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Hi! My name is Sarah Shuler, owner and therapist at Everything Zen: A Therapeutic Oasis. I'm an Advanced Thai Practitioner specializing in Thai Massage, with a deep connection to this work and its traditional roots. My practice is primarily rooted in the Old Medicine Hospital tradition, shaped by the teachers and practitioners who have influenced my journey. My training also includes influences form the Wat Pho tradition, Vedic Thai Massage and contemporary approaches such as Zen Thai Massage.

I've trained in advanced Thai massage techniques and Chi Nei Tsang in Chiang Mai, Thailand through ITM and Omsala. I continually seek out both traditional and unique approaches to the healing arts, expanding my knowledge and skill set so I can offer the greatest benefit to my clients. I consider myself a lifelong student, always learning, refining and deepening my understanding of this work.

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To me massage is holistic; embodying the present in a beautiful dance, fluidly and intuitively, dissipating physical, mental and energetic tensions. My intent is to keep you in the present moment, aware of the effects felt from the massage while simultaneously allowing you to surrender into a zenful, meditative state. 

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I like creating a safe and serene oasis for you to breathe, unwind and detach from the world. My goal is for you to have a greater sense of self embodiment and connectedness within, fully allowing yourself to let go and experience caring for yourself through a harmonious and synergistic art form. Thank you for trusting and allowing me to be a part of your healing journey.

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Outside of the studio, I'm happiest when I'm hiking, doing photography, experimenting in the kitchen, traveling somewhere new or learning in Thailand. I also enjoy assisting with Thai massage trainings, which gives me another opportunity to learn and connect with other practitioners, staying involved in the tradition I've come to love.

Thai Training + Advanced Education

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  • Thai Element Theory + Doshas with Sebastian Bruno

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  • Hands Free Thai Massage with David Roma

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  • Seated Thai Massage: Utilizing Pressure Points + Dynamic Stretching with Pinyapatch 'Grace' Chanyathunyaroj

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  • Wai Khru with Pierce Salguero

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  • Tok Sen Facial Massage with Heather Rowell in Charlotte, NC

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  • Northern Thai Tok Sen with Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Cherokee, NC

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  • Elbow & Knee Power in Thai Massage with Diego Marquete at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand 

 

 

  • Advanced Pha Khao Ma Massage with Tak at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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  • Chi Nei Tsang - Level 1 with Ohm at Omsala in Chiang Mai, Thailand - (lineage of Banjong Khun Ni, master teacher)

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  • Thai Herbal Compress Massage with Nha at Omsala in Chiang Mai, Thailand 

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  • Advanced Elbow & Knee Techniques for Thai Massage with Thana Srisomparn

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  • Intro to Chi Nei Tsang with Diego Marquete

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  • Jap Sen Massage with Aja Novellino

 

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  • Reusi Dat Ton with David Wells

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  • Intro to Sen Theory in Northern Style Thai Massage with Pierce Salguero​

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  • Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions with James Waslaski in Las Vegas, NV​​​

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  • Pha Khao Ma Massage with Heather Rowell of Living Sabai in Asheville, NC

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  • Thai Herbal Compress with Heather Rowell of Living Sabai in Asheville, NC

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  • Thai Massage - Master Class with Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Asheville, NC

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  • Thai Massage - Side Lying & Seated Positions with Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Asheville, NC

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  • Thai Foot Massage with Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Cherokee, NC

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  • Thai Massage - Supine & Prone Positions with Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Asheville, NC

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Continuing Education

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  • ​Intro to DeepFeet Bar Therapy (Ashi-Thai, Floor Silks, Bars-Free Seated) with China Facchini in Cherokee, NC

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  • TMJ Relief with Shamaya Chah in Cherokee, NC

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  • Cupping Massage Mastery with Morgan Sutherland

 

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  • Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions with James Waslaski in Cherokee, NC

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  • Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Low Back Pain, Hip Pain & Sciatica with James Waslaski in Cherokee, NC

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  • Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Cervical Conditions with James Waslaski in Cherokee, NC

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  • Winter Warriors (Cold Stone Therapy) with Jenny Ray of Stone Medicine in Cherokee, NC 

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  • Bamboo-fusion Massage with Master & Founder, Nathalie Cecilia in Cherokee, NC

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  • Sacred Lomi - Intro to Hawaiian Temple Bodywork with Tom Cochran in Las Vegas, NV

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  • Manchurian Acupressure for Tension Headaches with Boris Prilutsky in Las Vegas, NV

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  • Native American Energy Work with Jenny Ray of Stone Medicine in Las Vegas, NV

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  • Reflexology with Pamala Martin-Jurek in Asheville, NC

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  • East Meets West Face Massage with Heath & Nicole Reed

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  • Deconstructing Headache Pain with Dr. Ben Benjamin

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  • Esalen Massage - Intro to Esalen Massage with Robin Fann-Costanzo in Asheville, NC

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  • 500 hours of Therapeutic Massage - Graduated Cum Laude at Southwestern Community College

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Testimonials

"I rarely write reviews, so when I do, it's because I truly believe someone has made a meaningful difference in my life. For more than three years, I've been seeing Sarah for traditional Thai massage and I can honestly say she has become one of the most valuable members of my personal wellness team. Recently, Sarah traveled to Thailand to continue her training and study with experienced instructors. I didn't think she could get any better, but somehow she did."

"Such an amazing treatment! I've been seeing Sarah for a couple of years, and in that time I've transitioned to the Thai massage and I love it. I work out regularly, but I'm terrible at stretching. The Thai massage is like an assisted stretch but enhanced. It allows Sarah to target tight muscles and help loosen me up. She utilizes a wooden mallet to tap along certain areas, wide bands of fabric to manipulate body parts and beautiful steamed herbal poultice packs. It's soothing and therapeutic, but feels active even though I am but a noodle in Sarah's skilled hands."

"It is difficult to put into words the interaction that Sarah can have with your body. She is a skilled body worker with the cognition and intuition skills that you'd find in a world class spa. We are so lucky to have someone as well educated AND gifted in working with your body. I've had a number of her services over the past couple of years and her methods and techniques are very powerful in communicating with your body to help ease tension and stress in places that you don't even realize you are carrying it. Sarah is calm, nervous system aware, trauma informed and VERY comforting throughout the entire treatment."

"Great first session! Sarah was most generous and skilled. Never had Northern Thai style, only southern, and enjoyed the slower pace. Also like the way the 'hammer & chisel' penetrated into my bones with a light stimulating vibration. I'll be back for sure! Thanks Sarah!"

"I look forward to those moments where I can schedule a 90 minute massage with Sarah. It's not just that the massage revitalizes my body to take on another day nor the healing it does for my brain and mental health, but seeing Sarah's smile when I come in the door, the private changing room and bathroom where I can get ready for my session, the beautiful space where the massage takes place, the music she plays, the comfortable bed and the heat pads (oh the heat pads!) and...well the whole process. It starts with a kind, genuine smile from Sarah and ends with me floating out the door feeling heavenly. I mean it."

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