Romi Cumes MA, is a certified yoga instructor, massage therapist, somatic counselor, and performance artist. She founded Transformative Healing Arts in 2002, which offers professional yoga instruction, bodywork, counseling, and international yoga retreats. Transformative Healing Arts is also a performance art company, specializing in professional fire and glow dance performances for special events, festivals, and fundraisers. THA works with community organizations, companies, performing artists, and environmentalists to create unique, memorable events.

In addition to healing and performing arts, Romi offers traditional and somatic (body-centered) counseling via private practice in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Romi draws from fifteen years of bodywork, yoga, and dance study to offer eclectic private healing sessions, classes, performances, and workshops. She offers workshops and retreats nationally and internationally. See blog page of this site for more info about upcoming events.