Welcome to the First Mental Health Wellness Studio
& First Latina-Owned Yoga Studio in San Diego!
Founded by Denise Alba
Brave Wellness Studio was founded and created by Denise Alba, San Diego-based Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Yoga Instructor. Born to immigrant parents from Mexico, Denise found healing from a difficult time in her life through yoga and her own psychotherapy journey. Her goal was to create a space for all to gain community and support through their own healing journeys.
Our Mission at Brave is to provide a space for healing, a place to dig deep whether mental, physical, or emotional, Brave is here to support and guide you towards living a Brave life.
Brave Wellness Studio is Latina-Owned and Women operated.
Why Mental Health & Yoga?
Psychotherapy and yoga are complementary practices that can work together to promote holistic wellness. While psychotherapy focuses on addressing and healing mental and emotional struggles, yoga offers a mind-body approach to improving overall well-being.
Incorporating yoga into psychotherapy into your life, can help develop self-awareness, manage stress, and build resilience. The mindful breathing and physical postures of yoga can support the therapeutic process by encouraging relaxation, reducing anxiety, and enhancing emotional regulation.
Together, these practices can empower you to explore and address your inner experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of self and a path toward healing and growth.
Meet the Brave Team
Denise Alba, M.A., LMFT, RYT500, E-RYT200
Licensed Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Founder & Owner
Lindsay Marvin
Weighted Yoga Instructor
Sara Babakhyi, RYT200
Yoga Instructor
Archie
Emotional Support Dog
Yukari Allen, RYT500, E-RYT200
Studio Manager, Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master
Miranda Gould, RYT200
Yoga Instructor
Jordi Selden, RYT200
Yoga Instructor
Allie Masterson, M.A., ASW, RYT500
Associate Social Worker & Yoga Instructor
Madi Creese, RYT200
Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master
Kyla Allen
Receptionist