"Wellness is a journey, and the right path, a welcome discovery!"
- Annelize Machado
At Shakti Wellness, we work closely with you to attain health from the inside out by combining the powerful, time-tested tools of Yoga & Ayurveda. These modalities offer non-invasive, natural approaches to health & well-being.
Experiencing holistic wellness at Shakti is similar to a journey of self-discovery with guidance and care along the way. You can expect to receive thorough assessments, frequent check-ins, wellness coaching for diet and lifestyle, as well as recommendations for Ayurvedic herbs and aligned therapeutic practices (bodywork / yoga). We welcome all ages for Ayurvedic assessments, consultation & therapies. To learn more about your Wellness Practitioner, Annelize or to see our areas of speciality, read below.
For minors below 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian is required to be present.
Wellness with Annelize
AWP, CYT, LMT
Welcome to Shakti! It's always nice to know a little bit about who you might be working with so let me introduce myself. I'm Annelize Machado, I specialize in Therapeutic Yoga and Clinical Ayurveda. My approach to healing and wellness is integrative in nature. No matter what, I will always begin with with a clear intention and that is to understand who you are. What is your story, how did you arrive here? Most importantly, how can I support you in changing the narrative if it isn't serving you?
I work with a combination of holistic modalities that include traditional Indian medicine, healing bodywork, yoga, diet & coaching to build a unique protocol for each client. After decades in this field, I feel fortunate to be able to bring my real life experiences into sessions with my clients, as well as what I gain via continuing eduation in these specialty fields. I am currently working towards my certification as an Ayurvedic Doctor (2026) in the traditional Keraliya-based lineage.
The way I understand the physical, emotional and mental body is informed by my years of study and teaching in Yoga, Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, contemporary dance and theatre. I am passionate about wellness education as a true catalyst for positive shift - on the individual and community level. I began teaching in 2001 and I am deeply grateful to all the students I have worked with and continue to work with, of all ages, various settings in the U.S. and in India. I absolutely enjoy developing & leading health and wellness programs for youth and adults in community centers, schools, and with other aligned compaines, such as performance-based (actors & dancers) - and now at Shakti Yoga studio.
Outside of working with my clients one-on-one, I continue to teach group classes, special topic workshops, give wellness talk in the community or for conferences.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey. - Annelize