Our practitoners are dedicated to the value of quality service and most importantly we love what we do! We are attuned to and care about our clients experience, needs, and expectations. It is our intention to meet each client where they are at, assist them with their unique goals on their own journey towards wholeness.

Whether each visit results in a yoga practice, body work treatment, counseling or simply time for reflection, you will find our environment nurturing, relaxing and inspiring. Step inside and renew your connection to yourself. We look forward to working with you!

Rachel is co-founder, and director of Bliss Wellness Center. For 25 years, she has served as executive officer, advisor, and board member for a non-profit organization. Rachel brings her leadership skills, innovative style, and passion for holistic health care to Bliss Wellness Center. Rachel is a native of Kentucky,graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Psychology. Rachel invites you to come and experience Bliss, where your wellness is our priority.

Kara Best-McBride - Studio Manager & Director of Special Events

Kara is the co-founder of Bliss Wellness. As the Studio Manager & Director of Special Events, she sees that your group experience will be a special one- caring, supporting, and transforming. Kara graduated from Transylvania University in 2001 with a BA in Economics and then from Sarah Lawrence College with a MA in Women's History. Kara has several yoga certifications and her teaching style blends each in a playful, individual-centered way. In addition to yoga, Kara is also a certified Pilates instructor and has been teaching mind body movements since 2006. As a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, Kara works one on one with clients, holding space for their own wisdom to emerge.

Steven K Morgan M.S.O.M., L.Ac., C.Ac., Dipl. TCM NCCAOM

Steven K Morgan earned his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.) from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. He is certified as a Diplomat in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (N.C.C.A.O.M.).

In addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Steven also practices Kodotama style Japanese Acupuncture, Mei Zen Method Facial and health Rejuvenation, Nogier Auricular Acupuncture and the Balance Method used by Dr. Richard Tan.

Charles Walsh, M.A., ACSMPT, AACC

Charles Walsh offers a holistic approach to Life Coaching and Wellness, emphasizing the whole person—relational, spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. Within this context the goal is helping clients navigate the complexities of life experience, establishing clarity through discernable goals. Charles seeks to encourage, motivate, equip, and challenge clients to reach maximal potential—to be well.

Challenges come in a variety of forms, from weight management or health related concerns to stress reduction, spiritual attunement, and discord in relationships. Life Coaching addresses such challenges directly and offers a foundation from which to move forward—to grow.

Charles’ background includes counseling, and teaching. Alongside Life Coaching Charles provides Personal Training as an American College of Sports Medicine certified trainer. Charles is an instructor in the Exercise Science Department at Eastern Kentucky University.

Mary Kay Drouin, Reflexologist & Reiki Practitioner

As an Adrian Dominican sister, my journey in healing began as a primary teacher during the Cuban crisis when working with children during this painful time. I spent the next 13 years teaching Primary and Jr High and walking with students in their daily lives. In 1974 led by the Spirit I was called to minister in Appalachia in Eastern, Kentucky. During that time as I walked with the women, they articulated the need for a safe place for themselves and their children when they were victims of domestic violence. Once again, the path was made clear and in 1979, Resurrection Home (A shelter for abused women and their children) was born. For the next 26 years as founder and director, I journeyed with our families in their pain. On this journey I also had the privilege of being present with many who were dying or crossing over, what a sacred gift. Throughout my life's journey, healing in Body, Mind, and Spirit has been core in each of my ministries. This holistic approach calls for spiritual, physical, emotional and mental healing.

In 2005 I was given the opportunity to study alternative healing modalities in programs at Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, MI with the desire to bring these new methods of healing to those who desire healing in Spirit, Body & Mind and overall wellness in their lives. I am now certified in Reflexology, Reiki and Psych-K and have practiced both in Michigan and Kentucky. The style of reflexology that I practice is reflexolo-chi which is a gentle energy based style of reflexology. The client and therapist are partners in this healing process.

I believe in the sacredness of each person and the gift of healing that each one of us possess. It is my desire to walk reverently with each person and together journey to the fullness of wellness and life for each one.

Deep peace to you.

