Current Wellness

Current Wellness Activating inclusive wellness in the Raleigh community for mind, body, and community.

We are thrilled to welcome Vic to our fitness team! He joined us as a Full Time Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer ...
01/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Vic to our fitness team! He joined us as a Full Time Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer this week and is now accepting new clients. You’ll see him all over the schedule starting next Monday. Come check out his class for a great workout and a good time!

Learn more about Vic here:

Vic (he/they) is a NASM certified personal trainer. He was born and raised in High Point NC, where he would develop a passion for mindful movement and sports. Vic holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from NC State in Environmental Sciences and he plans to expand his education in the realm of kinesiology.

As a transgender man, Vic understands that there is stigma and fear associated with marginalized identities attempting to access or participate within fitness spaces. Vic combats this by stepping outside the gender norm and by promoting inclusion in all fitness spaces. We all can make the fitness industry safer and healthier for all by loving and respecting our bodies as the beautiful beings they are. Vic is excited to learn more about your identity and previous experiences and offer freeing, vibrant, and fun fitness classes/sessions.

Lately, Vic has been trying new things such as: snowboarding, crocheting, juggling, and writing music. This approach to expanding his skillset has allowed him to find creative ways to incorporate mindful movement into daily life while maintaining balance. When not at Current, you can find Vic at the gym, hanging out with his friends/partner, or exploring nature.

Our 6-week Reconnecting, Restoring & Rebuilding Postpartum Movement Series with Amanda Pope is back! This series is desi...
01/08/2026

Our 6-week Reconnecting, Restoring & Rebuilding Postpartum Movement Series with Amanda Pope is back! This series is designed to support you in reconnecting with your strength, breath, and community in a compassionate, empowering way.

In each session, you can expect breathwork, core awareness, functional strength, and mobility work. Our hope that you leave feeling stronger, more confident, and well-equipped with tools to continue your movement journey as a parent.

👉Tap the link in our bio to join the waitlist!

If movement has felt like something you should do—but can’t seem to stick with—you’re not broken.Diet culture teaches us...
01/04/2026

If movement has felt like something you should do—but can’t seem to stick with—you’re not broken.

Diet culture teaches us to move from shame, fear, and external pressure. And unsurprisingly… that rarely works long-term.

Movement that lasts is built on curiosity, choice, and respect for your body’s cues.

Swipe through to unpack why diet culture-driven movement often fails us. Check out our new intro offer of 2 weeks for $29 to experience a different kind of movement space.

Current Wellness wishes you a very happy new year! (And happy birthday to !)Thank you so much to all of you who support ...
01/01/2026

Current Wellness wishes you a very happy new year! (And happy birthday to !)

Thank you so much to all of you who support our small business. We simply cannot do this without you. We are excited about fresh offerings and team members to keep things exciting over here. 🥳 If you haven’t been in awhile, now is a great time to reconnect and see what’s new. We look forward to seeing you around the space soon!

12/24/2025

It’s easy to get destabilized during the holidays – whether you are travelling, tackling a long To Do list, setting boundaries with family, or simply adjusting to shorter days and longer nights.

We asked members of our Current Wellness team how they practice body respect during the holidays, and here’s what they said:

🌀”Prioritizing self-care acts like nourishment, grounding movement and embodiment practices, boundary setting, and sensory breaks.

🌀”Traveling with snacks that I love and support my body and dietary needs.”

🌀”Enjoying the outdoors with my loved ones.”
Our Current Wellness community has so much wisdom about caring for ourselves and one another, and we would love to hear from you, too!

How do you practice body respect during this time of year? Leave us a comment to let us know!

We are excited to welcome Max Baker to our team! Learn more about him below, and join him for Community Flow this Sunday...
12/23/2025

We are excited to welcome Max Baker to our team! Learn more about him below, and join him for Community Flow this Sunday at 9:30am.

I first started practicing yoga in 2012 as a way to exercise without aggravating a torn labrum in my hip. I had surgery to repair the torn labrum, and the surgeon also shaved my femur to fit better into my hip socket. The doctors told me that I was not allowed to run or ice skate again, which was devastating for me since I grew up playing ice hockey, rugby, and cross country running.

