Sarah Senita, PMHNP-BC, CNP, RN, MSN
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Senita is a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and owner of Bluestone Vitality, LLC. She started working at The Ohio State University Medical Center as a nurses aide at 19 years old while she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in June of 2006. She passed her Registered Nursing licensure exam that same month, and then started working in the Cardiac ICU at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She started her Master of Science in Nursing, and quickly realized that she was much more passionate about psychiatric nursing than cardiac, and she changed her graduate studies to psychiatric nursing. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing June 2010, also from The Ohio State University. She became a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of Ohio September 2010. There is only one Outstanding Student Award in Psychiatric Nursing that is given out in graduation per class, and she was awarded this in both her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees.
Her first nurse practitioner job was at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland Ohio where she worked in a large psychiatry department treating rather significantly mentally ill clients from the surrounding communities. Sarah kept in touch with a psychiatrist that she did a clinical rotation with during her graduate degree, and that psychiatrist ended up recruiting Sarah to move back to Columbus and work with her managing the detox unit at Ohio State’s Talbot Hall. Later, Sarah was recruited to work in a private psychiatric hospital doing private practice. She became a contractor through Dublin Springs Hospital, and November 2012 she created Bluestone Vitality, LLC. November of 2012 Sarah also obtained her Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) Certification. Since then, Bluestone Vitality has grown into a team of providers who are just as passionate about treating mental wellness issues in clients as she is.
“I strongly believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and heal. I use medications as a foundation to help chemically balance clients, and then we use therapy to help elevate wellness within relationships to others and self. But it is the spiritual therapy and work that brings the highest levels of wellness and transcendence.” Sarah will begin her apprenticeship with Christian de la Huerta to become a transformational breathwork practitioner in the Fall of 2021. It takes 1-2 years to complete the apprenticeship. Sarah has participated in several transformational breathwork sessions with Christian, and reports rapid healing and spiritual growth with each session.
Spiritual Affirmation: “Awaken your courage, and transcend your wellness.” Sarah considers herself spiritual, without any religious affiliation. Sarah uses Buddhist principles in session. She will perform meditation sessions with clients upon request.
Kari Rich, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Energetic Bodyworker
For as long as she can remember, Kari has always felt drawn to those in need. Having experienced trauma and suffering in her own life she used these experiences to guide her to where she was meant to be. In 2016, she began her training at The American Institute of Alternative Medicine graduating with Cum Laude honors from their Western Massage Therapy Program.
Before joining Bluestone Vitality Kari worked alongside several alternative medicine practitioners. She started her massage career working at Urban Acupuncture. There she was able to learn invaluable information about Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Meridian System, and Cupping Therapy.
She values providing a safe environment for her clients to discover and express themselves fully to release long-held tension. Kari is trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, Cupping Therapy, deep tissue, sports massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, and prenatal massage. She is certified in Usui Reiki energy healing and has received attunement to Multi-Dimensional Healing. Kari offers unique vibrational therapies using crystals and singing bowls to help the body find balance.
As a bodyworker her goal is to witness, amplify, encourage, and facilitate your system to do what only it has the power to do. With the firm belief that others do not heal us, they can only amplify the natural mechanism that is fueled by our own essence.
Spiritual Affirmation: “You cannot have what you’re not willing to become.”
Jessica Bandy, MSSA
Jessica is a Spiritual Teacher, Counselor, and Healer. With a unique synthesis of spiritual wisdom, therapeutic knowledge, and healing/energetic mastery, she offers her teachings and services to awaken, uplift, and empower others to embrace their fullest potential.
Jessica holds a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University and has served in a variety of clinical settings as a professional licensed counselor. She has a variety of certifications in the healing modalities, including Karuna and Usui Reiki and Multi-Dimensional Healing Master Teacher. In addition, she holds two spiritual ordinations. She has been teaching, healing, and providing sessions for 12 years.
Jessica offers several services to support you on your path. Through Counseling, Transformational Coaching, Meditation Instruction, and Healing sessions, she will guide you and help you to embrace and connect with your true self. She will help you to chart the course to your highest potential and your most fulfilling life. That which is free, joyful, loving, peaceful, and easy.
Sara McNiel, MS, LCDC-III
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Equine Assisted Therapies
Sara McNeil graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Business Psychology. She began her career as a therapist in a local treatment center helping others on their path to recovery. As a therapist Sara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Gestalt principles, meditation, and mindfulness techniques to assist her clients with maintaining sobriety and obtaining their optimal wellness. She will perform family therapy with clients who have been diagnosed with a substance use health issue. She values holistic approaches to wellness.
Sara was introduced to horses as a young child, and by 10 years old she realized she had fallen in love with horses and knew her relationship and work with horses would be life long. Her love of horses compounded with her passion for helping others drove her interest in Equine Assisted Therapy. She has been conducting Equine Assisted Therapies for over 5 years at a local stable. Sara is excited to be part of the Bluestone Vitality team to combine her therapy techniques and equine expertise to help clients heal and obtain their optimal wellness.
Paola Aguirre Watkins
Certified Yoga Instructor
Paola started her yoga journey in 2016 in her beautiful home town of Monterrey, Mexico. She quickly realized yoga was her path to self love that she had been seeking for years.
In 2019, life brought her to Columbus, Ohio, where she studied at Yoga on High for the 200 hours yoga teacher training, Untamed Wisdom Meditation teacher training, and Sekoia teacher training. During her spiritual journey, yoga has assisted her in expanding her knowledge and awakening her intuition. Paola has felt most inspired by Nature and the Divine feminine.
Paola offers a dynamic approach, directing you toward embodying your Divine essence, through bringing attention to the breath, mindful movement, meditation, and a well deserved Savasana. All levels of yoga students are welcome in her classes, included those who have never practiced before.
Chloe
Therapy Dog
I’m a three year old Maltese that can be shy at first, but once I warm up to you, you have a friend for life!
Teddy
Therapy Dog
I’m a one year old Maltese that is very excited to meet everyone that comes to the center! I’m still learning manners so sometimes I might sneak in a puppy kiss when you’re not expecting it!