Lancaster Autoimmune Disease Meetup
Join our Lancaster Autoimmune Community Exchange for a supportive, empowering gathering where we share experiences, strategies, and hope. From experienced people in your neighborhood and the surrounding areas.
What We Offer:
– A sense of community and new friendships
– Shared wisdom on pain management techniques
– Information on healthcare advocacy
– Insights on local doctors and treatments
– Socialization in a understanding environment
The Autoimmune Community Exchange is a meetup dedicated to supporting individuals with autoimmune conditions. This community provides a space for members to connect, share experiences, and exchange valuable insights on managing autoimmune diseases. Members can engage in discussions, attend informative events, and access resources to enhance their well-being on their health journey. Join us in fostering a supportive environment where individuals with autoimmune conditions can find understanding, encouragement, and empowerment.
If you are a provider and want give a talk please reach out! We will not take companies that sell on going purchases, MLM structured “businesses”, or anything else that would have a member feel as though on going purchases are necessary.
Hosted by Ashley Stafford
An orthopedic massage therapist specializing in autoimmune conditions and chronic pain management. Ashley is no stranger to chronic illness and the toll it can take on your mind, body, and relationships. Having endometriosis gives her first hand experience with topics that we can discuss together. Tranquil Therapy autoimmune disease meetups started in Philadelphia around 2018 and we are very excited to offer them again! Finding new solutions, new ways of thinking, and new friends has always been the heart of Tranquil Therapy Meetups. Ashley provides insight from working with various autoimmune diseases through massage, manual therapy, strength training, and mindfulness techniques.
Ashley Stafford is an Orthopedic Massage Therapist specializing in chronic pain and autoimmune conditions since 2010.
What you can expect
This meetup serves as a place for those with autoimmune diseases and the chronic pain that comes from them. Learning about what works for others could lend insight as to what can work for us. As you know each person is different and two people with the same condition can experience relief with different therapies and modalities. Let’s dive deeper in to how we can heal our bodies, mind, and relationships through discussion and creating community.
Each meeting will have a base topic that everyone votes on (make sure you join the email list!) as well as activity. For example the first meet up will have the topic “Creating Community” where we discuss what that looks like. An activity could be an introduction circle or even potluck! We keep it simple.
As this group grows we would love to have workshops, talks, and even services at our meetups! Of course everything offered here will remain free so keep that in mind if you are offering anything.
Autoimmune Disease Meetup when and where:
– Quarterly meetups (with potential for monthly gatherings based on interest)
– On a Saturday at The Candy Factory, a cozy co-working space in downtown Lancaster
– Conveniently located near Lancaster Regional Rail Amtrak station
-Parking garage located less than a block away
-Some parking on site (TCF spaces only, first come first served basis)
Who Can Attend:
– Open to all autoimmune conditions and types of chronic pain
– 18 years and older (under 18 welcome with a guardian)
– No cost to attend!
What to Bring:
– Your experiences and questions
– Optional: Snacks to share (please label ingredients for allergy awareness)
Accessibility:
The venue is largely accessible, with only a small step at the entrance.
Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming autoimmune disease meetups and locations!
Join us in creating a supportive community where we can learn, grow, and thrive together. To view events or Tranquil Therapy Workshops check out our Eventbrite profile!
