What if you could………….

• Enhance your clarity and focus?
• Improve your ability to remain balanced?
• Release limiting beliefs and blocks?
• Align your energy to feel more vibrant and connected?

Join us at Thrive Wellness Hub for our exciting new class “ENERGY LEVEL 1”- Introduction to Personal Energy Management Tools.

This is an easy and fun class, taught in a playful, child-like manner. You will be delighted, amused and amazed at how powerful these tools are when practiced in your daily life. In this class, you will learn these three foundational energy tools: the grounding cord, the gold sun, and the protection rose.

The grounding cord is used to let go of fear, uncertainty, guilt, shame and other unwanted energies you have been holding on to,and are now ready to be released from your present or the past. The gold sun is used to replenish yourself with positive energies such as trust, peace, happiness, passion and enthusiasm for life. The protection rose is used to define your personal energy space and shield yourself from negative external energies – whether they come from family, friends, the internet or the media – helping you to feel safe in these chaotic times.

If this sounds good to you, then sign up now!

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Carol Christa began her healing journey in a class called Therapeutic Touch at the New York University School of Nursing in 1981. For the next 30 years she learned numerous Healing and Transformational techniques from many prominent teachers in the field. In 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, in addition to offering individual Healing sessions, she began teaching classes in specific energy tools for self healing. Thereafter she traveled to Chicago, Houston, and Tucson teaching these powerful tools to many. Today she resides in the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains where she offers private healing sessions and classes in Personal Energy Tools.

An artist and Intuitive Therapist, Carol is certified in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Dowsing, DNA ReProgramming and is a Reiki Master.

This class is available to students who have completed the INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY TOOLS class. REFRESH YOUR TOOLS is a recap of the three energy tools you learned in the Introductory Class, and it will give you a deeper dive into specific new ways to use your tools.

• Explore why, how, and when to extend or retract your energy field, and additional ways to enhance and strengthen it.
• Learn new methods to use a grounding cord for peace at work or home, calm your pets and children, have better sleep, have safe travel (plane, train, car, boat, etc) and more.
• Discover many new ways to use a protection rose. Learn how to increase your protection, and how to apply the rose in any given situation no matter how enormous or miniscule, anytime, anywhere. You will be amazed when you see how the rose works in traffic.

As a result of using your tools daily, you will empower your imagination, increase your intuition, and begin to live a happier, more satisfying life than you could ever imagine. Boost your enthusiasm, sense of wonder and joy as you begin to realize just how much power, authority, and creativity you have in HOW your life unfolds when you use your tools.

REFRESH YOUR TOOLS is offered by Carol Christa once a month. See schedule for details.

Cost: $33.
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Carol Christa began her healing journey in a class called Therapeutic Touch at the New York University School of Nursing in 1981. For the next 30 years she learned numerous Healing and Transformational techniques from many prominent teachers in the field. In 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, in addition to offering individual Healing sessions, she began teaching classes in specific energy tools for self healing. Thereafter she traveled to Chicago, Houston, and Tucson teaching these powerful tools to many. Today she resides in the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains where she offers private healing sessions and classes in Personal Energy Tools.

An artist and Intuitive Therapist, Carol is certified in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Dowsing, DNA ReProgramming and is a Reiki Master.

The Lunch Loop offers an opportunity for exercise, socialization, and exploration of local Clayton scenery. This 45 minute walk meets at the corner of Savannah St and Main Street at the Veteran's Park at Noon every Wednesday.

Come together to explore literature that promotes personal growth, inspires reflection, and fosters a deeper understanding of well-being practices.

Free for Social Members. Non-members can join us for $5 (+ convenience fees on CC purchases). You may register and check pay later to pay in cash when you arrive.

Movie Night or Game Night?

Gather to watch a movie themed for the season OR

Gather to play games for entertainment and fun. It can involve board games, card games, or even more unique experiences.

October Movie night is open to everyone. We will be watching Hocus Pocus on Wednesday, October 29. Learn More and Register Here.

December Movie night is also open to everyone. We will be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas on Wednesday, December 3. Learn More and Register Here.

The primary goal is to have a good time, build connections, and enjoy friends.

