About Nosara Wellness
Welcome to Nosara Wellness, a sanctuary of healing and well-being nestled in the heart of Nosara, Costa Rica. Founded in 2000 by Jane Marchant, our mission is to guide you towards self-responsible health and well-being through a harmonious blend of services, guidance, and inspiration.
At Nosara Wellness, we firmly believe in the innate wisdom of the human body and the profound potential within each individual to play an integral role in their healing journey. Our guiding principle is that nothing is beyond reach when it comes to your well-being. What began as a haven for community yoga classes, soothing massages, and therapeutic physiotherapy sessions has blossomed into a premier center for professional healing modalities in Nosara. Every practitioner within our center shares a unified vision and purpose: to facilitate holistic healing for our valued clients and patients. We understand that wellness is a deeply personal journey, and our services are thoughtfully tailored to meet your specific needs and desires. Our approach is grounded in the latest advancements in health sciences while honoring the timeless wisdom of ancient healing traditions. |
We focus on four essential pillars of well-being:
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MEET THE TEAM !

Jane Marchant grew up in Switzerland where she graduated as a physical therapist in 1990. In 1995 she moved to Costa Rica where for 5 years, she worked for Don and Amba Stapleton, founders of the Nosara Yoga Institute (NYI), Interdisciplinary Yoga and Pranassage. In 2000 Jane founded Nosara Wellness, a center for healing and movement therapies. In addition to being a Mom of two young adults, she continues to work as a Physical Therapist, and offers Therapeutic Fitness classes, and also Equine Facilitated Coaching. In the past two years she has been educating herself more about the myofascial tissue, how to treat it and how to rebalance the body through specific movements addressing the myofascial chains. Jane is licensed to work as a physical therapist in Switzerland and in Costa Rica. She speaks fluent English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch.

Lise Melvin is committed to nurturing the creative and self-generative life force that lives inside each one of us. She is a Strozzi Institute certified somatic leadership coach, working with our thinking, feeling and energetic selves, bringing our attention, habits, practices, and imagination together, to align with what deeply matters to us. Lise is part of the Strozzi Institute teaching team and is on a lifelong path of mastery with somatics. Lise has over 13 years of experience as a facilitator and enabler for cross-sector and cross-cultural dialogue and strategy. She works with private sector, government and not for profits. She is skilled moving and integrating into new places and cultures, living with a deep respect for diversity and difference.
She offers somatic leadership coaching and Strozzi Somatic Bodywork at Nosara Wellness
She offers somatic leadership coaching and Strozzi Somatic Bodywork at Nosara Wellness

Kate Cameron's background as a yoga teacher, positive psychology researcher and world traveler have allowed her a unique perspective and multifaceted approach to healing. It is not uncommon for a session to incorporate elements of breath work, small homework assignments, or even a bit of yoga or energy work in addition to hypnotherapy. - - - Certificate of Clinical Hypnotherapy: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts & the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners - Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Tymi Howard Bender - Life Coaching Certificate: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts - Certified Reiki Master: Lisa Powers - Registered Yoga Teacher: Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing - Honors in Psychology: University of New Hampshire

Claudia von Buren is trained in multiple therapeutic Work, Professional Shiatsu Therapist, Psycho-Spiritual Energy- & Bodyworker, Life Counsellor, Nutrition, PranaVinyasaYoga Teacher, YinYoga Teacher, Holistic Psychology, Polarity, Meditation, Etc.Claudia is a Energetica, sees and feels all as Energy, that manifests through the Elements of Life, loves all that is connected to movement, free flow and play. As Keeperess of the sacred Flame, she is entirely devoted to the Spark of Life, Love and Light. Nature is her own Guide & Healer, Source of Balance & Inspiration: Forrests, Mountains, Rivers & Lakes, as well as Ma Ocean and the Jungle – Surfing inner & outer Waves, serving and enjoying Pura Vida Vibes.

Kathia de la Rosa
Dedicated Alternative Medicine Professional with in depth knowledge in Chinese, Korean and
Japanese Acupuncture. Compassionate practitioner who integrates yoga therapy and lifestyle
coaching in her practice.
Outstanding work ethic with organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated to work
independently or cohesive in a team.
Dedicated Alternative Medicine Professional with in depth knowledge in Chinese, Korean and
Japanese Acupuncture. Compassionate practitioner who integrates yoga therapy and lifestyle
coaching in her practice.
Outstanding work ethic with organizational and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated to work
independently or cohesive in a team.

Isabelle Gutierrez-Secretan
Homeopath and Energy Healer. Graduated from the Centre Homeopathique du Quebec and trained on homeopathic topical medicine over 10 years with Dr. Ignacio Moya, in Venezuela. She uses homeopathy to diagnose the physical, emotional or mental issues the patient may have, and may not even be conscious about. She looks for and releases energy blocks, knots or leaks at a physical, mental and emotional level.
Homeopath and Energy Healer. Graduated from the Centre Homeopathique du Quebec and trained on homeopathic topical medicine over 10 years with Dr. Ignacio Moya, in Venezuela. She uses homeopathy to diagnose the physical, emotional or mental issues the patient may have, and may not even be conscious about. She looks for and releases energy blocks, knots or leaks at a physical, mental and emotional level.

