New to the Hudson Valley is the Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center—a haven of peace and rejuvenation—where ancient healing is combined with modern relaxation techniques designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. Located at 51 Springside Avenue, in Poughkeepsie, the center offers reiki, yoga, meditation, breathwork, crystal therapy, sound therapy, mediumship guidance and more, as well as events and wellness packages. They also have a salt cave, sauna room, oxygen bar and foot spa room.

“We are here to help the community through the adversities life brings and support our neighborhood with authentic connection and wellness practices for adults and for children,” says Iris-Renee Douglas, owner and chief practitioner. “Our intention is to bring healing through various energetic modalities and by inviting different practitioners that practice mind, spirit and body connections to hold events and/or services,” she adds.

Additional offerings include providing space for birthday parties, a variety of workshops, open mic events, card readings, karaoke and more.

The center is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from noon to 7 p.m.; Thursdays for special services from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.