Meet our Practitioners

Jelena Nikolajevic [ L.A.c, MSTOM ] studied acupuncture and herb theory at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NYC. While in school, she had extensive training in both eastern and western medicine that covered subjects like pediatrics, orthopedics, dermatology, oncology, geriatrics, urology and gynecology. She studied under some of the best practitioners in and out of school where knowledge in Japanese acupuncture, shiatsu, tui na, and sports medicine was enhanced.  

Areas of specialty include orthopedics, anxiety, stress, digestive disorders, insomnia, migraine headaches, menstrual disorders, low immune system, genitourinary disorders, asthma and night sweating. In her practice she incorporates trigger point release therapy, tui na, applied kinesiology and muscle testing, nutritional and lifestyle counseling and Traditional Chinese herbal medicine.

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Heather is a Master Esthetician having worked in the skincare industry for 20 years. She has always enjoyed connecting with others and has an innate ability for growing trust and creating a comfortable space for her clients. Heather finds joy in building tailored holistic services and treatment regimens that yield real results.

Honing her skills for 10 years in NYC, Heather continued to grow her skillset in Austin, Texas. She’s grateful to be able to bring her experience and energy to the Richmond community as part of the inspiring practitioners at Boketto.

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Anne Payne s a board-certified licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician with over ten years of experience in the field of holistic care.

As an esthetician, she has been able to work with a plethora of skincare lines and has a vast knowledge of products, understanding components and ingredients and how they can affect various skin conditions— including nutritional therapies to assist in healing and nourishing the skin. Her ultimate goal is to assist her clients both internally and externally through slow beauty.

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Malia Edgell has been practicing massage therapy since 2008 when she graduated from the massage program at Northern Virginia Community College. Massage was a dream job for Malia and she loves that she's been able to help people find relief and peaceful states of body and spirit over the years.

Her practice focuses on the holistic exploration of how the structures of the body relate to each other in the pursuit for release and balance. Sessions flow between many techniques that are guided by the client’s body in the moment and by Malia’s years of experience and wisdom.

Malia has an extensive background working with clients seeking relief from injuries and pain, as well as those in need of deep relaxation. She’s passionate about abdominal therapy, mobility and movement, cupping therapy, and massage for head and neck.

Malia is board certified through NCBTMB and licensed through the state of Virginia.
 
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Pasha is a therapeutic bodyworker specializing in women’s health through all stages of life & baby bodywork. Her adult practice aims to assist women to develop more stability in their wellbeing through gentle manual therapies like craniosacral therapy and herbal compress bodywork. Pasha’s infant practice supports babies through their transition to life outside of the womb, breastfeeding, and growing into strong and healthy humans.

Pasha’s areas of specialty include abdominal dysfunction, low back pain, pelvic pain & disorders, migraines/headache, TMJ pain & dysfunction, anxiety, depression, prenatal, & postpartum care. She is trained to support women through pregnancy, labor, delivery & the recovery after birth.

Pasha is a seasoned therapeutic bodyworker having practiced in California, New York City, Pennsylvania & Virginia since 2014. With extensive continuing education from the Upledger Institute and private study in traditional therapies, her work incorporates craniosacral therapy, herbal compress assisted bodywork and other methods to support the body through restriction, growth and transition.
 
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Christina is an intuitive astrologer and the creator of Lua Astrology. Christina uses her intuitive gifts and knowledge of astrology, psychology, and numerology to offer personalized natal chart readings to her clients.

As a Gemini sun, Sagittarius moon, and Sagittarius rising, born under a full moon lunar eclipse. Christina is a self-proclaimed rebel and lover of all things occult. She sees astrology as the language of the universe and a cosmic blueprint to understanding your soul’s karma and purpose in life.

Christina completed her B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and received a Minor in Religious Studies. She has been studying astrology since 2014 and completed a year-long astrology course in 2021, created by professional astrologer Heather Eland, MA. Christina is also a 200 Hr registered yoga teacher from Kripalu, Center for Yoga, and a holistic health coach certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Christina practices western tropical astrology and uses the whole sign house system in her readings.
 

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