Swastha Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Massage & Healing Therapies
Ayurvedic Health Consultations
Traditional Thai Massage
Sessions by appointment in Brattleboro & Putney, VT
ABOUT US
“Sarah is much more than a great massage therapist; she is a heart-centered healer and my sessions with her leave me feeling grounded, profoundly peaceful, and full of wonder.”
- Martha Rogers, Licensed Acupuncturist
"I have tried numerous massage therapists over the last 25 years. I have always gone to my chiropractor intermittently. Since seeing Sarah on a monthly schedule for the past year, I visited my chiropractor once just for a checkup. He could find nothing on me that needed adjusting! He said whatever Sarah is doing is working, and I totally agree. I love, love, love her different techniques. She is so professional, knowledgeable and so comfortable. I choose to see her once a month, that works for me because it's so important to take care of myself. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Jan S.
Sarah Carlisle is a skilled practitioner of Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga), Panchakarma therapies, Traditional Thai massage, and Marma Therapy. Sarah studied Ayurvedic bodywork in Kerala, India in 2008, after receiving a 35 day PanchaKarma cleanse which totally changed her life. She later became a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor through the Kerala Ayurveda Academy, and is excited to share the ancient and profoundly simple wisdom that Ayurveda has to offer. Additionally, Sarah is an advanced practitioner of Thai massage through the Lotus Palm School, where she studied extensively with master teacher Kam Thye Chow. She has been a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga teacher since 2006, and a daily practitioner since 1998. A life long, conservatory trained bass player, Sarah has also performed and recorded extensively with renown sacred chant artists Snatam Kaur, David Newman, and others.
Sarah customizes each treatment so that it is balancing for the rogi (client) on both physical and energetic levels. She brings a great deal of presence to each touch, filled with healing intention.
Education & Certifications:
Thai Massage, Certified Levels 1-4 - Lotus Palm School, Montreal, QC, 2008
Ayurvedic Massage & PanchaKarma Therapies - College of Ayurveda, Kannur, Kerala, India, 2008-2009
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor - American Institute of Vedic Studies, 2009-2010
Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor - Kerala Ayurveda Academy, 2023
RYT, Hatha Yoga Teacher, 2006
RYT, Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan), 2010
Associations:
Lotus Palm
Yoga Alliance
NAMA