Adolescent Resilience Group (8-12)

$75 Per Session (insurance coverage may vary)

Regulate (light exercise to calm the body): Fun movement and light exercise help kids let go of stress, feel calmer inside, and get their bodies ready to learn and play.

Relate (Story Sharing & Support): Talking and listening to each other shows kids they are not alone. Sharing stories builds friendships, trust, and helps them feel cared for.

Reason (Devotional & Encouragement): Short devotionals and uplifting messages help kids cultivate emotional intelligence and social skills. This encourages them to grow in kindness, self-awareness, and confidence.

Veterans Healing & Resilience Support Group

Free for Veterans (enrollment required)

Individual Therapy

$175 per session (insurance coverage may vary)

Safety – establishing trust and providing tools to manage anxiety or hyperarousal with light physical activity.

Story – exploring personal experiences and meaning in a one-on-one context.

Strength – building confidence, resilience, and alignment with faith.

As a veteran with service-connected PTSD, I’ve long envisioned a space where fitness and mental health could come together—especially to support other veterans. This integration has played a significant role in my own healing journey. In May, I reached out to Mr. Cameron Brown, the owner of The CulTure, to gain his insight on whether this vision was truly feasible. I understood how a counseling center runs, but the behind-the-scenes of a gym was completely new territory for me.

What unfolded was nothing short of providential. Cameron shared that he, too, had been dreaming of integrating faith, fitness, and mental health—but specifically for youth. He also explained that he would soon be relocating back to Kentucky to step into full-time ministry, while his cousin, Manny Johnson, would continue serving as General Manager of The CulTure.

A week later, our families met up at Noah’s Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, and while our children explored the exhibits, we shared and refined our vision—a youth-centered program, a unique space for veterans, and expanded services for the general public—all designed to blend faith, fitness, and mental health. In that moment, The Wellness Crossing was born, where faith, fitness, and mental health meet.

A photo of our families together at Noah’s Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky is included here to commemorate that special day and the unity of our vision.

This September, our aim is to:

• Launch a youth-centered outpatient therapy program focused on emotion regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.
• Begin offering integrated fitness and mental health services for clients when clinically indicated and desired.
• Create veteran-focused support groups that incorporate light fitness in a faith-enriched, safe environment.

We know that for many, a gym environment can feel intimidating--or even overwhelming. But simple movement, walking and talking, and being seen in a supportive environment can release endorphins, reduce anxiety and depression, and build confidence. That’s what we hope to offer through The Wellness Crossing.

Throughout August, we’ll be preparing—renovating spaces, establishing policies and procedures, and getting everything in place to bring this vision to life. Lord willing, this new initiative will become a healing resource for many in the Fox Valley community.

We can’t wait to share more in the coming weeks.

—Terry