Today we’d like to introduce you to Pratibha Shah.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Wholistic Health Alliance (WHA) is a nationally launched non-profit organization dedicated to building healthy communities. WHA aims to bring together complementary/holistic medicine practitioners, fostering collaborations, building stronger networks, and enabling a more direct relationship between practitioners and the community. We aim to bring holistic natural options of wellness and health to each individual, every family, and society at large. We currently operate in the states of Massachusetts with New York, California and Maine Chapters awaiting registration.
Our mission is simple:
To build healthier communities through education and dissemination of information about simple tools for prevention and holistic solutions for health and wellness, through free, year-round educational events, dissemination of informative educational articles, Open House(s), Symposia and more. To this end, we have already had several community talks by our practitioner members. Talk topics have ranged from demystifying a holistic modality, approaches to healthy living and self-care, holistic management of certain common conditions such as Arthritis, Stress and more.
We have been invited to hold educational sessions on topics ranging from self-care to home remedies to therapeutic protocols for groups such as – Saheli, Asian Women for Health, Bedford Aging Council, Holistic Mom’s Network, American Holistic Nurses Association, Acton TV network, Shri Dwarkamai Sai group, Nataraja Yoga Center, India New England multimedia group, Brown Brother Harriman, EMC DELL, United India Association of New England, and other varied platforms. Members have contributed articles on Yoga, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Nutrition etc., which have been disseminated through local media outlets, our own media pages, as well as through our website.
Some of our special events:
Our bimonthly Members and Supporters Dinner nights have been a big hit. We have held 3 successful Open Houses so far with attendance reaching around 200, receiving wide media coverage.
On May 21st, 2016, WHA conducted a day-long Symposium on gut health, with 8 holistic experts, a panel discussion, interactive session and an experiential segment. This event was very well received.
On May 18th, 2017, WHA organized the ‘Transformation Stories Night’, which showcased powerful and inspiring stories of three people from the community, who went through a critical health issue, and who turned it around, transforming their lives completely, with entirely holistic or Integrative solutions. Senator Jamie Eldridge was the Chief Guest at this event.
Some of our special initiatives:
WHA recently launched Youth brigade, with the vision to put Youth at the center of the health dialogue. The Youth Brigade (YB) aims to involve the Youth in starting and engaging in conversations around health. It is targeted toward youth in the age group of 13-19, with the belief that healthy habits should be inculcated young. A healthy childhood and youth ensure a healthier and productive society and world.
This platform will provide an opportunity for our Youth to meet, have a conversation in their own ‘lingo’ with their own ‘tribe’, inspire and support one another, hopefully entrenching them soundly on a healthier life through education, interaction and role modeling. Participating and contributing to non-profit activities will allow them to give back to their community as well. You can read more on the Youth Brigade here: http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=13618
Advisory Board:
– Professor Sushil Bhatia, a globally known award-winning entrepreneur, innovator, educator, author and founder of Laughing Clubs.
– Poonam Ahluwalia, a social entrepreneur, founder, and director of Youth Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (YES) based in Boston. She was named India New England Woman of the Year, 2013.
– Puran Dang, Entrepreneur, Community Leader and Founder of many organizations
Our long-term goal is to impact policy. We are gearing up to work on having complementary and alternate forms of medicine integrated into mainstream healthcare, as well as public health programs.
None of this could have been possible without the dedication of our Practitioners, and the love and support of our community and Patrons. Our heartfelt gratitude!! We are looking to grow our membership base. And like every other young non-profit, we need volunteers
Let us join hands to build healthier communities. Join WHA today!!
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
We have been blessed not to face any significant challenges or obstacles in our work. Every non-profit needs volunteer and people who can take up responsible positions. We are also keen to have like-minded people join us so that we can accelerate our work. It does help to spread. Thanks to Boston Voyager for helping with that!
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Wholistic Health Alliance – what should we know?
Within 2 years of incorporation, WHA has made great strides in providing a strong platform which brings together, supports and nurtures holistic practitioners while highlighting and connecting them to the community. Practitioners, in turn, have been educating and empowering the community, helping them own their health in the utmost wholesome and informed manner.
We have received wholehearted reception and support from the community. We are proud of the growing relationship between WHA and the community and we are excited to continue to bring programs and workshops toward our goal of building healthier communities.
Please check us out and join hands – together we are stronger!!
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
*Committed toward bringing holistic health solutions to the community.
*Passionate about wholesome health and wellness for all.
*Driven to redefine success with health and happiness, rather than money.
*Motivated to making health an important part of Youth conversations.
*Envisioning a unified platform for all holistic practitioners.
*Aiming to gather strength in numbers.
**Together we are stronger and can drive the change we want to see**
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.wholistichealthalliance.org/
- Email: wholistichealthalliance.group@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholisticHealthAlliance/
- Twitter: @WhaGroup
Image Credit:
Pankaj Shah
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