Episode 6 | Finding Your Center Court

Written By Holly MacKenna, MD

The BIG EASY'st Ways to Wellness Episode 6

Mindfulness with Integrative Psychiatrist Holly MacKenna, MD

Get ready for the Pels to take center court by focusing on your own sense of self. Are you feeling fully present each day? Is there an advantage to being more centered? Tune in to find out what's up with this mindfulness thing and what it can do for you.  

The BIG EASY'st Ways to Wellness Episode 6 (Lagniappe)

Holly Does Tai Chi

Tai Chi form as an example of mindful movement by Integrative Psychiatrist Holly MacKenna, MD, who is NOT A TAI CHI MASTER. Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, chronic pain, mood, and anxiety (including PTSD)! It’s also modifiable for use by those who have limited movement or are in a wheelchair.  

Holly MacKenna, MD

Holly MacKenna, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 20 years. She is fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine and specializes in providing whole person care to those who have experienced psychological trauma and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. MacKenna is certified in auricular acupuncture and distance Reiki. She is also a Facilitator trained by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Dr. MacKenna spends part of her time developing her new integrative psychiatry private practice, Dara Wellness, which is based in New Orleans and serves patients throughout the Gulf Coast utilizing both in-person and telemedicine experiences. She is a speaker with #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement and has spoken for organizations such as The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Wolves. She is a regular contributor to Fox 8 NOLA TV in New Orleans.

Dr. MacKenna is a published contributing author and is currently writing a book about bringing the Divine Feminine back into medicine as a healer.

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