Kersten “Chisti” Dryden

Spa Manager

Chisti is a certified Holistic Health Coach, NLP Practitioner, Interfaith Minister, Vegetarian Chef, and has studied Dream work with Robert Moss and Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa, and Nejang (Tibetan Longevity yoga) with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. With 20 years of experience in dream work, self-hypnosis and meditation, and 15 years experience cooking vegetarian and vegan nourishing and tasty live foods, Chisti brings a unique holistic approach to her work. She offers guidance and holds a safe space for deep healing and restoration. She leads retreats and getaways at Menla and is available for individual sessions at Dewa Spa. She has worked at Menla in various capacities since 2006, including Chef, Front of House Manager, and most recently as our day-to-day Spa Manager.

“By far the most medicinal and wonderful Tibetan Massage I have ever experienced. The whole place is Nirvana!”

Seth Koss

“Menla is an oasis of tranquility amidst vast natural forest preserves… The area holds a very special aura and energy which you can’t help but be affected by…”

CJ Dellatore, Relevant Design

“Another world deep within untouched natural beauty of the Catskills. You have to come here to truly experience the sublime healing energy it has.”

Nathaniel H.

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