Akilah Barr is an inspiring Wellness Coordinator and the visionary owner of AJB Vitality & Wellness LLC. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, and Shamanic Practitioner, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to cultivate harmonious lifestyle practices and find profound inner peace. Her foundational education includes Massage Therapy from the American Institute in West Hartford, CT.

Driven by a passion for holistic well-being, Akilah embarked on exploring alternative healing modalities in 2016, drawn to yoga and meditation for their profound therapeutic benefits. Since 2016, she has been a steadfast provider of trauma-informed yoga instruction, notably at Natchaug Hospital (Journey House). In her current role at Uconn’s Student Health and Wellness Department, Akilah powerfully connects with students through yoga and meditation, leveraging her diverse expertise in these areas. She is a certified RYT 200-hour Yoga Instructor (Samadhi Yoga Studio) and a Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leader (Y12SR). Earlier in her career, she served as a Wellness Coordinator at Mountainside Treatment Center.

Akilah’s unique gift lies in her exceptional ability to deeply connect with individuals, guiding them towards their authentic and healthiest selves by integrating diverse healing modalities. She firmly believes in empowering individuals to achieve their highest developmental and spiritual growth. As the esteemed Louise L. Hay stated, “When we are ready to make positive changes in our lives, we attract whatever we need to help us”.