Owls' Health and Wellness Services to Help You Thrive
In honor of the new year, we're celebrating the achievements of Temple alumni who have turned their passion for health and wellness into successful businesses, creating a positive impact on their communities.
By Matt Michaels
Owls are everywhere! As we celebrate the new year, we've compiled some of our alumni entrepreneurs who own businesses in the health and wellness space. Take a look at the list below, and if you or someone you know has an alumni-owned business, check out our Alumni Business Directory to make sure your business is listed.
Owl Businesses A-Z 🦉
Aurea’s Space
Aurea Castro, TYL ’22
Owner
Aurea's Space is a sanctuary where they design enriching workshops that embrace a variety of materials, techniques and teachings. Their experiences are meticulously curated to cultivate mindfulness, self-compassion and a joyful connection with our inner child.
Benefit Personal Training
Faith Ritter, KLN ’93
Vice President & COO
Benefit Personal Training is an in-home personal fitness training company dedicated to helping mature clients stay strong, active and healthy for life.
Crail’s Running Company
Kevin Crail, EDU ’06
Owner
Crail’s Running Company focuses on building relationships and helping people reach their health goals. They plan every aspect of the race adventures so that all you have to do is run. All levels of walkers and runners are welcome including youth and teens!
Fitness by Jake
Jacob Damon, CLA ’14
Owner
Fitness by Jake helps clients achieve their fitness goals by assessing their baseline fitness level and health limitations, then developing and implementing programs specific to clients' goals, constantly analyzing clients' performance and adjusting programs to better improve performance.
Full Being Services
Christopher Brown, CLA ’09
Owner
Full Being Services is a team of experienced clinicians who provide comprehensive quality wellness care. We assist and guide members toward identifying their purpose and improving their quality of life through a holistic approach. We specialize in providing services to Populations of Color.
Glow Naturally
Christina Emile, CPH ’15
Owner
Glow Naturally is an all-natural skincare line, dedicated to providing customers with products that are safe and natural. We want customers to experience clear skin without having to worry about the effects of harmful chemicals. Glow Naturally is more than a brand—it is a way of being.
Larae Personal Care
Ebony Pridgen, STH ’05
Owner
Larae Personal Care has been offering the best selection of skincare and haircare products for your entire family. From our moisturizing butters to our nourishing oils, our products are synonymous with quality and we ensure a continuous variety of aromatic scents!
Nate Fletcher Training
Nathaniel Fletcher, STH ’11
Owner
Nate Fletcher Training offers in-studio yoga classes and 1-on-1 personal training focusing on improving strength, endurance, posture and mobility in Washington Square, Philadelphia.
One Trip Over the Moon
Lakeeya Homsey, SSW ’10
Owner
One Trip Over the Moon provides nature-based experiences that promote personal wellness, mental health and an appreciation of nature. OTOTM also creates and delivers on-site or virtual workshops, retreats and wellness programs.
Savannah Rae Wellness
Savannah Piazza, CPH ’19
Owner
Savannah Rae Wellness specializes in personalized exercise and nutrition coaching. Their mission is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need so that you stay in control of your health for life.
Think Eat Be Well
Ashley Carter, CPH ’07
Owner
Think Eat Be Well is a health and fitness company that focuses on supporting, empowering and encouraging people to be the healthiest version of themselves through health coaching and exercise offerings. Read more about Ashley in our feature from 2024.
The Unconventional Yogi
Colette Forman, CLA ’24
Owner
The Unconventional Yogi offers adaptive and highly specialized yoga instruction, personal training, Thai yoga stretch, foot reflexology, reiki, bodywork therapy, yoga teacher training and continuing education.
The Wellness Collective
Danielle Adinolfi, CLA ’10
Owner
The Wellness Collective is a virtual holistic healing company founded by best-selling author, Danielle Massi. It offers psychotherapy, couples therapy, coaching, shadow work, reiki and in-person events like the annual SELF(ISH)philly Conference.
Temple alumni bravely pursue their biggest ideas and transform them into #TempleMade businesses that defy expectations and shake up the rules of the game. To learn more about Temple Made businesses or list your own business, visit the Alumni-Owned Business Directory today!
