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Creating optimum function through proper nutrition, mindful movement & holistic healing retreats. So come laugh, sweat and breathe. It’s about the breath.

Every experience in our lives is an opportunity for growth & exploration. Each time you step onto your mat is a time for you to listen, to feel & to explore what your body needs. Whether you have a nourishing practice or simply just beginning with yoga, I offer my classes to you. My passion for health is rooted in the healing properties of the body. I’ve had the opportunity to experience the effic

acy of Chiropractic, Nutrition & Mindfulness since birth. It’s this knowledge I integrate with yoga – mindful, purposeful movement – and wish to pass on in order to help others. An incredible yogini, and one in which I was fortunate to study with, often says, “All we can offer is to teach from our own experience” and that’s exactly what I offer to you. You might just experience some opening along the way! In my classes, yoga isn’t about touching toes, conquering a pose or wearing a fancy outfit. Focusing on the breath enables us to quiet our minds & open our hearts.

01/08/2025

Holistic healing retreats, campfires, gorgeous sunsets. Praise God for this beautiful life.

25/07/2025

The ultimate healing experience. Our view during yoga and meditation this AM at The Retreat.

14/07/2025

Someone's change of plans is your reward! 2 spots now available for our July Retreat - an All-Inclusive Holistic Healing Retreat.

July 24 - July 27th
50% Off for you! (now only $875)

Book fast! These spots will fill up with such a stellar deal.
https://www.optimumfunction.com/holistic-healing-retreat/

21/10/2024

Did you get the email newsletter yet? 25% off all immune supplements! Visit our webstore and enter code: HEALTHY25

19/09/2024

Last week, I was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame. I got up on stage and my mind went blank. I had notes in front of me but after my son ran up to me with tears in his eyes, as if I had left him (we're still quite attached still which I'm ever so grateful for), I lost my train of thought and forgot about my notes. I was more concerned about Reggie staying awake through my speech. I got up on stage 30 minutes after the event was supposed to conclude - keeping Reggie engaged was monumental. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to give a speech! Those of you moms who co-sleep and breastfeed past 18 months get it (UCLA next year, have any moms go first! 😉).

Our brains use up 20% of our metabolic energy - breastfeeding uses 30% of our metablic energy. Simply feeding my son each day is equivalent to walking 7 miles. There's no way I could exert myself like I used to as a collegiate athlete, and this speech at the end of the day felt like the equivalent to that!

Here's what I was supposed to say:

There's nothing like rowing. And those outside the sport don't understand. Actually, if you dont row, you usually don't know anything about the sport. It's this elusive sport that used to be THE sport at the turn of the century, drawing thousands in attendance. Think about that for a moment!

Unless you had the opportunity to view a racing shell, how could you know your feet are strapped in shoes in front of you and that your seat is on tracks, moving underneath you with each stroke? Each stroke you take more resembles a leg press you'd do at the gym than "a pull of the oar."

See, rowing attracts a unique person.....

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21/05/2024

For dates and more information, visit: https://www.optimumfunction.com/holistic-healing-retreat/

14/05/2024

Visit: wwwoptimumfunction.com/holistic-healing-retreat/ for more information and dates.

31/08/2023

A few minutes of total peace... We're all set up for The Retreat: A Holistic Healing Experience. We're about to have a phenomenal weekend and we're wishing you the same! Thanks again and for making the experience even better for our guests.

22/08/2023

Want to supercharge your health before Fall? 2 spots left!! Reserve your spot online or email OV.

18/08/2023

OV is looking for an assistant! Interested in working with Vanessa? DM us with your email and we'll send you more details.

10/08/2023

The Retreat: A Holistic Healing Experience

We've added more dates! Come relax and repair. If you're currently a client with OV, you can expect a nutrition assessment complete with muscle testing during your stay.

8/31 - 9/3
9/14 - 9/17
9/28 - 10/1

Find out more on OV's website. Optimum Function dot com.

06/07/2023

It's on! Come heal. Come relax. Unplug.
Sign-up for 1 of 3 weekends:
8/3 - 8/6
8/10 - 8/13
9/14 - 9/17
I'll work on you for 3 days. No EMFs, only 🌳. After the last 3 years, we all need this! 😉 Check our website for details.

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Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
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My Story

My parents and I always planned on working together, but it wasn’t until Dr. Teff formally retired from daily chiropractic care in 2014 that I took over the functional nutrition part of his clinic. At Optimum Vitality, we offer a holistic approach, striving to pinpoint the underlying dysfunction at the root of the problem. A true blend of traditional therapies, Western science, and functional muscle testing to create a healing program that is as unique as the individual.

From the day I was born, I was exposed to “alternative” remedies & therapies. My dad is a chiropractor with a tenacious drive who has always valued fresh, homemade food in its purest form. My mother, who felt fulfilled when sharing her love with those she cared about, understood the value of balance in one’s life. The outcome was an utterly successful clinic and three thriving kids. I’m the youngest.

My last name is a grain, so it’s probably no surprise food and its ultimate healing power engulfed me as a teenager. I was surrounded by chiropractic care, healthy eating and the practice of visual imagery while growing up which certainly provided me a unique perspective on life. More importantly, however, it allowed me to excel in ways many didn’t think possible. With the help of therapeutic nutrition, chiropractic care, and mindfulness, I made the Junior National Rowing Team in high school and went on to earn an athletic scholarship to UCLA. While competing at UCLA, I was named All-American three consecutive years, named Most Valuable Oarswoman and broke the school 2k record my sophomore year. This all came at a cost! However, what I learned is that when one’s body is effectively supported; your body and mind can do anything!

Rowing is exhausting physically but even more so mentally. When I would hit “the wall” after 40 strokes but knew I had 200 more to go, I looked for another tool to add to my repertoire. This tool came in the form of yoga with a remarkable woman named Ally Hamilton. Yoga (and Ally) changed my life and allowed me to feel a greater sense of calm under pressure. She taught me that with the breath, it’s OK to sit with the pain or any other intense sensation one may be feeling. By breathing consciously, I was able to quiet my mind. By tuning in, I was accurately able to tune out. I’ve taken the benefits of my yoga experience and applied them to my own studio. I strive to give another healing modality while also bridging the gap between those seeking a large studio atmosphere and those afraid to enter an exercise facility. All combined, creating the most well-rounded clinic with a unique approach to everyone’s needs.