About: Founder of Dailey Wellness
Janet Dailey, founder of Dailey Wellness, is a Wellness Educator, Reflexologist, Yoga Teacher and Singer. Through her private practice, classes, and retreats she teaches individuals how to embody vibrant health and reconnect with their divine creative essence. Janet brings over 17 years of combined experience in multiple holistic therapies to her practice. She leads International wellness retreats sharing the ancient wisdom of yoga, reflexology, plant medicine and sound therapy.
my story
I landed in NYC during the summer of 1977, at the age of 16 from Ohio, yes, my soul is adventurous, more about that later! It was love at first sight. My journey in NYC includes a modeling career, being the lead singer of the rock band, The Pleasure Bombs, recording an album on Atlantic Records in 1991, and eventually finding a home in the healing arts, where I have been for the past 18 years.
Along my diverse path, I have been fortunate to travel the world, work with great musicians and learn from master teachers. I also stumbled into a drug addiction in the early 90’s, which brought me to my knees and experienced a near death “awakening” in 2005 that had a huge impact on how I view life. I went on a vacation to Puerto Rico in 2005, at a point when I was exhausted physically and emotionally, and wasn’t listening to my body. While swimming one day, I was caught in a riptide and pulled out to sea, and ended up being pulled towards the rocky shore, eventually going in and out of a small hole, barely taking a breath and being pulled under. I was about to give up when I received the “extra” energy to pull myself out of this hole. I know that I was helped that day by the Universe, and that I had more time here. Upon being rescued, with the help of dear friend who pulled me out of the water and a rescue squad, I felt instantly how quickly life can be gone, and how much I wanted to live. That was the gift. Understanding there is nothing to fear. It gave me the confidence to go full time into the work that I now do, and to trust and listen to my intuitive intelligence.
I am grateful to my first spiritual counselor Abdi Assadi, for helping me during some of my darkest hours, encouraging me to eventually go into the healing arts, starting with Reflexology. This was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, around 2001. At this time, I was introduced to Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, founder of Naam Yoga, who I had the privilege of studying with for over 10 years, becoming certified in Naam Yoga Level One and Level Three, as well as Harmonyum Healing. I went on to study Corrective Yoga and Bare Bones Basics Yoga with Paula Tursi, founder of Reflections Yoga, learning how to work with beginners, those that have injuries, and the importance of remaining curious while teaching what you love.
Therapeutic yoga, music, and the healing art of Reflexology are some of the many tools that I love sharing with my students. My work involves listening to my students and clients, tuning into how they are living and moving, then finding out what is working and what needs to be tweaked for deep healing, mobility and creativity. Together, we come up with a structure that supports their goals and dreams on every level of life. I view working with my clients as a co-creation, a dance if you will, using these ancient tools as guides to move you towards the health and well being you desire. A strong body, mind and spirit connection helps you to navigate stressful times and to remain open to all of life’s possibilities!
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Hidden Gems: Meet Janet Dailey of Dailey Wellness
…Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I landed in NYC during the summer of 1977, at the age of 16 from Ohio, yes, my soul is adventurous. It was love at first sight. My journey in NYC includes a modeling career, being the lead singer of the rock band, The Pleasure Bombs, recording an album on Atlantic Records in 1991, and eventually finding a home in the healing arts, where I have been for the past 18 years. Along my diverse path, I have been fortunate to travel the world, work with great musicians and learn from master teachers… Read more on the blog >
testimonials
“Janet and her zoom yoga classes have been such a gift for me in this time of social distancing. I love the community she has created online! Janet is always positive and compassionate. Her gentle yoga has punctuated my weeks and helped me feel connected and relaxed. I especially love the chanting with her Shruti box, the breathing practices, and the connection of posture to organ health. I hope to be in class in person soon.”
“I have been practicing yoga with Janet for over 3 years. Thankfully, she continued teaching twice a week on-line since Covid arrived in mid-March. Our classes have been amazing! A perfect mix of movement, stretch and spirituality. One awesome aspect is her attention to the breath. We always incorporate 2-3 breathing exercises in the class. Also, the flow of classes and the changes week to week are organized to deliver attention to every part of the body and soul. ”
“Janet is a talented teacher of the body and spirit and I am always uplifted after taking any of her yoga or spiritual classes. Her yoga practice and all her spiritual teachings and chants are intentional with a rhythm that allows one to absorb the energy into the body, mind and spirit. Her authenticity, light, and depth are reflected in everything she does and when she says namaste at the end of class, you really feel the depth of its meaning and she really has seen the light in you. Our commitment to her Tues/Thursday evening classes have been a grounding container especially during the trying times of the 2020 pandemic. We would not be surviving as well without her presence in our lives.”
“I was referred to Janet for reflexology for foot pain so severe I was considering surgery. I was skeptical but she was realistic about what I could expect. I saw results quickly from the sessions and the exercises Janet customized for me to do on my own and that I follow to this day. My foot pain has long gone but I’ve continued to see Janet for reflexology sessions and workshops and as well as gentle yoga classes. They are an essential part of my wellness regimen and bring about deep calm, relaxation, focus ... the benefits go well beyond the session. Janet is an amazingly knowledgeable and dedicated therapist and teacher, and a truly lovely person. She really takes the time to understand individual concerns and goals. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for support for their health and wants to improve their overall sense of well-being and calm.”