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.

“Homerun. One of the best retreats I’ve ever attended. Was an incredible treat especially to have so much access to Krishna Das, and I will never forget the Robert Thurman’s hysterical and insightful words. Incredibly inspiring and powerful weekend!”

Susan W.

“Fabulous front desk and unbelievably good staff. The best!”

Somnath Choudhuri

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