Karina Rosales is our massage therapist. She was born and raised in Nosara.
She has studied various modalities of massage, including Rebalancing Bodywork, deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic massage, and Aromatherapy. Karina has over 12 years experience and has just completed 2 years of physical therapy studies at university. She is passionate about her work, and very intuitive. Each massage will be tailored to the client's current needs.
She has studied various modalities of massage, including Rebalancing Bodywork, deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic massage, and Aromatherapy. Karina has over 12 years experience and has just completed 2 years of physical therapy studies at university. She is passionate about her work, and very intuitive. Each massage will be tailored to the client's current needs.

Katherine Finley has been on a lifelong journey discovering how to fully live an embodied spiritual life. Beginning her career as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma opened her eyes to how stress and trauma are stored in the body, but also how the body is always seeking to move towards healing and wholeness if we have the tools to help it. Through years of engaging in different practices from her teachers in India, breath work practices, and various meditation practices, Katherine has integrated her knowledge and lived experience of living a divinely aligned life, and working with the body, to support her clients in living a thriving embodied life. This means supporting her clients in aligning with their true divine essence and embodying this to create a life that is filled with purpose and joy.

Marcel Brenes graduated as a psychlogist from the UCR, Costa Rica's top ranked university and holds a master in addicion studies from the UNED. In addition to a certification course in Bereavement Treatment, he has worked with high risk students in an alternative boarding school context, and is currently the psychologits and counseler at Nosara's Del Mar Academy. Marcel is tri-lingual (Spanish, English and conversational Italian).

MaryPaz Munay was born in Costa Rica on October 16th, 1990. She speaks fluent Spanish and English. MaryPaz graduated as a psychotherapist from the UCACIS (Universidad Centroamericana de Ciencias Sociales). She also got certified in Craneo Sacral, Biodecoding,Womb Memory Healing and Trangenerational Psychology. Mary Paz is Keeper of Native American wisdom and moon dancer. She offers Cacao ceremonies and passage rituals and sings in the musical duo Lucas & MaryPaz and in the band Canto Flecha. She is a life-long Apprentice at the service of love and mother Earth. She is the Creator of the integrative health community "Abundia Salud" / IG: abundia_salud

Lucas Alberti is an Argentinian writer, musician and composer with more than twenty years experience. He has independently published two books: "El Tigre y la Serpiente" and "Colibrí de la noche", along with two medical music albums "Abrir el mundo" and "Tejer la voz". He currently offers creative writing workshops, facilitates Cacao Ceremonies and accompanies healing processes with power plants with his music. At Nosara Wellnesss he offers sound healing sessions, as well as co-leading cacao ceremonies with MaryPaz Munay.

Ester Mar Campos is a passionate massage therapist, yoga instructor, and wellness facilitator with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. With over 500 hours of yoga instructor training and advanced certifications in Thai massage, Watsu (aquatic therapy), and Reiki, Ester brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. By integrating elements of Myoskeletal Alignment Technique developed by Eric Dalton into her deep tissue massage practice, Ester offers her clients a comprehensive and effective therapeutic experience. In addition to her extensive training, Ester integrates Ayurveda and Astrology into her holistic approach, providing a well-rounded and personalized experience for her clients. Her passion for helping others achieve holistic well-being shines through in every session.

Ursula Hempel is a USA Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist from Costa Rica, passionate about Holistic Health. She has received certifications in Mindful Eating from the Center of Mindful Eating, USA, in Intuitive Eating, from the Original Intuitive Eating Pros, USA and Training in Vegeterianism and Plant Based Food, from the Academy of Nutritionists and Dietitians of the USA.
She specializes in guiding individuals towards developing a deep understand of their own eating patterns, fostering a harmonious relationship with food and cultivating mindfulness around their eating habits. She can provide personalized nutritional guidance to clients with specific health conditions, ensuring that their dietary needs are addressed effictively.
She specializes in guiding individuals towards developing a deep understand of their own eating patterns, fostering a harmonious relationship with food and cultivating mindfulness around their eating habits. She can provide personalized nutritional guidance to clients with specific health conditions, ensuring that their dietary needs are addressed effictively.

Clara Lopez received hands-on training at the International Training Massage School of Thailand. Having experienced the healing effects of this practice personally, she delights in bringing it to her clients. During her sessions, she draws on her 15+ years of yoga practice and Chinese acupuncture and zen lines. She is also a 200hr certified yoga teacher, specializing in teaching partner yoga for couples and kids yoga. She offers healing sound baths with Himalayan Chakra Metal Bowls and a meditation handpan. These sessions are safe for clients who may not be healthy enough for regular exercise or massage.