Meet Una

Una Drake is a yoga teacher, coach, and a graduate student completing her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. Her own early experiences with depression sparked a lifelong journey into healing, combining both conventional and alternative approaches with a deep commitment to spiritual growth. This path led to profound personal transformation and ignited her passion for helping others. For more than 15 years, Una has supported individuals on their healing journeys through coaching, shamanic energy work, and community-centered practices. Una and Joe met in Seattle in 2011. When she’s not at the studio, you’re likely to find Una biking through downtown Little Rock or exploring the nearby trails.

Meet Joe

Joe Melberg Sensei has been practicing Aikido since 2010. A Little Rock native, Joe reconnected with his roots after many years away—returning in 2022 with his partner Una to be closer to family. A lifelong creative professional, Joe’s work spans design, illustration, and music. Outside the dojo, he’s often found immersed in artistic projects or enjoying the city on his e-bike.

Meet Alex

Alex Williams moved from Southern California to join the Sixth House mission of growing a vibrant community of health-conscious, positive, and spiritually-conscious individuals. A Little Rock native, Alex and Joe have been best friends since high school. Alex has been a student of Aikido since 2010 and trained with Joe Sensei in Washington state under the tutelage of Shinto priest and Aikido master, Rev. Koichi Barrish Sensei. Alex is a professional web master, designer, photographer, potter, pianist, writer, and a champion electric skateboard racer and enthusiast.