Therapist

Therapist

Dana Drayer

Licensed Massage Therapist, BS Ed., Wellness Coach, Herbalist 

Dana has taken her love of helping others from a degree in education from Clarion University and spending many years teaching, caring for children with special needs and mental health.  She continued her learning to becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2001 from National Institute of Massotherapy.  In 2024, Dana continued her love of learning and completed Ayurveda Wellness Coaching from Shakti School.  Dana’s learning of Ayurveda has peaked her interest in the health benefits of including all 6 flavors (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent) to create a healthy digestion through the use of  herbs and natural foods.  She is continuing  education about the benefits of Herbs from the Herbal Academy.

Throughout the last several years, in addition to her training received from National Institute of Massotherapy, Shakti School & Herbal Academy Dana’s has continued her professional training in the following modalities. 

  • Cranial Sacral, Upledger Institute 
  • Somatic Emotional Release, Upledger Institute               
  • Swedish Massage, National Institute of Massotherapy        
  • Lymphatic Drainage, Chikly Health Institute      
  • Ortho-Bionomy, Society of Ortho-Bionomy
  • Pregnancy Massage, Kate Jordan, Bodywork for the Childbearing Year
  • Acupressure, Acupressure Training Circle
  • Visceral, Manipulation The Barral Institute
  • Ayurveda Wellness Coaching, Shakti School
  • Herbs, Herbal Academy (currently in training)

In her practice, Dana works with women: infants through adults to senior care, athletes (gymnast, track and field, softball soccer players and more), pregnancy massage, and special needs.  Dana’s focus is on clinical massage therapy to assist in addressing and correcting the root cause of pain, mobility restrictions, postural issues and more. Within Wellness Coaching, Dana will work with you to create a plan to help nourish your bodily systems, while building on 3 pillars of your life.   At her quiet and peaceful office, she takes time to listen to your needs.  Dana is also, creating Women’s Wellness Classes to support and blend nature in your life.  

Dana is a mother of 3 beautiful children and a very supportive husband.  

Look forward to meeting you,

Dana

Mission

Our mission is to create balance and harmony by promoting  stress relief, healthy digestion, postive energy and a pain free lifestyle though Therapeutic Massage  & Wellness Coaching while supporting you in healing journey holistically. 

Values

  • Committed to Wellness
  • To do no Harm
  • Dedication to provide quality services.
MASSAGE THERAPY: I've been going to Dana for a number of years now. From day one she has been professional and caring, each time I'm there she asks how my back has been doing and what issues I have today that I'd like her to work on. She has different techniques that she uses to help me get relief along with advise on stretches that I can do to help. Chesterland is fortunate to have such a caring Massotherapist.
Sue
MASSAGE THERAPY: If you've got body aches due to sleeping wrong, or maybe working in the yard, or even a slip and fall. Dana can help. She is very knowledgeable in massotherapy and usually can provide relief. She has applied her techniques to myself and my daughter. I would recommend Dana..
Barb
WELLNESS CLASS: I began this year know that I needed to begin taking better care of myself yet I lacked the motivation to do so. Dana's class helped me with both! This information she provided helped me better understand my body type and that let to discovering new foods, new food combinations and recipes that made me feel better. I loved the tips that the classes provided that included exercises, tapping, lymph drainage and breathing. I highly recommend
Lana
WELLNESS CLASS: It's a great way to learn about your Ayurvedic body type, how and how to take care of yourself. Learning about the emotions, food, and looking at every day "stuff" is life changing. I think on of the best parts for me, was the reminder that we can make our changes little by little and one step at a time. Thanks Dana!
Kris
MASSAGE THERAPY: First time at D&D... Friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Dana was amazing! She took her time and was very knowlegable. I recommend D&D! I will definitely be back!
Kristi