Carla Wiessing

Carla’s journey into yoga began with an unexpected suggestion from her chiropractor. She had developed a habit of holding her breath during times of stress, which was contributing to constant headaches. Yoga was suggested as a way to help—and what began as an exploration of breath and movement soon grew into something much deeper.

Carla began exploring all aspects of yoga, both on and off the mat. In 2017, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Perennial Yoga under the guidance of Keith Boren and Megan Grace. From there, she journeyed even further into the worlds of Yoga and Ayurveda, earning her 500-hour certification with Indra Yoga alongside their amazing cohort of guides.

Also in 2017, a local made a simple declaration: Lodi needed yoga. Carla took it to heart and founded Okee Yogi, which grew and transformed over the years into Kingfisher Yoga.

Continuing to let fate guide the evolution of her work, Carla created Willow Tree Wellness in 2020 and added Aesthetician to her growing list of professional titles. What started as a chiropractor’s suggestion ultimately became a journey of wellness, learning, teaching, and creating spaces for others to explore their own paths toward well-being.