Multicultural Wellness Series 1

The Multicultural Wellness Series provides a safe place to explore ways to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes for marginalized populations. The Series also explores the intersectionality of prenatal and perinatal somatics.

Starting January 5, 2025!

Noon-1:30 pm (EST)

Cost: FREE - Special introductory price - regular price $95

The Multicultural Wellness Studio presents three webinars celebrating the richness of our different cultures, while uniting in the shared goal of nurturing body, mind, and spirit as well as addressing the intersectionality of perinatal and prenatal somatics.

January 5 - Hope Desiree Williams, BS, CD


Back to Our Roots: The practical integration of ancestral wisdom into modern life

Are you ready to reconnect with your roots and reclaim your power?

Join us for a transformative webinar where we'll explore the profound impact of ancestral wisdom on our lives. We'll delve into the historical context that has shaped our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, and discuss how we can break free from limiting beliefs and societal pressures.

February 5, 2025 - Dionca Thompson, MPH

Healing the Disconnect: Learning to trust the innate wisdom our bodies carry

When we rely on outside systems for control—whether through birth control, medications, or medical interventions—we often lose touch with the innate wisdom our bodies carry. We often lose trust in ourselves and our abilities.
This disconnect is especially evident during pregnancy and childbirth, events that have been heavily medicalized despite being natural processes.


March 5, 2025 - Dr. Jordan Etters-Boyd, DACM, LAC
Nurturing the Journey: Acupuncture and Doula Support for Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond



Why the Multicultural Wellness Studio Webinar Series?

There is a big need to support communities of color, marginalized populations of all kinds, including persons who are nonbinary, disabled, and members of the LGBTQ1A community. Data show that birthing people of color have much higher rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Here are some specific data:

  • Currently, women of color are 2-3 times more likely to die during the perinatal period. Almost 40% of Black mothers will experience maternal mental health conditions such as perinatal mood distress. (mmhla.org)
  • Black women are twice as likely as white women to experience challenges with pregnancy and birth, but half as likely to receive care. (mmhla.org)
  • Single Black mothers are six times more likely than the general population to experience depression. (mmhla.org)
  • Approximately 20% of birthing people in the US identify as having a disability, and approximately 1 in 8 births are with women with disabilities. (mmhla.org)
  • People with disabilities are twice as likely to experience maternal mental health conditions, and are more likely to be individuals of color (mmhla.org)
  • While many birthing people feel dehumanized, violated, and disempowered during births (BESt survey), people of color experience more mistreatment in birth, such as being shouted at, requests for help refused, physical privacy violated and threatened to have treatment withheld (birthplacelab.org)




Your Instructor


Shatia Owsley, MS, PPNE, CEIM, CYT
Shatia Owsley, MS, PPNE, CEIM, CYT

Shatia Owsley is a holistic psychosocial and trauma practitioner who has worked in the maternal health and social services field for over 18 years. Her professional journey has allowed her to work closely with teen moms, infants and children with complex medical conditions, as well as women and families with varying life transformations. In 2010, Shatia began shifting her approach to incorporate more eastern and holistic health practices to empower her clients. She earned a masters in Health Education and Promotion, focusing her studies on educating BIPOC women on the benefits of a healthy mind, body and spirit connection during pregnancy. Shatia has continued to advance her studies by pursuing various trainings and certifications in the following areas: maternal social justice, pre and perinatal psychology, birth trauma processing, trauma informed yoga, breathwork, Calm Birth Meditation, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), indigenous postpartum care practices, ecological breastfeeding, infant massage, and various forms of energy healing (reiki, quantum healing, sound bath therapy, etc.).


Shatia's goal when working with families is to listen, empower, coach and support them as they re-discover that they are the experts of their lives. She serves as a supportive presence as they face the many adventures of life on their own terms. Shatia is a part of a growing community of holistic and spiritual healers, as well as medical and mental health professionals dedicated to the connection of the mind, body and spirit. www.indigowomb.com [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The Multicultural Wellness Series 1 consists of three webinars starting January 5, 2025 running through March 5, 2025.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We can offer a full refund before the Multicultural Wellness Series begins. Cancellations after the Series begins will be prorated based on the umber of webinars already completed.

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