Gamot

GAMOT
A Wellness Summit for Filipina/x/o Americans

An event hosted by the Therapin*y Bay Area chapter to build kapwa while making mental health therapy, wellness, and healing resources accessible and fun! Therapin*y Bay Area aims to highlight regional resources for Filipino mental health and healing, create an environment that makes mental health and wellness services less intimidating and more approachable.

Therapin*y 4-course Precolonial Kamayan Dinner
Join us for an exclusive Therapin*y 4-course Precolonial Kamayan Dinner by Chef Yana Gilbuena-Babu after the event. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM at Dynamico Space. Tickets are available for purchase as an add-on on this Eventbrite page.

EMCEE: Angela Pedrigal
Civic Engagement Organizer with LEAD Filipino

WORKSHOPS

Workshop: Visioning for Liberation (sign up required) by Trina Dilag
Workshop: Exploring How Guilt Impacts Our Healing As Filipina/x/o Americans
by Monica Ramil, LMFT
Panel: Therapin*ys Exploring Filipino/a/x Mental Health and Healing
Christine Melendres, LCSW - Moderator
Vanessa Solis, LCSW
Maria Grace Wolk, LMFT
Ruth Christine Dimagmaliw, LMFT
Dr. Alicia del Prado
Workshop: Salamin/Breaking the Silence by Greg Desierto, PsyD

GAMOT OFFERINGS

Restorative Yoga Session , Nirel Salazar (sign up required) - $25 add-on
Sound Healing, Alyssa Lauren Stone (sign up required) - $35 add-on

COMPLIMENTARY WELLNESS CHECKS
Jessica Hernandez, LCSW, Empowered Mind Therapy Center
Maxine Soriano, LMFT, Sweet Mango Therapy Group, Inc.
Gabe Corpus, PhD, Sweet Mango Therapy Group (Virtual Option)

SLIDING SCALE ACUPUNCTURE
Kathleen Cabanayan, L.Ac, MPH, CYT, Licensed Acupuncturist, Yoga Teacher, Health Educator

HAND AND ARM MASSAGE OR SCALP MASSAGE
Edylyn Lagapa, Owner of GLW Essentials
*comes with a complimentary skin consultation

REIKI HEALING
Alexis Rivera, Reiki Practioner and Founder of Talâ Wellness Collective
Glenn Gangano, RN, CMT, Owner of The Glenn Rehab
Jenyse & Josette Rojo

TAROT READINGS
Belle Church, LMFT

VENDORS
Malaya Botanicals
Sweet Mango Therapy Group, Inc.
Empowered Mind Therapy Center
Mostly Angels Market
Diyosa Somatics
INA Botanicals Tea
Alyssa Lauren Stone, Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher
Rachel Lang, CPT, Certified Pre-Postnatal Coach
The MATS
Barong Barkada
Ina Sol
Kultural Kapwa Center
FMHI - SF
Mahalaya SF

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FYLPRO
AAPA-DoFA
Greg Desierto, PsyD
Dynamico Space
Sweet Mango Therapy Group, Inc.
Dwight Janvier Briones
Saloseries

MEDIA PARTNER:
GMA Network

What is Therapin*y? Therapin*y is where ancestral healing and mental health services intersect. We are bridging the gap between therapists, healers, innovative mental health resources, and Filipino/a/x people around the world seeking support.

Our wellness fair prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity for all attendees, including those with disabilities and immunocompromised individuals. We've selected a wheelchair-accessible venue with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms, alongside clear signage. We strongly encourage all attendees to wear masks at the event to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone present. Masks will be available at the event. If you need accessibility assistance, please let us know in advance specifically what you need.

About Therapin*y Bay Area Chapter Lead: Christine R. Melendres, LCSW
Christine, Founder & CEO of Sweet Mango Therapy Group, specializes in supporting high-achieving BIPOC women, particularly Filipina/x/o and AAPI individuals, with issues like burnout and trauma. With over a decade of experience, she utilizes somatic approaches like Brainspotting in her practice. Actively involved in community work, Christine serves on the board of directors for FYLPRO and as Co-Coordinator of Mentorship for the Asian American Psychological Association Division on Filipinx Americans. In her free time, she enjoys family time, comedy shows, podcasts, yoga, and music.