Collective

Markéta Dostálová

Massage Therapist

Founder of Sahā

Markét holds a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation from Health University in the Czech Republic. During her studies, she gained experience working with neurologically impaired children in the Centre for Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities. Her  focused interest in integrative manual therapy evolved over time, leading her to specialize in methods that bridge  therapeutic manual practices with the nervous system and expand her expertise through advanced training in these approaches. Besides that she has been a guest instructor in Myofascial release at Nuddskoli FA since 2021.

Markét’s treatment is aligned to physical releases and often involves neuro-fascia technique, health massage therapy, and manual therapy together in an integrated neurosomatic approach.

Through her method, she simultaneously addresses muscles, fascia, and the nervous system, providing a comprehensive treatment plan.

Her main area of clinical interest is the role of nerve and muscle memory patterns in persistent and chronic pain. She uses techniques focused on restoring mobility, increasing respiratory competency, and improving body maps and movement abilities to create safety and ease from the body to the brain.

Contact Information: saha@sahatherapia.is

Unnur Kolka Leifsdóttir

Massage Therapist

Co-founder of Sahā

Unnur graduated as a Health Massage Therapist at Nuddskóli Íslands in 2010. With years of experience in both studying and teaching, Unnur developed a specialized approach to working with clients facing complex health challenges.

Unnur was also chairman of the FIHN association for years and she is continuing in the company as an advisor.

Unnur treatment entails solution-focused massage therapy, she draws from a diverse set of techniques and extensive field experience. Unnur’s therapy is authentic and personalized, tailored to the unique needs of each individual. With a careful approach, she is creating a greater sense of ease, safety, and regulation around sensitive issues.

She specializes in the treatment of acute or overuse neck tension syndromes and associated symptoms such as chronic headaches. She is using techniques that focus on cranial nerve stimulation, sensory stimulation, and vagus nerve health combined with somatic-emotional processing and release.

Beyond that, she is exploring the intricate relationship between mental health, the body, and the brain’s role in trauma patterns.

Nilla Einarsdottir

Yoga Therapist

Nílla is a certified Yoga Therapist with extensive training in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Nidra, and Trauma-Informed Yoga. She has studied under renowned teachers such as Kamini Desai at Amrit Yoga Institute, Auður Bjarnadóttir at Jógasetrið and Guðrún Reynisdóttir at Karmaskólinn. She specializes in burnout resilience through yoga medicine. Additionally, she has trained in Sound Therapy with Arnbjörg Kristín Konráðsdóttir, further expanding her therapeutic approach.

In her work, Nílla focuses on helping clients build resilience, particularly in the face of burnout and trauma, through a combination of mindful movement, breathwork, sound therapy, and other yoga techniques. She supports clients in reconnecting with their breath, body, and mind, restoring balance, and fostering emotional and physical health. Nílla´s therapy is client-centered, with an emphasis on creating a safe space for growth, and transformation.

With a deep understanding of how stress and trauma manifest in the body, Nílla uses yoga techniques that address the nervous system, promote relaxation and enhance resilience. Her methods are tailored to the unique needs of each individual, helping to unlock a sense of ease and restore energy.