Created with Intention
Held with Heart
where those who hold space are also held
The alyn story
Ali Caudill
cheryl woods
our Values
beth woodruff
lauren greener
you're in the right place if you're longing to
root your work in a place that reflects the depth of your care
slow down, soften, and reconnect with why you do what you do
be part of a community that values presence over performance
offer healing experience in a setting that feels just as nourishing as the work itself
create, gather, & grow in an environment where you and your clients feel safe, seen, & supported
hold space for others — while feeling nourished by your environment
Alyn is more than a space. It’s an invitation — into slower rhythms, deeper connection, and a new way of being with one another.
Alyn’s Founder, Ali Caudill, has always found joy in creating comfort — spaces where people can exhale, be themselves, and feel deeply seen. She’s a celebrator of possibility and potential, always rooting for others to believe in themselves just enough to take that next brave step.
From the very beginning, she knew this space could never be just one-dimensional. The connection between body and mind — between breath, movement, stillness, and story — felt too essential to separate. Alyn was imagined as a place where healing could be held in its full expression: physical, emotional, and energetic.
to create a space that felt like home — a kind of third place for healing.
alyn began with a simple desire
She imagined rooms that invited you to breathe a little deeper. Hallways where conversations lingered. Studios where movement felt sacred. A space where practitioners and clients alike could come as they are — and be met with presence and nourishing care.
That vision took root in The Plains, Virginia and became Alyn: a thoughtfully designed home for helpers and healers.
Here, therapists, coaches, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals are invited to do their work in an environment that honors the depth of what they offer — and the wholeness of who they are.
"Ali prioritizes care, connection, and healing for both the practitioners in the space and every human who enters through the doors.
"The environment is tranquil, peaceful, and incredibly welcoming, making it the perfect space to teach and connect with others."
"I'm so incredibly proud to be part of this team of passionate, tender, and loving humans who are deeply committed to creating meaningful impact in our community."
In their own words — the heart behind Alyn, seen through the eyes of our community...
Ali Caudill, M.Ed. is a relational therapist and artist. Her work is devoted to helping people reconnect with themselves—especially during seasons of transition, identity shifts, or moments when life no longer feels aligned with what matters most.
Ali practices through what she calls Creative Relational Therapy, an approach rooted in the belief that healing happens through authentic human connection and deeper self-understanding. Alongside thoughtful conversation, she weaves in creative and embodied practices that help people access parts of themselves that words alone don’t always reach. As both a therapist and a photographer, she’s drawn to the ways curiosity, creativity, and perspective can illuminate the stories we carry and open space for new ones to emerge.
Clients often describe Ali’s presence as steady, warm, and easy to be with. Her work centers on cultivating self-trust, self-compassion, and values-aligned action so that insight becomes lived change.
Ali holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Mason University and practices as an M.Ed. Resident in Counseling. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: when people feel truly seen and supported, they begin to remember who they are—and from that place, real change becomes possible.
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Cheryl brings over two decades of experience in the healing arts, blending advanced training in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and somatic bodywork to offer sessions that are both deeply restorative and clinically effective.
A graduate of the Myofascial College of Utah (2004) and the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in New York (2007), she has continued her studies extensively with the John Barnes Myofascial Release Group and is a certified Level 2 Reiki Practitioner.
Cheryl specializes in supporting those living with chronic pain, anxiety, and repetitive strain. Her work is intentional and intuitive—guided by the body’s wisdom and rooted in presence. Clients often arrive seeking relief and leave with something more: a reclaimed sense of ease, spaciousness, and embodiment.
Her mission is to help people move beyond temporary relief and into lasting transformation—releasing patterns that no longer serve and creating room for more freedom, flow, and joy.
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MT, Myofascial Release & Craniosacral Therapy
Bethany is a licensed master permanent makeup artist and founder of BW Cosmetic Tattoo, where she specializes in Nano Brows, Combo Brows, and Lash Line Enhancements. With more than two decades in the beauty industry, she blends advanced technique with a fine artist’s eye to create natural, refined results that enhance rather than overpower.
Her approach is guided by precision, balance, and a belief that beauty should feel effortless. Each brow or lash line is thoughtfully customized to complement unique features and age gracefully over time.
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Trained by some of the industry’s most respected artists, Bethany continues to refine her craft, using only the highest-quality pigments and tools to ensure results that are safe, long-lasting, and authentically tailored to each client.
To her, permanent makeup is a form of self-care and empowerment — an intentional ritual that helps women look and feel their best every day.
When she’s not in the studio, Bethany is a wife, mom of two girls, and lifelong creative inspired by art, design, and the women she meets along the way.
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Lauren Greener, FNP-NC, IFMCP is a certified functional medicine nurse practitioner who brings a deeply personalized, root-cause approach to whole-body wellness. Instead of rushing through symptoms, she invites people into a thoughtful exploration of what their bodies truly need — from sleep and stress to hormones, digestion, and metabolic balance.
With care that feels both disciplined and deeply human, Lauren listens with intention, partners with her clients, and supports lasting change that reaches beyond quick fixes.
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Her work integrates the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that shape health, helping people move from “just getting by” to feeling genuinely balanced, seen, and well.
Lauren offers integrative consultations through her practice, Greener Roots, where clients are met exactly as they are and guided toward sustainable well-being with clarity, compassion, and true partnership.
our values
we honor the lifelong unfolding of self-awareness and growth.
we lead with compassion — toward ourselves, each other, and the earth.
we soften, trust, and surrender to life's natural rhythms.
we tend to what matters: authenticity, presence, community, and care.
Every offering at Alyn can begin with a warm cup of tea and a few quiet moments to settle in. Many of our offerings follow the rhythm of the seasons, honoring cycles of growth, rest, and renewal.
Our movement classes are intentionally small — never more than six students — to foster connection, safety, and presence.
The Mindful Market features handpicked, soul-nourishing goods from local makers — curated to support your rituals of care at home.
