Meet The Humans Of
Oly Float & The Soul Space
Oly Float & The Soul Space is an independent business co-operatively owned by Dan Larsen and Taryn Marchie. As owner-operators, it’s Dan and Taryn’s goal to be of maximum healing service in our Olympia community, helping bring rest, relaxation and sanctuary into our stress-inducing culture.
Whoever you talk with at Oly Float you’ll find to be a compassionate, present and non-judgemental human who loves serving our community. Our team will help you identify the best approach to addressing your personal health and wellness needs, whether it’s for injury management, sports performance enhancement, meditation and mind training, recovery from trauma, or just simple relaxation and escape from the daily stress grind of our culture.
Our Team Directory
Float Center & Front Desk
Massage, Body Work & Skin Care
The staff at Oly Float are always warm and welcoming.
The space is always beautiful, clean, and inviting. I love this place, and encourage you to give it a try.
The space is always beautiful, clean, and inviting. I love this place, and encourage you to give it a try.
The staff were very attentive, going through the experience in detail and giving some useful hints. I've done a lot of floats (not sure how many but definitely over 50) in many different facilities and this is one of the best.
Roya came and gave us a really thorough orientation. She was extremely sweet and compassionate, and more than anything---she made me feel comfortable (I was nervous to be alone with my thoughts!) which curbed my anxiety immediately. I took her advice and went in with no expectations. But with the absolute help of the wonderful staff I felt guided to go in with no expectations.
What a Serene space! Staff was super sweet and helpful by answering any and all questions I had.
"Amazing experience, relaxing environment. Very kind staff.
Did a 60-minute float, first time orientation was nice and despite going a little over my time the staff were patient and kind."
The staff are super friendly and helpful. We took some friends who had never been and the staff were patient and helpful with them and they loved it.
I love Oly Float and have been there dozens of times over the years. The staff are so friendly and the environment is inviting and perfect for relaxation and inner contemplation.
Dan Larsen
Owner & General Manager
Specialty Areas: Intuitive Counseling, Energy Work, Applied Kinesiology, Allergy Elimination, Epigenetics, Floatation Therapy, Salt Wrangling
Dan wears many hats at Oly Float & The Soul Space. He is co-owner of the center, as well as its “Chief Experience Officer” and General Manager. Alongside serving as an experienced float guide, Dan is also a counselor and energy worker with Intuitive Being. Through Intuitive Being, he offers a range of wellness and energy work services designed to free you of your emotional baggage; re-pattern core beliefs; align body, mind and soul; and help you remember your true self that existed prior to challenging or traumatic experiences that changed how you thought about yourself. He employs a variety of healing modalities to perform clearings or corrections for those imbalances, including sound healing; electromagnetic stimulation; hands-on healing that includes reiki and qigong; light therapy, and more. He works with the mind, as a focused generator of energy, and its influence in all aspects of our being. He loves helping people with chronic, difficult states and conditions that other therapies have been unable to heal or resolve, and curating and offering a tool as unique and powerful as float tanks falls right in line with that purpose. He’s also a passionate advocate for entheogenic medicines and loves working with people for pre-ceremony preparation and/or post-ceremony integration work.
Taryn Marchie
Owner & General Manager
Specialty Areas: Float Center Management, Office Wizardry
Taryn first came to float therapy during a season of burnout, not really knowing what she needed, just knowing she couldn’t keep going the way she was. That first float was a turning point for her. It gave her something she didn’t know she was missing—quiet, weightlessness, a moment to breathe. She walked out feeling like her nervous system had been reset.
Now, she gets to be part of creating that space for others. Whether you’re here because you’re exhausted, overstimulated, postpartum, in chronic pain, or just craving peace—you’re welcome here.
Outside the float center, she’s a mom, a teacher, and a small business owner with a full (and sometimes chaotic) life. She believes healing doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect—it just has to feel safe, supportive, and real. That’s the space we try to hold at Oly Float. She hopes you find what you need here—even if it’s just one deep breath.
Roya Shalchi
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Roya radiates a joyful, grounded presence that lights up the Oly Float space the moment she walks through the door. With a background that spans environmental science, yoga, somatic work, and behavioral health, Roya brings a beautiful balance of exuberance and deep presence to everything she does. A longtime practitioner of Buddhist meditation and member of a local sangha, she has a gift for making people feel instantly seen and safe—whether she’s welcoming them at the front desk or guiding them through a healing experience.
Her warm voice, intuitive nature, and contagious smile create an atmosphere of ease and connection. From the tea lounge to the float tanks, Roya holds space with care, humor, and authenticity. Outside of Oly Float, she’s likely immersed in nature, sipping matcha, or studying transpersonal counseling at Naropa University with the same heart-led dedication she brings to our team every day.
