WELCOME
To The Lotus Collective
The Lotus Collective (TLC) was born from an idea between friends about surrounding oneself with a community of supportive and nurturing practices to help strengthen and nourish overall physical, mental & spiritual health. The idea that well being is more than just a single action, or a single solution, but the whole of all parts--mind, body & spirit. Through meaningful connection and mindful offerings in beautiful spaces, TLC was created.
We are excited to share that with you.
Your TLC Curators
Meet the Women of The Lotus Collective
Michelle Ward
Co-Founder
Michelle R Ward, LPC, LMFT is a Virginia licensed, trauma-informed mental health provider. Michelle is certified in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy intervention proven to successfully address issues big & small including anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress and emotional regulation. Michelle is a certified yoga teacher, loves hiking & gardening and believes the combination of therapy, yoga & retreats is the best way to heal from the stressors of modern daily life.
Find out more or contact Michelle at www.cliftontherapyassociates.com
Tamara Crean
Co-Founder
Tamara Crean is a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor, a certified FLUID yoga instructor and the owner of WheelHouse Pilates. Tamara believes that everyone deserves to live a pain-free lifestyle. Tamara's five year journey in Buddhist training provides her clients the benefit of a spiritual practice as well as a physical one. Tamara loves cake, long hugs, dance parties and retreating to fun & faraway locales.
Find out more or contact Tamara at www.wheelhousepilates.com
Jo Galaska
Jo Galaska found yoga as a teenager, using yoga for cross training during her years as a ballerina in Colorado. Jo, her husband, and her two dogs moved to Virginia in 2018 so she could attend graduate school. While in graduate school, Jo’s passion for yoga grew, bringing her peace through building her mind, body, and spirit connection. You might find Jo out on the trails in Shenandoah National Park and any of our beautiful state parks in Northern Virginia. She frequents local coffee shops and enjoys engaging with her community through neighborhood cookouts and game nights. Jo helps her students foster a deeper connection with their bodies through mindful movement and visualization.
Find out more about Jo's offerings at www.wheelhouseyoga.com
Lisa Zambrano
Lisa Zambrano is a certified Fluid Yoga teacher trained in SPA yoga and HEALing yoga, as well as a certified Pilates instructor trained in mat, reformer, chair, injury prevention & special populations. This extensive combination of yoga and Pilates training provides Lisa’s clients a broad spectrum of offerings in movement, recovery & spirituality. Lisa served our nation as active duty military and is currently retired from her previous life in the corporate world. She loves reading, horses and working in her garden, which is an Audubon certified wildlife sanctuary, where toads, turtles, fox and deer all gather. With longstanding roots in Clifton, Virginia, she feels a deep connection and motivation to take care of her local community. Lisa brings her gentle and attentive nature to everything she does.
Shea Barringer
Shea Barringer is a Fluid Yoga-trained teacher hailing from San Diego, CA. A self-described former gym rat and runner, and current outdoor enthusiast, Shea describes yoga as the only exercise she’s ever looked forward to. She believes it provides an amazing combination of athletic challenge and all-over physical and meditative benefit. And it’s cheaper than therapy! Shea comes to the mat with a calm and grounded energy and is particularly talented with her assists. She has a passion for cooking, hiking and movies. Shea is creative and fun-loving and she brings that wonderful energy with her into her yoga teaching, both in-studio and on retreat.
Find out more about Shea's offerings at www.wheelhouseyoga.com