Cheram Briggs, the founder and CEO of Temple 1209, details her experience with anxiety and how prioritizing wellness in the form of massage therapy and sound therapy has helped improve her way of life. It’s her mission to shift the narrative around self-care and transform the lives of as many people as possible. Cheram’s advanced techniques in massage therapy and deep knowledge of meditation practices are incredible and highly sought-after lifestyle tools for anyone suffering from chronic stress, anxiety, and pain.
So What is Temple 1209?
Temple 1209 is a Black-owned and woman-owned small business, founded in 2020 by Cheram (“Charlie”) Briggs - a licensed massage therapist, meditation coach, and mentor. Cheram saw the need for more accessibility to self-care in her community and wanted to create a safe space for others who might constantly neglect their self-care for the sake of their jobs, families, or their goals.
Temple 1209 believes in getting to the core of your pain which is oftentimes emotional or spiritual dis-ease that is manifesting as physical pain. You might be experiencing frequent headaches, neck and shoulder pain, chronic anxiety, or depression. You might be struggling with intrusive thoughts and low self esteem. You have the desire to be in proper alignment with your highest self, but you just need a little guidance.
The “Temple” refers to your body and soul, whereas the “1209” refers to Temple 1209’s founder’s date of birth. Together, we transmute the tension, ascend into higher consciousness, and become more mindful of the mind-body-spirit connection.
BIOGRAPHY
Cheram [“Share-rum”] is a licensed and insured massage therapist with AMTA and CAMTC (lic #74918) since 2017. She studied Eastern and Western massage techniques at NHI in Studio City. During the height of the pandemic in 2020, Cheram mastered her techniques in sound therapy via crystal singing bowls, native flutes, chimes, and guided meditation. She specializes in medical massage therapy, sound healing, and breathwork where clients can expect visible and measurable results.
Since 2022, Cheram’s inner artist bloomed in creating digital releases of her instrumental music and guided meditations. Her recordings with projects “Crystal & Sage” and “Cheram Rozaria” are available on all streaming platforms (see Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music icon links at the bottom of the page). Follow and enjoy the benefits of sound baths and guided meditations in your own space, helping you soothe your nervous system in between sessions.
