An added benefit of prioritizing your personal wellness can be supporting small holistic businesses that uplift the community. Turning to these brands can serve your health journey and the places where you live, work and play. Houston is home to several Black-owned wellness centers dedicated to healing the body, mind, and soul.
AfroTech centers around the power of community, innovation, and wellness. With the Black wellness industry booming, it’s exciting to see so many trailblazers who are transforming how people approach health and self-care. If you’re planning to attend AfroTech on November 13-16 in Houston, here are five Black-owned wellness centers that can provide some much needed relaxation during those long conference days.
Tru Essence Cosmetic and Medical Spa
Located in the heart of Houston, Tru Essence Cosmetic and Medical Spa is a luxurious destination for all things beauty and wellness. They offer personalized skincare treatments, including advanced facials, body contouring, and laser therapies. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day or a transformative medical spa experience, Tru Essence tailors its services to elevate your confidence and overall wellness. Their serene space is perfect for those wanting to blend relaxation with aesthetic enhancement.
Essential Body Bar
For those looking for an all-natural, plant-based approach to self-care, Essential Body Bar is the go-to spot. This spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments, from detoxifying body wraps to soothing massages. Founded by Letrice Mason, who has a medical background, the spa focuses on holistic healing and rejuvenation. Essential Body Bar is perfect for resetting your body with treatments designed to improve both your physical and mental well-being.
Body Max Chiro
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or simply seeking realignment, Body Max Chiropractic offers expert care in chiropractic services. This center provides treatments that are tailored to address specific ailments, using both traditional and modern techniques to help you achieve optimal health.
Vitality by Kym (VBK)
Vitality by Kym, led by Kymberli Williams-Zeno, is a holistic mental health wellness center specializing in managing conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Offering services across two Houston locations, VBK combines psychotherapy, wellness coaching, and medication management to foster well-being. They emphasize personalized care for adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ and homeless communities.
Camellia Alise Studio
Camellia Alise Studios offers a range of beauty and wellness services, including custom all-natural skincare products crafted by a medical aesthetics practitioner. In addition to spa services, they provide educational certifications in beauty and spa management. This Houston-based spa focuses on combining beauty with wellness in every treatment.
Tickets for AfroTech 2024 are on sale now. This year’s conference promises to be an unmissable event in the tech calendar.