Testimonials
“ Over the past few months, Dr. Shamkara has helped me transform my health through nutrition, yoga, and mindful movement. I feel significantly better, my flexibility has improved, and my long-standing lower back pain is gone. His knowledge, patience, and individualized care make all the difference.”
-Mac W.
“ Having Sunyata Shyam as my doula made my entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience truly beautiful. She brought calm, care, and deep knowledge to every moment, allowing me to focus fully on my baby. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her."
-Sati L.
“ Working with Dr. Shamkara Lescault has been life-changing. In just a few months, I lost 25 pounds, reversed Type 2 diabetes and early fatty liver concerns, improved my sleep, and reduced my medications. I now feel energized, balanced, and truly healthy."
-Jerry
Massage Experiences
“Amazing healing massage.
My first session was the best massage I’d ever had—and the second was even better, reflecting her ability to understand and respond to my body’s unique needs.”
-Leah
"After an injury left me with a limp and limited mobility, working with Sunyata has been transformative. Through her skilled bodywork and guidance for home practice, my limp has nearly disappeared, and I feel like I’m truly returning home to my body."
-Michael C
“Don’t settle for just any massage—Sunyata’s work is truly next level. Her energy, knowledge, and skill make each session exceptional. You’ll leave already looking forward to your next visit.”
-Hildy
More detailed client expereinces
“I have been working with Dr. Shamkara Lescault for the past 3 months and to say he has helped to completely transform my life would be an understatement. When i began my healing journey with him I was 25 lbs overweight, had high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, the beginnings of fatty liver disease, and had an erratic sleep pattern that typically left me only sleeping consistently for four hours. Under his kind, expert care and guidance on lifestyle change, he helped me completely reverse my Type 2 diabetes and the threat of fatty liver disease. I lost the 25 lbs through a simple, nourishing vegan diet, exercise, and yoga appropriate for my age and body type. My sleep disturbances and high cholesterol were similarly addressed and completely reversed. I now sleep soundly through the night. I was on five different medications to treat my various ailments, but now with my simple lifestyle changes my doctor has me only on two!!! Through Dr. Shamkara's wisdom and guidance I can wholeheartedly say I'm a different man. I am filled with energy, health, vitality and fulfillment due to his interventions and natural healing recommendations!!! This healing journey was not merely change but an entire transformation of my personal health and outlook on life. I cannot recommend Dr. Shamkara Lescault practice enough. He genuinely cares, listens, accepts where you are at, but then totally assists you in progressively taking the steps you need to regain perfect health and reverse chronic disease. He is a gift to the planet!”
-Jerry
“I started working with Sunyata in November 2023 to try to age a bit more gracefully and healthfully. She listened to all of my health concerns and put together a comprehensive plan for me. Following this plan, I have already been able to improve my health enough to stop 2 medications that I have been on for years. I have more energy, less pain, my sleep has improved, and I have lost weight as an added benefit to improved health. I feel that I have been given a gift. Sunyata really listens, explains why she is making recommendations, and checks on my progress. So thankful for her."
-Amy M
I was looking for someone to provide massage therapy for my chronic pain due to life-long scoliosis and a fall I sustained a year ago. I had refused a major back surgery that would have fused all discs from my thoracic ti sacrum, which meant I would be unable to bend or twist. Since I had no expectations except for that temporary relaxed state a typical massage gives, I could not have imagined that my experience when meeting Sunyata would have provided me with pain relief, and overall renewed health and energy. I had not been feeling well for several months , my immune system was shot, and i suffered from chronic sinusitis, pneumonia and fatigue. Sunyata was able to diagnose and treat my back issues with her skillful techniques that were specific to my needs. Her treatment plan was much more than the massage therapy I’d hoped for. With the sub-optimal state of health I was in , I was open to her suggestions for change: detox, diet modifications, supplements, daily targeted exercises and proper footwear. As and added bonus my neuralgia (severe eye face pain) is gone, most likely as a result of my reduced inflammation. But, if you’re just looking for the best massage you have ever had , you will want to be a recipient of Sunyata’s amazing healing energy and strength, targeted to your particular needs." -Lynette
"I have been working with Dr. Shamkara for a few months and he has helped me tremendously over the time I have spent with him. He has worked with me in changing my eating habits, sharing his knowledge of nutrition and its effect on the body. Over the past two months I am feeling so much better. He has demonstrated stretches and yoga techniques that have helped me with my flexibility. The pain I had in my lower back after activities over the last few years is gone.
I am very grateful to Shamkara and the work he has done with me. His patience and understanding of me as an individual, along with his knowledge of the human body , has greatly helped me."
- Mac Watts
“I met Sunyata by way of a flier posted in our local health food store. I needed massage & some manipulation owing to the physical challenges of my regular mountain logging, trail-making, digging & trenching for erosion management. From the moment I set foot on the slope of Sat Manav, I felt an inner calm. Walking the path from their cascading stream to the rustic massage cabin set the tone for my healing. Sunyata's cheerful smile gave way to her melodious chanting that introduced healing vocal vibrations seeming to work from the inside out to meet her healing touch. As a recipient of massage & manipulation from many practitioners over my life activities spanning from collegiate sports to hang gliding crashes - I instantly felt the deep experience and intellectual preparation guiding Sunyata's methodical application of pressure and spirit. Through several years since our first session she has melted away epicondolitis (tennis elbow & golfers elbow) pinched lower back nerves, and put an end to my sciatica. I continue to look forward to the heavenly chants that open & close Sunyata's massage sessions to free me of the sprains, strains, and injuries I collect in my denial of aging.”
-Brian
“Meeting Dr. Sunyata in January 2023 changed my life in a profound way. After months of severe illness that Western medicine could not diagnose—resulting in multiple hospital stays, extreme weight loss, and deep physical and emotional exhaustion—I felt weak, malnourished, and without hope.
From the moment we connected, I was met with calm confidence, compassion, and genuine care. Dr. Sunyata and the team supported me in transforming my diet, my daily habits, and my entire perspective on health and healing. I left with a clear, grounded plan.
Within a few months of following their guidance, my body began to recover. I regained weight and strength, my mental health improved, and the pain, depression, and fear gradually lifted. Even my doctors were astonished by the progress and encouraged me to continue on this path.
Today, I am back to a healthy weight, free from medications, and living without chronic pain. I now have the tools to navigate life with resilience and positivity. I am deeply grateful for the guidance that led me toward lasting health and wellbeing.”
-Shelly H.