Member Directory
Philoy Williams
Philoy Williams is the founder and CEO of the Highest Rated Stretch Therapy Company in the DMV: Worldwide Stretch Therapy, also DMV Wellness Tribe, where he pioneers innovative approaches to fitness and wellness.
With 20 years of experience as a certified fitness trainer and 5 years specializing as a stretch practitioner, Philoy is dedicated to enhancing physical health and mobility. His expertise in both strength training and flexibility has empowered countless individuals to achieve their wellness goals. Passionate about holistic health, Philoy is committed to fostering a supportive community that promotes overall well-being.
Sandra Wise
Sandra Wise is the Head Administrator of DMV Wellness Tribe. She is a certified Zumba Instructor (Zumba, Zumba Gold, Chair, Aqua, and Kids) dedicated to helping individuals move with confidence at every stage and age of life.
As an event curator, she creates fun and wellness-driven experiences that combine fitness and entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of S&R Fitness N Apparel, empowering women to look and feel good-no sweat.
Email: w[email protected]
Candace Mickens
Candace Mickens is the founder and caretaker of Sacred Touch Bodywork. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, ReikiTeacher and Non-Profit Management Consultant. She strongly believes that Touch is Sacred and is a vital component for holistic wellness. She is trained in many indigenous bodywork modalities with Thai Massage and Chinese Acupressure being the driving force behind her services.
Sacred Touch Group and Couples workshops are highly customized to meet individual needs and are offered in Africa and the Carribean. These 3 hour workshops blend concepts of Touch, Breath, Energy, and Movement in a safe, non sensual, non sexual environment and are ideal for healing circles, retreats or wellness events. Longer multi-day trainings are offered for individuals who want to deepen their study and offer bodywork as a service to their clients.
Candace provides indiividual client appointments on a limited basis and resides both in the Washington DC Area and the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, West Africa as a trans-continental commuter and globe trekker.
Sacredtouchbodywork.com
Benjamin "Ben the Baptist" Atanga
Benjamin "Ben the Baptist" Atanga is a transformative healer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Stretch Loft and Stretch Loft Academy-two fast-growing platforms redefining stretch therapy and holistic wellness. With over 15 years in the industry, Ben has trained and certified more than 500 stretch practitioners, equipping them with the tools to build impactful careers while helping others heal.
Known for his unique approach that blends physical, emotional, and nervous system-based healing, Ben has worked with a wide range of clients-from everyday individuals to high performers-guiding them through pain, trauma, and restoration. His work goes beyond technique; it's rooted in presence, intention, and deep human connection.
In addition to being a sought-afterpractitioner and educator, Ben is a speaker, mentor, and business coach for emerging wellness professionals, helping them scale both their skillset and their income.
Tee Da Healer
Peace and love my name is tee I’m a holistic healer providing healing tatus Instagram @ Medu.neter.Direenegyt3 , sound healing , stretch practitioner.
I also provide photography Instagram @-Artniquezphotos to capture ur moments through a lens I’m a poet who flows through freedom @medu.neter.thepoet3 with words. I’m a horticulturist growing herbs and food connecting with community. I’m also the Creative Director of DMV Wellness Tribe.
Let’s connect to spread love a little deeper ~ tee da healer
LaTasha “YGT” Carpenter
LaTasha “YGT” Carpenter, aka Your Girl Tasha, is a wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and proud Hope Pusher passionate about helping people explore innovative, drug-free wellness solutions that support better quality of life. Through education, community outreach, and authentic connection, she empowers others to discover new possibilities for balance, wellness, and hope.
Gregg Mosso El
Gregg Mosso El is the Wellness Educator for DMV Wellness Tribe. He is a wellness practitioner, herbalist, and founder of Ma’at Sunz Herbal Tea Blends with over 11 years of Indigenous herbal studies rooted in ancestral healing traditions. Certified in 2023 through World Wide Stretch Therapy, he combines assisted stretching with plant-based remedies to support mobility, balance, and overall well-being.
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in World History from Delaware State University, Gregg merges his passion for heritage, human anatomy, and natural medicine to deliver a complete, wholistic healing experience for the community.
Kellie Jackson
Kellie Jackson is a proud graduate of Morgan State University, where she earned her degree in Social Work. With a passion for uplifting others, she founded Resources Unlimited, a community-centered business that provides vital support services including tenant placement, conflict resolution, advocacy, furniture assistance, and financial literacy education.
Kellie believes that financial understanding is a fundamental part of personal and community empowerment, and she integrates this belief deeply within a social work framework. By addressing economic barriers alongside social challenges, she helps individuals navigate systems more confidently and sustainably. Her work reflects a holistic approach—bridging practical resources with human-centered care.
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Dr. Tyne Orí
Dr. Tyne Orí, a healer first, a counseling psychologist, and researcher, who integrates science, indigenous practices, and nature in her holistic approach to human well-being. Through intuitive observation, empathy, meditation, psychotherapy, and curating mental wellness programming, she empowers clients to stand on their personal authority to shape their lifestyle authentically. She is the founder and owner of Ori Wellness LLC, a holistic wellness business.
