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Mental Health Awareness Month
"Empower Your Mind and Body: The Impact of Mental Wellness in Fitness with Christine Curtice" BY YANICE Y. JACKSON
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eet Christine Curtice. She is a fitness coach who desires to help people with their mental health, believing that the way one moves their body determines how it performs. Her studio was created to help people have an amazing and
empowering experience with fitness.
About BeYou Fitness: Christine has been a personal trainer for 12 years and opened up BeYou Fitness in 2019. She started BeYou Fitness to allow everyone, from any background, to experience fitness in a genuine and fun
way. She started this endeavor to support mental wellness and help others develop a better relationship with themselves and their bodies. She also would like others to realize their bodies are beautiful, and how our mental state works better Turn to Page 11 "EMPOWER YOUR...
Courtesy Photo-Fitness Trainer Christine Curtice of BeYou Fitness
"Breaking Down the Stigma: How Dr. Tareva Watts, LLMSW is Advocating for Mental Wellness" BY YANICE Y. JACKSON
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r. Tareva Watts, LLMSW, is making a significant impact in the field of clinical social work. Her mission is to assist individuals in their journey toward mental wellness and restoration. A native of Lansing, Michigan, Dr. Watts takes pride in giv-
Photo Credit: Magnificent (L to R) Yanice Y. Jackson (The Lansing Catalyst), Dr. Tareva Watts (Inspired Faith), Yolanda Pope (Dignified Aging Project) have fun at the 360 Photo Booth at Mental Health and Awareness Resource Fair 2021
ing back to her community. With a Doctorate in Biblical counseling and education, Dr. Watts integrates spiritual and faith-based best practices into her therapeutic approach. She offers counseling and therapy to the community, equipping clients with healthy coping mechanisms to promote mental wellness. At Inspired Faith Counseling & Consultation (IFCC), a faithbased practice, Dr. Watts provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
With expertise in trauma, relationships, and personal growth, she aims to unearth inner strength and resilience in others within a judgment-free environment. In December 2021, Dr. Tareva partnered with "The Dignified Aging Project" and Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing to address the declaration of Racism as a Health Crisis in Ingham. The Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair, organized as a reTurn to Page 11 "BREAKING DOWN...