Marma Therapy with Ileana
with Ileana

Receive an individual Marma therapy session with Ileana Gonzalez.

   

Marma therapy is an ancient healing practice that originates from Ayurveda, the traditional

system of medicine from India. It is a profound way to balance and heal the body using specific

points on the body by applying acupressure and gentle massage.

In Marma therapy, the body is seen as a network of vital energy points called "Marmas." There

are 107 of these points scattered throughout the body, and each one is connected to different

organs, tissues, and functions. By gently stimulating these points, Marma therapy aims to

release blocked energy and promote the natural healing process.

Imagine your body as a complex system of energy highways, and the Marma points are like key

intersections. If there's a blockage at any of these intersections, it can cause traffic (energy) to

back up and lead to problems in the body. Marma therapy works to clear these blockages,

helping the body's energy flow smoothly and supporting overall health and well-being.

This therapy can help with a range of issues, from physical pain and tension to emotional stress

and fatigue. It's a holistic approach, meaning it considers the whole person, not just the

symptoms. Marma therapy helps to restore balance and harmony within the body, mind, and

spirit, fostering a sense of well-being and vitality.

So, in essence, Marma therapy is a gentle, non-invasive practice that uses the body's own

energy points to promote healing and balance, drawing on the wisdom of Ayurveda to support

a healthy and harmonious life.

Ileana Gonzalez is the multifaceted professional behind Apurva Wellness LLC, a holistic wellness

company founded in 2011 . After 12 years in business development and consulting, Ileana

transitioned from the corporate world to embark on a transformative journey exploring the

spiritual sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga directly at the source: India. During her time in India,

she studied with internationally renowned ayurvedic teachers and was continuously inspired to

empower people with the tools and knowledge that would allow them to live a more vibrant,

joyful life.

Ileana spent 9 years in private practice specializing in “Panchakarma Therapeutics”, a specialty

branch of Ayurveda that focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual purification techniques. Since

the start of the pandemic, she pivoted the business to be an online boutique offering numerous

educational programs, lifestyle mentoring, yoga classes, and other experiences to support her

student’s self-discovery journey. Ileana believes in the long-term rewards of a healthy lifestyle,

 and is very much committed to leveraging her background as a Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic

practitioner to provide a unique framework centered on intentionality and mindfulness,

fostering abundance in every aspect of life.