After a period of not exercising and not feeling very good about myself, I decided to give yoga a try. It was much harder than I thought it would be! I slowly began attending more classes as a way to get back in shape.

Over time, my practice began to shift from a mode of exercise to a holistic and spiritual journey. I started practicing every single day, and my meditation practice started to overlap with yoga practice. I had been meditating since 2003, but adding yoga to my life enhanced my meditation. I was able to go deeper into meditation and sit for longer periods of time.

In early 2021, I started a year-long Yoga Teacher Training with Janet Stone, a highly respected teacher with over 30 years of experience. The training was transformational for me - my biggest shift was to understand the philosophy behind the practice, which is really the WHY behind everything that we do. The WHY is to connect and align - with my deepest self, with community, and with the Universe. I now step onto my mat with a new mindset behind the movements.

In early 2022, I became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. In 2025, I began working towards my 500 hour training, including a month-long training and pilgrimage in India, the birthplace of yoga.

As we head into 2026, let’s leave negative self-talk, perfectionist tendencies, and binary thinking in the past. A New Y...
12/22/2025

As we head into 2026, let’s leave negative self-talk, perfectionist tendencies, and binary thinking in the past. A New Year calls for a New Lens!

Join Brit Guerin and Julia Carter for this 3-part workshop series, designed to help you reconnect with movement in a way that feels nourishing, sustainable, and true to you. Whether you’re rebuilding consistency, seeking motivation beyond diet culture, or craving a supportive community, this series will help you find your rhythm again.

Here’s what you can expect:
🌀January 4 – Kickoff Workshop: Setting Your Foundation

Reflective prompts and tools help you clarify what you want from movement this season: joy, energy, strength, connection, or simply presence. You’ll leave with a personalized movement intention plan rooted in your unique goals, values, and lifestyle.

🌀January 11 & January 25 – Reflection + Support Workshops

Designed to help you stay connected and supported as you put your intentions into practice, these follow-up sessions offer space to check in on your experiences, celebrate progress, and navigate any barriers that come up along the way. Expect opportunities for form and alignment support for fitness and yoga movements, small group discussions, and gentle guidance for adapting movement to meet your evolving needs.

Accountability can be helpful when putting new behaviors into practice, so all participants will receive a Reclaiming Movement Reflections Packet filled with journaling prompts and affirmations. They promise to keep inspiration and motivation humming between sessions.

Interested in even more accountability? Ask us about pairing you with a buddy!

Visit www.currentwellnessraleigh.com/our-events/ to register. We’re so excited to move into this new year together with so many amazing tools for support.

Fitness HealthyLifestyle Health HAES HealthAtEverySize RaleighFitness RaleighGyms DowntownRaleigh TriangleNC

If you’re ready for a New Year’s reset after the holiday season, Dry January might be on the horizon!We’re here to suppo...
12/19/2025

If you’re ready for a New Year’s reset after the holiday season, Dry January might be on the horizon!

We’re here to support your goals with two incredible upcoming events! Join us for:

🌀 First Friday Dance Party at Current Wellness - January 2

Join us for an uplifting, alcohol-free dance party with Christina Cobb and DJ KaiKai on Friday, January 2nd! This evening blends the best of both worlds: a high-energy dance floor with a supportive, inclusive environment that invites everyone to move in whatever way feels good. All you have to do is show up and follow your own inner light, taking what you need from the music and dance facilitator.
Co-Owner and Resident Mixologist Nathan Williams will be serving up delicious alcohol-free mocktails, so you can sip, meet new people, and let the music carry you. Whether you love to dance or just want a joyful night out that doesn’t revolve around drinking, this event is for you!

🌀 Shaken or Stirred? Mocktail Mixing for More Interesting Alcohol-Free Drinking - January 10

Join us for a fun, educational, and delicious mocktail class to elevate your alcohol-free skills beyond juices and spritzers! Nathan will cover equipment and supplies (for you mocktail newbies), and then he’ll craft three delicious alcohol-free bevvies!

Been to one of our mocktail classes before? Don’t fret - Nathan will be whipping up two brand new recipes, plus an old favorite! Drink ingredients may include North Carolina fruits and berries, shrub drinking vinegars, herbs from the Current Wellness garden, alcohol-free spirits, bitters, sparkling mineral waters, and a number of other fun and tasty options!

