संकल्प · an intention, planted and tended

Sankalpa Garden

Balance · Harmony · Alignment

01Philosophy

Healing from the inside out. Less suffering, more peace.

i.

Less Suffering

Ayurveda and yoga gently help you release tension, quiet the mind, and free yourself from the weight of old patterns, stress, and discomfort, guiding us back to a place of ease.

ii.

More Peace

Life is meant to be lived with intention. Through gratitude, mindfulness, and self-care we find calm and reconnect with what truly matters.

iii.

Balance & Harmony

Aligning with the wisdom of Ayurveda nurtures the body, calms the mind, and uplifts the spirit, making space for healing, joy, and deep well-being.

iv.

Alignment

Alignment is more than posture. It's living in rhythm with ourselves, the seasons, and the universe. Through mindful life choices, food, breath, and daily routines, we cultivate vitality and ease.

02The Practitioner
Pattiejean McTernan

Pattiejean McTernan

A mother of four and educator for over 25 years, Pattiejean followed her love of yoga through 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings, meditation certification, and AyurYoga study. At 60, she returned to school to become a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner at the Ayurvedic Institute, then expanded her work with massage therapy in Las Vegas and Level 2 Marma training in Miami. She worked at the clinic at the European Massage School, where she stayed booked solid with return clients.

After losing her daughter, aunt, husband, and father within months, yoga and Ayurveda became her lifeline. That journey shapes the heart of her work today: supporting those navigating grief, loss, caregiving, life transitions, and the search for greater purpose, meaning, and peace. She weaves therapeutic touch, breath, and compassionate presence into healing that meets you exactly where you are. She offers sessions in Las Vegas and online.

"Keep life yummy."

Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner 500-Hour RYT Licensed Massage Therapist Level 2 Marma Meditation Teacher
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03Signature Offerings
01

Signature Ayurvedic Bodywork

Integrative bodywork using therapeutic touch, warm herbal oils, and marma points to support relaxation, balance, and nervous-system restoration.
$100 / $12560 min / 80 min
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Therapeutic Massage

A restorative massage customized to your needs, supporting muscles, joints, circulation, and nervous-system restoration.
$85 / $10060 min / 80 min
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Marma Therapy

A gentle Ayurvedic treatment using precise marma (vital energy) points to restore the healthy flow of prana throughout the body. Sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your individual concerns — whether related to stress, tension, digestion, travel fatigue, headaches, jaw discomfort, sleep, or overall vitality — while encouraging balance, clarity, and deep relaxation.
$85 / $10060 min / 80 min
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Ayurvedic Education & Consultation

Personalized guidance through the wisdom of Ayurveda: lifestyle, nourishment, and daily practices tailored to your constitution.

We begin with an initial consultation and continue with follow-up sessions to help you bring what you learn into everyday life.

Two-session package: $200Three-session package: $250
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Abhyanga Body Oil Ritual

A warm herbal oil ritual inspired by traditional Ayurvedic practice, supporting musculoskeletal and nervous system health, circulation, improved sleep, and graceful aging. Includes an at-home self-care consultation and herbal oil selected specifically for your needs to take home.
$240100 min
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Sacred Space for Grief & Healing

A compassionate space for those moving through grief, loss, caregiving, and life’s many transitions. A place to be heard, explore what may support you, and make room for both grief and living.

Available on Zoom or in person on my porch in Las Vegas.

Pay what you can. No explanation needed.

This is supportive conversation and education, not psychotherapy.

Pay what you can
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A Commitment to Care

A true commitment to your care.

Each session is guided by your individual needs. We may work with therapeutic massage, Ayurvedic bodywork, or a combination of both. As we get to know what supports you best, we can allow more time when it’s needed.

I leave space between appointments so our work together doesn’t have to end simply because a set number of minutes has passed.

A minimum $50 deposit is required to reserve the package. The remaining $250 is due at the first appointment.

The package applies to appointments at my treatment location. Mobile services are priced separately.

$300three sessions

Care Without the Upcharges

Your care is never à la carte.

I believe each client should receive exactly what they need, so there is never an additional charge for hot towels, hot stones, focused work, aromatherapy, or any other technique that supports your session.

Your session also includes time afterward to allow the mind and body to absorb and assimilate the care received.

Also offered YogaMeditationPranayamaSeasonal WorkshopsCooking ClassesYoga 4 Kids
Ayurvedic herbs and spices
The Wisdom of Ayurveda

Ancient knowledge, made daily

Ayurveda meets you in the small choices: the foods that nourish you, the rhythms that steady you, the rituals that restore you. Together we translate this 5,000-year-old wisdom into simple, sustainable practices that fit your real life and your unique constitution.