Ori Wellness works will ALL people to support healing for People of African descent, nationally and internationally. Our work is inspired by the marginalization of Black people globally. The psyches of people of African descent have been stained by the internalization of perjorative stereotypes, systemic enforcement of policies that are inherently anti-Black/African, and internalized misrepresentations of African people from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Ori provides individual and group psychotherapy services (in Maryland), Lifestyle & Wellness Consultations (national and globally), workshops that focus on mental health education, and retreats that allow people to get in touch with themselves.
Mr. Durshon Louallen
CEO/Owner of Renaissance599 Essentials LLC
202-702-0970 (cell)
240-736-4389 (office)
www.renaissance599essentials.com
[email protected]
Birthday: November 2
DC native now living in Baltimore MD.
Graduate of Virginia Union University
I make Scented Shea Butter, Handmade Soaps, Beard & Hair Oil and Peppermint Foot Butter
Adio Kuumba Akil
Adio Kuumba Akil is a cosmetologist, entrepreneur, naturalist, visionary, spiritualist, lover of life and lover of the life in others. Adio is the president of Praises Enterprises and the Chief Formulator of Praises All Natural Hair and Skin Care products.
Adio also conducts lectures, workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to health, beauty and nature including:
• The Connection Between Health And Beauty
• Women’s Natural Healing Remedies
• Healing The Wounded You
• How To Become A Vegetarian
• Integrative Food Therapy
• Natural Raw Food Preparation I
• Natural Raw Food Preparation II
• Food Shopping Strategies For Vegetarians And Vegans
• Menu Planning And Food Management for Healing and Wellness
Janet Hall
Janet Hall, President and Founder of the Janet Hall Foundation, is a 41 year breast cancer survivor, who founded the Janet Hall Foundation to provide pampering services to breast cancer patients and survivors to help relieve the stress of being diagnosed and treatment.
About the Janet Hall Foundation
Janet Hall Foundation - PAMPERING PINK SURVIVORS is a non -profit organization with a mission to pamper and uplift women who are underserved and have been diagnosed with breast cancer. With information, resources, pampering spa treatments such as massages, manicures and pedicures to relieve the stress of being diagnosed to beautify the outside, we want to help women with their self-esteem. Being stressed takes a toll on your body. Pampering Breast Cancer SURVIVORS helps the MIND...BODY...SOUL..
The Foundations Pampering Pink Survivors Program. Health, Wellness, Faith and Positive Affirmations.
Carlos Adao
Carlos Adao is the owner of Journey Within Wellness Center, a leading holistic wellness destination based in North Bethesda, Maryland. With over a decade of experience in healthcare—including roles in patient care, pediatric clinical research, and emergency medicine—Carlos brings a unique, science-informed approach to alternative wellness and recovery.
His journey into the wellness space began as a personal pursuit of self-improvement and healing, which quickly evolved into a mission to help others achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit. Under his leadership, Journey Within has grown into a trusted hub offering innovative services such as float therapy, massage therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and recovery treatments tailored for both everyday individuals and high-performing athletes.
Beyond his work in healthcare and wellness, Carlos is also the artist and creative designer behind Journey Within. The space itself reflects his vision—filled with his original artwork, where each brushstroke brings a vibrant, fresh energy to the wellness experience. His artistic touch transforms the environment into more than just a facility, creating an immersive space for healing, inspiration, and transformation.
Carlos is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and holistic therapies. He has built strong partnerships within the community, working with local organizations, athletes, and healthcare professionals to make wellness more accessible and impactful. His vision continues to drive Journey Within forward as a space dedicated to transformation, recovery, and overall well-being.
Tyneka Pack
Tyneka Pack is the Founder & CEO of IMPACKT Fitness, a certified fitness and wellness leader with over a decade of industry experience. From her beginnings as a competitive bodybuilder to becoming an acclaimed wellness speaker, Tyneka has dedicated her career to transforming lives through health and empowerment.
Her expertise in personal training has sculpted healthier bodies and fostered resilient minds, making her a sought-after trainer, and speaker for events and conferences. Recently featured in Women’s Health Magazine, The Baltimore Times and Good Day Baltimore on Fox45, Tyneka continues to expand her influence, promoting holistic women’s health and wellness as foundational elements for successful living. Her commitment to enhancing community well-being, combined with her business acumen, positions her as a pivotal figure in both fitness and entrepreneurial settings.
Tyneka's dynamic approach not only inspires but also empowers her audiences to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Cherisse Walcott-Cuffy
Cherisse Walcott-Cuffy has been in the health and mental health field for over a decade. Cherisse is passionate about discussing the importance of breaking down mental health stigma. Since the pandemic, Cherisse has also recognized the correlation between mental health and financial wellness. Cherisse is a wife and mother of a rambunctious son.
Cherisse recognizes that we live in an unpredictable world, making having these conversations even more important. Cherisse is a licensed Mental Health Clinician, Mental Health First Aide Instructor, Financial Broker, and Real Estate Developer. She is located in the DMV area and has made it her mission to provide education on the importance of flourishing financially and mentally.
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