Altadena Healing Village

Healing Sundays at the Akwaaba Food Forest

We are a volunteer-run, free integrative healthcare clinic for fire survivors and affected communities*

Our schedule of services updates the week before each event

If fully booked for a service, please join the waitlist for cancellation notifications

For the best experience, we recommend booking multiple services in one day—but please book only once per service.

Duplicates will be removed to give others a chance.

Example of a wonderful Healing Sunday: Acupuncture, Massage, Energy Healing, and a Class!

However, booking 2 massages on the same day will result in the second being deleted.

Each appointment must be under the person receiving service.

We welcome families and have made it possible for you to create a family members account under your profile.

Tipping providers is appreciated, but not required

Fall Dates: 9/14, 10/19, Village Fall Festival hosted by Rhythms of the Village

Date for Village Fall Festival at John Muir Highschool TBD

Community Acupuncture

Community acupuncture is a form of acupuncture done in a shared space, where multiple people receive treatment at the same time in comfortable reclining chairs. This collaborative approach helps create a peaceful, supportive environment, where you can relax and restore balance, all while fostering a sense of connection with others in your community.


Massage Therapy

A massage session is a personalized, one-on-one experience where your provider will discuss areas of tension, discomfort, and stress related to fire exposure. The massage style—such as Swedish, deep tissue, or another technique—varies by provider, and the session may take place on a table or in a chair depending on the treatment. The goal is to relieve physical tension, improve circulation, red... Read More

A massage session is a personalized, one-on-one experience where your provider will discuss areas of tension, discomfort, and stress related to fire exposure. The massage style—such as Swedish, deep tissue, or another technique—varies by provider, and the session may take place on a table or in a chair depending on the treatment. The goal is to relieve physical tension, improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote relaxation, helping you find relief during this challenging time.


Energy Medicine- Reiki

A Reiki session is a calming, one-on-one experience where your provider uses gentle touch or hands-off techniques to channel healing energy. During the session, the provider will focus on clearing blockages, balancing your energy, and promoting relaxation. Reiki helps reduce stress, support emotional healing, and restore a sense of balance.


Energy Medicine- Mind Body Balancing

Experience a Mind-Body Balancing Session customized to address your specific concerns (digestion, breathing, allergies, mental and emotional wellness, etc.). Elizabeth Weiner, a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, will use gentle, mind-body tools to help restore your health. These sessions may help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, reduce the impact of emotional trauma, or neutralize physic... Read More

Experience a Mind-Body Balancing Session customized to address your specific concerns (digestion, breathing, allergies, mental and emotional wellness, etc.). Elizabeth Weiner, a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, will use gentle, mind-body tools to help restore your health. These sessions may help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, reduce the impact of emotional trauma, or neutralize physical pain. A Mind-Body Practitioner for 15 years, Elizabeth uses BodyTalk, BodyIntuitive and Pain Neutralization Technique to help people improve their current and long-term health.


Yoga


Ear Seeds

The NADA ear seed protocol combined with breathwork helps regulate the nervous system by stimulating specific acupressure points to promote calm while synchronized breathing activates the a calming response, reducing stress and enhancing emotional balance.


In this City: A Mindfulness Journaling Session

A creativity workshop offering an ongoing affirmation station where participants can write or draw encouragement for themselves and each other plus an hour-long collaborative storytelling session. Participants will ground together, then co-create an imaginary place where community thrives through mutual care and creative problem-solving. This gentle, playful activity helps people connect while ... Read More

A creativity workshop offering an ongoing affirmation station where participants can write or draw encouragement for themselves and each other plus an hour-long collaborative storytelling session. Participants will ground together, then co-create an imaginary place where community thrives through mutual care and creative problem-solving. This gentle, playful activity helps people connect while exploring themes of perfectionism and social connection, ending with a short reflection on how things went.

Joseph Benson (Nyai) is a Massage Therapist & Health Educator who’s wellness education and experience starts from the University of Houston with a B. S. in Kinesiology Exercise Science, then a certification to work as a Physical Therapy Technician, and followed up with a License Massage Therapist, in Texas. Moving to California in 2017, Joseph continued his education/experience in Orange County, CA.

As a Wellness Advocate and a provider of Massage & Bodywork, he has been fortunate to work alongside a variety of Preventative & Rehabilitative Medical Professionals to aide in the recovery of athletes, students, 9-5 workers, alike to treat a variety of patient/client conditions and ailments.

Joseph’s work and intentions of touch are from a Holistic and Healing approach.

The areas of Massage & Bodywork range from , Therapeutic Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport, MFT, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy & more!

Joseph Benson (Nyai) is a Massage Therapist & Health Educator who’s wellness education and ex... Read More

Ann Cleary is an acupuncturist practicing in Atwater Village. She specializes in difficult to treat chronic illness, gynecology and postpartum, and pediatrics.

Ann Cleary is an acupuncturist practicing in Atwater Village. She specializes in difficult to tre... Read More

TeeJ Wellness utilizes a variety of modalities, including Swedish, Sports, Manual Cupping, and Prenatal massage and also provides other services like Cupping IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization).

Her goal is to provide holistic therapies that focus on the whole person for body awareness and restorative health through massage therapy and movement. With the aim of creating an stress-free environment for relaxation and overall wellness.

She received her massage training at the School of Holistic Touch and have been a member in good standing with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) since 2017. She utilizes various modalities to help clients relax and relieve stress.

She also holds certificates in Swedish/American Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal/Infant Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Manual Cupping. Additionally, she is AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor and teach Pound and POP Pilates classes, among other formats.