Jamie Grizzell, LMT & Certified Reiki Master

When a baby cries, a parent's first instinct is to hold the child close. When we injure ourselves, our first instinct is to touch the affected area. It has been shown that pigs grow thirty percent faster when massaged and that mice handled for 15 minutes each day over the first three weeks of life live longer, healthier lives with increased memory capacities throughout. Both the physical and the psychological healing effects of touch have been well established in recent decades. It is my goal to touch your life in an unconditionally positive, understanding, and effective way through the therapeutic method of the healing arts.

I strive to accomplish this goal through a variety of healing modalities, including multiple massage techniques (Swedish, Hot Stone, Therapeutic, and Deep Tissue), integrated body therapy and Reiki energy work. I am a graduate of the Lexington Healing Arts Academy, a Reiki practitioner of eight years, a certified Reiki Master of three years, and I hold my licensure with the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

I look forward to working with you to increase your vitality, deepen your sense of relaxation, and assist you on your journey of self-healing.

"The body is movement. Breath is life. And the base of our being is the support of others."


--Harold Dull

Robert N. Fueston, C.Ac., Dipl. O.M., M.S.O.M.
National and State Certified Acupuncturist and Reiki Master/Teacher

Robert is Nationally Board Certified in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a certified Acupuncturist by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Robert is also a member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM). He started studying Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 1999. Robert has earned two master degrees, a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (2003) from Southwest Acupuncture College and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina (1999).

Before studying Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, he was trained in Reiki (1996). He has become internationally known in the Reiki community as a Reiki historian and teaches the traditional form of Reiki (Usui Reiki Ryoho). His Reiki travels have taken him all over the United States, Canada, and to Europe. Robert's mission is to provide quality, in depth, traditional Reiki training and professional Reiki treatments at his practice. Every month he holds a Reiki share for his students where they can share experiences and practice Reiki on each other.

Some of Robert's research into the history of Reiki has been published in The Reiki Sourcebook by Frans and Bronwen Stiene. Robert's interview with these two authors can be listened here.

Amy Rowland's interview with Robert is published in her book, Intuitive Reiki for Our Times. Amy is also the author of Traditional Reiki for Our Times. Robert enjoys making people laugh while sticking them with needles. His sense of humor is appreciated by many of his patients.

Jan Byrd received her hatha yoga teacher certification from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago, and is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance. She is also a certified Relax & Renew Restorative® Yoga teacher, and first level iRest® Yoga Nidra teacher.

Making yoga practice adaptable to every level of fitness, ability and age, in a safe and caring environment, best describes Jan's style of teaching. Emphasis is placed on correct alignment, coordinating breath with movement, self-awareness and self-expression. "The benefits of yoga are diverse, a few of which include increased awareness and concentration, improved flexibility and breathing, decreased tension and anxiety, less illness, acceptance of yourself, a sense of well-being, balance and overall better quality of life."

Jan is interested in yoga as a therapeutic practice, studying with Yoga Master Doug Keller, and is a member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists. She also studies with Richard Miller, Ph.D., Yoga Master Erich Schiffmann, and Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT. Jan is a Reiki Level 1 therapist, who received training and initiation in the traditional form of Reiki (Usui Reiki Ryoho) by Reiki Master Robert N. Fueston.

When not giving yoga classes, Jan works as a legal secretary in a law firm, and makes her home with her husband Jim.

Joel began practicing yoga at age 12 when he discovered the book Yoga and Health by Selvarajan Yesudian and Elisabeth Haich at his grandfather's house. At this early age he mastered yoga poses using only this book for guidance and continued practicing by himself on and off over the years. He is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and has received training from Sharmila (granddaughter of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois) in India, Doug & David Swenson, Ginger Garner, Amanda McMaine, and several other dedicated yoga instructors. He is a student and practitioner of Kundalini Yoga as well as PEAT energy therapies. Joel is the author of the award-winning book, Yoga in No Time at All and has earned an engineering degree, an MBA, and a Masters degree in Psychology. He is delighted to share his knowledge, joy, and enthusiasm for yoga.