Elisa Del Giudice
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Elisa is a human-centered artist, muralist, and logo designer – focusing on mental health and wellbeing. As a float guide, she enjoys holding space for new and seasoned floaters and would love to give you an orientation! Her favorite thing about this work is witnessing people take care of their minds and bodies. Her first float was in 2017, right here at Oly Float! Since then, she’s floated countless times and actively seeks out various float shops while traveling. She’s experienced six shops across four states, each time returning with more gratitude and love for Oly Float. Maybe it’s the cozy, converted house vibe, the thoughtful aesthetic, or the caring team. Or maybe, in true Oly fashion … it’s the water. In any case, she believes we’re fortunate to have such a special place in our community, and she’s happy to be a part of it.
Savannah Burton
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Savannah has been a steady, caring presence at Oly Float longer than anyone else on the team. With her gentle spirit and quietly radiant energy, she brings a groundedness to the space that guests can feel the moment they walk through the door. An empathetic listener and thoughtful soul, Savannah is someone who holds space with grace—never in a rush, always fully present.
In addition to her work at Oly Float, Savannah nurtures her community in many ways: as a beloved nanny, and through her past work at New Traditions, our local fair trade boutique known for its artisan goods and community heartbeat. Like a gentle flower, Savannah’s warmth may unfold slowly—but it lingers long after you’ve left the room.
Emily Rose
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Emily brings an extraordinary depth of compassion and calm to the Oly Float team, shaped by years of serving others during their most tender and difficult moments. With a decade of experience in death care—including roles as a morgue technician, crime scene cleanup specialist, and mortuary supervisor—Emily has developed an exceptional ability to hold space, offer comfort, and remain grounded amidst intensity. Now, she channels that same heartfelt dedication into supporting others on their path to healing and self-care.
Though naturally quiet and thoughtful, Emily has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that catches you delightfully off-guard. She’s deeply committed to community care and loves creating a safe, restorative environment for every guest she meets. Outside of Oly Float, you might find her lacing up for roller derby—fierce on wheels and full of heart.
Shayne Noble
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Shayne grew up in the PNW, always within view of Mt. Rainier and a stones throw away from the Puget Sound. Her local environment, combined with her parents’ love of the outdoors, fostered a deep sense of appreciation for nature and the mental and physical benefits gained from being immersed in it. When Shayne isn’t at Oly Float she loves camping, hiking, riding her bicycle, and backpacking as much as possible. She also has played the violin for over two decades and in the last couple of years she developed a love for fiddling. Mental health and fostering community are two things very important to her and she’s felt right at home working here at Oly Float where she has the opportunity to help facilitate both. It’s been a great joy for Shayne to serve her local community and welcome everyone who comes through the door.
Kendra Öbom
Social Media Specialist, Grief Counselor
Specialty Areas: Float Center Marketing
You may remember Kendra as one of the many excellent humans who was there to serve you at our front desk and lovingly curate your float experiences for you. Since she moved into nursing full time, Kendra has stepped back being at the front desk but remains involved as our social media maven.
As well as being a skilled herbalist, Kendra is also a practitioner of the Grief Recovery Method, an evidence-based program developed over the past 30 years to alleviate the painful symptoms of loss and grief events.
Kyra Morrill
Float Guide
Specialty Areas: Float Center Operations, Front Desk Wizardy
Kyra is our cherished pinch-hit salt slinger who steps in periodically to help us out when duty calls. When she’s not attending to our float tanks and holding compassionate space for all who enter, she’s usually out being with the plants and saving our trees and streams at her day job in forest ecology.
Kati Barker
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy, Grief Massage
Kati is a graduate of Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage in Olympia, where she discovered a passion for facilitating healing in people. Treating her clients’ bodies with compassion through soft tissue work is a vital component to improving body function and eliminating pain, but most importantly it provides us with an overall better quality of life. Whether your needs are relaxation or a more treatment-based approach, she would consider it an honor to help you meet them. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, crocheting, and a multitude of other things. There isn’t enough time for everything she likes to do! She strive to be a life-long learner and is currently a teaching assistant at the school she attended in the kinesiology class. She loves learning how the body works, and finds it so rewarding to be able to help guide others through the class.
"Can’t say enough good about Kati B. You can go in and tell her what musculature issues you’re having and she kills it every time.
