Meet Our Team
Danae Koolen - Owner & Acupuncturist
Danae, a 4th generation native to Point Loma/San Diego, has been the successful owner and director of Peak Performance since 1992. Danae has a bachelor's degree in sports medicine with two years of postgraduate schooling in massage therapy and holistic health. She has a master's degree in Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. She has furthered her studies in sports and a neuroscience-based style of acupuncture.
With over 30 years of experience Danae has a unique ability to blend traditional Chinese medicine with western medicine. Although musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and pain management are her main focus, she treats a wide array of conditions such as sleep disorders, anxiety, addiction, migraines, among others. Her modalities are built around the whole body and individual needs which include electrical stimulation, massage, acupuncture, stretching, functional medicine, cupping, trigger point work, fascial release as well as providing herbal and nutritional advice for many of her patients.
Shane Lina Albarrán
Shane Lina Albarrán
Shane Lina Albarrán
Restorative pain relief massage and air cupping therapy. Reduce pain and stress while achieving serenity with customized therapeutic massage and cupping by Shane, weaving over 27 years experience into your massage. Come once for the experience. Return for the results.
Mike Castaldi
Shane Lina Albarrán
Shane Lina Albarrán
Mike has been a licensed massage therapist since 1992 and a holistic health practitioner since 1994. He is national and state board certified; president of the San Diego Sports Massage Team from 1995 to 2008; a runner since 1973; yoga practitioner since 1975; yoga teacher from 1977 to 2005; and a member of the San Diego Track Club and the
Mike has been a licensed massage therapist since 1992 and a holistic health practitioner since 1994. He is national and state board certified; president of the San Diego Sports Massage Team from 1995 to 2008; a runner since 1973; yoga practitioner since 1975; yoga teacher from 1977 to 2005; and a member of the San Diego Track Club and the San Diego Triathlon Club. Your massage session with Mike is geared to your specific concerns: a sports related problem, deep tissue, relaxation, or a combination of several modalities.
Dr. Katarina Lundin
Shane Lina Albarrán
Dr. Katarina Lundin
Katarina graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, earning a Masters of Science in traditional Oriental medicine. She is a certified and licensed acupuncturist by the California acupuncture board. Katarina feels passionate about the holistic principles of Chinese medicine and its fundamental philosophy to attain harmonious balance in the body to strengthen and restore health.
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Taylor is a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist. She holds her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, and Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. She is able to combine the ancient wisdom of Chi
Taylor is a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist. She holds her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, and Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. She is able to combine the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine with conventional biomedicine and recognizes the benefits of each to effectively treat her patients. With a background in management consulting, she understands the powerful role stress plays in overall health and emphasizes stress reduction, sleep, and healthy digestion concurrently with all other treatments to support overall health. With personal successes in acupuncture, she loves to help others cultivate a healthy lifestyle and welcomes patients with all conditions.
Vanessa Raming
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Vanessa has been in massage practice since 2003. She uses a variety of massage styles like circulatory massage, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular massage, cupping, and stretching to create a custom session. Although she specializes in massage for ages 55 and up, she is open to seeing all ages. Her goal is to help people feel their best,
Vanessa has been in massage practice since 2003. She uses a variety of massage styles like circulatory massage, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular massage, cupping, and stretching to create a custom session. Although she specializes in massage for ages 55 and up, she is open to seeing all ages. Her goal is to help people feel their best, to help them move better with less pain, and to have an improved range of motion. Vanessa began her massage studies in 2001 at the International Professional School of Body (IPSB)receiving an associate degree in holistic health. She also earned an associate degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 2021 from San Diego Mesa College. She looks forward to helping you alleviate pain, increase circulation, relax, and de-stress.
Shawna Scott
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Shawna Scott
Shawna was born in San Diego and has a degree in business finance. She was in corporate management for several years then pursued a career in real estate. She discovered the extraordinary benefits of neurofeedback after her son recovered from a devastating post-concussion injury and neurofeedback had also eliminated migraines that she had
Shawna was born in San Diego and has a degree in business finance. She was in corporate management for several years then pursued a career in real estate. She discovered the extraordinary benefits of neurofeedback after her son recovered from a devastating post-concussion injury and neurofeedback had also eliminated migraines that she had suffered from her entire life. Shawna realized that she needed to be a part of sharing this Neurogen neurofeedback system with as many people as possible. She committed to the training and certification to become a practitioner. With more than 2,000 sessions completed, she continues to be amazed and grateful that what she does positively impacts people and helps them with their issues.
Jill Suess
Dr. Taylor Priselac
Shawna Scott
Jill graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 1999 and completed an internship in China. She has maintained a general practice at Peak Performance since 2002. Many patients have benefited from acupuncture for a variety of conditions including sciatica, digestive disorders, and fertility issues. Jill has a passion for helping others and making a difference in their lives.