About Mohari

We are Mohari Wellness

We are a comprehensive, integrative, progressive and holistic wellness resource for individuals and communities seeking to thrive.

We are a diverse family of health & fitness practitioners—Acupuncture, massage therapy, eastern nutritional counseling with herbal prescriptions, Aerial Silk & Yoga workshops, Sound Healing, meditation, corporate wellness and more. 

We are an open, all-inclusive, non-judgmental and non-discriminating healing space. Our practitioners help people heal, learn, grow and thrive.  Our non-profit aims to empower our Oakland community with affordable options for students, teachers, veterans and elders.  We look forward to having you as part of our community at the Mohari Wellness.

Stephanie Zhu, CMT

Stephanie offers gentle, relaxing massage combined with esoteric anatomy. She has studied anatomy in depth and complements her understanding of the body with massage and Reiki in order to peel away the layers to help people manage their psycho-somatic pain. She is also trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymph massage, Trigger Point, Myofascial stretching, and pulls from her massage toolbox as needed to meet every *body* where it wants to be met.

Her belief is that physical pain stores emotional trauma. Through her bodywork, she works with you collaboratively to excavate the emotional pain that is stored in the physical body. Stephanie aims to re-activate your nervous system and reset proprioceptors in the body to build new mind-body connections. She combines her esoteric anatomy knowledge to help you break out of the physical and metaphysical patterns that may cause your pain. 

August Varlack L.Ac, DAOM

Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbal & Eastern Medical Specialist

August-G Varlack has founded five separate yet integrated health & wellness services and products. Each have a high impact on individual and community education and self care.  Within these archetypes of business, other like minded individuals are able to come together and aid the needs of the community.

Credentials, Education & Accomplishments 
  • Family California Licensed Acupuncturist  2010
  • Doctorate in Eastern medicine 2018
  • Masters in Chinese Acupuncture & Herbology  2008
  • Pain & injury training: San Francisco 49ers (Acupuncture) 2005
  • Ace Certified Personal Trainer 2003
  • BA in Politcal Science 2000
  • Minor in Aerospace Science (USAF Reserve Officer Training Corps) 2000
  • Founder of Jing Qi Wellness Elixers 2020
  • Founder of Mohari Steeped 2017
  • Founder of Mohari Wellness “Continuing Education” program 2016
  • Family Founder of Mohari Wellness Center & Lounge 2015
  • CSOMA Professional Board Director 2011-2014
  • Founder of Oakland Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Clinic 2011

Christina Veverka

Neuromuscular Therapist & Health Educator

Christina is a passionate Certified Massage Therapist, practicing mainly Deep Tissue modalities. She has taken her skills to the next level by completing courses in Active Release Technique around the nation, and has practiced therapeutic massage in a Chiropractic office for over seven years. Outside of Mohari, she is inspired by yoga, meditation, exercise, and a whole lot of music.

“Massage has done a great deal for me besides just being a physical career. Its teachings have gone beyond the massage table and crept into my life spiritually. Practicing massage allows me to deeply connect with my own body, to have a better sense of patience, and challenges me to grow in all parts of my life. I love my job with my whole heart, and am grateful to show up for it every single day.”

Credentials

  • California State Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator
  • Graduate of National Holistic Institute, CA (1100 hrs of education)
  • Trained in both Eastern and Western modalities: Myofascial Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy (Trigger Point specialist), Shiatsu, Basic Lymphatic Techniques, Sports Massage (pre and post-event support)

Monika Kobylecka

Acupuncturist and Clinic Supervisor at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Monika Kobylecka is a licensed acupuncturist who practices a unique style of Japanese acupuncture called Kiiko Matsumoto style of acupuncture.  In addition to her private practice, she received privileges at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where she treats young patients and is a clinic supervisor for the CHLA-YSU Pediatric Acupuncture Program.

Her current practice was shaped by meeting renowned Japanese practitioner Kiiko Matsumoto in 2004 and learning this master’s unique style – an interactive and practical approach to acupuncture, something that a patient doesn’t have to believe is working; they can feel it working right during the treatment.

Education

  • Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego 2003
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California San Diego 1998