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
- September 24, 2026
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(In-Person) Musical Journeys
September 24, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join a board-certified music therapist to engage in therapeutic music making. Each session, you will have the opportunity to play instruments, write music, or listen to relaxing music to express yourself and connect with others through the power
of music. Instruments may include bongos, shakers/maracas, small percussive instruments, drums, piano, and guitar. No prior experience is needed to participate.Facilitated by a Music Therapist from Annapolis Music Therapy
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(In-Person) Healing Harmony Circle
September 24, 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. -
(In-Person) Conscious Cooking for Healing
September 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Discover how to shop mindfully, choose foods that fight cancer and inflammation, and cook with intention. Enjoy a live demo (soup, side, or dessert) while exploring how cooking and eating can be a healing experience. Participants will also receive a free consultation!
Facilitated by James Melnick, Nutritionist and Wellness Coach
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- September 25, 2026
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(Online) Prayer Circle
September 25, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am
A non-denominational prayer time for sharing positive energy.
Join in to listen, and share the celebrations, cares, and concerns of our members.Facilitated by Reverend John Crestwell
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(In-Person) Walking Group
September 25, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This group is an active social group that gathers members to meet, motivate, and support each other. It will promote mental health, emotional health, positivity, and interaction
with others. We will walk at Quiet Waters Park (During inclement weather and through the wintertime, we will walk at Annapolis Mall).Facilitated by Wellness House Volunteers
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- September 28, 2026
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(Online) Wake-up Gentle Stretch
September 28, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Join us as members are guided in a gentle morning stretch routine. This class will be led from a seated position in a chair. Please have a strap, belt, or towel available for an extra good stretch. Give your body a treat to start your week.
Instructed by certified yoga instructor Leah Saliter
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(In-Person) Yoga with Kathleen
September 28, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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) Movement for the Moment
September 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Find peace, joy, vitality and creative expression in this therapeutic movement experience. Movement will be guided and adapted moment to moment to meet you where you are, offering an opportunity to feel kinship with your body and connection with other group members. Movement is a spectrum so all degrees of body connection are welcome, from
seated stillness to standing, full-bodied movement.
Facilitated by Kristine Purcell, Dance/Movement Therapist -
(In-Person) Classical Movement
September 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This gentle, ballet based dance class will focus on
posture, musicality, and relaxation while introducing
the vocabulary and traditions of classical ballet.
Wear something comfortable to move in ( such as
yoga attire.) Thick socks or soft ballet slippers are
recommended. No ballet experience required!
Facilitated by Susan Conrad, Ballet Instructor
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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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