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Programs & Classes

Mindfulness & Meditation


Join Meredith Hobson, LICSW for this 5-session program created by Inova Life with Cancer which teaches evidence-based strategies to decrease feelings of anxiety and depression and to increase an overall sense of well-being.  Together we’ll practice basic relaxation exercises and learn fundamental cognitive/behavioral tools.  This program is best for those that are newer to these (more…)


Wind down with an afternoon of restorative reiki and sound healing practices to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Experience deep relaxation and stress relief through meditation, vocal toning and chanting, hands-on reiki, and a sound bath with the soothing sounds of alchemy crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and other instrumentation. Led by Certified Brennan (more…)


Join Nadine Mazzola, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, as she discusses the various ways nature can support our health, healing, and wellbeing including research and health impacts as well as activities clients could do on their own. This free virtual program will meet on Zoom. Pre-Registration required. Led by Nadine Mazzola, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Expressive (more…)


In this series, we will find a comfortable position (this can be sitting, standing, or lying), slowly bringing alert attention to our body and breath. By bringing attention to our stillness (grounding) & breathing (expanding) we are practicing the mindset of calm, alert, and presence. Through this focus, we are more likely to experience a (more…)


Do you ever wish that you had some quick, easy-to-use techniques to use when you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or upset? Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, then this workshop is for you! Join Renée LaFountain for a 1-hour online workshop. (more…)


Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning. But beyond these physiological changes, Forest Bathing also offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the natural world. By slowing down and carefully observing with all our senses, we (more…)

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“Discovering the Healing Garden has been a gift I will forever be grateful for. The love, support and care they provide from the moment you step in the door is such a welcome and priceless relief from the chaos that comes from an unexpected cancer diagnosis. I only wish everyone else who has found themselves in a similar situation was lucky enough to have such a place available to them.”

–J.