ONLINE: Putting it Into Practice: Wellness Practitioners Summit

media release: Madison Public Library, Be Well Madison, and Midwest Mujeres  are partnering to offer a virtual BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) wellness practitioner gathering on February 17, 2022 from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Putting it Into Practice: Wellness Practitioners Summit will begin with a panel of local practitioners and organizers (listed below) reflecting on their work centering BIPOC wellness experiences and answer questions from the audience. 

A panel of local practitioners and organizers will reflect on their work centering BIPOC wellness experiences. The event will include time to network with fellow practitioners, as well as the opportunity to see some practices in action through several short showcases throughout the event. Come prepared to engage in thoughtful conversation as both a listener and speaker - how can we work collaboratively to create impactful, accessible and sustainable wellness services/resources for all? This event is hosted by the Live Well @ Your Library team who held a series of wellness events throughout Summer 2021 and who will share the results of a Community Wellness Survey.

Events Schedule:

• 7-7:10 p.m.: Welcome & Practitioner Showcase 1 (Example: meditation)
• 7:10-7:55 p.m.: Panel Discussion & Q&A
• 7:55-8 p.m.: Practitioner Showcase 2
• 8-8:20 p.m.: Facilitated Conversation in Breakout Rooms and group share
• 8:20-8:30 p.m.: Closing & Practitioner Showcase 3

Panelists: Takeyla Benton,  Reiki Practitioner, Guided Meditation Coach, Life Coach

Robbi Dominguez Personal Trainer at Studio 11 Madison

Brian “Rock” Hancock: Rock is a MovNat Level 2 certified trainer and a MovNat team instructor. He also carries a BS in Kinesiology and a health coaching certification through ACE.

Armando Hernandez: Dr. Hernandez is a Licensed Psychologist and Equity-Centered Leader, Journey MHC