meet the team
Chiropractor
Deana Brooksher DC
Deana Brooksher, DC graduated from Boston College with an English and Communication major in 1988. She worked in the film industry until 1991. A skiing injury and an amazing Doctor of Chiropractic led her to Life University, where she graduated with the clinical excellence award in 1997.
She is level 3 certified for Network Spinal Analysis and currently studying the Master E level of this Quantum approach to healthcare and life care. She has also joined the many other seekers in Donald Epstien's Alchem E energetic discipline and shares the benefits of living energy rich with each and every practice member and student.
In addition, she has Studied Functional Medicine since 1995 and uses kinesiology, supplements, herbs, labs and diet to assist clients to achieve the optimum level of health. Her first awakening occurred during a silent retreat at Yogaville in 1991 and she has been a yoga practitioner and instructor ever since.
In addition to her full time chiropractic practice she has led retreats in the US, Germany and Mexico. Some of the programs she offers are: Radiant Health, Purification Program, Sugar Balancing Program, Inner and Outer Ecology Program, and Yoga for the not so young. She is currently the Owner and Directory of A Garden for Wellness in Clarkesville, GA. This Wellness center offers: Chiropractic, Massage, Nutrition, Yoga, Qi Gong, Pilates and stretching and strengthening classes.
When she is not serving her community, she can be found on her small farm with her husband, animals and gardens, regenerating in nature in a kayak or sitting around crowded tables with her favorite people.
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
TASHA GRAND, LMT
Tasha has been a licensed massage therapist since 1989 where she studied at IPSB (Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing) in San Diego, CA. She has had a private practice for many years as well as worked in different spa atmospheres.
After a 10 year sabbatical to have children she has returned to her work. She practices Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Swedish, Hot Stones, Prenatal and Lymphatic Drainage.
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Erica Nunnelly, LMT
CHIROPRACTOR
VANESSA GALE DC
Vanessa was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She moved to NYC to pursue Dance, achieving a Bachelor of Arts from Marymount Manhattan College. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2017 from Life University and practices Network Spinal and Somato-Respiratory (Body Breath) Integration locally and online.
Vanessa has a passion for inspiring others to heal themselves. She developed The Holistic Alignment Strategy, an online course for the modern superwoman struggling to find balance and fulfilment. She hosts in-person and online Beyond Breathwork classes to help reconnect the mind, body, and soul. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training at Sol Yoga in the spring of 2022.
Vanessa has been a competitive powerlifter, world-renowned coach, and national level referee, previously holding American deadlift records and coaching many athletes at the national and international level.
When Vanessa isn't working with clients or teaching yoga, she is blissfully wearing her favorite hat of all, MOM, unschooling her daughter in nature as much as possible.
REGISTERED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
CANDACE GAY
Candace Gay is a registered yoga instructor who completed a minimum of 200 hours of training with the Yoga Alliance (YA).
SILVERSNEAKERS QIGONG INSTRUCTOR
CINDY DENNIS
Cindy Dennis is a retired teacher and faithful patron of A Garden for Wellness, where she studied Qi Gong for 5 years. She is excited about her journey into teaching this 5,000 year old Chinese healing system.
REGISTERED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Laci Carlson RYT- 200
Laci (RYT-200) I found the practice of yoga in 2019 out of a need to find something for me to call my own during a stressful time in my life.
Intrigued and humbled, I began practicing regularly and soon found myself researching anything and everything about yoga in my spare time. I felt like I was finally happy being who I am and so grateful that yoga found me.
I went through my teacher training at Anderson Yoga Center in Anderson, SC. What I have learned has had an invaluable impact on my life and I cannot wait to share these yogic practices with you, helping you to step into your best self, living your best life!
When I’m not teaching yoga you can find me outdoors with my husband and two kids every chance I get!
Acupuncturist
Jen Lynch Fitzgerald
Jen Lynch Fitzgerald is a licensed acupuncturist who is excited to continue her service to the community by bringing them the practice of QiGong.
Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Casey Scott
I've created this unique curriculum to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where participants can express themselves through singing and dancing to their favorite pop hits, rock, hip hop, and more. I'm happy to take requests to ensure everyone's preferences are included!
I'm happy to take requests to ensure everyone's preferences are included! For songs where singing is the focus, lyrics will be projected for easy follow-along. This class offers a modern, accessible way to use music for healing, combining the joy of movement and voice with a sense of community and self-expression. Whether you're dancing or singing, it's all about letting go, having fun, and finding connection in a safe and welcoming environment!
OFFICE HOURS
*By Appointment Only
Monday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
*See Movement Classes Hours
A Garden For Wellness
140 Laprade St
Clarkesville, GA 30523