BCPWN January Friday Luncheon: Women's Wellness Hour featuring Sound Healing with Alison Edsall
Friday, January 9, 2026
12:00pm - 2:00pm at Center for Mind Body Balance, Saddle River, NJ
Start off the New Year with BCPWN & Center for Mind Body Balance
Melanie Struble, LCSW, LCADC, Owner of Center for Mind Body Balance and BCPWN member welcome you to this hour of wellness, followed by lunch, designed to support you as you unwind, rest and reset. This transformative practice focuses highly on the individual experience, with emphasis on our uniqueness in body, mind and heart.
Intentionally give yourself permission to unwind, decompress and come back to your true self in this gentle, supportive space. Learn how to identify stress in your body, and release it in a safe and supportive way.
Our hour together in community will with include a crystal bowl sound bath, leaving you rested and ready. We are so looking forward to this special hour of reconnection, and to supporting you on your wellness journey.
No experience necessary. Arrive just as you are.
Lunch to be served immediately following this practice.
Meet Alison Edsall, our Somatic Sound Healing Practitioner
Alison brings a unique blend of medical expertise and holistic training to her sound healing practice. As a registered nurse, certified yoga instructor, and Reiki Master, she understands both conventional and complementary approaches to wellness.
Her training from the Atma Buti School of Sound and Vibration, combined with her background in music education, creates a deeply informed approach to sound therapy.
Alison’s experience as an End of Life Doula has taught her the profound impact that sound, presence, and intentional care can have during life’s most vulnerable moments. She empowers clients with practical techniques they can incorporate between sessions, ensuring your healing journey continues beyond the studio walls.
About Melanie Struble, LCSW, LCDAC: Melanie Struble, the founder and owner of Body Positive Works, is a highly experienced psychotherapist dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space for clients of all backgrounds.
Melanie brings over 31 years of direct practice experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (licensed NJ and NY) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) to Body Positive Works.
Her diverse expertise spans various areas, including eating disorders, body image, substance addiction, and life transitions. Melanie uses a holistic approach that integrates traditional therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with complementary practices, such as mindfulness, meditation and Compassionate Inquiry. She has completed 300 hr yoga certification and integrates mind-body practices into her support with clients.
As a Certified Grief Educator trained by world-renowned grief expert David Kessler, Melanie offers compassionate and informed support to those navigating loss and bereavement. Please visit www.bodypositiveworks.com for more information.
This event is limited to 25 attendees. Registration is closing at 9pm EST on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
*Food allergy concerns? Please reach out to Lisa at least 48 hours in advance of attending event info@bcpwn.com
** Attendees are encouraged to check with their medical practitioner before joining this event. **
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Cancellations can be accepted in writing up to 48 business hours prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after that point. If you are unable to attend after refund deadline, it is highly encouraged that you personally sell/transfer your ticket to someone on the wait list or via the BCPWN Facebook group. Please alert us of the ticket transfer via info@bcpwn.com
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