Elisa Shankle is an American wellness leader and Reiki practitioner who cofounded HealHaus in Brooklyn, NY.
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“Vulnerability is scary. I associate bravery with vulnerability because it takes bravery to be vulnerable,” the Brooklyn wellness expert says.
Darian Hall and Elisa Shankle wanted to create a space for growth in all its forms.
The entrepreneur and community leader on healing, boundaries, and tuning into yourself.
The wellness industry is not exempt from the culture of white supremacy that plagues the U.S. (and much of the world). Far from it: For an industry that purports to be healing, racist and white-washing behaviors can feel even more insidious.
In the latest Best & Black Owned, the two owners and long-time friends delve into the inspiration behind the company and what it took to launch.
Living in a bustling city like New York City can lead to feeling disconnected and burnt out. That’s where HealHaus, a modern wellness space in Clinton Hill comes in.
Mere days from the official opening of HealHaus, business partners and long-time friends Darian Hall and Elisa Shankle were vibrating with excitement. Final installations and finishing touches were underway, and the pair had high hopes for their new community healing concept.
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