CHITTA HAPPENS - About Renee Rivera

Renee Rivera is the founder of Chitta Happens. She is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute of America, and has studied under several different masters, including world renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad, Swamini Mayatitananda and Sri Swami Dayananda.

She is also a teacher of Primordial Sound Meditation and Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, both certifications awarded at the Chopra Center for Wellness in Carlsbad, California.

Before embarking on her career as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Renee worked for many years as a Registered Nurse in Home Health care. She has assisted thousands of people dealing with conditions ranging from surgical wounds to end-stage cancer. Her experience as a nurse has developed her ability to appreciate and connect with people from all walks of life.

Ayurveda, awakened Renee to a whole realm of more gentle and more effective approaches to health than the allopathic western world. She decided to follow her heart’s desire to create a healing center that would radiate the wisdom and power of Ayurveda. Thus Chitta Happens was born.

Renee Rivera and Deepak Chopra, MD. Deepak is the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Well-being. He is the preeminent teacher of Eastern philosophy to the Western world, his books have appeared on every bestseller list in the US, and his writings have sold millions of copies. Author of "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success".

Testimonials

08/27/2008
"I am so happy I found Renee/Chitta Happens. Renee is a wealth of Ayurveda knowledge, a patient teacher and a gifted healer. I highly recommend Renee to anyone that wants to learn more about Ayurveda or is otherwise seeking improve to their health, prevent disease, better manage stress, live a more balanced life, etc. Renee offers a wide range of consultation services and treatments at Chitta Happens. In addition to her consultation services, I especially recommend the shirodhara treatment. Even if you have no interest in Ayurveda and could care less about improving your health or life - get the shirodhara treatment! Not only was the treatment absolutely wonderful, but I felt more relaxed and peaceful for days after than in as long as I can remember."
~ Gregory Johnson

09/30/2008
"When I started seeing Renee I was having bad insomnia. Nothing I tried seemed to help much. The Ayurvedic herbs that she recommended helped immensely, as well as the shirodhara oil treatment. The oil treatment was like returning to the womb, and I slept like a baby afterwords (a good baby, that it). Since then, my sleep has been much better, and Renee has also succeeded in helping improve my digestion."
~ A.S.

09/29/2008
"The hot oil treatment massage Abhyanga, followed by steam therapy Swedana to further extend the appropriate ayurvedic oils, left me feeling exceptionally relaxed, grounded and radiant . Renee naturally embraces a great sense of healing, patience and care. Her insight and sensitivity allows you to feel well taken care of, nourished and inspired. This treatment is subtle and effective. And it greatly supports a wholesome mind and body balance. Truly a gem!!!"
~ Kalliope K.

9/29/2008
"Calming and rejuvenating!! Renee shares great compassion with you and the treatment. I felt well taken care of and relaxed. She has great sense of flow and understanding. Abhyanga: hot oil treatment is basic yet efficient. Used appropriately to your constitution and present needs. Followed with chant and other vibrational assistance. I left the lovely office with a soft skin, illuminating!!"
~ K.K.

11/15/2008
"I take Renee's yoga class at lunch time. Renee works on specific request from each person in the class; as the result, the discomforts I brought into the class went away when I left. I came back to work rejuvenated and more productive."
~ Kelly C.

11/13/2008
"I went to Renee in desperation, after having averaged 3 hours of sleep nightly for a week. I was truly a mess, and my brain and body were fried.

Renee is wonderful! She was kind enough to book me last minute (hearing the desperation in my voice), and is such a compassionate healer!

I had the Abhyanga massage with facial massage, was able to finally sleep that night, and awoke the next morning feeling my normal, positive, joyful self. Renee is so warm and thoughtful, and I am so grateful to have found her!

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH, RENEE!!!!!!!!!!"
~Jenny B.