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About Park Heights Community Health Alliance

Park Heights Community Health Alliance (PHCHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing whole-person health through mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and economic well-being. Founded in Baltimore’s Park Heights community, PHCHA creates accessible opportunities for people of all ages to reduce stress, improve health, build meaningful relationships, and develop practical tools for lifelong wellness.

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About Park Heights Community Health Alliance
Our Health Mission
“At Park Heights, we are committed to providing holistic health services that prioritize community well-being. Our approach focuses on preventive care, education, and empowerment to foster healthier lifestyles for all.”

We empower individuals to become active advocates for their own health, providing the resources and supportive networks required to build healthier, more resilient communities together.

Impact Areas

How We Create Impact

Mindfulness & Movement

Accessible yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, sound therapy, and movement experiences that support physical and emotional well-being.

Health Education

Practical education and tools that help individuals make informed decisions and advocate for their health.

Community Wellness

Programs, events, and supportive experiences that strengthen relationships and create healthier communities.

Workforce Development

Education and professional development that prepares community members for leadership and career opportunities in wellness.

Teniyah Kaishutsau aka Tameka Gray
Teniyah Kaishutsau
aka Tameka Gray
Leadership

Meet Our Executive Director

Executive Director, PHCHA

Teniyah Kaishutsau aka Tameka Gray is the Executive Director of Park Heights Community Health Alliance, dedicated to healing and empowerment through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

With nearly a decade of experience teaching trauma-informed yoga, she brings compassionate leadership to underserved communities, particularly in Park Heights. Her work bridges wellness and community while creating safe spaces for healing, growth, and purposeful living.

Capacity Building

Growing Wellness Leaders

PHCHA goes beyond providing community wellness services by actively preparing local residents to become certified wellness leaders themselves.

  • Mindfulness Facilitator Training
  • Yoga Teacher Training & Certification
  • Wellness Education & Professional Development
“Lasting impact comes not only from providing services, but from developing leaders who can sustain and multiply that impact for years to come.”

Creating Sustainable Community Growth

These professional training pathways equip participants with practical knowledge, professional credentials, and expanded career confidence—enabling them to carry vital wellness resources directly back into their neighborhoods.

Testimonials

Community Voices

Real reflections from community members, partners, and participants who have experienced PHCHA programs and training.

“As a member of the Park Heights community, I appreciate being able to participate in wellness classes within walking distance of my home. I have done yoga and meditation at the Park Heights Community Health Alliance. These classes are critical to my well-being and wellness journey. Having a wonderful, accessible, and reasonably priced resource in our community is vital.”

Nicole E
Towanda Community Resident

“Thank you for an amazing session — the team loved it! Hope to work with you again in the future.”

Heather
Baltimore’s Promise

“Thank you for your gracious energy. Your loving nurturance was the engine that powered us through this 10 hour intensive. I am grateful for your foresight, insight and vision that made this training such a transformative experience.”

Ethel Brooks
IT Consultant & Community Member

“Everyone should experience mindfulness at some point in their lives to help us remain grounded, calm, and develop tools for self-development. I learned the importance of meeting people where they are, offering choices, and leading with compassion, humility, gratitude, and grace.”

Serita Drabo
Mindfulness Intensive Participant

“Being in a trauma-informed space helped me recognize how important these spaces are for me. I learned that language matters — asking rather than commanding, and welcoming rather than directing. I now feel equipped to facilitate mindfulness sessions and create spaces where people feel safe and invited.”

Community Member
Mindfulness Training Participant

“This space gave me permission to be curious about my own healing. I realized that my need for control can take away my presence from where I am in the moment. This experience showed me that taking time for my own healing is something I do not have to feel guilty about.”

Isis
Mindfulness Seminar Participant

“This training gave me more clarity around facilitating a mindfulness experience and more confidence to create healing spaces for people in my community. It gave me the structure, encouragement, and gentle nudge I needed to move forward and use the skills I already carry.”

Aisha Hubbard
Social Worker & Helping Professional

“I learned that I am capable of holding space for everyone, including myself. I gained tools around mindfulness, co-regulation, self-regulation, and reflection. Most importantly, I learned that even when we feel alone, there is a whole community of us. I found a village and a support system in this space.”

Shay Wren
Mindfulness Intensive Participant

“PHCHA created a welcoming space where I felt supported, encouraged, and connected to the community.”

Community Member
PHCHA Community Participant