits and began running as a form of meditation. She entered her first half marathon in 2014. So far, she has completed three half marathons and raised over $15,000 for CCFA in a full New York City marathon. She prides herself on doing what makes her happy and remaining positive helps her stay focused on her goals.
Charla Abbott
Intuitive Empath & Certified Holistic Health Coach
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With Certifications from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and an IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher. Charla is a supportive guide and space holder for self-discovery and transformation. Charla employs a holistic approach to facilitate wholeness. Through yoga, and meditation techniques, Charla fosters an intimate connection and self-awareness. Her teaching and coaching practices are grounded in trauma-informed methodologies to provide clients with the capacity to embrace new information and implement positive changes, supporting the development of healthy daily habits, reprogramming the subconscious mind to overcome limiting beliefs, and devising strategies for fulfillment.
Dr Linday Willamson
Medical Doctor & holistic healer
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​Driven by a mission to empower others, Dr. Lindsay's work centers around activating the innate source of health, power, and expansion that resides within each individual. By addressing the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, she aims to facilitate radical life transformations and help her clients unleash their full potential. Through her expertise and guidance, Dr. Lindsay is committed to helping individuals achieve optimal balance, health, and personal growth.
Kristen Kurtz
Certified Life and Health Coach
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Kristen Kurtz is a certified health coach who has worked in the wellness industry for over 20 years. Her work is a blend of her training in yoga, massage, skincare, and wellness. Kristen spent 15 years living in Hawaii where she studied many modalities on how to help people overcome physical and mental pain in their bodies and minds so that they can live happier and healthier lives. When she is not working with clients, you can find her surfing, hiking, or laughing with friends and family. She is very excited to be a part of Best Life-ing and your healing transformation
Jonny Torgersen
Certified Professional Hypnotist
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​Jonny Torgersen is a Certified Professional Hypnotist renowned for facilitating life-changing transformations. With his guidance, clients overcome deep-rooted fears and barriers, experiencing emotional and mental shifts that align them with their truth and goals. Jonny's work creates breakthroughs, healing and renewing happiness, leading to a more fulfilling life. As a certified transformational coach and board-certified hypnotist, Jonny draws from his training with respected figures like Lisa Nichols and Tom Silver. Connect with Jonny to create change, achieve breakthroughs, and enhance personal relationships, finances, and health.
Tracy Shoman
Reiki, Guided Meditation & Sound Healing
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Tracy creates magical experiences that inspire, transform, promote spiritual growth and healing. She loves helping people align with their spirit and soul and create their best life.
Tracy is a spiritual guide, retreat leader, Reiki master and sound healer who specializes in: Women's Circles and Retreats, Guided meditation, Sound baths, Yoga Nidra, Reiki healing energy, New Moon and Full Moon Events, Restorative yoga, and intuitive oracle card readings. She delivers it all with loving support, wisdom and compassion.
Jeny Dawson
Senior Yin Yoga Teacher & Trainer
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Jeny Dawson, studies under Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga, and has practiced yoga since 2002, has multiple certifications in yin yoga, sound healing, yoga for children and is an Integrative Nutritional Health Counselor, drawing from a vast array of educational modalities and life experiences to help others heal and transform their lives. Her goal is to inspire others to live healthy lives by encouraging them to reach beyond nutrition and exercise and to consider the whole person; a lifestyle that acknowledges and embraces the unity of body, mind and spirit.
Alyssa Durant
500hr RYT Certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
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Alyssa specializes in vinyasa, yoga sculpt, and restorative yoga modalities. With a warm and inclusive teaching style, she creates a welcoming space for her students, encouraging mindfulness, self-care, and personal growth. Alyssa's classes blend dynamic flows, strength-building exercises, and restorative practices, tailored to meet individual needs. Through her guidance, she empowers students to discover their own path of self-discovery, embrace the transformative power of yoga, and live authentically and joyfully. Off the mat, she finds solace in surfing and skateboarding, immersing herself in the vibrant energy of the coast.
Olivia Fox
Esthetician and Herbalist
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Liv is an esthetician, herbalist, and owner of The Wild Fox. She offers holistic facials as well as lunar ritual facials, while also creating small batch herbal skin + body care products. Liv’s passion is bringing together the concepts of nature and skincare through holistic services, plant-based products, & simple rituals that allow you to get in touch with your most authentic self, celebrate your individuality, and honor your body to promote a more intuitive self-care practice!
Nikki Benoit
Spiritual Energy Coach
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Nikki has a passion to inspire heart-led living. believing that if she wants to help the lives of animals then she first needs to help open the hearts of humans. Her practice has empowered countless people over the years using healing techniques such as meditation, breath work, intuition development, Reiki energy healing, shadow work, yoga and now Akashic Record channeling to help clear blocks and distortions opening our hearts and higher knowing. These tools have supported her tremendously on her own expansion journey, accessing the “something more”.
Noriko Whitfield
Healing Arts Maestro
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Embark on a transformative journey with Noriko Whitfield, a Japanese-born healing arts maestro with 16+ years of expertise. Through her unique fusion of body movements and sound in sound therapy, she sparks a deep mind-body connection, calming the nerves and unlocking the unconscious mind. Noriko's mission? Empower others to live to their fullest potential. As a coach and Grief Recovery Method Specialist, she guides you towards emotional well-being and self-discovery. Elevate your existence with Noriko's spark of wisdom.
KoTo Kaur
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation and Sound Healing
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With a strong base in the Naad (the "Sacred Sound Current") KoTo works with tools she has developed over 12 years of spiritual and personal practice, including breath work, movement, sound and rhythm, contemplation and more. Teaching the powerful technology of Kundalini Kriya Yoga, to elevate your state of mind and deliver a complete sense of self-acceptance, love, and peace.
Patricia Buraschi
Holistic Therapist & Yoga Teacher
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Patricia came across Kundalini Yoga over 20 years ago and since then her life has been deeply transformed. A Magna Cum Laude BFA graduate from FIT in NYC, she incorporates art in her therapies, workshops and both books she has published (Yoga Book for Children and Oracle from the Akashic Records). Patricia traveled to India in 2010 and upon her return she got certified in Kundalini Yoga with Hari Kaur at Treehouse studio NYC in 2012 and has been teaching since then. Overtime life has guided her to obtain certifications in Family Constellation and Akashic Records readings and training, both which have been crucial in her own life journey and healing. Originally from Argentina, she has been living in the US for 25 years and is now happy to be living close to the beach in Miami.
Linda Thunberg
Certified Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist
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Linda Thunberg, MHt, LBLt, QHHT, CCP is passionate about helping people create profound changes, which often manifests a whole new lease on life with deep zest! An award-winning Master Transpersonal Hypnotist dedicated to her clients and the field. Her specialties include addictions, pain management, and especially childhood chakra regression. Linda is also A Delphi University Certified Medium, a Certified Life Coach, and an Ordained Minister. Linda facilitates personal and group hypnosis sessions and speaks at Conferences, Expos and events. She also certifies students to be Transpersonal Hypnotists, Master Hypnotists, and Life between Lives Hypnotists through NATH.
Carmen Matta Parra
Vinyasa Yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Gong
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Carmen Matta Parra is a dedicated healer, certified in Vinyasa Yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, and transformative massage. With a wide range of expertise including Akashic Records, Reiki, and Sacred Geometry, Carmen's passion for healing shines through. She leads group sessions, practices early morning sadhana, and is currently undergoing yoga training with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Carmen's empathetic approach and transformative massages bring both physical and emotional relief, making her a true beacon of hope and compassion in the world.