She is certainly mastering her craft with her knowledge and the relief she is able to provide. If you’re on the fence about going to see a masseuse about an issue you’re having, book the appt and go see her. She never lets me down"
"Oly Float is so wonderful, I just had to take the time to write a review. I had a massage with Katie yesterday and it was one of the best massages I've ever received. I feel so much better today, I have been amazed at my improved mobility and decreased chronic pain. I followed my massage with a float and I can not recommend it enough! As a person who suffers from frequent migraines, the deep dark silence was medicine for my soul!! Total reset for body mind & spirit. 5 stars 🤩✨"
"I’m quickly becoming a regular at this place. The best massages I’ve had by Kati, and the float was heavenly."
"Kati is by far my favorite at Oly Float! I’m always left feeling completely relaxed."
Caroline Pettepiece
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy
Caroline Pettepiece LMT, LMHCA brings her twenty years in the field of healing bodywork to the amazing Oly Float/Soul Space community. Formerly the owner of Caroline Anderson LMT and Blue Water Health, Caroline has returned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest after earning her master’s degree in Somatically oriented Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her bodywork style incorporates a variety of styles and techniques, and she can adapt your session from gentle energy focused work to a deeper tissue therapeutic massage or even a mixture of both. “Gentle deep tissue” is a phrase often used to describe her massages. Using long and flowing strokes, Caroline focuses on unwinding deeply held tension patterns and relaxing away the worries that can busy the mind. Caroline is skilled at active listening and works to meet you where you’re at each session, knowing that our bodies are changing all the time.
“If we believe that the body is self, then when we touch another person, we are not touching ‘a body,’ but the very self of this person with our own self.”
-Dr. James Kepner, a leader in the field of Gestalt Therapy
"What an incredible experience! I visited Oly Float for a Float & Massage package, and my first float did not disappoint. My massage therapist, Caroline, was fantastic. She created a calming environment and seemed to know exactly what my body needed. After discussing my physical activities and areas of pain, she intuitively tailored the massage to address my concerns. I haven’t experienced such a skilled massage in years; it was everything I had hoped for. Caroline was amazing, and I will definitely request her again."
"I have had many massages in my life but I think the one with Caroline yesterday was the best one I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!"
Brookelle O'Riley
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki
Brookelle is an intuitive bodyworker who weaves energetic principles into her understanding of the anatomical structure of the body. She has trained in various modalities at Alexander’s School of Natural Therapeutics, True Self Yoga, Morter Institute for BioEnergetics, and is continuing her education of Mindbody Medicine studies at the Evergreen State College. She combines modern science and traditional healing modalities for the deepest healing possible. To give clients a uniquely personalized session, her touch shifts seamlessly between being deep and pinpointed when warranted or soft and fluid when needed. Her goal is to help others achieve personal optimization and general wellbeing through pain management, stress relief, and revitalized energy. Using techniques like Myofascial Trigger Point Release, Cupping, Gua Sha, stretching, deep tissue, Swedish Relaxation Massage and Structural Integration, she works with clients to get to the root cause of symptoms in order to address the issues stored in the body’s tissues and to promote sustained, long term healing.
In her free time, Brookelle is an avid yoga and meditation practitioner who has a deep passion for this earth, loving all things outdoors, she enjoys hiking and biking, and makes time for volunteering to give back to the community. Her mission is to expand her knowledge on bodily healing by pursuing a master’s degree at Bastyr Center for Ayurvedic Medicine, so a substantial amount of time is happily spent with her studies and body centered practices. She hopes to one day be certified to share breathwork, nutrition, and meditation into her practice and currently she happily offers Yoga self care tips and individual Yoga sessions with her training through True Self as a certified Yoga teacher. Brookelle came to this line of work as a result of dealing with her own chronic body pain in the form of scoliosis. After receiving the relief the healing touch that body work can provide, she knew she had to share this work with others. Massage and body work gave her freedom, connection, and purpose that she feels a humble passion about sharing with others.
"Love the vibe of this place. Brookelle took care of me this time, and I really enjoyed her soothing technique that incorporated breathing throughout the massage. It was perfect for relaxation and mindfulness. Thanks so much!"
"I have been going to Oly Float for several months for floating, massage, and the sauna. I plan on making an appointment with the craniosacral therapist soon as well. I've had an excellent experience each time I've visited. Brookelle is a wonderful massage therapist and I am so happy to have found her! I am so grateful I found Oly Float! Also, thank you for the teacher's discount!"
Sarah Erickson
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy
Sarah felt called to bodywork from a young age, with a strong curiosity for bodies, and an ever present desire to exist more authentically in her own. She believes deeply that to be embodied is to be in one’s power, and her strength lies in helping support others to settle into their own. In a world starved for touch, and full of distraction, she is humbled by the opportunity to provide intentional and restorative care. Her presence and touch is mindful and grounded, weaving different techniques into each session, as unique as each body. Sarah studied at The Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy in Colorado, and holds a BA in holistic health from The Evergreen State College. Alongside bodywork, Sarah is a dancer, yogi, and mother of two, with a deep love and connection to the natural world.
