WOOSTER – Reverend Brooke Winkler understands these last two years have been stressful for many.
Pandemic, domestic disputes and international threats aside, many of his clients have expressed their anxieties about everyday life.
For eight years, Winkler has provided mental and bodily wellness services to individuals and programs in Wooster to help manage everyday stress through his business: Engage the mind. This includes yoga and belly dancing classes, as well as practicing meditation and reiki, she said.
Now, she hopes to give everyone in Wayne and surrounding counties a taste of what wellness of mind and body has to offer.
Events:ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA: music, meals and magic, as well as charity sales and cards
Winkler will host the first-ever WHATT (Wellness, Holistic, Alternative Treatment and Therapy) show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 at the Shisler Center in Wooster.
Tickets can be purchased at the door and cost $10. Debit, credit and cash are accepted at the entrance.
An assortment of wellness activities and area vendors
Winkler spent nearly five months organizing the event. During that time, she argued with more than 35 vendors in Wayne and neighboring counties and won support from mental and physical health services like Nami and OneEighty.
Starting at 10:05 a.m., 13 half-hour classes and presentations are available to everyone, ranging from hypnotherapy to pelvic health and complementary treatments for mental health, according to EngagingTheSpirit.com.
Roaming :‘We are all part of the solution’ – Wayne County community tackles homelessness
Classes are taught by guest instructors who are experts on each subject, Winkler said.
Cabin Cakes, the Curry Pot and Unleash Your Health with Anne, Access Consciousness Bars will offer food options for in-between parties.
Other providers will supplement the 13 courses with information on topics such as chiropractic care and the health benefits of herbs.
An indoor meditation room and maze will be available to practice mindfulness while reiki sessions will be open to everyone, Winkler said. Therapy dogs will also be available for pet-focused support.
Maze walking is a form of meditation that allows the individual to focus only on their steps and breathing, she said.
“Reiki is a form of energy healing,” she said. “You place your hands on someone and allow your energy to support them,” which reduces stress and anxiety.
For more information about the fair, visit it website.
From mental therapy to well-being of body and mind
After 20 years as a mental health therapist, Winkler decided to change. Helping people was her calling, but she wanted to do something different, so she researched mind-body medicine.
“When I was in private practice, many of my patients were looking for medical alternatives,” Winkler said.
In short, mind-body medicine emphasizes improvements in mental health to enhance physical health – and vice versa.
Mental Health:NAMI Art Auction to Support Free Mental Health Programs in Wayne and Holmes Counties
What she learned inspired her to open Engaging the Spirit in 2016 as a part-time business. Four years later, she dropped out of mental therapy to go full time.
Winkler’s wellness business offers classes and activities like chakra balancing, laughter yogapersonal care and hypnotherapy.
In her personal experience, she has used mind-body medicine to address her digestive issues and to help with secondary trauma, she said.
With her business booming, Winkler is working on her doctorate in mind-body medicine. She hopes to use this knowledge to further her goal of helping others.
Contact Bryce by email at [email protected]
On Twitter: @Bryce_Buyakie
Comments are closed.