about ebb + flow
"ebb and flow" means that sometimes our life flows toward our hopes and dreams, and sometimes it flows away. In periods of flow, life is easy and full of meaning and movement. But when our life ebbs, we may be struggling against the current, fighting to get a grasp on what is important to us. Often when we're in an ebb stage of our life, it is a time for reflection, getting specific on our life goals and ultimate dreams. It's a time for learning, listening, and trusting.
The Holistic Experience
Holistic simply means addressing the whole person. This includes a person's physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual health. Addressing the whole person in mind-body-spirit can bring out the healthiest, happiest version of ourselves. We believe the experiences we offer to our community have the transformative power to heal, energize and nourish the mind-body-spirit.
The Holistic Experience
Holistic simply means addressing the whole person. This includes a person's physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual health. Addressing the whole person in mind-body-spirit can bring out the healthiest, happiest version of ourselves. We believe the experiences we offer to our community have the transformative power to heal, energize and nourish the mind-body-spirit.
meet the team
Rachel
Owner . Manager . Massage Therapist . Holistic Goddess
Since becoming licensed in 2012, massage has been a guiding light in Rachel's life. It has taken her everywhere from resort spas in Pennsylvania, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri, Ohio, and now to Delaware. It was in Delaware where she began to experience the powerful impact of massage for herself in recovering from burnout, injury, and all the natural changes that come with living life. Massage has become a way to maintain connection with herself and heal her body and mind so that she may continue to live a full and happy life. Rachel believes in the power of massage in nourishing both the physical and energetic bodies. Along with her license in massage therapy, Rachel is also a level 1 and 2 certified Reiki practitioner. She is a lover of tea, animals and sage and can be found enjoying nature, walking her dog, doing yoga and practicing mindful activities around town.
Ryan
Owner . Manager . Social Media Manager . Aesthetician . Massage Therapist . Holistic Goddess
Ryan’s interest in Holistic living began in 2011 when she began creating all natural candles after learning the harmful effects of the traditional wax most candle companies used. Ryan attended Aesthetics school in 2016 and Massage School in 2019 where her love for holistic health and healing continued to develop. Ryan loves plants, nature, connecting with her clients and providing mind, body and soul-restoring treatments tailored to each individual's needs. In a fast paced hectic world Ryan encourages everyone to take time to focus on you, focus on mindfulness and focus on being still and present.
Click below to learn more about Ryan’s Candles and Self Care Rituals:
Click below to learn more about Ryan’s Candles and Self Care Rituals:
Alex
Social Media Coordinator
Alex graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Digital Journalism and Media. She also has an associates degree in photography from Bucks County Community College. Alex moved from Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Milton, Delaware in 2019. She loves living at the beach and spends a lot of time out in nature. In addition to spending time at the local beaches, Alex enjoys hiking the trails at the state parks and walking her dog, Moose. Alex is passionate about holistic wellness, spirituality and astrology. In her free time, Alex enjoys hanging out with friends, reading tarot cards, photography and trying new restaurants.
Vera
Spa Operations Manager
Vera is passionate about natural living and has an interest in holistic health and wellness. She has worked with essential oils for six years and loves to incorporate them into her daily routine. Vera is also trained in Neurographic art therapy and has been leading workshops for the past year and a half. Living a healthy lifestyle has led Vera to working at ebb + flow Holistic Spa where she will be overseeing the front desk and ensuring that our guests have a relaxing spa experience. In her free time, Vera enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, two stepsons and her French Bulldog, Boris. You can find her at the beach, spending time on the boat, hanging out with friends and traveling.
Sydney
Event Coordinator
Sydney found her way to the wellness space after the death of her fiancé, Tyler, in August 2022. Her quest for healing, meaning, and purpose led her to pursue a career as a life coach. She founded Shift Life Coaching LLC in June 2023 and offers her clients 1:1 support through rebuilding and finding a path forward. Prior to this work, she attended the University of Delaware, and worked in the event planning industry for over 6 years. As divine intervention would have it, she is combining her event planning experience and her passion for holistic healing as the Event Coordinator at ebb + flow, coordinating the logistics of the wellness workshop program. Sydney spends as much free time as possible at the beach, going for walks around Lewes, doing yoga, and spending time with family, friends, & her precious pup, Chino.
Patty
Massage Therapist . Reiki Master . Tarot Card Reader
Patty is an Intuitive Healer. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, a Licensed Massage Therapist, a certified Tarot Card Reader and an herbal supplement consultant. After years of running GNC’s and other holistic enterprises, Patty decided to embark on various wellness and esoteric pursuits on her own. She conducted her studies at a variety of schools and organizations including The Academy of Massage and Bodywork, Kathleen’s Well, Tranquil Spirit, The Herbal Healers Academy, Paradiso Spiritual Center and Monmouth University.
Morgan
Massage Therapist . Aesthetician
Morgan is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Licensed Aesthetician. She enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. Morgan became a massage therapist to help people reduce stress and manage pain. She believes in the importance of creating balance between the mind and body. Outside of work, she loves walking on the beach and spending time with her family.
Amber
Workshop Host
Yoga & Mobility Instructor
A little over six years ago, Amber completed her yoga teacher training which helped her discover her quest for healing and sharing that with others. Since then, Amber delved deep into the SELF, nutrition, plant medicine and embodiment practices like somatic healing. Along with running her own landscape business, she also works in the fitness industry as an Internal Strength and Mobility Specialist. Amber founded AHOM Holistic Health, where she follows her passion to help others find their light; Empowering, Embodying and Radiating their most authentic Self Energy. Amber is certified in Reiki 1 and 2, completed her 200 hour YTT, partial 300hr continuum, FRC, FRA, FRSISM through Functional Range Systems, Animal Flow L1 and is a Certified Herbalist.
Dr. Furtado
Naturopathic Doctor
An expert in herbal medicine, nutrition, detoxification and hormone balancing, a mother of five daughters and three grandchildren, a school garden program director, and an advocate for the environment, Dr. Kim brings her diverse experience to each patient and student
Kim Furtado, ND, received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Biology from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the healing power of earth-based natural medicine, Furtado is dedicated to continued education and research.
Furtado's special interests include herbal medicine, nutrition, environmental medicine, chronic illness, and women's and children's health.
Furtado enjoys serving as a community resource and effective educator of lifestyle changes. Furtado is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). She is also executive director for the Delmarva Community Wellnet Foundation, where she founded the SNAC Garden Program.
Furtado views healing as an active journey on which she is honored to travel with each person. She is dedicated to the principles of naturopathic medicine and the knowledge that all medicine begins with prevention.
Kim Furtado, ND, received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Biology from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the healing power of earth-based natural medicine, Furtado is dedicated to continued education and research.
Furtado's special interests include herbal medicine, nutrition, environmental medicine, chronic illness, and women's and children's health.
Furtado enjoys serving as a community resource and effective educator of lifestyle changes. Furtado is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). She is also executive director for the Delmarva Community Wellnet Foundation, where she founded the SNAC Garden Program.
Furtado views healing as an active journey on which she is honored to travel with each person. She is dedicated to the principles of naturopathic medicine and the knowledge that all medicine begins with prevention.