The Wellness Well was held via Zoom on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This conversation was moderated by Dr. Valin S. Jordan, Founder of Yoga4SocialJustice®. This was a unique conversation focused about all things wellness, including how to do we create equitable access to wellness resources and opportunities. Each of the panelists can be found on Instagram if you would like to continue the conversation with them.
Janae Holmes and Kelly Boudreaux own Free to Be Power Yoga Studios in New Orleans. These studios are committed to REAL equitable and inclusive practices. As owners Janae and Kelly emphasized the critical need for social justice understanding as part yoga instruction. @freetobepoweryoga @freetobejanae @kelly_boudreaux
Diane Martori, LCSW is a cognitive behavioral therapist and 500 hour registered yoga instructor. She specializes in the use of mindfulness practices to guide clients through trauma, including intergenerational trauma. @dmartori @therapywithdiane
Aja Campbell is certified strength and conditioning coach who founded and owns a company called ATTAGIRL. Through ATTAGIRL she is committed to supporting all womxn in reclaiming their badassery, more than that as a Woman of Color she is committed to empowering BIPOC womxn to harness their physical strength in a way that leads towards confident navigation of marginalizing structures. @ajacampbell21 @attagirl.ny
Nikky Scott,RN is an Assistant Professor of nursing practice at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge. Nikky is a 200 hr registered yoga instructor and is 100 hr certified in trauma informed yoga. Nikki is committed to the wellness of marginalized communities, including housing insecure communities in Baton Rouge and through her non-profit she provides healthcare to those who do not have ready access. @nikkyscottinc @yoganoirproject @onebreathproject