Free for Social Members. Non-members can join us for $5 (+ convenience fees on CC purchases). You may register and check pay later to pay in cash when you arrive.

Come enjoy an evening of connection and fun with fellow members. Mocktails and light bites will be available. Member only + 1. When you register for the social, remember to use your Social Membership and then add the name of your guest.

Meal prepping is simply the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create grab-and-go meals for later. We will be preparing healthy options as a group to save you time and money all while eating better! The time spent making the meals is included in your social membership, but we will be allocating the cost of the ingredients among the attendees. Please remember to bring your own storage containers.

Each month, the group will select the recipes we will make for the following month.

TRX sessions are designed to build strength, improve stability, and enhance overall conditioning using bodyweight suspension training. Participants will work through a series of functional exercises targeting major muscle groups while maintaining focus on core engagement and proper alignment.

Class begins with a dynamic warm-up to activate key muscle groups and prepare the body for movement. The main workout consists of circuit-style rounds, each featuring a balanced mix of upper body, lower body, and core exercises. Movements are structured to minimize floor transitions, allowing for smooth transitions between standing and suspended positions.

Modifications and progressions are offered to accommodate all fitness levels, emphasizing form and control throughout the session.

Let’s get on the water! This private can either be a paddle or yoga session for up to 2 people. We begin with a quick review of or introduction to paddle basics. Session duration is 75-90 minutes. Paddleboard rentals are included.

Beginners welcome. If this is something you have always wanted to try. Let me guide you through your first experience.

This class will be a flow style yoga (vinyasa yoga) class, which synchronizes breath with movement through a dynamic sequence of poses. This class builds strength, flexibility, and balance. Poses are leveled up and down to meet anyone’s needs. Suitable for all levels.

(If applicable, the virtual link is for virtual subscribers only.)

This class works on balance and flexibility. It isn't your typical yoga class. We chat. We work on balance. We stretch. We breathe. There is a mix of in person and virtual clients for this class and the instructor interacts with all participants.

Good for all levels.

(If applicable, the virtual link is for virtual subscribers only.)

Deep Stretch Yoga starts with a brief warm up to prepare the body and mind for deeper stretching and then holds poses for 2-5 minutes. This practice helps improve mobility and flexibility while creating space for deep relaxation. During this class, we use breathing techniques, movement, and body scans to promote calmness and body awareness. This class is appropriate for all levels. Beginners welcome.

(If applicable, the virtual link is for virtual subscribers only.)

Pilates Mat Fusion (50 min) This dynamic 50-minute class blends the precision of Classical Pilates with the creativity of Contemporary movement. You'll move through a flow that strengthens your core, improves flexibility, and enhances body awareness. Traditional mat exercises are layered with modern variations, props, and functional movement patterns for a balanced, full-body workout suitable for all levels.

Sound Bath is a meditative experience where those in attendance are "bathed" in sound waves. Instruments such as singing bowls, percussion, voice and chimes produce sounds that resonate overtones that may be felt in body, mind, and spirit. The practice of relaxing and healing through sound is thousands of years old, with deep roots in cultures worldwide.

A sound bath creates harmony by using sound to clear the participants' energy fields. Benefits include relaxation, an increased sense of well-being, expanded awareness, and release--allowing the brain to let go. The best part is, you don't have to do anything but show up in comfortable clothing and receive the sounds around you while lying peacefully.

Marie Dunkle will lead the Sound Bath.  She has been a practicing musician for 50 years, and for nearly 30 years has worked with sound therapy instruments to facilitate meditation and healing for others. Marie is an experienced meditation leader and a certified Reiki Master who lives in Otto, NC.

Thai bodywork is a comprehensive system that combines acupressure, assisted yoga stretches, energy work, and mindfulness practices. It aims to relieve tension, increase range of motion, and promote overall well-being by balancing the body's energy flow. Client is fully clothed and either on a table or a mat on the floor.

• Sessions are 60 minutes for $125.
• Online bookings are only available if paid in advance with a credit card.
• To pay by cash or check, email Thrivewhub@gmail.com for booking assistance. A $50 deposit 24 hours in advance is required in order to hold your appointment. Deposits may be made at Thrive, 29 Falcon Street, between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM Tuesday through Friday.
• Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise there is a $50 cancellation fee.

