My Nonprofit Reviews

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2016 and had a double mastectomy January 26, 2017. I am a licensed social worker and also have a masters degree in teaching. I currently teach special education in the S. Bronx, NY. While I was home recovering, I learned about "You Can Thrive" from a posting on instagram by another BC survivor/thriver. I was beginning a journey of alternative/holistic treatments to learn how to take better care of myself. As a single mom and teacher, I never prioritized myself and would run on autopilot most of the time. When I signed up for the two hour You Can Thrive event in March 2017, I couldn't wait to experience what it might be like to have two hours to be taken care of. The event was life changing. The room was filled with providers of acupuncture, massage, reiki, sound bath healers, essesntial oils, and the most tremendous healing and loving energy that could be in one room. At the end of the event, Luana asked if anyone had anything they wanted to share. I said, "This was the kindest, best two hours I've ever allowed for myself, ever."

I have since been attending their weekly reiki and sound bath events and have gone to a second YCT two hour event. These events have brought such healing to my life. I take such better care of myself now. Just last week, I became Reiki 1 certified. As a single mom and school teacher, to have holistic, healing events available to me at no cost is amazing. I am so grateful to Luana and all of the YCT volunteers for helping me to feel whole again.