A Holistic support community
Alternative therapies for Black women's mental wellness
What is alternative therapy?
What is alternative therapy?
At Naire’s House, alternative therapy is a holistic approach that includes somatic therapy, movement, art, journaling, and community engagement, all designed to support the mental wellness of Black women. We provide a safe space for healing and self-discovery, embracing culturally relevant practices that resonate with their unique experiences. Our Motto: Therapy is A solution, not the ONLY solution.
Wellness
Coaching services
Creating a plan that works for you
Naire's House is a faith-based, grassroots, culturally sensitive alternative to traditional mental health services. We provide a pathway to mental wellness for Black women in underserved communities where inequities in service delivery is prevalent.
We examine mental illness via a trauma-informed lens through dance, journaling, spoken word, art therapy, music and guided meditation that support our cultural mores.
63% of the Black community think mental illness is a sign of weakness; 17% or 5.9 million.
Black people suffer with mental illness; the representation of Black psychiatrists and psychologists in the Black community is 2% and 4% respectively. Naire's House will decrease the stigma and lack of access to services within the Black community while normalizing the duality of strength and fragility that Black women possess.
Our Past Events
Movement Is Medicine ‘Reflection & Restoration’ October 2024
Our Facilitators L to R: Dana, Stephanie and Dr Flora
Movement is Medicine III Full Class
Dana Leading our Somatic Therapy Session
Movement is Medicine- Get it Dr Flora!
There's Healing inside the Circle
Dr Flora Luyando administering Acupuncture
Dana Fitchett Somatic Therapy Instructor
Our Past Events
Movement Is Medicine- ‘The Next Chapter’ October 2023
Stephanie Leading Our Intensive
Movement is Medicine II Full Class
Our Movement Instructor Gwen AKA Brooklyn Proper
There's healing inside the circle!
Attendees speaking their truths and sharing healing stories
It gets deep inside the circle
Our Hula Hoop Session was a Hit! Thank you Gwen!
Our Vendors
Our Vendors
VIP Giveaway Bags
Our Past Events
Movement Is Medicine Inau June 2023
Stephanie leading our workshop Intensive
Dr Paula Kliger leading one of our Workshop Intensives
Mirror Exercise: What are you hiding that the Mirror doesn't reflect?
Our Vendors
Stephanie with Guest
Attendees Dancing to the Beat of their own drum w Lisa Pitts and Drummer, Nathan Realm
TESTIMONIALS
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Glory to God for the great works and gifts that He has given and continues to give. Thank God for the Naire's House Movement is Medicine series - Reflection and Restoration. Thank you Sis. Stephanie Shelton for your gift and vision to hold space for healing the Mind, Body and Spirit. I am grateful for the mental wellness practices that was introduced and demonstrated for healing. The Reflection to Restoration of the inner child that heals trauma to live in FAVOR over FEAR.
Cherae Ward
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The words that I heard about stress and how it rules your body took away my limiting thoughts about movement. My eyes revealed a clearer understanding of how to connect "movement as a type of holistic medication." I would recommend any hurting woman seeking to gain her empowerment to participate in the Movement is Medicine workshop. The topics were presented by passionate experts who were able to deliver messages that are easy to continue outside of the group.
Deborah Armstrong
