About Black CELL Consulting
Black CELL Consulting is passionately dedicated to the cultural health and well-being of African American educators. We believe that when educators are culturally affirmed and supported within their work environments, they are better equipped to thrive both personally and professionally. Our mission is to support the health and wellness of African American educators, empowering them to reach their full potential.
What Sets Us Apart
As an experienced African American naturopathic doctor that educates medical students and professionals on diversity and equity topics, I bring a unique and holistic approach to wellness education. Our programs not only enhance the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of educators it also allies it with cultural understanding and empowerment. A transformation takes place that will positively impact how they engage with students, creating a ripple effect that can uplift entire school communities. When a teacher is transformed, their influence extends beyond the classroom, fostering an environment of growth and well-being for everyone around them.
Our Values
Our Values are rooted in the power of community. We believe that collective action and support can drive individual transformation. By fostering a cultural community-focused approach, we help educators find strength in their shared experiences and empower them to take meaningful consistent action for their personal health and well-being.
Our Core Service
Our Core Service focuses on educating African American educational professionals within school districts about racial toxicity—its historical roots, its impact on the present-day African American experience, and the detrimental effects it has on their mental and physical health. Through our culturally competent wellness education training and support programs, we provide tools and strategies to mitigate these health risks, ensuring that Black educators are better equipped to manage the unique challenges they face within the profession.
Top 5 Features And Benefits Of Our Services
Top 5 Features And Benefits Of Our Services
Racial Toxicity Awareness and Mitigation Programs
Increases teacher retention rates by addressing job dissatisfaction caused by racialized toxicity, saving districts money on recruitment and training.
Culturally Relevant Wellness Education & Support
Reduces healthcare costs for districts by improving the overall health of African American teachers, leading to fewer medical interventions.
Cultural Empowerment Training for Educators
Increases educator confidence and job satisfaction by affirming their cultural identity and providing them with the tools to reduce the impact of racialized toxicity. This leads to improved classroom effectiveness, stronger connections with students, and higher educator retention rates, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and supportive school environment.
Targeted Stress Management Training
Decreases teacher absenteeism by equipping educators with tools to manage stress, reducing the need for costly substitute teachers.
Extended Wellness Monitoring and Support
Provides long-term financial savings for districts by sustaining lower turnover rates, reducing absenteeism, and improving student outcomes.
About Dr. Tawainna Houston, ND
As a licensed naturopathic physician with over 10 years of experience, Dr. Houston specializes in managing chronic conditions, stress-related illnesses, and teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics. She is a published author and an advocate for culturally competent care.
- Successfully improved the health outcomes and well-being of hundreds of patients, leading to higher patient satisfaction and long-term wellness.
- Gained specialized knowledge in managing chronic conditions, stress-related illnesses, and other complex health challenges.
- Contributed to the overall health and wellness of the community by providing consistent, reliable, and culturally competent care over a decade.
- Successfully increased the cultural competency of medical professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to provide more inclusive and empathetic care to diverse patient populations.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by fostering a deeper understanding among future healthcare providers of the social determinants of health and the impact of systemic inequities on patient care.
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician serving hundreds of patients 10+ years
- Adjunct Instructor teaching Nutrition and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topics to medical students for 3+ years
- Medical Conference Presenter & Guest Speaker 5+ years teaching medical professionals on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topics
- Published author of “DetoxStyle: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Daily Holistic Detoxification Practices”
- Master of Divinity Degree with a Concentration in Pastoral Care & Counseling
- Served as co-chair on DEI committee for American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for 3 years
- Public School K-12 Substitute Teacher for 6+ years
- Proficient in Holistic Health Care Delivery
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Program Management and Evaluation
- Delivery of Professional Development Implementable Tools
- Provide Education & Leadership Training
- Team Player on Interdisciplinary Collaborations
- Lifestyle Intervention Strategist