About Us

Our Core Values

Rest as Resistance

honoring rest as necessary and powerful

Community

creating spaces where people feel safe and supported

Presence

valuing mindfulness over productivity

Intention

moving with purpose in all that we offer

These values guide every retreat, gathering, and decision.

Why Poised Wellness Exists

Poised Wellness was created from a deep understanding that rest is essential, not a luxury.

In a world that demands constant productivity, we offer intentional pauses that allow people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience wellness in a grounded and meaningful way.

Our retreats and gatherings are designed to create space to breathe, reflect, move gently, and simply be.

Our Philosophy

At Poised Wellness, we honor the balance between structure and spaciousness. Each experience is thoughtfully curated to support presence, ease, and personal agency, allowing every participant to engage in a way that feels aligned for them.

A woman with long braided hair sits cross-legged outdoors in a meditative pose with eyes closed, in a forest setting with trees and sunlight filtering through.

We believe wellness should feel:

Accessible, not intimidating
Grounded, not performative
Restorative, not rushed

Who Poised Wellness Is For

Poised Wellness centers Black and Brown individuals while remaining open to all who feel aligned with our values.

Our spaces are designed for:

Those seeking rest and clarity
Individuals craving deeper connection with self and community
People who value intentional wellness experiences
Beginners and seasoned practitioners alike

No prior wellness or retreat experience is required—just an openness to slow down.

Meet the Founder

Poised Wellness was founded by La Quanna Cooper with a vision rooted in creating restorative spaces that honor lived experience, cultural identity, and the power of intentional rest.

With a background in leadership and wellness, La Quanna brings a grounded, thoughtful approach to every experience. As a spin instructor and certified Lagree instructor, she understands the relationship between movement and stillness and the importance of balance in both.

Each Poised experience is thoughtfully designed to feel spacious, supportive, and intentional, allowing guests to reconnect with themselves, move with purpose, and rest without guilt. Here, care is centered, presence is prioritized, and community is cultivated with authenticity and respect.