EmpowerHER Wellness Mixer & Panel Discussion

Kelly Tolliday and Chloe Ravel of Rising Nature Retreats are back and excited to host the 3rd Annual EmpowerHER Wellness Mixer, celebrating women’s health and well-being during Women’s Month this March.

This feel-good evening is all about bringing women together for connection, learning, and a little fun along the way.

We’ve invited some of South Florida’s leading health and wellness experts to share their insights during a thoughtfully curated panel discussion, alongside local vendors and artists showcasing their work — plus delicious teas and lite bites available from one of our favorite cafés.

Evening Lineup Sponsored by Flourish Law Group

✨ Mixer

Connect with like-minded women, expand your network, and enjoy lite bites and teas available for purchase from Byte and Coffee.

✨ Panel Discussion

Hear from women at the forefront of wellness as they share perspectives on functional medicine, chiropractic care, psychology, financial wellness, and mindset coaching. Our panel discussion will introduce diverse wellness modalities and perspectives, offering insight into the many options available for supporting nervous system health, stress resilience, and overall well-being.

✨ Vendor Showcase

Browse a curated selection of wellness products, art, and services from local, women-owned businesses.

✨ Meet the Panel:

Elizabeth LaBella, PA-C, is a Functional Medicine provider with over six years of focused experience in hormone optimization, metabolic health, aesthetics and intuitive wellness care. A graduate of Emory University’s renowned PA program, she blends evidence-based medicine with a compassionate, root-cause approach to women’s health.Through both clinical practice and community engagement, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering personalized, holistic, patient-centered care while empowering women to take ownership of their healing. Passionate about education and connection, her philosophy lives at the intersection of science and soul — helping women understand their bodies, restore balance, and thrive long-term.

Dr. Maritza Paz is a family wellness chiropractor and the owner of The Way of Wellness, where she has been supporting patients of all ages for over 30 years. Her work focuses on the powerful connection between the nervous system, spinal alignment, and overall well-being, helping individuals move, heal, and thrive through gentle, holistic chiropractic care. In addition to her chiropractic practice, Maritza is a registered yoga instructor and trained breath coach, integrating mindful movement and breath as natural extensions of nervous system health. She is also a ceramic artist, embracing creativity as another pathway to balance and wellness. Through her clinical work, retreats, and community events, Maritza blends science, movement, and creativity to inspire a more connected and intentional approach to health.

Samara Quintero, LMFT, is a licensed therapist, certified hypnotherapist, and women’s wellness mentor who blends evidence-based psychology with somatic, mindfulness, spiritual, and ancestral healing practices. With over thirteen years of clinical experience, Samara specializes in helping women heal core wounds around self-worth, safety, and relationships so they can live with greater self-trust, embodiment, and emotional resilience. Her work honors both personal and intergenerational healing, inviting women to reconnect with the wisdom, strength, and resilience passed down through the women who came before them. Through offerings such as The Wise Woman’s Path, Samara supports women in moving from survival and people-pleasing into grounded confidence, inner authority, and heart-led living—rooted in a deeper relationship with themselves, their lineage, and something greater than themselves.

Erika Wasserman is a Certified Financial Therapist and one of only 100 professionals worldwide with this designation. Known for her engaging and relatable approach, Erika transforms the often-taboo topic of money into actionable confidence, helping individuals and teams navigate financial stress with clarity and ease. Her work spans global corporate wellness programs and includes her newly released book, Conversations with Your Financial Therapist, endorsed by Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran. Through her teaching and writing, Erika is redefining what it means to build a healthy, empowered relationship with money.

Chloe Ravel is a National Board Certified Health & Well-Being Coach, yoga teacher, sound healing facilitator, and retreat leader based in South Florida. Her work integrates mindful movement, breathwork, sound, and nervous system regulation to support sustainable well-being and resilience. With over a decade of experience teaching, managing studios, and hosting international wellness retreats, Chloe partners with leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations through coaching and group wellness programming. Grounded in both evidence-based methods and holistic practices, her work supports clarity, balance, and intentional living

Big thanks to our sponsor: Flourish Law Group

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