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.
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.
Rooted in the belief that wellness should feel both expansive and accessible, Poised offers thoughtfully curated experiences that invite individuals to slow down, reconnect, and return to themselves.
With a background in leadership and wellness, La Quanna brings a grounded and intentional approach to every retreat. As a spin instructor and certified Lagree instructor, she understands the balance between movement and stillness and the role both play in cultivating alignment, resilience, and clarity.
Each Poised experience is designed with care. From movement practices and guided reflection to moments of stillness and connection, every element is created to feel spacious, supportive, and aligned.
This is a space where you are invited to move with purpose, rest without guilt, and reconnect with what matters most.
Here, care is centered.
Presence is prioritized.
And community is cultivated with authenticity and intention.
Because rest is not a reward it’s a return to self.
An Invitation
Poised Wellness invites you to step into experiences that support restoration, connection, and balance at your own pace, in your own way.