Fayetteville woman opens Enclave to help people deal with life's stressors. It has been a journey, with storms.
The Enclave Stress Recovery Center opened Jan. 24 at the Southwind Plaza in Spring Lake. The center was seven years in the making for Taneshia Kerr, who is also president of the Greater Sandhills Chamber.
The opening date on her birthday was commemorative for Kerr, and her twins, Asher and Achsah, who were present to witness the event. Other attendees included Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn Adams, Spring Lake Mayor Kia Anthony and Alderman Sonia Cooper, and the Greater Sandhills Chambers board members.
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For those seeking to alleviate stress and improve their mental health, the Stress Recovery Center is designed to provide a peaceful and therapeutic setting. The center features therapy suites — a Himalayan salt suite, an indoor garden, a beach room and an open floor for co-working and group sessions.
"Each suite allows you to immerse your senses," Kerr says. "You can experience a relaxing time away, minus the road trip. Enclave members can move from suite to suite at their own pace, alone or with friends. Members can enjoy a chair massage, do yoga, use meditation to refocus, have a complimentary drink with a book, or lay back and actively do nothing."
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The center also offers Christian counseling, aromatherapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy and stress management events.
"Stress is a growing problem that affects everyone at some point, so we are thrilled to bring our unique services to Cumberland County," Kerr said in a news release. "At The Enclave, we believe that wellness is a holistic journey, and we are committed to providing quality care while helping our members achieve their best selves."
Navigating life's storms
Behind this excellent, stress-coping facility is a story of pain, struggle, sacrifice and triumph.
Seven years ago, Kerr gave birth to micro-preemie twins. The twins were born at 14 weeks, weighed one and a half pounds, and were placed in a hospital, neonatal intensive care unit for three months. Due to their weak immune systems, the twins had to stay in quarantine for two years after birth. Kerr detailed the experience in her book, "Under Qualified and Overwhelmed," and she was a featured guest on The Steve Harvey Show.
Her life took another turn just after one life storm subsided. She went through a failed marriage, moved across the country to Fayetteville, raised twins as a single mother, was at imminent risk of homelessness and worked a job she wasn't qualified for.
Instead of caving into the storm, Kerr became determined to see the rainbow. She caught a glimpse of light through her cloudy situation to get back up after being knocked down by life adversities.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony symbolizes the official operation of her business, which resonated as a dream turned to reality for Kerr. Her name now follows the words "President and CEO" of the Enclave Stress Recovery Center.
She uses her journey and struggles to fulfill her purpose in utilizing therapeutic methods to help others decompress and navigate life stressors. Kerr's journey exemplifies the proverbial quote: "When life gives you lemon, make lemonade."
Tracey Morrison writes for Greater Diversity News. She’s a community advocate with 15 years experience in the Social Work/Human Services field.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville woman opens Enclave to help people deal with life's stressors.
