Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Wellness Conference Offers Healing Path for Eaton Fire Survivors

Free event brings trauma-informed care, sound therapy to displaced Altadena-Pasadena residents

Community members still reeling from the Eaton Fire will gather Saturday, Nov. 8, for a day of healing workshops and wellness activities designed to address trauma and displacement.

The Rising Phoenix Wellness Conference runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Harambee Center, located at 1609 Navarro Ave. in Pasadena. The event is free.

The Harambee Center’s Live Above the Hype organized the conference in response to the fire that destroyed more than 7,000 structures. The blaze also claimed lives.

“Families are rebuilding from ashes,” organizers said in the event announcement. “Youth are struggling to process overwhelming events, and community servants continue to lead despite their own personal hardships.”

Participants will experience sound healing sessions, trauma-informed workshops and movement activities. The evidence-based practices aim to restore mind, body and spirit.

Live Above the Hype founder K-Rahn Vallatine will deliver a trauma-informed keynote address. Five speakers will lead sessions throughout the day.

Speakers include entrepreneur Jacqueline Camacho and Dr. Esheile Williams, a wellness advocate. Rashied Jibri, who holds a doctorate, specializes in Tibetan singing bowl therapy and breathwork.

Sound healer Saharah Ali uses planetary gongs and crystal singing bowls. Mikaela Lynn focuses on youth empowerment and mindfulness.

The conference offers community networking opportunities and access to mental health resources. Organizers will provide lunch. Music performances and giveaways are planned.

Project Passion is partnering on the event.

Registration is available on Eventbrite. Community residents, educators and frontline workers are welcome.