Meet the Owner

David Chernati is a Board Certified Massage Therapist & Health Educator. He is also an International Training Massage (ITM) School Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage Instructor, 200-hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher, & Reiki Gendai Ho Shoden, Level 1. David specializes in Myofascial Techniques, Naud Bo-Rarn (Thai Massage), Sports Massage, and Kripalu Yoga. He started Ikigai Wellness LLC based on the principle that everyone has a part to play in their own wellness, & with the right support & encouragement, everyone can live well.

Currently, he is pursuing a career in Massage & Health Education, creating workshops & classes for the professional & for casual learners.

    • 2019 - International Training Massage School (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

    • 2018 - National Holistic Institute: A college for Massage Therapy

    • 2018 - Gendai Reiki Ho - Level 1 (Shoden)

    • 2017 - JourneyDance Facilitator

    • 2014 - Graduated East Stroudsburg University, with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies

    • 2014 - Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training (200hr)

    • 2019 - Arizona School of Integrative Studies - Thai Massage Instructor

    • 2019 - Tour de Tucson - Massage Therapist

    • 2018 - International Training Massage School Guest Instructor - Level 1

    • 2018 - Burning Man: Heebeegeebee Healers - Massage Practitioner

    • 2016 Southern Yosemite Mountain Guide (Intern / Guide)

    • 2014 - Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Assisstant

    • 2014 - AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps

Finding Purpose & Living an Ideal Life

At Ikigai Wellness LLC, we firmly believe in the power of Ikigai to unlock the key to a fulfilled and meaningful existence. Derived from the Japanese concept, Ikigai embodies the purpose that drives us, the activities that bring us joy, the things we excel at, and the needs of the world that we can fulfill. It is the convergence of these four essential elements that engenders a sense of purpose and enables us to live an ideal life. Regardless of age, background or circumstance, everyone has the capacity to strive for and uncover their unique Ikigai. By exploring our passions, aligning them with our talents, seeking ways to serve others, and cultivating a deep sense of gratitude, we can embark on a journey towards a purposeful and fulfilled existence that nurtures our soul and positively impacts the world around us. At Ikigai Wellness LLC, we are committed to providing the guidance and resources necessary to help individuals embrace their Ikigai and live a life of meaning and purpose.