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 6, 2026
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(Online) Wake-up Gentle Stretch
July 6, 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
July 6, 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) Horse Connections
July 6, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
For those members who can't get enough of horses, join Angie Burnett, Equine Specialists, and a fellow wellness house member for an intimate and relaxing opportunity to spend time grooming and Chesapeake Dressage's healing herd. Offered for two members at a time, this program allows for participants to experiencing the gift of connection while giving back loving affection to equine partner.
Facilitated by Angie Burnett, Equine Specialist
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(In-Person) Healing with Horses
July 6, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Come and experience the healing power of horses to transform, empower, and inspire. In this 90-minute group, participants will partner with Emma Rogers, Certified Equine Gestalt Coach, and Angie Burnett, Equine Specialist, to deepen their knowledge of self and harness their innate resilience.
Facilitated by Emma Rogers, LCSW-C, EGC, EOL Doula & Angie Burnett, Barn Manager
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(In-Person) Family Horse Connections
July 6, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
This is an intimate and relaxing opportunity to
spend time grooming and enjoying Chesapeake
Dressage’s healing herd. Offered for one family
(three total with at least 1 adult) at a time, this
program allows for participants to experience the
gift of connection while giving back loving affection
to their equine partner.
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- July 7, 2026
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(In-Person) Evening Yoga
July 7, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This gentle yoga class is designed to help you relax, stretch, and strengthen your body through slow, mindful movements and deep breathing. Perfect for all levels, it promotes relaxation and well-being while honoring your body's needs and limitations.
Facilitated by Jennifer Montgomery, certified 200hr YTT and Breathwork Facilitator
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(Online) Living with Cancer Support Group
July 7, 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 8, 2026
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(Online) Sound Meditation
July 8, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets the second Wednesday of each month
Feel yourself slip into a peaceful, meditative state as the calming sound waves of crystal & Himalayan singing bowls, bells, chimes, and vocal tones surround you.
Facilitated by Stacee Johnson,
Yoga & Sound Meditation Teacher -
(In-Person) Artistic Expressions Viki
July 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Artist Viki Keating will lead a fused glass project.
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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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