About Us

My vision began for Sana Vida over 17 years ago as a a tranquil sanctuary to restore, heal, learn and open one's mind to all possibilities. I am so proud to have gathered and collaborated with such a special group of practitioners and teachers who share in my vision and purpose. I am honored to be able to offer this experience to you.

Our Mission at Sana Vida is to:

1. Provide time tested complementary therapies to the typical health care routine.
2. Involve clients in their own transformation.
3. Insure a peaceful environment where clients feel comfortable and safe.
4. Encourage clients of the importance of being proactive about their health care.
5. Create experiences that awaken the best in all and provide hope and healing.

Our Values at Sana Vida are:

Whole Body Health
We honor the mind, body, heart, and spirit in each individual, knowing the need to balance and blend all these elements. We teach how to believe in one’s true self and look to one's own body for answers. We believe no one can listen to your body for you. To grow and heal, you have to take responsibility for listening to your body yourself.

Integrity
In business and in relationships, we conduct ourselves with honesty, fairness, truth, and respect. We treat others, as we would want to be treated. We focus on the collective good.

Service
We value the practice of service and what it teaches us about ourselves, and our relation to others. Our clients are here to see and experience the world in new ways. We are attuned to and care about their experience, needs, and expectations.

Teamwork
Working together inclusively and collaboratively with energy, intention, and commitment. We keep each other informed, share what we are thinking and doing to better serve our clients.

Welcoming to All
We invite people to find space here, to feel safe, to create community, to feel at home, and find nourishment. Our environment is nurturing, relaxing, stimulating, and inspiring. We hope you agree.

We at Sana Vida hope you can take our mission and our values to better your life, one day at a time.

In Health and Happiness,

Patti McCormick

Our Team of Professionals

CHINESE MEDICINE

Patti McCormick The owner of Sana Vida Wellness Spa & Tea Bar, has been involved in natural health as an acupuncturist & herbalist for nearly 17 years. Her love for Eastern medicine began during her career as an engineer and has expanded to include a yoga studio and a tea bar specializing in healing green teas and herbal elixirs. She is nationally certified and state licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. She has a Master’s of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine from Academy of Oriental Medicine, which is a nationally recognized four year college for acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Patti earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering from Texas A &M University, allowing her to practice as an engineer for 6 years before transitioning into her career in acupuncture. Her personal yoga practice extends 13 years and has taught yoga for over 6 years. Patti has advanced training in the most difficult cases and has dedicated herself over the last past 17 years to providing extraordinary healing experiences to thousands of patients through more than 19,000 acupuncture treatments. Today, she dedicates her days to developing Sana Vida as a wellness community full of hope and healing.

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RESTORATIVE SKINCARE

Brenda Morris has dedicated her life to educating, rejuvenating and de-stressing. In her practice of 6 years, she has developed a full practice by teaching people how to restore their skin and prevent future damage. In addition to her many continuing education classes, Brenda has completed specialized training at the International Dermal Institute in Dallas, Texas. By specializing in only a few of the highest quality product lines, such as Dermalogica and SkinCeutical, Brenda has been able to master her knowledge of these products providing her clients with amazing results. Brenda has a high percentage of clients interested in Anti-Aging. Her best technique is her physical touch, ability to educate clients about proper maintenance and helping them become comfortable with the skin they have. She always gives the best facial that not only gives wonderful results, but offers a relaxing experience, something they will look forward to next month. The best advice she gives to both men and women is to help slow the aging process using prevention and correction. "I have found that most professionals, homemakers and students seldom know the importance of skincare and self care. We all burn candles at both ends by working countless hours, without taking a breath & relaxing from time to time. I urge you to re-think this philosophy! Partake in regular treatments, take time to meditate & focus on your mental health as well."

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AYURVEDA & YOGA THERAPY

Gina Caccavalla is a nationally registered, multi-certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Ayurvedic Nutritional Consultant with over 25 years experience in the field of holistic health and fitness. She specializes in custom programs for stress, weight and pain management through yoga, nutrition, diet, lifestyle, goals, fun, education, practice, movement, therapy, bodywork, support, nature, meditation, living in balance and more. Her compassionate and inspiring style emphasizes quality of life, while honoring and elevating each student’s unique mind, body and spirit. Gina’s "previous life" included almost 10 years of teaching at Lake Austin Spa & Resort. "I live and love this work. It gives me the greatest joy to share it with you!"

