For those who may not know, Golden Aura is the sister shop to Neon Dragon Piercing. I'm really…read moreexcited for this location in Marion. The vibe is more upscale and very peaceful. While Golden is not yet APP certified as a shop, you can still expect a high quality experience as they rotate their staff from the mothership (lol). Everyone I've worked with is knowledgable, friendly, and incredibly passionate about body modification. I've been pierced in a lot of different environments, but the Golden Aura/Neon Dragon team is my favorite.

They listened to what I wanted and changed my nose ring to the hoop, clean and friendly. Will…read morerecommend

If you can get on Oliver's schedule you absolutely should! He is the best massage therapist I've…read morefound in this area. He is extremely knowledgeable and shares that knowledge throughout each session. He utilizes many modalities and gave me the best advice: "massages are meant to be enjoyed, not endured." He wants open communication during each session to ensure things feel good and that he's working on what I want to prioritize for the day. The atmosphere of the studio is very zen and conducive to all things wellness. I especially appreciate the gender neutral bathrooms for customers too!

Based on my experience, communication and professionalism were major concerns. There seemed to be a…read morelack of organization and consistency, which created a stressful environment overall. I would encourage others to carefully consider whether this business is the right fit for them.

From the owner: We aim to reduce the trial-and-error approach commonly used in Western Medicine approaches by…read moreobtaining a more in-depth approach to genetic/inherited as well as environmental, cultural, and transgenerational factors that impact health and well-being. Using an integrative or whole brain-body approach to restoring wellness, taking into account genetic, transgenerational trauma, phase of life bioenergetic and hormonal changes, environmental and food sensitivities that underly root causes of symptoms and disease states. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate dependency on pharmaceuticals and heal, not just manage trauma or debilitating mental states.

I bought a Groupon for a Swedish massage with Kathleen, but I was really curious about reiki and I…read morehad an "ulterior motive" of finding out more about it and why it's so expensive. First off, the place she works out of is really cute. She's in an old building in Orangevale and you have to take your shoes off before you enter. It's so peaceful inside that I could literally feel my energy junking things up. I guess that's a good thing though! I've done lots of groupons, but the problem is that even during massages I can't relax, and I never really find a good reason to go back. Kathleen paid attention to my shoulders like everyone does, and it hurt like it always does, but for some reason the room and the oils just helped my mind wander. I was shocked by how refreshed I felt afterward--very unusual for me! Needless to say, I'm definitely going back for her raindrop therapy. I'm still curious about reiki, but I think she is trying to ease me into the heavy-duty energy treatments and I'm not going to argue. I can't really comment on her healing powers since I just got a massage, but if the massage was any indication, she really does have something my previous therapists didn't.

What a wonderful session I had last week with Kathleen! I am familiar with energy and chakra work…read moreso I did have some expectations. Kathleen did not disappoint. Entering her space, I could feel the calming energy greet me at the door. Lying on the table, Kathleen went to work, first using essential oils on various spots on my body then working on getting the blocked energy unstuck. I could feel the energy start moving almost immediately. Towards the end of the session, she used tuning forks and the sound produced resonated with me at a soul level. I felt such joy running through my body! We closed with an intuitive reading. I highly recommend booking a session with Kathleen. She is truly gifted!

Love this place. Awesome instructors and best atmosphere. Always feel better after I go.read more

From the owner: Toula Yoga is a family friendly yoga studio that welcomes everyone! We offer classes for kids,…read moremommy and me classes, teens, chair yoga, prenatal yoga and more. Check out our Cedar Rapids studio and sign up for a class today.