About Me
My journey as a health educator began over a decade ago following a diagnosis of hydronephrosis which required kidney surgery at age fourteen. After experiencing years of physical pain and mental health challenges, I went to college with a sincere desire to not only heal myself on a deeper level but to also help others who face similar health challenges. I became passionate about offering an approach to health that nurtures all aspects of our being; emotional, mental, physical and spiritual.
AyurVeda and yoga have taught me so much about myself and how to heal on all levels, so I joyfully offer this knowledge to inspire you to heal and know yourself more deeply as well. I offer a unique approach in leading heart-centered hatha yoga classes and compassionately led wellness consultations that inspire self-discovery and self-realization. My goal is to encourage you to live more empowered, wholesome and energized so you can participate fully in your life whether you need emotional or mental health support, diet and lifestyle guidance, or support in nurturing your physical or spiritual wellbeing.
My Approach to Services:
Each yoga session or wellness consultation is uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs. I approach every class or coaching session with an open heart and my full presence to listen to your needs and offer guidance that aims to bring balance and harmony to your body, mind, and spirit.
I believe that healing is a deeply personal process, and I work collaboratively with you to ensure that each session is accessible, comfortable, informative, and transformational so that you can achieve your health goals
My services include one-on-one yoga sessions and one-on-one health coaching calls as well as group yoga classes and Ayurvedic education workshops in-person or online. Whether you're new to AyurVeda and yoga or you have experienced its benefits before, I warmly welcome you to learn more about these ancient healing arts with me as we commit to enlivening your quality of life.
My offerings are a consciousness-based education approach aimed at offering knowledge, techniques and resources that support you long after our sessions together end. By helping you cultivate a greater sense awareness of your own true nature and your relationship with various aspects of your being, you can continue to thrive and navigate life with greater ease and balance.
Johnathan is a holistic health educator, wellness coach and yoga instructor with an extensive academic and clinical training background. He is an International Baccalaureate graduate receiving his IB diploma in 2010 with specializations in history and psychology. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health education and behavior from the University of Florida in 2014, and he completed his master’s degree in Maharishi AyurVeda and integrative medicine at the end of 2024 from Maharishi International University. He completed a study abroad program in Ireland with UF in 2013 integrating art and self-expression in healthcare and has completed six weeks of Ayurvedic clinical training including a two-week clinical training program in Kerala, India in 2023 at Sreedhareeyam Eye Hospital and Research Center. Additionally, he has completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the AyurVeda Health Retreat Center in Alachua, FL. He considers himself a student of life as he is always eager to grow, learn and teach with an open heart as well as an open mind. He is passionate about advocating for mental health awareness, access to quality healthcare, and holistic approaches to promote wellness that empower people to live their highest quality of life.
List of Sessions/Packages:
o One-time yoga session: 60 minutes - $85
o One-time yoga session: 90 minutes - $125
o Monthly package: 4 yoga sessions (60 minutes each) -$300
o Initial Assessment for Wellness Coaching (90 minutes) -$150
o One-time health coaching session: 60 minutes - $95
o One-time health coaching session: 90 minutes - $135
o Monthly package: 4 health coaching sessions (60 min each) - $350
Johnathan encourages others to prioritize self-care and embodies this in his own life wih daily practices including transcendental meditation, pranayama and yoga practice, and other holistic healing modalities such as acupuncture and massage therapy to nurture full-body health and wellbeing.
I teach yoga in-person at the AyurVeda Health Retreat in Alachua, FL as well as Heart-Mind Healing in Gainesville, FL Healing in Gainesville, FL • https://www.ayurvedahealthretreat.com/studio - Tuesday & Friday mornings 7:45a - 8:45a • https://www.heartmindgnv.com/booknow - Monday morning chair yoga 10:30a – 11:30a and Friday morning mat class 9:30a – 10:30a
My goal is to enlighten my clients with practical knowledge, resources and techniques that cultivate a meaningful life worth living that frees us from the suffering that is so prevalent today especially when there’s the experience of trauma or debilitating disease. Even if you are disease-free, the principles and practices of AyurVeda and yoga are sure to bring you more inner peace, more clarity, and more joy as you live more aligned with the natural flow of life which will inevitably improve your creativity, productivity and the quality of your relationships all through simple practices that enliven your consciousness. Join me today to start your wellness journey and live the life you were meant to live; free from suffering. So I say, be conscious and free with me!
He is an International Baccalaureate graduate receiving his IB diploma in 2010 with specializations in history and psychology. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health education and behavior from the University of Florida in 2014, and he completed his master’s degree in Maharishi AyurVeda and integrative medicine at the end of 2024 from Maharishi International University. He completed a study abroad program in Ireland with UF in 2013 integrating art and self-expression in healthcare and has completed six weeks of Ayurvedic clinical training including a two-week clinical training program in Kerala, India in 2023 at Sreedhareeyam Eye Hospital and Research Center. Additionally, he has completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the AyurVeda Health Retreat Center in Alachua, Florida.