Elaine McLaughlin
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy, Reiki
Elaine McLaughlin is a Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. Her flow focuses on central nervous system relaxation, Swedish massage, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage techniques to release stress and tension from the body. She believes massage can be both calming and treatment oriented. Customizing each massage to address your goals for the session. Elaine’s practice focuses on finding balance by treating the whole person, instead of focusing on individual systems. Like our muscles and bones, our bodies and minds are very connected. Her goal is to help you create more space in your body and mind so you can enjoy your life with less pain and stress.
As someone who worked at a desk for over a decade, she understands the physical and mental stress and pains that come with long hours at a computer. After years of receiving massage, energy work, and exploring wellness modalities, like floating; she took the leap to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a massage therapist. Elaine studied at the Bodymechanics School of Massage and Myotherapy in 2023 and received her Reiki Master certification in 2024.
Whether it is your first massage, you’re someone who receives massage regularly, or are curious about integrating reiki into a massage, Elaine will meet you where you are and provide you with an unforgettable massage experience, giving you the physical and mental space to help you enjoy your life a little more.
"Elaine was absolutely amazing. Best massage I've had in years. She helped me release what needed to go. Very grateful for Elaine."
Hailey Harmon
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialty Areas: Massage Therapy
Hailey is someone who really believes in the body’s natural ability to heal, and she loves being part of that process. She’s all about being present with people and really enjoys holding space so you can feel safe, supported, and able to tune into yourself. She’s always been fascinated by how the mind and body work together, and is constantly learning and growing in that area. She brings a free-spirited, intuitive energy to the work, with the intention of helping you relax, let go, and move toward your own wellness goals.
"I had the pleasure of seeing Hailey on her first day, and she was AMAZING. Her touch is mindful and smooth, with flawless transition and perfect pressure."
Christina Van Camp
Licensed Aesthetician
Specialty Areas: Skin Care & Aesthetics, Massage Therapy
Christina has been practicing body work since graduating from Everest College in 2012. With proficiency and certification in skin care, relaxation massage, deep tissue, and cupping, she combines over a decade of technical experience with an intuitive approach to healing the body. She is an engaged listener who truly cares about healing each client’s body and soul. Her experience crosses multiple arenas of body work, including medical, sports and spas.
Megan Hart
Somatic & Embodiment Coaching
Megan received her BA in Psychology & Ethnobotany in 2005 and went on to work for a Hypnotherapy company for 11+ years. She knew from a young age that she wanted to help people heal, evolve and live deeply fulfilling lives, while first healing much of her own codependency, self-abandonment, people-pleasing, dissociation & disembodiment.Over time she started noticing substantial gaps in the fields of psychology & hypnotherapy. Concurrently on her own spiritual journey, Megan explored many avenues of spirituality, however never quite satisfied with the subtle rejections of self that many religions carry or the overt emotional bypassing that is common in our modern world.
Through a series of synchronicities, Megan discovered the world of embodiment. Quickly she realized that somatic work ‘plugged’ the gaps that were missing in much of traditional psychology, religion & hypnotherapy.
Megan is known for her nurturing demeanor, artfully weaving together the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical bodies in her work. Through somatic techniques, she gently-yet-profoundly empowers her clients to uncover the answers they are seeking within themselves. She also teaches yoga (trained at True Self Yoga) and is a practitioner of Nondual Saiva Tantra. She’s a lover of nature and currently learning Flamenco for fun.
Megan loves to work with clients one on one and also offers Somatic Coaching for Couples.
Please note that sessions with Megan are typically conducted via Zoom, unless specifically coordinated with Megan ahead of time to be in person at The Soul Space.
"Megan draws from a wealth of philosophical concepts, established science, and esoteric practices to help me navigate both my internal world and in the shared world. The premise of 'embodied knowledge' is that your body has the wisdom to answer your questions. Megan has a real skill in guiding your (re-)discovery.""
"Megan has committed herself to going deep into understanding embodiment to help guide those of us who need it, with an honest, generous and intelligent spirit. [Working with her has been] so valuable!""
"After reading about embodiment coaching, I knew this was what I was looking for. I needed help working through old patterns, not by diving (yet again) into my mind, but by listening to my body’s innate wisdom.
Megan helped me find my own answers using simple, gentle & highly effective methods."
