Chantelle R. Yandow

Manual Therapist, Personal Wellness Educator and Business Consultant 2025 marked my 20th year studying the art and science of massage and manual therapies.

I began my formal training in 2005 at Keiser University and earned my Associate's Degree in 2007. I also hold a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Florida State University. In 2020-2021, I completed doctoral-level studies in anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, biochemistry, histology, and cell physiology, among other topics. My passion lies in unders

tanding how the mind, body, and spirit function together--and how they influence one another. I'm deeply grateful for the calling to become a massage therapist and the profound journey it has taken me on. When I entered massage school at 19, I was a physically unhealthy and emotionally wounded young woman. This career has been both a path of personal healing and a way to serve others through what I've learned. It has cultivated in me a deep softness and compassion--first for myself, and then for those I work with. My therapeutic style blends both Eastern and Western medical approaches. In recent years, I've become especially drawn to subtle and deeply transformative modalities such as Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and SomatoEmotional Release. I work with a wide range of clients--from professional athletes to children and older adults--and I've found that we share more similarities than differences. The body always tells me what it needs; my job is to listen. My Story about How I Decided to Expand into Wellness Retreats:

From a young age, I witnessed the relentless effort it took for my family to run a moving and storage business--wearing countless hats, working long hours, and sacrificing personal well-being and family time in pursuit of the American dream. I learned valuable entrepreneurial lessons, but I also saw the personal cost of unbalanced ambition. Determined to avoid repeating those patterns, I launched my own business in 2013 at the age of 28--armed with boundless energy, a big vision, and just enough naivety to chase it. I opened a spa in Tallahassee, Florida and over the next 10 years, I built a thriving business, developed strong systems, and led a rockstar team. But in 2019, I felt called to a deeper purpose and began doctoral studies in chiropractic medicine in SouthFlorida, entrusting my well-oiled business to the people I trained and systems I had created. Then the world changed. The pandemic forced a six-month shutdown and cut our revenues in half for the following year. My team dispersed, and I suddenly found myself commuting between Clearwater Beach and Tallahassee every other weekend while taking 36 credit hours of doctoral-level coursework. During this same time, I endured a painful divorce, experienced financial collapse, and faced the harshest burnout of my life. I juggled two jobs to stay afloat--sleeping in Airbnbs, sometimes in my own business, and pushing through what felt like an endless series of personal and professional trials. My breaking point came during final exams, standing over a brain dissection in tears. But I passed. And then, I chose to stop. I chose myself over the business. Over the next two years, I committed to deep self-reflection, healing, and transformation. I
confronted burnout head-on, released long-held trauma, and emerged stronger, healthier, and more aligned than ever before. I no longer need anxiety or depression medication. I've rebuilt my financial life--multiplying my income sixfold--and discovered a sustainable rhythm of work and rest. Today, I'm thriving in the healthiest relationship I've ever had and have fallen back in love with my career. Through it all, I've come to believe that burnout recovery is not just a personal journey--it's an organizational imperative. I now channel my unique blend of experience in business, spirituality, science, and healthcare into designing corporate wellness retreats that focus on the individual first, then the collective. These experiences guide professionals and teams toward a more meaningful, fulfilling, and sustainable path forward--where both success and well-being coexist. Your story doesn't have to look like mine, but if you've ever felt the tension between ambition and exhaustion, purpose and pressure--you're not alone. And there is a better way.

04/16/2026

Exciting news! I have the opportunity to expand my career and finish my Chiropractic degree through a Hybrid program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. So I don’t have to move 🤩

**I’m seeking a reliable, compassionate, and responsible pet/house sitter for the furry four legged loves of my life (Raya and Grace). I will be required to travel one week a month beginning in August.

I am willing to barter services or I have a spare room in Midtown if you would like to rent a room with a steep discount. Please message me if you’re interested!

04/01/2026

🔥 Feeling stressed, sore, or just off? Step into the power of a Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna ✨

Unlike traditional saunas, infrared heat penetrates deep into your tissues—helping your body detox, recover, and reset from the inside out.

💧 Boosts detoxification
💆‍♀️ Relieves muscle & joint pain
❤️ Supports circulation & heart health
😌 Reduces stress & promotes deep relaxation
✨ Enhances skin glow

This isn’t just heat… it’s healing.

Take time to sweat, release, and restore your body the way it was designed to. 🌿

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12/25/2025

Try a Craniosacral treatment and experience the gentle balancing of these bones and the tissues they connect with.

The sphenoid and pelvis mirror each other more than most people realize.

Both have a central ‘body’ with wing-like expansions, both function as structural keystones, and both anchor major myofascial and ligamentous systems.

Because their shapes — and roles — parallel each other, rotation or tension in one region can echo through the dural, fascial, and CNS pathways to influence the other.

In PT, we don’t just treat what hurts. We treat the patterns — and these two structures often share the same story.

11/08/2025

✨ Still reflecting on my recent learning experience at the UC Davis anatomy lab with the Barral Institute.

One of the biggest lessons I brought home is that no matter what we study in textbooks, real bodies rarely show up exactly that way. There are so many variations — and that’s the beauty of it.

Textbooks teach us the “norms,” but those are just baselines — starting points to help us understand and support one another. They shouldn’t be used to judge or to force anyone to fit into a mold that doesn’t honor their unique truth of mind and body.

Feeling grateful for the reminder that true learning (and healing) comes from curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s individuality. 💛

11/04/2025

I am diligently working towards completing the written certification exam to obtain the official credentials of a Craniosacral Therapist from the Upledger Institute. I have a profound appreciation for this approach to the body and my ultimate goal is to share my knowledge through teaching. Although managing study time is challenging with a busy massage practice, thoroughly reviewing the written materials has enabled me to clarify and solidify my understanding of the techniques I have been applying in my practice over the past few years. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity for my hands to connect with the inner wisdom of so many people to facilitate healing using the gentle touch of Craniosacral Therapy.

10/16/2025

If you can’t find me at my massage studio, you can probably find me here❤️ what’s your favorite outdoor activity that you look forward to every fall?

Enhance your Wellness with Light | Dr. Alexis Cowan

10/16/2025

This is an amazing podcast about how to support your health free of cost with the power of light from the sun!☀️

Enhance your Wellness with Light | Dr. Alexis Cowan Podcast Episode · The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · 06/18/2024 · 1h 42m

10/15/2025

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