Michael Thomas
Communications Specialist
404.755.1641 Ext. 237
mthomas@sicklecellga.org
A Year of Holistic Healing and Support for the Sickle Cell Community
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA – The Sickle Cell Sanctuary Wellness Center, located in the heart of the historic Cascade District in Southwest Atlanta, is proud to celebrate its first anniversary as a haven of care, empowerment, and wellness for individuals living with sickle cell disease.
The Sickle Cell Sanctuary, the first and only one of its kind in the nation, is an integrative and functional wellness center specializing in holistic care for sickle cell disease and other health disparities.
“At the Sickle Cell Sanctuary, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the disease,” said Tabatha McGee, Executive Director, Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. “This first year has been a testament to the resilience of the sickle cell community and the power of integrative care.”
Since its opening, the Sanctuary has provided more than 450 service visits to nearly 300 people, offering a holistic approach to managing sickle cell disease through medical care, mental health services, and wellness therapies.
Treatment for sickle cell warriors without insurance is provided at no cost. And everyone is welcome to enjoy the services offered at the Sanctuary whether or not they have sickle cell disease.
Integrated Healthcare Services Provided at the Sanctuary:
- Hematology Care
- Orthomolecular and Nutritional Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- IV/Hydration Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga & Pilates
- Facials & Self-Care
As the Sanctuary enters its second year, it remains committed to expanding services, increasing community outreach, and continuing to be a place of healing and support.
About Sickle Cell Sanctuary Wellness Center
This center is a beacon of hope for thousands battling sickle cell disease. The sanctuary not only caters to the body but also nurtures the mind and spirit. The first-of-its-kind center in the U.S., it offers integrated medical care along with traditional medical care in a spa-like setting, a concept that grew out of a vision of its founder, Tabatha McGee, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
Visit https://www.gawellness.com/ for more information.
About Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (SCFG) is committed to helping the thousands of Georgians who suffer from sickle cell disease. Our funding is used for much-needed services such as health screenings for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. SCFG is the only community-based organization providing sickle cell education, sickle cell testing, counseling, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, and transition services throughout the state of Georgia, which has the fourth-largest sickle cell patient population in the nation. SCD affects approximately 100,000 mostly African Americans in the U.S. and millions worldwide.
Visit https://www.sicklecellga.org/ for more information.
Contact:
Maria White Tillman, Director of Marketing and Communications
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
Office 404-755-1641 ext. 202