Meet the Team

Laura Alvarado is our amazing Studio Manager at I Am Total Wellness Studios.  If you give us a call or visit us in person, Laura’s smiling face will be here to greet you. ⠀

Dr. Abby Blackburn is the owner of I Am Total Wellness Studios in central Austin. Dr. Blackburn has been happily serving the families of Austin since February of 2009. The center specializes in many different gentle and traditional chiropractic techniques for injury prevention, rehabilitation, core spinal stabilization, nutritional counseling and general wellness.

Dawn Chouman was originally drawn to Pilates as a way to strengthen her own core for karate and running. She became so passionate about it that she decided to get certified and share her passion with others!

Jocelyne Hoang Vo uses a variety of techniques to customize her patient treatments.  She is intuitive and empathetic, making sure she addresses your concerns while treating the body as a whole.  Convinced that good health includes the well-being of all aspects of your life, she will work alongside you to make sure you reach your full potential and find your ideal healthy balance.

A great addition to our pilates team, Andrea loves movement and tacos, her classes are always full of support and encouragement.

Breann has been a licensed massage therapist for over 6 years and she is passionate about helping others feel like the best version of themselves.
Her massage specialty is a blend of swedish and deep tissue techniques that provides a relaxing, yet effective experience. 

Julie is brilliant, her laugh is THE BEST, and she is fabulous with clients of all ages. If you are looking for a fun, challenging, and safe instructor to work with, she’s your gal!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Sara’s pilates teaching is inspired by the ability to help others become stronger and more confident. She is a great instructor for movers of all levels including beginners and those coming back from injury.

Verna Chen, PT, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2018 where she successfully completed advanced hands on manual therapy certification courses. 

Prior to receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013. She has worked in a variety of settings but resonates most with the orthopedic and sports rehab field.

Victoria’s love for teaching is built on the foundational idea of 'Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.' Highly active and always smiling, she is a superb teacher to take class with!