About the Practitioner: Sue has a passion for health and wellness. She’s a certified health coach, as well as a practitioner of Reiki, Cranial Sacral therapy, Thai Bodywork, and Reflexology. She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. After experiencing some health problems, she decided to become a Yoga Therapist. She has worked in private practice and in the medical field with a Cardiologist as a Stress management consultant for Heart Health. Always a student, in 2024 she spent 2 months in Thailand learning new healing modalities. When teaching, she takes the approach of learning and listening to your body through Asana and breath work.

As you have been practicing the Introductory Tools and incorporating them in your daily routine,  you notice that you are becoming more quiet, present and aware, and a little less attached to the chaos of life.  You are less negative and more positive.  You feel lighter.  You are beginning to see how to alter your Energy, and you are changing your Life.  And you like it! There are more tools ahead for your journey towards mastering your Energy.

Please join Carol for a Deep Dive into more Personal Energy Management Tools in a 3 part series format, taught in the same easy, fun and playful manner as the Introductory Class.

In this 3 part series you will learn:  the RUNNING YOUR ENERGY tool to keep your Energy field healthy, clean and clear.  You will learn the CENTER OF HEAD tool to become aware of, and to take one step away from your knee-jerk reactions, and move from judgement into observation.  The HATS tool will allow you to instantly call forth the Energy you need in any given situation.   The HAVINGNESS GUAGE tool will teach you the difference between wanting something and having something, and the willingness to actually have it.  The MOCK UP tool teaches you how to physically manifest something you that want in your life.

*You must have completed the Introduction to Personal Energy Management Tools to join this series.

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Carol Christa began her healing journey in a class called Therapeutic Touch at the New York University School of Nursing in 1981. For the next 30 years she learned numerous Healing and Transformational techniques from many prominent teachers in the field. In 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, in addition to offering individual Healing sessions, she began teaching classes in specific energy tools for self healing. Thereafter she traveled to Chicago, Houston, and Tucson teaching these powerful tools to many. Today she resides in the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains where she offers private healing sessions and classes in Personal Energy Tools.

An artist and Intuitive Therapist, Carol is certified in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Dowsing, DNA ReProgramming and is a Reiki Master.

Take a deep breath and settle in for a yoga session designed just for you. Whether you’re practicing solo or bringing a friend or two, private yoga offers the perfect way to slow down, move with intention, and focus on what your body and mind need most. Each session is tailored to your goals—whether that’s building strength, improving flexibility, finding calm, or simply creating space to reconnect with yourself.

Physical & mental stress, if left unchecked, can create serious health problems. In fact, stress is one of the leading causes of disease in our modern world. Yoga-based stress management techniques can help reduce stress and even reverse diseases. Come and learn some simple techniques to help manage your stress and heal your body.

Cost: Sliding Scale:

• Supported – $20 For tight budgets. Made possible by the kindness of others.
• Sustainer – $40 Covers your class and helps keep this offering going.
• Community Builder – $60 Supports you and helps others attend at a lower rate. Your generosity sustains our community.

💛 No one turned away for lack of funds. Reach out to us if you need assistance to attend.

Taught by Sue Knowles, an RYT 500 yoga therapist. Sue trained with cardiologist and lifestyle specialist Dr. Dean Ornish and has worked with a cardiologist as a stress management specialist.

Embark on an inspiring morning adventure as we journey through the lush forest to Hemlock Falls—a cascading 15-foot cascade spilling into a peaceful natural pool. This 1-mile round-trip trail follows the rhododendron-lined Moccasin Creek, featuring multiple charming mini-falls, a rustic footbridge, and the soothing rhythm of flowing water along the way. 

After reconnecting with nature and awakening your senses, we’ll transition to a gentle yoga flow at Moccasin Creek State Park Picnic Shelter 01 along Lake Burton. It’s the ideal opportunity to stretch, ground, and fully arrive for the day ahead. This experience is designed for all levels—whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, a regular yogi or simply curious to try, everyone is welcome! 