04Growing Garden

Care for growing families

Specialized massage and nurturing touch for children, infants, pregnant women, new mothers, and the families and caregivers who support them, grounded in education, individual choice, safe touch, and respect for each person’s unique needs.

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Pediatric Massage

A child-centered massage experience designed to support growing minds and bodies, ease everyday muscular tension, encourage body and sensory awareness and emotional regulation, and provide a space for relaxation and wellness.

The 45-minute experience includes time for the child to become comfortable, for the caregiver to participate, and for both to settle into and integrate the experience. Hands-on massage will initially be shorter and can gradually increase over time, always guided by the child’s age, comfort, responses, and individual needs. A parent or caregiver remains in the room, while the child’s choices guide the session.

$7545-minute experience
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Infant & Child Massage Coaching

Nurturing Touch for Growing Families

Certified Infant Massage Coach credential

Certified Infant Massage CoachPJ’s training and teaching background come together here: parents and caregivers learn nurturing touch they can use confidently with their own children.

Nurturing touch is one of the beautiful ways we connect with our children.

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As a Certified Infant Massage Coach, I guide parents and caregivers in learning gentle massage strokes that support relaxation, comfort, bonding, and development.

My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to nurture your child through your own hands.

During our time together, you’ll learn massage strokes, how to recognize your child’s cues, and ways to incorporate nurturing touch into everyday activities. We will explore how massage can become part of your family’s routines, from the transition between daycare and home to a quiet moment before bedtime.

Sessions take place in the comfort of your own home, where you and your child can learn and practice together.

Let’s Start Before Your Baby Is Born

You don’t have to wait until your baby arrives to begin learning about nurturing touch.

We can begin during pregnancy, giving you time to learn gentle infant massage strokes, understand your baby’s cues, and prepare for those first moments of connection.

During a prenatal coaching session, we’ll use an infant massage doll to practice the strokes and talk about ways to incorporate nurturing touch into your daily routine once your baby arrives.

After your baby is born, we can continue learning together, adapting the strokes to your baby’s needs and helping you build confidence in your ability to comfort and connect with your little one.

This can be a beautiful way for parents and caregivers to prepare for their new arrival together.

Private In-Home Coaching

75 minutes | $175

A personalized session for parents and caregivers who would like to learn infant or child massage.

During our visit, we will explore gentle massage strokes, your child’s cues, and ways to support comfort, relaxation, and connection.

Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, learning to soothe your newborn, or looking for ways to incorporate nurturing touch into your growing child’s life, our time together will be guided by your family’s needs.

Travel is included within my local service area.

Growing Together

Four-Session Coaching Package

Four 75-minute in-home visits | $600

This package gives us time to learn, practice, and grow together.

Each visit builds upon what you’ve learned, allowing you to become more comfortable with the massage strokes and develop a routine that works for your family.

We can begin before your baby is born or start whenever you and your child are ready.

Visit 1: Getting to Know Your Baby

We’ll begin with the foundations of nurturing touch, learning to recognize your baby’s cues and introducing gentle massage strokes. If we meet before your baby is born, we’ll practice with an infant massage doll.

Visit 2: Building Confidence

We’ll continue learning and practicing massage strokes while exploring ways to support comfort and relaxation. There will be time to ask questions and share what you’ve experienced between visits.

Visit 3: Growing Together

We’ll explore additional strokes and ways to incorporate massage into your daily routines, including transitions between activities, quiet moments, and bedtime.

Visit 4: Making It Your Own

We’ll review the strokes, answer questions, and help you develop a massage routine that belongs to your family. You will learn a simple yet effective routine called Tummy Relief.

The four visits can be scheduled around your family’s needs, with time to practice between sessions.

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Prenatal Massage

Booking begins
October 1, 2026
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Postpartum Massage

Booking begins
October 1, 2026

A parent or caregiver remains in the room for every session with a child.

05Let's Connect

Begin where you are

I'll meet you exactly where you are, because that is exactly where you are meant to be, at this exact moment.

The easiest way to begin is to text or email me directly.

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732-670-4346
Sessions in Las Vegas
Seasonal workshops in select locations
Virtual offerings available
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From the journal

Notes from the garden

Reflections on Ayurveda, nourishment, grief, and the quiet practice of slowing down.