Marina brings together a rare combination of experience that informs every aspect of her approach to wellness and retreat leadership with more than 20 years of massage therapy and practicing yoga, 30 years of dedicated personal meditation practice, and over a decade of professional social work focused on trauma, resilience, and healing.
As a licensed massage therapist, certified yoga instructor, certified life coach, and social worker, she understands healing from both the physical and emotional perspectives. Her experience as a massage therapist and yoga instructor gives her a practical understanding of the body, relaxation, and mindful movement. Her backgrounds in social work and social development, add a deeper understanding of how life experiences affect people emotionally and how important it is to feel supported, respected, and safe.
Beyond her credentials, Marina brings a wealth of experience creating supportive spaces where people can feel welcomed, understood, and free to meet themselves wherever they are in life. Her work with survivors of interpersonal violence and human trafficking, along with her leadership in developing trauma-informed community programs and national educational initiatives, has strengthened her ability to recognize the diverse experiences, needs, and circumstances people bring with them.
She combines professional knowledge with a warm, personal approach, understanding that wellness is not simply about structured classes or scheduled activities, but also about connection, slowing down, enjoying nature, sharing meals, and having room to simply be. This perspective shapes her vision for hosting yoga and wellness retreats, which offers far more than a traditional yoga getaway.
By thoughtfully bringing together yoga, meditation, wellness, Mexican culture, nature, healing waters, and meaningful shared experiences, Marina carefully crafts opportunities for guests to step away from everyday demands, reconnect with themselves, and experience the restorative power of movement, stillness, and connection. Her distinctive blend of bodywork, yoga, meditation, and trauma-informed social work brings both depth and authenticity to her retreat leadership, with an emphasis on helping each person feel supported while discovering what restoration, growth, and reconnection mean for them.
