Neeta Merchant Wellness

08/17/2026

Look at this joy! 🎉 I was recently a speaker at the IM4US Conference — a virtual event — presenting Laughter Yoga, and my session was accepted as part of their CEU program.

Even through a screen, the energy was real. The virtual room was filled with clinicians, integrative and functional medicine practitioners, and healers of all kinds — and I watched gallery view turn into a wall of people going from serious and focused to fully cracking up in the span of a few minutes. People who spend their days caring for others got to just... laugh, together, from wherever they were.

That's the whole point of this work. Laughter isn't just fun (though it absolutely is) — it's medicine, and it turns out it travels just fine over a video call. It resets the nervous system, lowers stress, and reminds us why we do this work in the first place.

Thank you to IM4US for having me and for championing whole-person approaches to care, even in a virtual format. 💛

Know a clinic, conference, or wellness team that could use this kind of energy — in person or online? I'd love to bring Laughter Yoga (or holistic nutrition / Reiki) to your group — message me to book!

07/24/2026

Good reminder to thoroughly wash fresh produce, especially berries and leafy greens! This article breaks down Cyclospora—a parasite that causes severe stomach issues—and how to avoid it during peak seasons. Stay safe, everyone!

As the cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. grows, Medical News Today spoke to 7 health experts to learn more about the symptoms, those at risk, and how to stay safe.

07/24/2026

Only 4 Weeks to Go! 💙

In just four weeks, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and community leaders from across the country will come together for the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference.

📅 August 14–15, 2026

This year's theme, "United We Heal: Creating Communities of Care and Support," reflects a growing movement to make whole-person, integrative healthcare more accessible, equitable, and community-centered.

Whether you're passionate about:
🌿 Integrative medicine
🤝 Health equity
🩺 Whole-person care
💙 Community health
🌎 Building meaningful connections

This conference is designed to inspire new ideas, practical solutions, and lasting collaborations.

As we count down the weeks, we invite you to take a moment to invest in your "why." What inspired you to care for others? How can we create healthier communities—together?

Join a community committed to reimagining healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

📅 August 14–15, 2026
💻 Virtual Conference

Register today: https://im4us.org

07/24/2026

Less than 4 weeks to go, and I keep pausing to just sit with this feeling.

I'm honored and humbled to be speaking at the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference this August. I'll be presenting on Laughter Yoga: An Integrative Mind–Body Intervention for Mental, Emotional, and Physiological Resilience, and joining a panel of co-presenters on Underrepresentation of People with Disabilities in Integrative Health Research and Practice: Implications for Health Equity in an Underserved Population.

Two topics that mean a great deal to me — one about the healing power of joy and breath, the other about making sure integrative health truly includes everyone it claims to serve.

Grateful for the path that led me here, and for this community that keeps me grounded.

📅 August 14–15, 2026 · Virtual
Reimagine care. Together.

👉 Register today at https://im4us.org — spots are filling up fast!

I'd love to hear from you — what's your "why" for doing this work? Drop a comment below, and tag someone who should join us in August!

Only 4 Weeks to Go! 💙

In just four weeks, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and community leaders from across the country will come together for the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference.

📅 August 14–15, 2026

This year's theme, "United We Heal: Creating Communities of Care and Support," reflects a growing movement to make whole-person, integrative healthcare more accessible, equitable, and community-centered.

Whether you're passionate about:
🌿 Integrative medicine
🤝 Health equity
🩺 Whole-person care
💙 Community health
🌎 Building meaningful connections

This conference is designed to inspire new ideas, practical solutions, and lasting collaborations.

As we count down the weeks, we invite you to take a moment to invest in your "why." What inspired you to care for others? How can we create healthier communities—together?

Join a community committed to reimagining healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

📅 August 14–15, 2026
💻 Virtual Conference

Register today: https://im4us.org

06/21/2026

Happy international yoga day

06/21/2026

Some awards are special because of who they come from

Thank you Lara - my dear friend — and the ABWA Windsong Chapter for this Protégé’s Award. Your support, encouragement, and belief in me mean more than words can express.

Feeling incredibly grateful 🙏

06/17/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful and inspired. 💙

I had the honor of being invited to facilitate a Laughter Yoga session at the Kaiser Permanente Nurses & Leadership Wellbeing Retreat.

This beautiful retreat, presented through the Caritas Program by Caring Academy, brought together chief nurses and healthcare leaders for a day dedicated to self-care, resilience, compassion, and wellbeing.

A heartfelt thank you to Lina and Veronica of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Research team, Caring Academy, and the Caritas Program for creating such a meaningful experience and for recognizing the importance of caring for those who care for others.

During our session, we explored the power of Laughter Yoga as a simple yet effective practice for reducing stress, building resilience, boosting energy, and creating connection. It was truly inspiring to see leaders come together to laugh, recharge, and experience moments of joy and lightness amidst the demands of their important work.

Healthcare professionals give so much of themselves every day. Opportunities like this remind us that self-care is not a luxury—it is essential.

I left feeling energized, hopeful, and grateful for the opportunity to share the healing power of laughter with such dedicated leaders.

Together, let's continue creating healthier, happier, and more resilient workplaces—one laugh at a time. 😊