Do you need a wellness program for your organization? How can we help? Learn all the ways we can deliver meditation, yoga, and Pilates classes and workshops.
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Lisa had a vision of creating an organization that delivers wellness services across different modalities with brown skin folks as a primary target market. Statistics indicate that 27% of the instructors that teach Pilates classes are non-white with 22% in the yoga space and only 14% of Americans spend time meditating. The benefits of these modalities include increased self-awareness, improved clarity, reduction in stress levels, being more present and greater confidence. The common thread with the three modalities is the connection to the breathe. Lisa believes that "we", Brown Skin Wellness and their partners are empowered to share these modalities with others in an act of collective healing.
Beyond healing for for brown people is bringing health and wellness to corporate/organizational spaces. The statistics say that 81% of employees want to quit their job, 85% of workers are not fully engaged at work, and 69% of employees say they would be more committed if they felt appreciated. U.S. corporations spend $2.9 million a day replacing lost talent! Those organizations that have a good corporate culture experience a 400% increase in revenue. Brown Skin Wellness can assist in providing creative, tailored wellness solutions to help employers create environments that employees are excited to be a part of.
A single request for a wellness program from a client accelerated the birth of Brown Skin Wellness. In January 2023, the company was established. Recognizing that wellness is more than Pilates, she engaged the support and knowledge of Tennille to share her experience as a psychotherapist that uses meditation therapy for her clients. Lisa also connected with Elise's personal experience and healing journey with yoga to collaborate in the development of wellness programs for prospective clients.
We offer wellness services to for-profit and non-profit organizations. This includes yoga, Pilates, and meditation, as well as other modalities. We create customized programs based on client requirements.
We support women, men, teenagers and children in learning to be intentional about self-nurturing. We work with women's and men's groups, youth centers, educational organizations, and corporate entities.
If there is a wellness modality that you have an interest in but do not see it captured on our website, ask us anyway. We work with wellness practitioners across different modalities who can be engaged for your program as needed.
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Elise’s teaching style is authentic to who she is as a person, compassionate and straightforward. Every class and session are well thought out and themed from a place born in her personal experience. Elise firmly believes that people are not defined by any outward appearance, or physical ability, but that the soul is truly representative
Elise’s teaching style is authentic to who she is as a person, compassionate and straightforward. Every class and session are well thought out and themed from a place born in her personal experience. Elise firmly believes that people are not defined by any outward appearance, or physical ability, but that the soul is truly representative of who we are and how we connect to the rest of the world. Always maintaining a “beginner’s mind” she appears to effortlessly connect with people who are new to yoga, reiki, and crystal healing, as well as experienced yogis alike. Elise’s passion for yoga is summed up by the statement, “I am Yoga and Yoga is Me”. She lives by the principles of generosity, ethics, patience, perseverance, focus and concentration and wisdom in everything she does.
Elise holds a B.B.A. in International Business, a M.Sc.M. in Project Management and obtained her RYT 500hr with Boundless Yoga Studio and CYT 50hr in Aerial Yoga at OM Factory NYC and is an Usui Certified Reiki Master and Trainer.
Elise’s passion for learning drives her intention to continue her studies in yoga, anatomy, and yogic philosophy, and has recently expanded her practice to include leading aerial yoga teacher trainings.
Lisa has a B.A. in Economics from The University at Albany and a background in the financial services industry as a project manager and business analyst. She specialized in technology related projects for 20 years.
Lisa took her first Pilates class on a mat on the floor in her bedroom from a dvd. Lisa is passionate about the benefits Pil
Lisa has a B.A. in Economics from The University at Albany and a background in the financial services industry as a project manager and business analyst. She specialized in technology related projects for 20 years.
Lisa took her first Pilates class on a mat on the floor in her bedroom from a dvd. Lisa is passionate about the benefits Pilates provides and believes that every body should do Pilates. She has been a student of Pilates for over 25 years and has been actively teaching the method since 2019. Lisa completed her Pilates certification with KF 360 Pilates & Wellness under Kimberly Fielding. She is comprehensively trained in mat, reformer, chair, the trapeze table, and ladder barrel apparatuses. As a continuous learner, she completed the Heritage Training program with Cara Reeser, a trauma informed yoga certificate through Exhale to Inhale, Anato Mat Anatomy intensive with Danica Kalemdaroglu and several Advanced Mover Series with Maria Earle.
When Lisa is not teaching Pilates classes online or in the studio, she enjoys traveling and never met a trip she didn't like. There is something special about experiencing other cultures, the food, the people, and the music allow us to learn more about ourselves. She journals most mornings, loves an interesting book and enjoys a good cup of tea without sugar.
Tee Raney is a wellness activist, psychotherapist and meditation teacher specializing in producing unique wellness programs as well as workshops & retreats for the stressed out professional that needs to “relax and unwind.”
Satisfied clients rave about the powerful impact of her wellness events. One attendee remarked, “This is honestly t
Tee Raney is a wellness activist, psychotherapist and meditation teacher specializing in producing unique wellness programs as well as workshops & retreats for the stressed out professional that needs to “relax and unwind.”
Satisfied clients rave about the powerful impact of her wellness events. One attendee remarked, “This is honestly the first time I have felt so calm and free.”
She offers individualized counseling, wellness workshops and teaches meditation virtually, as well as in-person at her private practice in Maplewood, NJ.
When she is not working with clients she is completing her doctoral studies, managing her digital platform @themindfulscroll, and spending time with her husband & son
