Business name: Newtown Wellness Collective

Address: 75 Glen Road, Suite 203, Sandy Hook

Owner/Founder: Jen Rizza

What is your business background? I come from a corporate background in the restaurant industry and I previously owned and managed restaurants in Vail, Colorado. I left all of that a little over a year ago and moved to Newtown to focus on my own health and well-being and shift my life. The way I live my life, interact with people, and hold my values has always leaned to a more holistic approach in regards to wellness and well-being. When I moved to Newtown, I went through formal education and training to develop a business around holistic wellness, specifically studying lifestyle and wellness coaching, as well as Reiki. I’m also in the process of completing yoga teacher certification.

What is your business’s focus? We officially opened on June 1, 2022. We have Reiki energy therapy, holistic wellness and lifestyle coaching, a spiritually focused mental health therapist, mindful living classes, and discovery breathwork. We will offer other modalities that call to the space, such as workshops, sound bath healings, intuitive readings, and coming soon, restorative yoga classes — really anything that falls into the realm of supporting life across all dimensions.

While I have a physical space, there are some services that are offered virtually, such as coaching for holistic wellness and lifestyle shifts, future yoga classes, and some group classes.

What is something important to you that readers know about your business? I want people to know we’re geared towards being a community space to connect people with other like-minded individuals, be that meeting their practitioners or other people attending classes and workshops. I’d love to welcome more practitioners to join the Collective.

There is also a magic about the space in Sandy Hook. It’s beautiful how all the elements of nature come together with the river behind the building and the rich brickwork, spaciousness and natural light in the studio. There is a serenity and peace when people come here.

Do you have any upcoming promotions, events, or seasonal specials? Right now, I’m offering a Mindful Monday program. It’s completely free and hosted from 12:15 to 12:45 pm on Mondays in the studio. Space is limited and people can register on the website.

I’m also offering, through the end of the year, an introduction to holistic wellness and lifestyle coaching. For anyone struggling to make habit shifts, working with a coach is proven to help push people into that realm of success. The promotion includes three complimentary sessions for those who want that extra level of support.

Hours: Based on appointment or class schedule. See website for details.

Website: newtownwellnesscollective.com

Social Media: Facebook and Instagram @nwcnewtownct

Phone: 203-437-7999

E-mail: info@hdrestorativewellness.com