TES Wellness Fair

Ever needed help with a vanilla need that doesn’t mesh well with the kink lifestyle you live? Do you avoid a kinky health problem because you don’t want the questions or worry? Want to learn about the kink-friendly option for getting or staying healthy?

Join TES and all the kink friendly professionals we have collected to help with physical, mental, metaphysical, relationship, career. financial, addictions and alternative wellness. No need to worry about judgements or people who “don’t get it.” We have a lot of offerings to get you healthy or stay that way. While the fair is free to attend, we welcome donations to pay for the space rental. There are additional costs for certain classes and getting one-on-one time with the professionals who are sharing their their time and effort to make this event happen.

THE SCHEDULE is:

Doors open at 11am

11:15am-12:05 Exercise class: Chi Kung- it’s a subsection of Tai Chi. Participates will feel refreshed and invigorated by a gentle full body Chi Kung workout incorporating deep breathing, posture improvement, joint loosening and toning. Long term benefits can be reduced impact of various diseases, decreased likelihood of falls, and better, longer, deeper orgasms. $5 to participate Bring water, flat soled non-grip flexible shoes, comfortable layered workout clothes

12:30-1:15- Yoga class- details to follow. $5 to participate Because we are in a rehearsal space, please bring your own mat, towel, or pad to practice on.

1:30-4:30pm- We will have 10-20 minute one-on-one sessions for Tarot Card, Reiki, mental health counseling, plus more at an affordable cost. There will be different fees for the one on one sessions with these lovely folks based on what the provider offers, with a portion to be given to TES to help cover our costs. We are limiting the one-on-one sessions sold at the door to what our individuals can handle, so get them early before they sell out. All one-on-one sessions will be kept confidential.

Financial/ Life Insurance Planning

Nutritional advice and Life Coaching

Reiki and Crystal reading- ​
I am a certified Reiki Healer, and Crystal Healing Therapist. Both of these therapies clear, heal, and reset your chakras, and your energetic body in general. They should leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. 5 min consult for free and $25 for 20 minute one on one session

LCSW/ therapist –
I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adults who have mental health issues and intimate relationship problems within power exchange and poly dynamics. I will be avaliable for mini-consultations where we can discuss, in general terms, what issues you may be having and whether therapy would be a good option for you. I will also make recommendations for other interventions, as appropriate. $5 for 10 minute one on one session

Tarot Card Reading
Our Tarot Card Reader is known for insightful and pragmatic sessions. In these short readings, Tarot cards are used to expand your possibilities to not only reveal what is, but what could be- within your control. For this short 15 minute session, you may bring an issue you are grappling with, or simply opt for what you need to be conscious of. For several years our Tarot Reader was one of the Readers in Residence at Raoul’s in SoHo, where she helped people from all walks of life. $35 for a 15 minute one-on-one session.

Rapid HIV testing/ STDs
GMHC’s Geffen Center will be on site to provide free oral swaps for rapid HIV testing. No needles, no blood draw. At their physical location they provide additional low cost testing. Information on other services they offer will be available.

Addiction and harm reduction
Re-Charge, a new health and wellness program affiliated with GMHC for people who use crystal meth, is an open, sex-positive, safe-space to learn about safer crystal meth use and explore a strategy that works for you. While this program focuses on crystal meth, they are able to direct you to services for other substances or addictions