JOIN US:
JUNE 14th, 2025
Join us for the very first Bed-Stuy Wellness Day—a free, all-day celebration of movement, health, and community! Co-hosted by The Fit In, Wukkout, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration, and 36th District Council Member Chi Ossé, this event is designed to uplift and empower the Bed-Stuy community through accessible wellness experiences rooted in culture, care, and joy.
Get ready for:
Free 30-minute movement sessions all day long—Pilates, yoga, dance, strength & more, each coming with a unique gift for the first 40 registered attendees from our friends at lululemon
Educational panels led by local experts covering topics like mental health, reproductive health, and more.
A vibrant Vendor Village featuring wellness-based businesses and local organizations
Whether you’re deep in your wellness journey or just getting started, this is your space to learn, move, and connect—with no cost to attend.
Check the calendar below and book your sessions and stay tuned for more on all our vendors in attendance.
10 AM- OPENING MEDITATION
Led by lululemon Ambassador Taq Campbell
10:15 AM- WELCOME ADDRESS
Community Board 3
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
10:45 AM-
MEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS
Explore the physical, mental, and emotional health needs of men in our community, breaking stigma and sharing tools for lifelong wellness.
Featuring:
Rustin Steward- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Dr. Mason Mason- Founder of Noir Yoga
Dr. Tyrone M. Parchment, Ph.D.- Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Group Fitness Instructor
Dr. Nathaniel Saintus DNP- CEO & Founder of WeDriveHealth Primary Care & Wellness
12:15 PM-
WOMEN’S HEALTH FROM REPRODUCTION TO MENOPAUSE
Join a conversation covering the full spectrum of women’s health—from reproductive care and fertility to navigating perimenopause and menopause—with real talk, resources, and expert insight.
Featuring:
Tara Nicolas- Actor & Global Nike Trainer
Dr Peggy Margetson- Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner & Founder of Trust Women’s Healthcare
Lindsey Steelman- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Morgan Elmoe MS, RD, LD, CDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Maya Feller Nutrition
Dr. Valerie Revolus- Reproductive Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1:45 PM-
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dive into mental health and brain wellness, addressing stigma, sharing culturally relevant coping strategies, and exploring the science behind emotional well-being.
Featuring:
Amy Ortiz, LMSW- Inpatient Hospital Social Worker and lululemon run ambassador
Ariana Carthan- School Counselor
Dr. Desiree Byrd, PhD, ABPP-CN- Professor of Psychology, CUNY Graduate Center & Queens College
Tacha Fletcher, LCSW, CCTP- Founder and Clinical Director of Wellness Tree Counseling LCSW PLLC
Register to join us for movement and community
Ready to move with us? Join one (or more!) of our energizing 30-minute movement sessions—featuring Pilates, yoga, strength, and dance led by incredible local instructors. Each session is free to attend, and the first 40 people registered attendees for each session (excluding the opening meditation and closing line dance) will receive a special gift from our friends at lululemon. Spots are limited, so register now and secure your place—and your gift!
