Wellness House of Annapolis
Wellness House of Annapolis provides free services and programs to those who have been touched by cancer. From support groups for children, teens, and adults to healthy living services such as yoga, reiki, meditation, and therapeutic art classes, our goal is to help you and your loved ones find the strength and support you need to focus on recovery and healing.
Mission
The mission of Wellness House of Annapolis is to support and educate those impacted by cancer, helping them regain health and well-being in a comforting, home-like environment.
Vision
Wellness House of Annapolis provides a safe space for cancer patients and their loved ones to learn, connect, and support each other during treatment and recovery.
Help
Wellness House of Annapolis relies on generous donations to support families in their cancer recovery journey.
Upcoming MEMBER Events
View our upcoming member events for adults and children
- July 28, 2026
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(In-Person) Flow & Frequency
July 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for a soul-soothing evening outside that blends the gentle movement of candlelit yoga with the immersive healing of a guided sound journey. As soft candlelit fills the room, you'll be guided through a slow, grounding yoga flow designed to release tension and invite stillness. Then, allow yourself to fully surrender as you're bathed in the calming vibrations of crystals singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments. This sound journey will balance to your mind, body and spirit.
Facilitated by Yoga Instructor, Kathleen James & Robbie Wells
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(In-Person) Death Cafe
July 28, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
At a Death Cafe, we gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite), magnificent lives. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Facilitated by Carey M. Palmquist, MSM & End-of-Life Doula
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(Online) Living with Cancer Support Group
July 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Meets weekly on Tuesday
This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
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- July 29, 2026
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(In-Person) Yoga with Kathleen
July 29, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come join Kathleen in a gentle yoga-flow class and discover how soft movement, breath and relaxation can replenish your energy and soothe your soul. Centering breathwork and warm-up stretches will bring you to the present moment, followed by a gentle movement of postures designed to release tension foster flexibility and create a peaceful state of mind. Modification will be offered in a safe and support environment.
Facilitated by Registered Yoga Instructor, Kathleen James
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(In-Person) Feeding Your Demons
July 29, 2026 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
In this experiential workshop, you will be guided through the process of Feeding Your Demons®, a transformative modality to shift feelings, patterns and beliefs connected to your cancer experience. With ancient Buddhist roots, Feeding Your
Demons® recognizes a “demon” as anything that drains your energy. As we turn toward our discomfort rather than pushing it away, the energies within us open to inner strength, innate wisdom, and a profound sense of peace.Facilitated by Beth Shekinah Terrence, MS Certified Feeding Your Demons® Facilitator & Authorized Teacher
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(Online) Oncology Yoga Class
July 29, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meets weekly on Wednesday
The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.
Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC -
(Online) Yoga Nidra
July 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awarenesstechniques that allow you to disengage from your mind byentering the space between waking and sleeping. It is anexcellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind todisconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps tobalance excess tension in the body.
Offerings facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
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(In-Person) Living Well with Cancer
July 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For adults living with cancer focuses on building coping skills, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Participants are invited to connect with others who understand the cancer experience while learning practical tools to navigate challenges, reduce stress, and strengthen a sense of support and community.
Facilitated by Katie Jank, LCSW-C
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- July 30, 2026
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(In-Person) Healing Harmony Circle
July 30, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meditation • Sound Bowls • Reiki
Join us for a peaceful one-hour group experience designed to support relaxation, balance, and healing. Krystle (Reiki Master), Robbie (Sound Bowl practitioner), and Linda (Healing Touch & Reiki facilitator) will guide participants through gentle meditation, soothing sound bowl vibrations,
and Reiki energy to support your personal intention for well-being. This group will offer a nurturing space to pause, restore, and receive.
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Learn more about our Wellness House events, activities, and how you can get involved.
Classes & Activities
From Therapeutic Art to Yoga, Meditation, and more, Wellness House offers a wide variety of classes and activities for support.
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About Us
Free Programs and Services for Cancer Recovery and Healing
Wellness House of Annapolis provides free services and programs to those who have been touched by cancer. From support groups for children, teens, and adults to healthy living services such as yoga, reiki, meditation, and therapeutic art classes, our goal is to help you and your loved ones find the strength and support you need to focus on recovery and healing.
Children & Family
Thriving through life’s challenges by learning and practicing resiliency skills.
Adult
Support Groups, Classes, and Well-being Services
The Wellness House offers over 35 free programs and services to cancer patients and their loved ones from diagnosis to survivorship. Services and classes are offered weekdays and some evenings, Mondays through Thursdays. Through the generosity of our community, all programs are offered free of charge.
How You Can Help Support Us
Learn more about how you can support the Wellness House Of Annapolis
Your contributions help support the Wellness House of Annapolis in providing essential programs and services to individuals and families affected by cancer, all at no cost to them. These include counseling, yoga, nutrition classes, support groups, and more, fostering a compassionate and healing community. You can make a one-time or recurring gift, dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one, and take advantage of workplace giving or matching programs. All donations are tax-deductible and make a direct impact.
Podcast
Wellness Rising is a podcast exploring health & wellness beyond cancer with experts.
Wellness Rising is an original production of Wellness House of Annapolis. Hosted by Executive Director, Mary Jermann, our podcast invites listeners to explore ideas and therapies that support cancer recovery, health, and wellness by conventional medicine. Featuring expert guests from the fields of mental, physical and spiritual wellness, Wellness Rising creates a pathway for learning innovative and effective healing treatments and modalities that might be challenging to learn about anywhere else.
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