PractitionerS
JILLIAN STEIN
Owner of INOCHI BODYSPACE, Jillian created this studio as an extension of her private practice. Jillian was a professional dancer with a background in contemporary and classical dance. She has a Masters in choreography and a Specialists Diploma in choreological studies (the practical application of movement theories). Movement and understanding the body’s many capabilities is her entire life’s work.
Jillian has a certification in Pilates, Myofascial Stretch and Integrative Energetics. See her CV here. She attributes the longevity of her dance career to her understanding of bio mechanics and the many modalities she learned while caring for her body as a performer. She incorporate release techniques based in Franklin Method, Alexander, Feldenkrais and has a developed style of manual therapies for the muscles, bones, fascia and fluid systems. Jillian loves sharing these tools with people and watching their bodies change.
Her use of combining modalities expresses her perspective that the whole body is an intelligent system that knows only how to heal. It is Jillian’s aim to help people develop a positive relationship with their body as a way to attain resilience, health and longevity.
GUEST PRACTitIONERS
At INOCHI we have guest practitioners who come in every week to bring the Malibu community a variety of high quality instructors. All practitioners not only certified, but highly educated and experienced in their field with a passion for teaching and quality care.
If you ever have a type of class you want, email or text us and we will happily try to organize by request!
JOANNA GIFFORD
Joanna has been on a 14-year journey guiding students through the enriching paths of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. Her passion lies in creating an inclusive space, ensuring that all individuals feel welcome and supported in her classes. She focuses on clear and thoughtful instruction, along with tailored modifications to meet each student where they are.
As an avid researcher in the realms of physical and mental well-being, Joanna’s commitment to the practice extends beyond the mat. She honors the rich traditions of yoga and the unique journeys of each individual who joins in this sacred practice.
KIRSTY - LEE
Kirsty has been interested in eastern medicinal health practices all her life. This has developed in her practice through aligning this work with a more informed understanding of anatomy, kinesiology and physiology.
She works with manual therapies that intersect eastern and western healing modalities. She uses light to deep pressure techniques, passive exercise, cupping, application of heat and cold as well as shiatsu and gua sha to help re-align and release lines of tension in the body.
Her goal is to help the body restore itself through the release of tension as a way of opening the lymph and circulatory channels so the body can heal itself.