Find Your Way to Health & Happiness
Imagine your body, heart, mind and spirit refreshed, energized, or relaxed. Envision your Self healthy and happy, grounded and in balance. At Cypress Pillar Healing Arts we practice a variety of treatments to help you grow into a healthier you.
Meet our Team of Healers
Dr. Brian Nell | Sarasota Acupuncturist
Dr. Brian Nell, AP, DOM
Dr. Brian is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and an Acupuncturist. He provides full consultations, treatments, primary and supportive care. His full range of services includes both Chinese and Japanese needling, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and other oriental medicine techniques.
Misha Nell, RH (AHG) | Sarasota Herbalism & Reiki Healing
Reverend Misha Nell, RH (AHG)
Misha is a Usui Reiki Master, Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist’s Guild, and intuitive shamanic healer. She is a Priestess of the Sacred Earth and utilizes a variety of shamanic practices to help individuals find their way on the path of healing.
James Smith, LMT | Sarasota Healing Hands Massage
James Smith, LMT
James is a licensed massage therapist, a Reiki 1 practitioner, and a Norse lineage practicing Vitki. He offers a holistic approach to healing through massage, ancient Nordic healing touch and energy work, as well as strength and conditioning.
Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance classes with Sarasota Bellydancer Misha
Sarasota Herbalism classes for Kids and Adults
Herbalism Classes & Workshops
For Kids and Adults
Learn how to take control of your own health by working with nature’s own medicine: the plants! Discover healing herbalism classes with Registered Herbalist Misha!
Sarasota Martial Arts Classes for Adults
Adult Martial Arts
Karate, Kobudo, Jujutsu or Boxing M-Thurs
Join Shihan Dr. Brian or Sensei James to explore Karate or Jujutsu. Each instructor draws from years of experience to help you learn more about their respective system. Adult classes are offered every weekday night and include opportunities to learn weapons too.
Sarasota Tarot and Runes Classes for Adults
Cypress Pillar Mystery School
Specialty Workshops
Learn a new skill and discover ways for self improvement and intuitive guidance with our creative mystics. Classes in tarot, runes, Reiki, and more are presented each month.
Tai Chi & Qigong Classes
In Person & Virtual
Experience the ancient art of Tai Chi with Dr. Brian, blending gentle movement, mindfulness, and balance to promote physical and mental well-being. Perfect for all levels, these classes offer a calming practice to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and enhance overall vitality.
ShimmyBOOM Bellydance
Internationally Renowned Classes
Discover the beautiful bellydancer in You! Learn to shake and shimmy with Misha and her team of certified instructors. Unleash your inner rhythm and strength with our bellydance classes, where movement meets empowerment.
Restorative Yin Yoga
Relax & Recharge with Ciara
Restore and rejuvenate your body and mind in Ciara's Yin Yoga classes, where long-held postures promote deep relaxation and flexibility. Perfect for all levels, these classes provide a peaceful space to release tension, cultivate mindfulness, and enhance your overall well-being.
Explore the Center
Nestled in a hidden shopping center conveniently located 7 minutes north of downtown Sarasota, Cypress Pillar Healing Arts is an oasis of creative community. Dr. Brian, Misha, and James have poured their love and talents into creating a unique space that welcomes visitors seeking treatments, attending classes, or simply looking for a space to rest and recharge.
Would you like to share our space? We are extremely excited to provide a unique environment for movers, shakers, artists, teachers, healers, magic makers, wisdom seekers and sharers, and creators of all types. Spaces are available on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Reserve Your Experience
Contact us to book a treatment, request a service, discover a home for your own teaching program, or to register for a class. We are open to all sorts of potential for collaboration and education, so if you have an idea please reach out to us and we will help make your dreams manifest in our beautiful space.
