About Mind Body & Spiritworks
Mind Body & Spiritworks is the natural outgrowth of the original Mind
& Bodyworks, established in 1999 by Tonya Parker
to provide therapeutic massage and bodywork. The current
name more fully embraces the concept of Tonya’s Natural
Health Ministry and the scope of services provided,
including Swedish, deep tissue and connective tissue
massage, seated massage, Reiki, Holistic wellness consulting,
educational services including a weekly natural health
e-note, healthy cooking and catering, and partnering
with Conscious Living Services to provide their line
of products designed to awaken the mind, body and spirit.
Tonya Parker has both a masters and educational specialist
degree in Counseling from The College of William and
Mary. She practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor
in Virginia and served as a Prevention Specialist and
Corporate Trainer for many years. She is a graduate
of the Virginia Academy of Massage Therapy and is certified
by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
A member of the Associated
Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Tonya also
earned a Natural Wellness Certificate from Clayton
College of Natural Health. Currently she is a candidate
in CCNH's Doctor of Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals
degree program. A Reiki Master Practitioner, Tonya has
received additional training in soft tissue injury repair,
myofascial pain management, shamanic and spiritual healing,
women's health, medicinal aromatherapy, conflict resolution,
human resources management, and ethics. For several
years Tonya has taught counseling and massage at various
colleges and universities and trained in corporate and
community settings, as well as contributed to various
newsletters and anthologies.