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It’s an ongoing process that’s often challenging as a woman of color due to lack of information, access to resources and stigmatizing. I am committed to help every age group, from children to seniors live a more holistically balanced lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32fc9130723e2e7942fae4/1587205115687-E4F8EBCGQF0RBG3N9JN2/4F2A7745.jpg Founders - Bailey Jeremie, LMFT Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://blackwellnessinitiative.com/selfcare daily 0.75 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32fc9130723e2e7942fae4/1588519599084-VMHV4SF4LJFQV7KFYNVQ/2.jpg Self-Care - Aromatherapy is Essential Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and to promote holistic healing. 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