Head to www.currentwellnessraleigh.com/our-events/to to register- and don’t forget to bring a friend :)

Not available on the 10th? You can also book a private mocktail lesson! Simply reach out to us via email at info@currentwellnessraleigh.com to coordinate your booking. We’d love to help you make better drinks!

12/18/2025

Fitness, health, wellness, and (sadly) diet culture often enter the chat around January 1 under the umbrella of “New Year’s Resolutions.”

While we love the idea of reconnecting to your health and well-being no matter the time of year, we know it’s important to be kind to yourself and create goals that are truly supportive as you do so.

We invite you to think about the following as we move into 2026:

“What if movement was joyful?”
“What if movement was a gift to yourself?”
“What if your body didn’t need to be fixed?”
“What if you allowed yourself to take up space?”
“What if movement helped emotions move through you?”

Interested in thinking through these prompts with the support of your community, IRL?

Stay tuned for more details about our “New Year, New Lens” workshop series!

Meet our newest massage therapist, Ka’Nya Stuart! She currently availability on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and earl...
12/17/2025

Meet our newest massage therapist, Ka’Nya Stuart! She currently availability on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and early evenings. Learn more about her below and head to www.currentwellnessraleigh.com and scroll to “appointments” to book your massage!

I graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2024 and it has been the best decision l’ve made. Always knew I had a calling to help others. I have somatic intelligence and a great approach to the body providing relaxation and relief to muscles. I believe I can heal others through touch by having compassion and empathy.

As a massage therapist I am dedicated to caring for the temple, ensuring wellness, and a safe space to feel like your best self. My purpose is to enhance the overall quality of lives. Outside of work I love spending time in nature, singing, writing, music, dance, and physical fitness.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN/LDN, RYT, as she shares insights from her new book, Unapo...
12/16/2025

Join us for an inspiring evening with Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN/LDN, RYT, as she shares insights from her new book, Unapologetic Aging: How to Mend and Nourish Your Relationship with Your Body.

When she turned 60, Deb began questioning the stories we’re told about aging, beauty, and worth. What she discovered inspired her book.

A nutrition therapist and yoga teacher with over four decades of experience, Deb helps people release body shame and reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies.

The evening will begin with an interview with Deb, followed by selected readings from Unapologetic Aging and a Q&A session with the audience.

Come celebrate the power and pleasure of aging unapologetically!

We’re starting off the new year with a full calendar of incredible events, and we can’t wait to see you there!Mark your ...
12/15/2025

We’re starting off the new year with a full calendar of incredible events, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars – here’s a preview of what we have on deck!:

🌀Root to Rise into 2026 with Lauren – January 1

A grounding and empowering yoga flow! Release what no longer serves you, reconnect to your center, and awaken your inner strength.

🌀”Unapologetic Aging” Book Launch with Deb Benfield – January 9

Join Deb, a nutrition therapist and yoga teacher with more than four decades of experience, as she shares insights from her new book, “Unapologetic Aging: How to Mend and Nourish Your Relationship with Your Body.” Doors open at 5:30 pm!

🌀Shaken or Stirred? Mocktail Mixing for More Interesting Alcohol-Free Drinking – January 10

Join us for a fun and educational mocktail class to elevate your alcohol-free skills beyond juices and spritzers. Nathan will teach you to make two brand new recipes, and one old favorite!

Head to www.currentwellnessraleigh.com/our-events/ to check out all of our events and the details.

Address

219 South East Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Current Wellness posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Current Wellness:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Our Story

Current Wellness is a wellness center for physical and mental health in downtown Raleigh. "The Current" is open now for online and outdoor fitness classes and will be opening in-person later in 2020. Our new building will include a movement studio for functional fitness and yoga; a teaching kitchen for food education; and private co-working offices for mental health counseling, bodywork, and other wellness practitioners.

Founders Brit Guerin and Nathan Williams bring diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise to this venture. Brit has a professional background in fitness, mental health, and educational programming, which is complemented by Nathan’s experiences in outdoor education; project management; and higher education.

The Current strives to be an inclusive space where all people feel welcome and a community of wellness practitioners serving the mind, body, and community needs of Raleigh.