Bring water, comfortable shoes, and a yoga mat (or towel). We’ll handle the rest!

Fee: $35 for members and $45 for non-members. 

Meet-up location is the Moccasin Creek Picnic Shelter 01.

*Note: Registration does not include Park Entry fee. It's $5 per car unless you have a GA State Park Pass. Carpooling is encouraged. 

Guide/Instructor: Ericka McKibbin

With over 20 years on her personal yoga journey, Ericka brings a deep love for the practice to every class she leads. Recently completing her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training along with a 95HR Kids Yoga certification, she’s passionate about sharing the benefits of movement, meditation, and breath with students of all ages.

A self-proclaimed gypsy at heart, Ericka has wandered across the U.S., Europe, and Central America in search of beauty, wisdom, and connection. But it was the North Georgia mountains that truly captured her spirit. Their grounding energy and quiet magic mirror the transformative power of yoga—a practice that continues to be one of her greatest sources of joy and inner peace. Whether guiding a mindful flow or a playful kids' session, Ericka creates a welcoming space where students can reconnect with themselves and move with intention.

When she’s not on the mat, you’ll likely find her hiking scenic trails, walking her golden doodle Charlie, exploring with her husband and kids, or giving back through her volunteer work with Thrive Wellness Hub in Clayton.

Reiki is a holistic healing practice that manipulates energy flow in the body to promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. Practitioners believe that life force energy flows through us, and when blocked, can lead to illness or discomfort. Reiki aims to clear these blockages, allowing the body's natural healing abilities to function optimally.

• Sessions are 60 minutes for $85.
• Online bookings are only available if paid in advance with a credit card.
• To pay by cash or check, email Thrivewhub@gmail.com for booking assistance. A $50 deposit 24 hours in advance is required in order to hold your appointment. Deposits may be made at Thrive, 29 Falcon Street, between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM Tuesday through Friday.
• Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise there is a $50 cancellation fee.
• Practitioner choices are Sue Knowles and Carol Christa.

About the Practitioners:

• Sue has a passion for health and wellness. She’s a certified health coach, as well as a practitioner of Reiki, Cranial Sacral therapy, Thai Bodywork, and Reflexology. She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. After experiencing some health problems, she decided to become a Yoga Therapist. She has worked in private practice and in the medical field with a Cardiologist as a Stress management consultant for Heart Health. Always a student, in 2024 she spent 2 months in Thailand learning new healing modalities. When teaching, she takes the approach of learning and listening to your body through Asana and breath work.
• Carol began her healing journey in a class called Therapeutic Touch at the New York University School of Nursing in 1981. For the next 30 years she learned numerous healing and transformational techniques from many prominent teachers in the field. In 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, in addition to offering individual healing session, she began teaching classes in specific energy tools for self healing. Thereafter she traveled to Chicago, Houston, and Tucson teaching these powerful tools to many. Today she resides in the beautiful Northeast Georgia mountains where she offers private healing sessions and classes in Personal Energy tools. An artist and Intuitive Therapist, Carol is certified in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Dowsing, and is a Reiki master.

Reflexology is a therapeutic practice focused on applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and sometimes ears. These points, known as reflex points, are believed to correspond to different organs, glands, and systems in the body. By stimulating these points, reflexologists aim to trigger the body's natural healing processes, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being.

• Sessions are 60 minutes for $85.
• Online bookings are only available if paid in advance with a credit card.
• To pay by cash or check, email Thrivewhub@gmail.com for booking assistance. A $50 deposit 24 hours in advance is required in order to hold your appointment. Deposits may be made at Thrive, 29 Falcon Street, between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM Tuesday through Friday.
• Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise there is a $50 cancellation fee.

About the Practitioner: Sue has a passion for health and wellness. She’s a certified health coach, as well as a practitioner of Reiki, Cranial Sacral therapy, Thai Bodywork, and Reflexology. She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. After experiencing some health problems, she decided to become a Yoga Therapist. She has worked in private practice and in the medical field with a Cardiologist as a Stress management consultant for Heart Health. Always a student, in 2024 she spent 2 months in Thailand learning new healing modalities. When teaching, she takes the approach of learning and listening to your body through Asana and breath work.

