About Katy

Katy Mumford is bodyworker based in Topanga, California. British by birth, she moved to the U.S. at age 13 and has since split her time between the UK, Hawaii, New York, and California. A lifelong learner, Katy blends academic training with spiritual study, holding an MA in Psychology specializing in Spirituality, Mind and Body Medicine from Columbia University.

Katy seeks out the best teachers in the world. She is a Panchakarma Therapist at Surya Spa under master Ayurvedic healer Martha Soffer. Katy is also currently studying advanced bodywork at LA’s premier bodywork school, IPSB. She completed teacher trainings in Ashtanga Yoga with Manju Jois, Iyengar Yoga with Kofi Busia, and Dharma Yoga with Sri Dharma Mittra. She did a 5 year astrology apprenticeship with Steven Forest and was mentored by global spiritual healer Mirabai Devi. She has also studied Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad, Craniosacral Therapy with Gary Strauss, and Shiatsu with Dr. DoAnn Kaneko . Katy’s passion for healing was sparked through extensive global travel and early education at the United Nations International School. She has a BA in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester in the UK.

Katy’s work centers on embodied healing. She offers intuitive, restorative, and grounding bodywork rooted in Ayurvedic principles, nervous system restoration, and somatic presence. Deeply inspired by nature, she is devoted to creating spaces - both physical and energetic - where people can reconnect to their inner wisdom and restore balance.