Our Team
Meet Our Founder
Tia Marie Brumsted, LCSW-C, LICSW, NCSSW
Clinical Director | Healing Arts Practitioner
With 20 years of experience in mental health and K-12 school health administration, Tia Marie has served as a clinical social worker, personal coach, workplace consultant, and systems-level education leader in the metropolitan DC region. She holds a masters degree in clinical social work and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Maryland and DC.
Tia Marie is passionate about integrative mental health and is certified in mindfulness and meditation teaching, restorative yoga, and sound healing. She leans into this integrative approach to help people and organizations find calm, clarity, confidence, and success.
Tia Marie is a graduate of Spelman College and Smith College School for Social Work. She holds the honor of the first nationally certified school social worker in the US.
Her Why: “I believe self-improvement is a lifelong journey. I encourage folx to come as they are and to recognize the many strengths they already possess. I love to create spaces for people to move beyond self-doubt and step boldly into their full potential.”
Our Instructors & Practitioners
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Meagé Clements, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, NASM-CPT
Personal Trainer | Unbothered Strength | Sculpt
Meagé, also known as The Unbothered Therapist, is a licensed trauma therapist and certified personal trainer who blends psychotherapy, holistic wellness, and movement to support clients on their healing journey. With a practice rooted in trauma-informed and body-inclusive care, she creates affirming spaces for women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals who are navigating burnout, grief, family estrangement, or the weight of systemic oppression.
Her unique approach integrates evidence-based therapy, nervous system regulation, and mindful movement practices. By moving beyond traditional models of care, she helps clients reconnect with their bodies, build strength, and cultivate sustainable wellness from the inside out. In her practice, she provides therapy and trauma-informed personal training that honor the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Her Why: “Healing isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about slowing down, listening to your body, and reclaiming the unbothered peace you deserve.”
Learn more about Meagé and her work.
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Larissa Johnson, MPA
Barre Fusion | Laughter Yoga
Larissa's adventure into movement and wellness kicked off in 1998 when she became a certified aerobics instructor. Her journey has been a whirlwind tour across the country, teaching from the bustling streets of New York to the sunny shores of Hawaii, the laid-back vibes of San Diego, the historical charm of Massachusetts, and now the vibrant scene of Maryland. Alongside her wellness adventures, she's a champion for social and environmental justice, passionately tackling inequities and disparities.
Her Why: “My zest for movement keeps me on my toes, embracing the latest fitness crazes while weaving in cutting-edge research to sharpen focus, melt away stress, and supercharge information retention.”
Learn more about Larissa and her work.
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Scheera Robinson, AAS, RYT 200
Reiki Master | Hatha Yoga
Scheera is a devoted wife and mother of three beautiful daughters, walking the sacred path of motherhood with love, patience, and wisdom. Her spiritual journey began in 2015 when she embraced yoga and meditation, and she became a certified yoga instructor in 2017. As a holistic wellness practitioner, Scheera weaves together the transformative practices of Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and Thai Bodywork to guide others on their path to healing, self-discovery, and inner peace. She helps her students reconnect with their bodies, minds, and spirits, inviting them to cultivate presence and embrace each moment with kindness and awareness.
Her Why: “Every breath is an opportunity for transformation, and every act of self-love becomes a sacred practice of compassion.”
Learn more about Scheera and her work.
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Michelle Talley, BS, RYT 200
Vinyasa Yoga
Michelle is a dedicated yoga teacher with over a decade of experience practicing and teaching. Her journey began as a search for relief during seasons of chronic pain, stress, grief, and loss - and yoga quickly became her safe haven.
Michelle is a registered yoga teacher and has taught a range of yoga formats including Beginners, Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Chair, and Yoga Nidra. Her classes emphasize proper alignment, safety, and mindful progression, guiding students through postures in a way that supports both physical benefit and inner awareness. Michelle is known for her intuitive and supportive presence, thoughtful adjustments, demonstration of challenge poses, and modifications for those who need them.
Her Why: “My favorite part of my yoga practice is ‘noticing’. Noticing the differences, the progression, noticing how I am feeling in my body at any given moment. Noticing allows me to be more present and aware and in turn, it greatly effects how I feel and show up in the world for myself and others!”
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Brandii Bedell
Advanced Clinical Intern
Brandii is a passionate second-year MSW student at Morgan State University with a specialized practice focus in Urban Children, Youth, & Families and a background in Community Development and Social Justice who brings a strong foundation in grassroots organizing, project coordination, and nonprofit management. She is committed to empowering marginalized, underserved, and overlooked populations through direct service, policy advocacy, and program development.
Her goals are to strengthen her skills in the social work practice, case management, community outreach, and resource navigation while deepening my impact on vulnerable populations through trauma-informed, client-focused, and equity-centered care. Brandii is supervised by Tia Marie Brumsted, LCSW-C, LICSW.
Her Why: “Ubuntu: I am because we are.”