The HealMobile

An Exploration of An IdeaA Request for Allies

by Niamo Nancy Muid-Davis

Niamo’s background:M.S. Planning B.A., Art, B.A.,

CommunicationsCertified Holistic Health

ConsultantCertified Clinical Aromatherapist

Reiki MasterAuthor, Spiritual Warrior’s

Guides

Purpose is to help create:

Honorary Advisory CommitteeLogo Awards Committee

The HealMobileMission:• To offer holistic health and CAM

information, cultural/spiritual healing, coaching & support

• To enfold visitors into the global Africamerican & people-of-color experience using the HH lens

What is Holistic Health?

(HH)Any approach to improving

well-being that acknowledges the interrelatedness of the mind, body, spirit and the

emotions.

What is Complementary and

Alternative Medicine?

(CAM)Any approach that partners with conventional medicine (allopathy) or offers non-

Western methods to achieve the same aims as

conventional medicine.

• acupressure• acupuncture• aromatherapy• arts • chi gun• cultural healing• dance• energy/chakra work• massage therapy

• meditation

• raindrop technique

• reflexology

• reiki• spiritual counseling• s. healing & readings• tai chi• yoga• ... and many more

Holistic & CAM Methods

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THE REALLY

BIG PICTURE

1) Perception of “off” African American health indicators

Why? To help reverse: The HealMobile

Why? To help reverse:

2) Effects of enslavement & Jim Crow• harmful scripts still running

--Inherited/generational trauma

--Unwarranted sense of privilege/entitlement

Why? To help reverse:

3) MIND Negative mentality, LAL

BODY Physical dis-ease re the Mind

SPIRIT inability to feel connected with Mind-Body

EMOTIONS outlet for all three wreaking havoc in vicious circle

• home & workplace visitation• mobile clinics & screening• Internet presence & education

How? CAM & HH info

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HM Dot Com:• a virtual mobile health clinic • 51 pages; Google ads• survey of HH/CAM interests • Articles & advice

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Dot com:• learn spiritual literacy

• repair the sense of separation

• go “HOLISTIC” not ballistic!

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Dot.com:• Ancient & modern upkeep,

strengthening & protection(Tesla shield, Biofeedback)

• Safe place to express & share(Declarations, favorite local

healers, interactive)

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Dot.com could be: Forum--healer Heal Thyself• association of peers• certification or continuing.edu• collaborative or cooperative

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Dot.com could be:A creative venue for the HealMobile distinction to reveal itself to the world For example…

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HealMobile sighted!In Haiti, post-earthquake.

Web Competition Winning Entry:Distinguish “HealMobiles” from homes by using colored balloons!

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(spontaneousarchitecture.ne

t)

(HM showing up in the world)

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SHOUT: Special Health Outreach to Urban Teens

(HM showing up in the world)

How to get there from here? • Virtual HH & CAM presence OR• Service provider “out there”

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Ask the People!

GoogleDoc survey

23 items, 4 topic areas: 1. Access 2. Awareness3. Prevention 4. Self care

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The HealMobileNext stop:

Logo Contest& 5 reasons to do it

Logo contest:1. Brand the HM concept2. Showcase creativity &

talent nationwide

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Logo contest:

3. increase collaboration

4. market services efficiently

5. be philanthropic: cash prize of $800 + 50% entry fees

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Benefits of Winning: 1. Artist exposure

2. Establish the design team

3. Be featured for 1 year on website & after, in Archives

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Contest Requirements:» Completed Entry Form, $10 Fee» Format: gif or tif only » Up to 4 uses of design» Max. entry size: X MB (TBD)» One entry per person/household

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More Contest Requirements:» Outreach Coordinator» Webmaster » Notices to arts & HH groups » Notices to reg’l Art Schools» Social Media penetration

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Award Committee will:» Help promote contest » Establish review system

» Review submissions

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Advisory Committee will:» Review overall strategy

» Help distinguish The HealMobile

» Advise on activities » Establish biannual meetings

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Possible Contest Timeline:

» APRIL 30, 2010 art due» JUNE 1, 2010 winner annc’d» AUG 1, 2010 unveil brand

until then ...

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… Thank You...

WE CAN AND MUST^ HEAL

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HM distinction, how it shows up: Cycle for Health, Uganda

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ZEE Medical Service: #1 van-based supplier of first aid,

safety, & training solutions in N.A., helping employers maximize productivity & minimize the costs associated with on-the-job injuries

Washington (CA) on Wheels

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