Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Dr. Cynthia Durakis, Grand Master Yang and Helen Leonard, LMT, joined forces in 2023 to purchase their current office space and create a diverse, multidimensional, wellness facility.
Dr. Cynthia Durakis and Grand Master Yang met in 2004, when Cynthia began her training in Taekwondo. In addition to being a skilled massage therapist, Grand Master Yang also owns and operates Yang's Taekwondo Academy in Alexandria. Through a lot of patience and hard work he has guided Dr. Cindy to achieve her goal of third degree black belt. GM Yang began seeing massage client's at the current Willow Wellness Center location in 2014.
Helen Leonard joined the practice in 2020 bringing her expertise in prenatal massage and Bowen therapy. Coincidentally, Helen and Dr. Cindy are also both horse enthusiasts, sharing the ups and downs of horse training and ownership together.
Read the full bio's of each of the WWC partners below.
We are here to meet your holistic health needs with a variety of state-of-the-art chiropractic and massage therapy techniques. We can help you improve your fitness levels, posture, energy and nutritional status.
Susan, our office manager, will do her best to coordinate your appointments and help you choose the best service and therapist for your needs.
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Growth
Master Yang, WWC Partner
Massage Therapist
info@willowwellnessva.com
703.706.9500
Reena Sarai
Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Meditation Teacher
info@willowwellnessva.com
703.706.9500
Bernadette Brooks
Esthetician
Bernadette is a highly experienced, state licensed Esthetician with more than two decades of expertise in advanced skin care, wellness, and beauty consulting. Licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, she has built a career blending technical excellence with a personalized, client-centered approach.
Trained at the prestigious Christine Valmy School of Skin Care in New York, Bernadette has continued her professional development through certifications with leading brands and institutions, including Clarins Institute, Jan Marini, Priori, and Heitland Seminar by Ross Graf.
Her specialized knowledge covers advanced skin treatments such as chemical peels, acne therapies, anti-aging protocols, pigmentation management, and sensitive skin care.
Bernadette’s career spans wellness centers, medical spas, and private studios. She currently serves clients at her business “Bee’s Waxing Room”, where she delivers customized treatments designed to restore skin health and enhance natural beauty; further deepening her experience in medical-grade esthetic services.
info@willowwellnessva.com
703.706.9500
