PHILADELPHIA, PA — WAKE Acupuncture + Wellness will open its doors later this month for its first annual Winter Wellness Market, a community-focused event blending holistic health, local artisanship, and charitable giving at a moment when food insecurity is rising across the region.
The market, set for Sunday, November 30, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., invites guests to experience a curated lineup of mini wellness sessions and shop handmade goods — with free entry for anyone who brings a canned food donation to support Philabundance. The fundraiser comes in direct response to recent SNAP benefit cuts that have strained families throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Organizers describe the event as both a seasonal reset and a way for residents to make a tangible impact. WAKE Collective, the Philadelphia-based wellness studio hosting the event, has positioned the market as a space for intentional movement into the holiday season, emphasizing community care alongside personal well-being.
Guests will have access to an array of practitioner pop-ups, including Gua Sha by LGHTTouch, massage therapy with Rachel Smith, one-on-one sound baths by Undercurrent Sound, craniosacral therapy by Rebecca Kronbar, Reiki sessions with Nicolle Rose, tarot readings from Intuitive Jawn, and community acupuncture provided by Brace Collective.
Local makers and artisans will also be on-site, offering everything from botanical skincare and handcrafted jewelry to vegan treats and herbal tea blends. Vendors include Inner Light Aura, Angela Monaco Jewelry, La Llamita Vegana, Rise & Ritual, Tara Giorgio’s Brow Bar, NINA Jewelry, Linear Beauty, Lo Dagger, and Joint Joint, alongside a 15% discount on WAKE retail items.
By tying admission to a food donation, WAKE’s event extends beyond a typical wellness market. All canned goods collected will go directly to Philabundance, supporting households facing food insecurity as inflation and SNAP reductions continue to pressure regional budgets.
The Winter Wellness Market will be held at WAKE Collective’s studio at 421 N 7th Street, Suite 701 in Philadelphia. Attendees are required to RSVP at www.wakeacupuncturewellness.com/events.
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