About Curandari
I'm Ari, founder of Curandari. The name Curandari comes from Curandera, meaning healer, and reflects my belief that everyone can activate their inner healer.
I'm a first-generation Mexican-American that was raised with a strong emphasis on collective values. I also grew up watching my grandmother use herbs like yerbaniz and gordolobo to treat common ailments. Those experiences connected me to my roots and shaped how I understand health as something practical, cultural, and community-based.
Many people in Latine and marginalized communities experience chronic stress, trauma, and lifestyle-related conditions while having limited access to preventative care. Through Curandari, I use my background and knowledge to curate community wellness offerings that focus on accessible, preventative, and culturally relevant health practices.
My background includes Shiatsu, massage therapy, yoga, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I hold certifications in yoga, HIIT yoga sculpt, and integrative nutrition. My work focuses on helping people improve their relationship with their bodies, reduce stress, and build sustainable care practices in and out of the treatment room.
Curandari exists to make preventative and holistic care more accessible and to support long-term, community-centered health.
