Kathy Jo Stäheli,ADC,PKT,AYT
Kathy Jo Stähel, is a NAMA-Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified practitioner and founder of Purusha Ayurveda, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise in Panchakarma. Trained in both the U.S. and India through Bastyr University and Kerala Ayurveda Academy, she has served as practitioner and global business manager for Kerala Ayurveda Academy and played an integral role in the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for nearly a decade, and is now chairing the Panchakarma Committee.
As an international speaker and educator, Kathy Jo shares authentic Panchakarma and Ayurvedic wisdom with audiences worldwide, offering deeply rooted, compassionate care and guidance to a global community. She is also a seasoned herbalist and has designed the Purusha Apothecary with intention, carefully formulating each product to support balance, wellness, and the authentic principles of Ayurveda.
Britney Peterson-Steadman, CAS
Britney Peterson-Steadman, is a devoted Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula specializing in Panchakarma and individualized Ayurvedic care. Trained through the California College of Ayurveda and the Center for Sacred Window Studies, she guides clients through deep purification, digestive restoration, and systemic renewal, supporting the body’s innate intelligence and capacity for balance.
With years of experience providing personalized protocols and restorative body therapies in her Salt Lake City practice, Britney approaches Panchakarma as a precise and transformative pathway to restore constitutional harmony. Her work is grounded, individualized, and clinically oriented, helping each client return to alignment in body, mind, and spirit through the principles of Ayurveda.
Cecilia Molinar, PkT, RYT
Cecilia Molinar Zubieta is a Panchakarma Technician and Certified Yoga Instructor with expertise in somatic movement, dance therapy, and therapeutic yoga. She has studied various movement techniques, including Feldenkrais, Danceability, and Butoh, and has a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and mind-body practices. Cecilia integrates her knowledge of movement and yoga with Abhyanga, utilizing her expertise in rhythm, touch, and body awareness to enhance the healing power of Ayurvedic bodywork. She also works at the Morosoli Neuropsychology clinic, focusing on neurodevelopment and the therapeutic benefits of movement and meditation.
Kallie Taylor,AHC,PKT
Kallie Taylor is a yoga instructor, Panchakarma Technician and Ayurvedic Health Counselor, with extensive experience in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. As a skilled Panchakarma bodyworker at Purusha, she offers Ayurvedic therapies that support detoxification, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. Kallie has also worked with individuals in addiction recovery, using yoga and Ayurveda as powerful tools for transformation. Deeply inspired by nature, the elements, and subtle energy, she integrates Ayurvedic philosophy and sound healing into her practice.
Tanner Rosenthal, LMT, PKT
Tanner Rosenthal is a Panchakarma Technician with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. He began his journey as an LMT in Salt Lake City and soon after interned at Herb Pharm, where he studied the properties of 180 single herbs and more than 85 proprietary formulas to help take care of mind, body, and spirit. He joined the Purusha team in 2020 and is an integral part of our Panchakarma programs and workshop facilitation. His compassion for people, animals, and the health of the planet is a drive behind his work and is felt in his practice and teaching.
Sarah Syson, HAC, PKT
Sarah Syson is an Ayurvedic chef, trained Holistic Ayurvedic Coach, Panchakarma Technician, and is currently completing her Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification with Kerala Ayurveda. Rooted in her love of yoga and the natural world, Sarah is dedicated to living and sharing a holistic lifestyle. At Purusha, she offers hands-on care as a Panchakarma Technician while also nourishing guests with prana-filled meals prepared with love and intention. Her work embodies the heart of Ayurveda, bringing balance, warmth, and healing through both touch and nourishment, while she continues to deepen her studies in Ayurveda and yoga.
Lesley Gustavson, AHC, PKT
After years devoted to raising three children and supporting her community in both business and public service, she discovered Ayurveda through her own healing journey. Inspired by its transformative power, she pursued formal training and became a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With a background in psychology, a natural gift for compassionate care, and extensive experience in administration and leadership, she now brings dedication, empathy, and precision to her work as a Panchakarma Technician, supporting others on their path to balance, vitality, and well-being.
Me’ka Govan, PKT
Me'ka is a dedicated Panchakarma Technician and Ayurvedic Chef in training, brings a wealth of experience in subtle energy recognition and alignment, guiding others through transformative wellness practices. She is a certified sound and vibrational therapist, weaving ancient harmonics and resonances from Tibet and Africa into her healing work. As a dedicated student of Egyptian BioGeometry and sacred geometry through the Vesica Institute, Me'ka is trained in physical Radiesthesia and the implementation of BG3 energy, allowing her to work with protective and balancing energies in profound ways.
Maureen Morgan, AHC, PKT, RYT
Maureen Morgan is a Panchakarma technician, holistic nutritionist, yoga instructor, and Essential Emotions coach, guiding individuals to restore balance and vitality through the body’s innate healing wisdom. With over 25 years of experience in mind-body care, she supports clients in understanding their unique physical and emotional needs. At the heart of Maureen’s philosophy is the belief that healing, although personal, is not a solitary journey. As she often says, “We don’t heal alone — we heal in community.” This guiding principle shapes her offerings, where shared growth and connection become powerful catalysts for transformation.