TeeJ Wellness utilizes a variety of modalities, including Swedish, Sports, Manual Cupping, and Pr... Read More

Dr. Logan Juliano is a lecturer at UCLA and facilitator of creativity workshops through Light Hive. At the healing village, I’ll offer an ongoing affirmation station where participants can write or draw encouragement for themselves and each other, plus two hour-long collaborative storytelling sessions. Participants will ground together, then co-create an imaginary place where community thrives through mutual care and creative problem-solving. This gentle, playful activity helps people connect while exploring themes of perfectionism and social connection, ending with a short reflection on how things went.

Dr. Logan Juliano is a lecturer at UCLA and facilitator of creativity workshops through Light Hiv... Read More

Rachel Kelly, RYT As a trauma-informed healer, my path has been shaped by a deep devotion to the ancient practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork + other sacred forms of healing. I offer these practices as a pathway back to your true self. The intention is to create a space where safety + transformation coexist.

Rachel Kelly, RYT As a trauma-informed healer, my path has been shaped by a deep devotion to the... Read More

I’m an acupuncturist with a background in molecular biology. I’ve studied human anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience for over 20 years. While I enjoyed research in the biomedical field, I realized I’d be happier helping people directly. My experiences as a first aid/rescue responder and volunteer in emergency rooms led me to study Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine focuses on treating the whole person, considering lifestyle, thought patterns, beliefs, and spiritual practices. My philosophy is to heal the mind, body, and spirit for optimal wellness.

I’m an acupuncturist with a background in molecular biology. I’ve studied human anatomy, physiolo... Read More

Raquel Lemus Coaxitlalli is an Afro-Indigenous Latinx born and raised in LA, Tongva territories. She is a full spectrum midwife and tends to all facets of uterine health. She leads the Sugar Heal Gang birth team in giving comprehensive holistic care and loving attention to families and their growing babies. Raquel’s blend of indigenous technologies and western modalities to provide pleasurable, empowered and trauma free care is revolutionary.

Raquel Lemus Coaxitlalli is an Afro-Indigenous Latinx born and raised in LA, Tongva territories. ... Read More

Dr. Monica Marroquin is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist. Her passion of helping others has led her down the path of healing and studying Traditional Chinese Medicine. She began her journey in 2010 by studying bodywork with a focus on Tui Na at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She continued her studies at PCOM where she earned both a Masters of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) in 2019 and Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) in 2020. Dr. Marroquin currently maintains a private practice in San Diego, Ca and is an Adjunct Faculty Member at Pacific College of Health and Science where she teaches Tui Na

Dr. Monica Marroquin is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist. Her ... Read More

Ixchel Medina is a Maya, Purépecha, and Mexican energy medicine practitioner, breathwork facilitator, trained ear seed specialist, artist, and activist.

Her work is a weaving of ancestral memory and everyday resistance—rooted in Mayan cosmology, the Zapatista principle “para todos, todo,” and the healing traditions of both Mayan and Chinese medicine.

As a student of the earth and her elders, Ixchel creates space for collective healing, creative expression, and liberation—where medicine, art, and action are all in service to the people.

Ixchel Medina is a Maya, Purépecha, and Mexican energy medicine practitioner, breathwork facilita... Read More

Christi Mendoza, L.Ac., is a California Licensed Herbalist, Acupuncturist, and National Board Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), practicing at South Bay Total Health in Torrance, CA. Recognized for her unique approach to Integrative Medicine, Ms. Mendoza blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with a variety of traditional and modern complementary modalities to create comprehensive, targeted treatment plans.

Her compassionate, personalized care is highly sought by healthcare professionals and individuals living with complex chronic illness, who value her ability to tailor treatments to individual needs and address multisystemic issues such as gastrointestinal disorders, chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, and latent infections.

As a passionate educator and speaker, Ms. Mendoza is committed to empowering individuals to navigate their health challenges, providing tools to maximize physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual potential for a more fulfilling life.

Christi Mendoza, L.Ac., is a California Licensed Herbalist, Acupuncturist, and National Board Cer... Read More

HEALER. Eaton Fire Survivor. 25 years Licensed MT Holistic Massage Therapist/ Custom tailored. Sports, Deep tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Reiki, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy

HEALER. Eaton Fire Survivor. 25 years Licensed MT Holistic Massage Therapist/ Custom tailored. Sp... Read More

Mary Rose has practiced Reiki as a self-balancing art for over a decade, sharing energetic attunement to help regulate and gently sooth pain, dis-ease and emotional disharmony. As a local ceramic artist she explores clay and permaculture as an earth-healing practice with her studio mate Sarah at Earthfield Studio in Pasadena, CA.

Mary Rose has practiced Reiki as a self-balancing art for over a decade, sharing energetic attune... Read More

Elizabeth Weiner is passionate about improving health with mind-body healing. A BodyTalk Practitioner for 15 years, Liz uses BodyTalk, BodyIntuitive and Pain Neutralization Technique to address the root causes of health issues.

Elizabeth Weiner is passionate about improving health with mind-body healing. A BodyTalk Practiti... Read More

Paul Wirth has been a bodywork practitioner since 2003, combining structural integration, craniosacral work, visceral manipulation, and postural and movement cues help people feel taller, stronger, and more aligned and alive. He’s also an avid practitioner of Tai Chi.

Craniosacral work involves subtle, fluid and energetic fluctuations related to body tissues and the central nervous system. Structural Integration is a comprehensive practice that brings a new level of myofascial and neuromuscular organization and alignment to the body.

Paul Wirth has been a bodywork practitioner since 2003, combining structural integration, cranios... Read More

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Located at: 482 W Washington Blvd, Pasadena
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