The HoneyBeNatural Institute of Liberation & Wellness is a holistic wellness studio and educational sanctuary committed to nurturing self-care, healing, and personal transformation. Rooted in a deep respect for cultural heritage, ancestral wisdom, and liberation-centered approaches, the Institute integrates a wide range of wellness modalities to support individuals and practitioners alike

Key Components:

  • Holistic Studio Offerings: A serene and intimate space offering personalized programs, movement classes (such as Kemetic yoga, aerial arts, Pilates, and pole flow), therapeutic workshops, and wellness consultations.

  • Institute & Certification: The Institute serves as the educational arm, offering certification programs grounded in Rooted Function Theory™ (RFT)—a trauma-informed, culturally aware, and spiritually respectful framework emphasizing healing through functional awareness rather than pathology.

  • Ethical & Liberation-Focused Framework: The RFT-based curriculum and practice uphold core values such as:

    • Viewing client patterns as adaptive, not faulty.

    • Upholding cultural and spiritual integrity, with trauma-informed practices and honoring ancestral traditions.

    • Encouraging client autonomy and healing through self-advocacy rather than dependency.

    • Aligning with social justice and community reciprocity, with graduates engaging in advocacy, volunteerism, and wellbeing outreach.

  • Holistic Brand Ecosystem: The Institute is part of a broader wellness ecosystem including:

    • HoneyBeWell: Workshops and community gatherings.

    • HoneyBeLite: A movement studio offering Body Alchemi classes and other embodied practices.

    • AloeCurves: A plant‑based feminism‑focused skincare and feminine care line.

    • Additionally, they offer apothecary products like herbal teas, cleanses, and handcrafted goods.

  • Leadership: The founder, I’sha Gaines, is a holistic therapist (M.Ed., LPC, currently a Doctor of Functional Medicine student), herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, esthetician, and certified Kemetic Yoga teacher. She guides the Institute’s vision toward healing, spiritual alignment, and embodied liberation

The HoneyBeNatural Institute of Liberation & Wellness is an accredited educational institution recognized by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). Our mission is to empower practitioners, clinicians, and community members with trauma-informed, culturally aware, and liberation-centered approaches to health and wellness.

Graduates of the Institute are eligible to apply to become Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioners through the AADP.

We offer a progressive course rollout designed to meet practitioners where they are, with programs that deepen knowledge, expand practice, and center BIPOC wellness traditions. Our initial curriculum includes:

  • Rooted Function Theory™ – our signature framework for understanding survival-based emotional and behavioral adaptations.

  • Self-Study Courses – accessible foundations for individuals beginning their healing journey.

  • Practitioner & Clinician Pathways – advanced applications for licensed and holistic professionals.

  • Functional Nutrition – bridging food, medicine, and liberation.

  • Movement & Mental Health – integrating body alchemy, yoga, Pilates, and mental wellness practices.

Beyond academics, we are actively seeking partnerships in:

  • Curriculum Development – to expand our course catalog and accreditation pathways.

  • Community Advocacy – amplifying voices and wellness solutions for underserved communities.

  • Internship & Scholarship Programs – relaunching opportunities for students, including a Book Scholarship that ensures accessibility for all learners.

Our vision is to be more than a school—we are a movement for holistic liberation, education, and community empowerment.