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Ta k e 5 a n d t r y A B M P F i v e - M i n u t e M u s c l e s a t w w w. a b m p . c o m / f i v e - m i n u t e - m u s c l e s . 77 A wellness room is a peaceful space designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, offering a quiet retreat where individuals can decompress from the stresses of daily life. A wellness room can be opened almost anywhere—a corporate complex, a behavioral science wing of a hospital, a room in a synagogue—even a high school, which is where I opened mine. I chose a high school because kids are stressed, bored, confused, struggling, and awesome. Plus, they are also thinking about what they want to do with the rest of their lives (something I share with them) while receiving a massage. (Who knows? One or more students might consider becoming a bodyworker!) Also, most of the staff are under the crust of burnout and overwhelm, love teenagers as much as I do. The wellness room I helped create and co-manage is a room for students and staff. There, they receive a variety of bodywork from licensed complementary health-care professionals, and the massages are free of charge. Initially, you may have to work the channels, dodge a little opposition, and be ignored for a while. But don't give up. With a little patience, you will create an oasis in a fraught place. A wellness room can also be financially rewarding. You might finagle a stipend, receive a grant, or ask for donations. I choose to volunteer. This makes it easy for people to say yes to me and stimulates my latent altruism.