about us

Always an avid athlete, Erin participated in a wide array of sports, including swimming, tennis, snowboarding, running and lacrosse. Her journey into whole health began in college, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Cultural Studies with an emphasis on social work and focused her senior work on people struggling with eating disorders. She would later go on to work with populations suffering with conditions related to lack of touch in infancy. Her interest in touch and body awareness, in relation to its role in human development, eventually led her to study massage therapy, pilates and yoga. By offering a gathering place for people to play, grow, heal and strengthen mind-body connections - she hopes to help people individually and the community at large.

Erin is known to teach with precision and humor. Students refer to her classes as invigorating, fun and carefully crafted to maintain interest and to ensure variety. Erin's philosophy is to personally invest in each client and tailor custom workouts, while also teaching people about their own bodies. Erin is invested in her clients and committed to supporting them in achieving their wellness goals.

With a deep belief in the power of what Maya Whole Health Studio offers to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, Shannon is delighted to be devoting a chapter of her wild and precious life to the expansion of these offerings. In 2004, Shannon discovered the benefits of yoga in the process of recovering from a significant health crisis, and in that same journey, she also came to depend on the combination of acupuncture and massage as her primary form of health care. Through these practices and modalities, Shannon has experienced not only improved physical health, but a greater resilience, a deeper sense of joy and satisfaction with herself, her life, and all that life brings.

In particular, Shannon found Maya Whole Health Studio to be an excellent resource for learning about and trying new ways of nurturing her body and soul, in an accessible and creative environment- no secret handshakes or previous knowledge necessary! Upon moving to Renton in 2006, Shannon found a warm and inviting community- and decided she wanted to share the goodness of Maya Whole Health Studio with her new hometown. Along with her patient and beautiful family, she is thrilled to be supporting Erins vision and bringing the high quality teaching and practices that are the hallmark of Maya Whole Health Studio to this side of Lake Washington.

Azur has been a student of movement his whole life participating in sports, dance, yoga and martial arts. He completed a 1000-hour intensive massage program at The Brian Utting School of Massage in 2004 furthering his profound respect for the anatomy and physiology of the body. Azur draws on this respect and knowledge, in combination with his background as an artist, to inform his work as a body worker and as a teacher. He brings a balance of creativity, playfulness and experience to each session.

Outside the treatment room Azur finds involvement in creating and maintaining community a key in his fulfillment. His sincere love of people and the opportunity to work with his wife, Erin, to foster a place for healing and community, makes his involvement in the management of Maya an exciting opportunity. Azur desires Maya to be a place for people to find their path to health in an environment that supports creativity and self exploration, within a beautiful and dynamic community.