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BODYWORK & YOGA

Trish von Halla has made massage her life’s work. Since 1980, she has pursued this profession and no other. Even in her spare time, what she does for fun is to read books related to her profession. She is fully certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Trish has a non-linear talent for sensing the exact location of a person’s discomfort, and then for working with it in such a way that it is not inflamed. She is highly nurturing because she is highly attuned to her ability to sense. Among the techniques Trish has studied are shiatsu, acupressure, Lomi Lomi, Thai (in Thailand), Zero Balancing, Swedish / Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, and positional release. These techniques may appear to be superficially distinct, but all trails lead to the mountaintop.

Connie Mendoza   A practicing body therapist for over 15 years, Connie Mendoza has been in the field of health and fitness since 1984. She employs a natural and non-invasive approach that accelerates healing. Connie specializes in strengthening the immune system and relieving mental and emotional stress in those who are facing life’s important decisions in this ever-changing society. Her work is designed to enhance the quality and wellness of one’s life experiences. Her touch is strong, yet soft. Her sense-of-humor, wit, and wisdom bring lightness to many situations. Her focus when teaching is to bring you to a centered, tranquil state of being, from which your creative energy may be liberated and expressed. Ongoing training and education continually refines Connie’s treatments, and you receive the benefit. Pertinent training includes: The Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA; Ashiatsu (Barefoot Shiatsu) teaching certification with Edward Spencer; Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio- Philosophy; Hatha Yoga and Shadow Yoga teacher training at Moksha Yoga Shala with Mark Horner.

Erin Lingo decided to follow her calling as a healer in 2007, graduating from Cortiva Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tuscon, Arizona. While training, Erin interned at the University of Arizona Athletic Department treating sports related injuries and also treated many recovery patients at the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center. She firmly believes that positive and energetic touch is integral to health, wellness, healing, and recovery. Erin strives to promote positive body image and> awareness with her nurturing nature. Her signature is combining all of her tools and training (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Positional Release, Stretching, Hydrotherapy, Hot Stone, Reflexology) to provide a personal treatment with long-lasting effects. Her hobbies include painting, drawing, reading, writing, and sharing time with her beautiful, young daughter, Dana.

Shannon Durling, a Certified Reflexologist, received her training from the prestigious International Institute of Reflexology in Florida. This school is recognized throughout the world with campuses in South Africa, Europe and Canada. Originally from Michigan, Shannon moved to Texas over 20 years ago and has always believed in the philosophy of natural health from the inside out.

Lindsay Plante, a Marble Falls native, has come back to her roots. She discovered yoga in Fort Worth more than seven years ago when she was given a monthly pass to a yoga studio as a birthday present. During these yoga classes, she envied her teachers and often thought that teaching yoga must be so fulfilling. Yoga has had a profound effect on her life and is something she loves to share with others. Lindsay is certified in prenatal yoga through OmMama and is currently working on her 200-hour registered yoga certification through Living Yoga Program. She is also a Certified Hypno- Birthing® Practitioner. In addition to being a yoga teacher, Lindsay is a marketing consultant and, most importantly, a mom to an amazing daughter.

Judy Beasley completed her Yoga Alliance Approved Teacher Training program in 2003 after being a serious student of yoga for over 18 years. Previously, Judy retired from the Spiritual Care department of Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Judy taught yoga at several studios in Houston before relocating to Marble Falls with her husband and two dogs. Judy teaches a gentle style of yoga with an Iyengar influence.

Lindsay Graybill came to the Hill Country from Austin in 2004 for employment with the Marble Falls Area EMS as an Emergency Medical Technician. Lindsay continues to work as an EMT when she is not working at Sana Vida. She completed her yoga training through YogaFit. She has been on staff in several capacities with Sana Vida since the summer of 2008. Her energy and sense of humor is always enjoyed by staff and clients. Lindsay’s great energy makes her the perfect fit for teaching Kid Yoga for Sana Vida and our affiliated non profit, Camp Phoenix. Lindsay is a regular instructor of our popular Flow class. Aside from her busy work schedule, her biggest joy in life are her three children, Chloe, Bentley and Bella.

Lee Middlebrooks also completing her training through YogaFit, starting her yoga journey with Sana Vida in 1994 as a student. She now regularly instructs are popular Flow classes. Lee assists as a lecturer during our Yoga Spa Retreat Weekends, educating clients on tea, aromatherapy and gemstones.

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Contact Information

ADDRESS
Sana Vida
507 Hwy 1431 E.
(corner of 1431 & Ave. F)
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

PHONE
830-693-6000

EMAIL
patti@sanavida.info

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 7 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 5 pm

All practitioners have independent schedules and are somewhat flexible, so let us know if you have a special scheduling request.