Join us for a relaxing Candlelight Yoga + Yoga Nidra class. This class will include a gentle sequence that will help you relax and unwind in candlelight. Mostly seated poses, lots of stretching, with some breathwork and meditation. All levels are welcome. No experience needed.

Cost: $20 drop in or use your package

Celebrate fall with a playful yoga class made just for kids! We’ll move like swirling leaves, stretch tall like harvest trees, and rest cozy like pumpkins on the ground. Through fun poses, breathing, and games, children will explore the magic of the season while building balance, focus, and joy.

Perfect for ages 7 to 12—no experience needed!

Cost: Sliding Scale:

• Supported – $15 For tight budgets. Made possible by the kindness of others.
• Sustainer – $20 Covers your class and helps keep this offering going.
• Community Builder – $25 Supports you and helps others attend at a lower rate. Your generosity sustains our community.

💛 No one turned away for lack of funds. Reach out to us if you need assistance to attend.

Ericka McKibbin has practiced yoga for over 20 years. She is certified through the Sri Sri School of Yoga for adults (200 HR RYT) and kids/teens (95 HR Kids Yoga). Ericka has dedicated her life to community and youth development work.

Ready to understand what’s really going on in menopause and learn simple, natural ways to feel better every day? This class is for all women ages 30–85 whether you’re preparing for perimenopause, already in the middle of it, or navigating post-menopause changes. In this casual, down-to-earth class, we’ll explore what’s happening in your body, why it’s a completely normal process, and how you can be proactive instead of reactive. You’ll also discover a couple of simple herbs and everyday strategies to bring more ease to your routine, learn which foods to lean on for nourishment (and which ones can make your journey harder), and uncover what can complicate this stage so you can help sidestep unnecessary struggles.

Bring your questions, sip on a delicious MENO-licious tea, and leave feeling informed, empowered, and ready to welcome this new chapter with more balance and even excitement for what’s ahead.

This is a donation event. All donations will go to Make-A-Wish. Hillary participates in the Trailblaze Challenge, a 22-mile hike on the Bartram Trail. This Challenge raises critical funds necessary for Make-A-Wish to grant one wish for each eligible child with a critical illness. Every bit helps. Hillary has set her goal to raise $5000. You can donate directly to Make-A-Wish here: http://site.wish.org/goto/andrewhillary Or you can donate through our website.

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Pam Gould helps women feel better through every stage of menopause, from perimenopause to post-menopause, by blending traditional herbal wisdom with modern science. A Registered Herbalist and health coach with over 20 years of experience, she offers personalized strategies to ease hormonal shifts, support digestion, calm symptoms, and restore vitality naturally. Drawing from Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic traditions, along with expertise in chronic conditions, gut health, and detoxification, Pam’s approach is rooted in tradition, backed by science, and focused on empowering women to feel supported and confident in their health journey.

Experience the power of song, chant and instruments in connection to Mother Earth in a Native American Song Circle led by Debra Ray. Join in as we honor the Circle of Life and all our relationships in the Web of Life, using the Native American symbolism of the Medicine Wheel.

A drum, shaker and woodblock will be available to play along with songs and pass around the circle. Please bring any other instrument you wish to add to the mix. Hillary will bring her Native American flute to play for us.

Cost: $22 (merchant fee added if purchase online). If paying cash, please email Thrive at thrivewhub@gmail.com to request assistance registering.

Christmas Movie Night!

Join us for a fun movie night watching The Nightmare Before Christmas on Wednesday December 3rd at 6 PM.

Children welcome. The primary goal is to have a good time.

Free for all but donations for refreshments are accepted. You may register and check pay later to donate in cash when you arrive. Coffee, tea and popcorn provided. You are free to bring your own snacks and beverages.

Build strength, confidence, and consistency with personal training sessions designed around you. Whether you’re new to exercise, getting back into a routine, or ready to take your fitness to the next level, each session is tailored to your goals and abilities. You’ll learn how to move safely and effectively while gaining the motivation and support you need to keep going. Bring a friend or two, or enjoy focused one-on-one attention—it’s your time to get stronger, feel energized, and connect with your body in a positive way.