healing in community
Welcome to Ashara-opening March 2026! The name, Ashara, comes from the Sanskrit word for hope. Built in 1900 and completely remodeled in 2025 for diverse therapeutic offerings, Ashara is a haven for connection, rest, inspiration, art, healing and play.
the ashara garden
This unique outdoor space will continue to come to life as we build and plant in 2026. Our vision includes hammocks under grandmother tree, a therapeutic garden, wildflowers, a fire pit, and more. Our garden space is open to all clients, practitioners, and those using the Ashara studio.
The ashara collective
We are a collective of independent businesses who nurture community for practitioners and clients alike, where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Aline Defiglia
LCSW, MPH
Aline is the dynamic owner and founder of both Ascend Coaching and Therapy and Ashara, where she integrates her expertise in mental health, personal growth, interdisciplinary collaboration and community building. Aline serves as a mentor and visionary, redefining therapeutic work for today's world through designing and leading innovative, group learning experiences. Alongside her leadership roles, she also works closely with clients and businesses as a psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and coach.
Waves Wellness Counseling
Jenna Parker, LCSW
Waves Wellness offers psychotherapy and ecotherapy for individuals and couples, blending traditional therapy with the healing, restorative power of nature. Waves Wellness also offers monthly wellness workshops, group psychotherapy, and ecotherapy consultation and clinical supervision for professionals.
Midlife Embodiment &
Intimacy Coach
Shannon Hamaker
Shannon Hamaker is a speaker, somatic practitioner, and sex educator who supports women through midlife. With over 20 years in the sexual health space, she is a certified Sex & Relationship Coach, Level II Reiki Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner (TCS™), and helps others create Midlife Magic through coaching, retreats, and workshops.
Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda
Jennifer Maklan, LMT
Jennifer is a Classical Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda. Specializing in the unique needs of women in perimenopause through post-menopause, Jennifer bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern hormonal health. Using traditional Indian methods—including dietary therapy, herbal supplementation, and restorative body treatments—she helps women regain their internal balance and vitality.
Ascend Coaching and Therapy
Collier Buck, LMSW
Collier is a clinician with Ascend Coaching and Therapy. She has specialized training in treating trauma, EMDR, and enjoys working with clients who are in a phase of self discovery, experiencing relationship conflict, or struggling to adjust to difficult life changes.
Ascend Coaching and Therapy
Angela Bennett, LMSW
Angela is a clinician with Ascend and works with individuals, couples, and families. She also does bainspotting and has special interests in identity/existential issues, relationship struggles, unprocessed childhood trauma, and/or addictions. She welcomes clients with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex PTSD, or personality disorders.
Laura Rocks, LPC
Laura Rocks Counseling
Laura is a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience. She offers alternative treatment approaches including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and is currently training in hypnotherapy. She specializes in trauma/abuse, existential and relational issues and meaning-making.
