Consulting & Education
Zelah supports mission-driven organizations in forming sustainable cultures through embodied wellness programs rooted in racial and social justice.
Offerings
Zelah supports and collaborates with mission-driven organizations, philanthropic organizations, consultancies, businesses, and professional membership groups.
Culture Design
Organizational Culture Change
Strategic Planning
Workplace Wellness Space Design
Ritual Design
Program Development
Curriculum Development
Content Creation
Self-Care Practice Demonstration
Retreat Design & Facilitation
Capacity Building
Leadership Development
Staff Development
Program Advisory
Keynotes & Workshops
Transformative organizational change lives in the body.
Capacities
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We are engaged to support a wide range of initiatives, including training programs, retreats, staff development, and employee engagement.
Our role involves a comprehensive evaluation of the organization’s culture, followed by the development of targeted strategies designed to create positive, lasting change. We work holistically, addressing everything from strategic planning and specific interventions to fostering well-being and engagement across the organization.
By aligning these efforts with the organization’s core mission, Zelah helps to cultivate a thriving, resilient workplace culture.
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We facilitate healing circles, retreats, and tailored experiences for teams seeking to embed mindfulness, self-care, and principles of justice into their organizational culture.
Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with an emphasis on inclusivity and awareness, creating safe spaces where individuals can reflect, connect, and grow together.
By guiding organizations through this transformative process, we support teams to cultivate a more compassionate and equitable workplace, ultimately enhancing their collective well-being and effectiveness.
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We have designed and facilitated programs for numerous organizations.
This experience has allowed us to create impactful learning environments that promote personal and collective growth while addressing critical social issues.
Through these initiatives, we empower individuals and organizations to embrace a holistic approach to justice and well-being.
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We collaborate with businesses and non-profit organizations to design and implement Wellness Spaces that enhance the well-being of employees and conference attendees.
These thoughtfully curated environments prioritize holistic health and mindfulness, providing individuals with the opportunity to recharge, connect, and engage in self-care practices.
By integrating elements such as relaxation zones, interactive workshops, and resources for mental and emotional wellness, we ensure that these spaces foster a supportive atmosphere conducive to personal and collective growth.
Our goal is to create transformative experiences that not only enrich the workplace and event settings but also support individuals to prioritize their well-being in their daily lives.
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Ritual design is the intentional creation of meaningful practices that bring individuals and groups together to foster connection, reflection, and transformation within an organization.
By incorporating elements such as symbolism, storytelling, and mindful activities, ritual design helps to establish shared values, reinforce organizational culture, and create a sense of belonging.
Rituals can be created to honor significant milestones, or special events, providing a structured way to acknowledge achievements, navigate challenges, and celebrate collective successes.
In the context of mission-based teams, ritual design is a powerful offering for embedding purpose and belonging into the fabric of the organization, enhancing both individual and collective well-being.
Principles
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True wellness is rooted in healing, liberation, and justice.
“Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.”
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
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We are all part of this beautiful ecosystem, and our bodies instinctively resonate with the rhythms of the natural world around us. Whether it's the soothing sound of rustling leaves, the gentle warmth of sunlight on our skin, or the refreshing scent of rain-soaked earth, these experiences invite us to slow down and reconnect with our essence. When we immerse ourselves in nature, we awaken to a profound sense of belonging and balance that nourishes our spirit. Nature serves as a powerful reminder that we are not just inhabitants of this world; we are woven into its very fabric.
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Just as the roots of a tree connect and support one another beneath the surface, our lives are intertwined in ways that are often unseen but profoundly felt. Each of us plays a unique role in this grand symphony, where our actions, thoughts, and energy ripple out to impact those around us.
This interdependence invites us to cultivate compassion and understanding, recognizing that our well-being is deeply linked to the well-being of others. When we honor this connection, we create a nurturing environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Toolkit
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Play invites creativity, fosters collaboration, and encourages deeper connections among team members.
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Mindfulness cultivates presence, enhances self-awareness, and nurtures a sense of compassion among team members.
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Movement energizes the body, promotes well-being, and encourages self-expression.
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Leading you or your group through self-massage, instruction within a healing circle or session.
With the healing arts there is room to explore sustainable ways for people to practice well-being individually and collectively. -
Herbs and plants are allies in creating intentional space. When honored and brought into co-created space they brings us closer to nature, support and deepen our remembering.
Build a sustainable culture
Let's talk about creating organizational change through embodied practice rooted in collective wellbeing.
Meet Our Founder & Principal Consultant
Carla Gaskins-Nathan (she/they) is the founder and CEO of Zelah LLC, bringing over 25 years of professional experience at the intersection of health and social justice to their work with mission-driven organizations nationwide.
As a wellness consultant and healing artist, Carla has designed and facilitated programs ranging from intimate retreats to multi-year cohorts with over 1,000 participants. They have served as faculty and clinical supervisor at Pacific College of Health Sciences, integrating their background in education and curriculum development into organizational consulting work.
Carla's approach combines evidence-based practices with ancestral wisdom, creating transformative spaces where organizations can build sustainable cultures rooted in collective wellbeing. Their lifelong commitment to social justice and liberation—rooted in youth organizing and community work—informs every aspect of their consulting practice.
Whether designing wellness programs, facilitating organizational culture change, or serving as a strategic thought partner for capacity building, Carla brings holistic expertise to support organizations in honoring both individual and collective bodies.
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