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Experience integrated wellness solutions that nurture mind, body, and spirit through counseling, energy wellness, Healthy Haiku education, and organizational training.

Educating the Incarcerated

This powerful book is the fourth in the Healthy Haiku Series.  It is a unique look at the application of the Healthy Haiku Method in a large county jail. The first three books in the series address health and wellness and introduce the Healthy Haiku method as a strategy to teach about important health topics ...

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Counseling

Energy Suite

Trainings

J. Bernard Ma’at Kynes

J. Bernard Ma’at Kynes is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ACPE psychotherapist, and ordained minister with decades of experience. He provides counseling for individuals, couples, families, and organizations, creating space for healing and personal growth.

Dr. Imani Ma’at Kynes

Dr. Imani Ma’at Kynes is an award-winning health educator and former CDC Health Scientist with over 22 years of experience. She leads innovative wellness programs and created the Healthy Haiku method, blending education, health, and creative expression.

Our Approach

We begin with a free discovery call to understand your goals and concerns. Together, we identify priorities and design a personalized plan that may blend counseling, energy wellness sessions, workshops, or wellness consulting. You receive clear next steps and scheduling support. As you move forward, we check in, refine your plan, and provide resources so progress feels steady, culturally grounded, and sustainable over time.

Rachel Kanter - First Grade Teacher, DeKalb Prep Academy, Atlanta, GA

“Dr. Imani, thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm about health and poetry with my students. Your Healthy Haiku workshop taught my students how to make healthy choices and express themselves through dance, rhythm, and poetry.”

Youth Workshop Participants – St. Croix

“The workshop was amazing!... I enjoyed every aspect.”
“Please come back; you were perfect!”
“I’m really glad that my counselor chose me to come here. It was a great experience. I learned a lot.”

Stephanie Hunte - AYA Academy of Excellence

“On behalf of Aya Academy of Excellence, thank you for your service to our youth attending the Atlanta CARES STEMfest at Georgia Tech. Your Healthy Haiku presentation empowered our youth as they became informed about the power of expression. Your extensive training and expertise made a tremendous impact on nearly 300 students and 40 parents, many attending their first professional conference. Your efforts truly changed the trajectory of underserved youth in attendance.”