Emma Heywood
Hynoptherapy & Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)
Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is a unique, award winning therapy method that helps resolve most deeply-rooted issues, often in just 1-3 sessions. It is a total solution-based treatment, combining the most beneficial parts of Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and Neuroscience, to offer exceptional, quick, and long-lasting results.
RTT goes beyond traditional hypnotherapy to find the root cause: it is equipped with many powerful tools to fix your blocks and to teach you proper ways to communicate with your mind. RTT can be used for both emotional and physical blocks. Read More About RTT
Emma knows what it’s like to struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma. She holds a safe, non-judgemental space as she guides you through your subconscious mind to help you release limiting beliefs and behaviours.
She has been on her own mental health journey since she was 12 years old. She went from living a life of trauma and low self-esteem to one of inner freedom, self-worth, joy, and abundance. When she re-programmed her subconscious mind using the power of hypnosis and realized it was so simple, she knew she had to help others like you feel the same.
"I felt so liberated. I would 1000% recommend Emma for anything she can assist you with, but especially if you’re having any self love, relationship issues, love life, intimacy issues. Emma is your go to girl because the way that she holds space, doesn’t pass any judgement, and allows you to express yourself fully. She understands you, she’s there to reaffirm you, and makes you know just how powerful you truly are and she does it in a safe, loving way. "
"With Emma's help, I finally understood how my past was connected to my situation and in that understanding I was free. The techniques that Emma used helped me release the old beliefs, thoughts, and emotions that I had been holding onto since I was a child. I rarely shed tears but I cried and it was such a relief. Ever since my session with Emma, I am confident, hopeful, and strong. But most importantly, I feel renewed and open to finally finding the love that I have been seeking my whole life and that's only because Emma helped me find that love for myself. I have never felt more comfortable in my vulnerability than I felt with Emma. She holds the space in a way that only true healers do which makes it the perfect environment to do the work."
"My RTT experience with Emma Heywood was profound, to say the least. I was taken back to memories that I hadn't thought about in years, and she guided me through these memories in a way that recontextualized the emotions that I had experienced. I now have a deeper understanding of the defense mechanisms that I developed to protect myself in early childhood and how this no longer serves me. In two hours I was able to open up and address issues that I have been dealing with on a deeper level than ever before. Not only would I highly recommend RTT but I would also highly recommend choosing Emma for your practitioner. She was a calm, grounded, confident guide through my subconscious, she made me feel safe the whole time while allowing me to do the work.”
Symone Milev
Acupuncture & Sound Healing
Specialty Areas: Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Sound Healing
Symone is a second generation Bulgarian-American who grew up using folk and herbal remedies. She discovered Acupuncture as a patient first, and was very surprised to learn everything it can do. At the time she was struggling with skin and digestive issues, as well as underlying anxiety, that were all preventing her from leading a truly balanced and authentic life. Acupuncture not only resolved these health issues for her, but reignited her purpose and mission in life as a human. After experiencing such profound change in her life, she immediately hit the books to learn more about this rich medicine. She completed her Master’s Degree of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, as well as Certificate of Herbal Medicine at the Academy of Five Elements in Gainesville, Florida. One of only two schools in the country offering Classical Chinese Medicine education!
She passionately works with Five Element/Constitutional Acupuncture and Sound Healing as ways to empower people to lead the life they want unencumbered by what ails them. Healing is possible when we open up our understanding and curiosity to see how we can make it possible for you! Her philosophy is all about giving her patients the tools and self-reflection skills to create the transformation you wish to feel/see/experience in your body, mind, or spirit. We all need a helpful hand sometimes to do the work it takes to live the life of our dreams. She looks forward to working with you in reaching your specific goals!
Leah Harvey
Nutrition Coaching & Energy Work
Specialty Areas: Nutrition Coaching, Reiki
Leah Harvey is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher. She is dedicated to helping others learn to love and honor their bodies through Vibrational Nutrition and Energy Work. Leah specializes in helping to overcome obsessive dieting habit and patterns, and is trained in a highly effective Nutrition Method called Moderation365. Her signature program combines mindfulness practices with stress-free nutrition to create more space to live in abundance.
In addition to her work with Nutrition, Leah also offers Reiki. Reiki is a non-invasive stress reduction and relaxation technique that supports the body’s natural ability to heal itself by channeling prone (energy) through the practitioner. Reiki works to bring alignment and flow to the Chakra Centers of the body, inviting physical, emotional and spiritual ease. Reiki is a true mind, body and soul experience. Leah moved to Olympia in 2021 after living overseas in Tunisia for a few years with her husband and daughters. Originally from the East Coast, she is excited to bring her passions to Oly Float.