
Healing Arts & Integrated Wellness
At WholeLife Integrative Therapy, we believe healing happens most fully when the mind, body, and nervous system are supported together. In addition to psychotherapy, we offer a range of healing arts and mindfulness-based experiencesdesigned to support grounding, regulation, and deeper connection with yourself.
These offerings may be experienced on their own or as a complement to counseling. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy or medical care, but supportive pathways that invite restoration, presence, and balance.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing gentle, intentional awareness to the present moment — noticing thoughts, sensations, and emotions with curiosity rather than judgment. It is not about forcing calm or clearing the mind, but about learning to relate to your inner experience in a more compassionate and steady way.
Our mindfulness offerings may include:
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Guided meditation experiences
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Mindfulness workshops focused on emotional regulation and grounding
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Practices that integrate breath, awareness, and body sensation
These experiences are accessible to beginners and supportive for those deepening an existing practice. They are especially helpful for managing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the effects of trauma.
Yoga & Movement Experiences
Yoga offerings at WholeLife are trauma-informed, accessible, and rooted in mindful movement rather than performance or perfection. Practices emphasize choice, breath awareness, and gentle movement to support nervous system regulation and embodied presence.
Yoga offerings may include:
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Seasonal yoga workshops
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Gentle and restorative yoga classes
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Yoga nidra and guided relaxation experiences
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Intention-setting (sankalpa) and reflection-based practices
These experiences are designed to help you reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.
Reiki & Energy-Based Support
Reiki is a gentle, energy-based modality that supports deep relaxation and nervous system settling. Many people experience Reiki as calming and grounding, helping the body release tension and access a sense of inner ease.
Reiki offerings may include:
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Individual Reiki sessions
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Reiki integrated into yoga nidra or meditation experiences
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Group Reiki offerings during special events or workshops
Reiki can be a meaningful complement to mindfulness, yoga, and therapeutic work, particularly when rest, regulation, and restoration are needed.
Locations & Formats
Healing arts offerings are available in both group and individual formats.
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Group yoga classes, workshops, and events are offered at Sterling Yoga and other local wellness studios, creating opportunities for shared practice, connection, and community.
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Individual mindfulness-based sessions and Reiki offerings are available in our office, providing personalized, one-on-one support in a calm and confidential setting.
Both formats are guided by the same intention: creating space for presence, grounding, and nervous system ease.
Why Integrative Practices Matter
Healing is not only cognitive — it is also physiological and relational. Mindfulness, yoga, and energy-based practices can help cultivate:
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Greater nervous system regulation
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Increased body awareness and embodiment
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Improved emotional resilience
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A stronger sense of safety and self-connection
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Deeper self-compassion and presence
These practices are especially supportive for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic stress, or life transitions.
Get Involved
To explore upcoming yoga classes, mindfulness workshops, and healing arts events, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeintegrativetherapy
If you have questions about which offering may be right for you, or how these practices can complement counseling, we’re happy to help.
A Gentle Reminder
Healing arts and mindfulness offerings are complementary supports and are not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical treatment, or crisis care. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please seek appropriate immediate support.

Healing Arts Team
Our Healing Arts Team is a collective of skilled, compassionate practitioners who believe healing happens on many levels, mind, body, heart and nervous system. We bring specialized training in complementary and integrative approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, Reiki, somatic practices, and other body-based and energy-based modalities. Services are designed to support - not replace - traditional mental health care. Individual sessions can be booked directly with us and workshops are offered at Sterling Yoga and Wellness.

Joe Barno
Reiki and Energy Practitioner

Chrissy Pucel, RYT 500
Yoga, Reiki, Mindfulness

Bethany Schaub
Reiki, Breathwork
Current Schedule of Events

Sacred Rest Workshop Series
The Sacred Rest Series is a monthly workshop designed to support deep restoration of the mind, body, and nervous system through integrative healing practices.
Workshops are held at Sterling Yoga and are typically offered on the first Friday of each month. Each 90-minute session weaves together mindful yoga, breathwork, meditation, and Reiki energy healing to create a space for reflection, renewal, and emotional balance.
Each month explores a different emotional or psychological theme, highlighting how the healing arts can support personal growth, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Upcoming events and registration details can be found on our Facebook page.

Costa Rica Wellness Retreat
In partnership with 3RR, LLC, we invite you to the lush coastline of Costa Rica for a transformational experience that extends far beyond the physical yoga practice.
This is more than a yoga retreat — it is a Chakra Ascent.
Over six immersive days, participants move through a carefully designed journey from Root to Crown, following a narrative arc that supports releasing energetic blocks, deepening self-awareness, and expanding into the fullest expression of who you are becoming.
What makes this retreat unique is the integration of ancient wisdom and modern science. We weave together the teachings of the Chakra system with the Science of Happiness, grounding each experience in principles from Positive Psychology. Every session offers evidence-based tools to help regulate the nervous system, cultivate resilience, and support lasting joy and inner peace.
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Community Yoga Class in McMurray, PA
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a gentle, mindful yoga class. Please see the library's website for more information. All levels are welcome.
Learn More About Our Therapy Services
Whole Life Integrative Therapy serves clients in McMurray, PA, the South Hills of Pittsburgh, and throughout Pennsylvania via secure telehealth. If you are seeking counseling services, trauma therapy, or personal growth support, we invite you to learn more about our integrative therapy approach.
