Founder
Silvana Pettit
Licensed Massage Therapist, Energy & Sound Healing Practitioner
Read the founder’s storyThe Shakti philosophy
A sanctuary with roots.
Room to grow.
The Shakti philosophy begins with thoughtful, individualized care. Founded by Silvana Pettit, this sanctuary is growing into a home for guests and the practitioners who care for them.
Silvana Pettit · Founder
The founder, the vision & the standard of care
Bem Vindo. Swadee kap. Aloha.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Energy & Sound Healing Practitioner
Originally from Brazil, Silvana has spent more than two decades studying, practicing, and bringing together traditions from around the world. Her path has included time and training in Thailand and Hawaii before creating Shakti’s home in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Her approach draws from traditional Thai massage, Swedish techniques, Lomi Lomi, Ho'oponopono, energy work, and sound healing—blended thoughtfully rather than delivered from a rigid script.
Her vision for Shakti reaches beyond one treatment room: a sanctuary where guests feel welcome and practitioners have room to share their expertise, supported by a common commitment to thoughtful care.
Experience is a beginning, not an endpoint
A practice that keeps learning.
Silvana’s ongoing study and curiosity help shape the Shakti philosophy. As the sanctuary grows, the intention stays the same: respect each practitioner’s expertise, stay open to learning, and offer care with attention and purpose.
20+ yearsof the founder’s experience, carried forward with intention
The philosophy
Care for the person, not just the appointment.
Shakti’s philosophy recognizes that physical tension, stress, energy, and the way we move through daily life are connected. Sessions are shaped around the whole person and around what feels appropriate for you that day.
As Shakti grows, its intention is to bring different kinds of expertise together without losing the personal attention that makes care meaningful.
Find your kind of careIndividual expertise. A shared philosophy.
The people behind the care.
Get to know the people who bring the Shakti philosophy to life. As our community grows, this space will introduce each practitioner and their individual approach.
For the people who care for others
A sanctuary for providers, too.
Shakti is growing with a provider-first vision: a place to bring your expertise, build relationships with your clients, and do meaningful work without losing your independence.
Let’s start a conversationYour expertise, respected.
Bring your own perspective and strengths to a shared philosophy of attentive, individualized care.
Room to shape your practice.
A vision built around schedule autonomy, control of your book, and space to grow in a way that fits your life.
Care that values the provider.
A provider-first approach that prioritizes meaningful take-home earnings and a welcoming place to do your best work.
We are shaping this next chapter thoughtfully. Reach out to discuss fit, availability, and the specific arrangements for your practice.
Rooted in care. Growing with intention.
There is room for you here.
Explore the Shakti experience and find a place to begin.
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