We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Antonio Hernandez. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Antonio below.
Antonio, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.
It has not always been a smooth road for us. After about 4 months of being open, we got a phone call on December 12, 2021 at 8:57am. Our building was on fire… There was smoke coming out the windows, and the street closed down with more than 5 fire trucks. Our dreams went up in flames. The reason I share this is because this is part of the fabric that makes Soluna Wellness. We had a decision to make. It was far easier to let Soluna Wellness go after the fire. Quite frankly, many people shared that they expected us to. But we had a story to tell. Before the fire, we personally understood how mental health can affect your decision-making and interactions with the world. After the fire, we understood that we were going to continue because of the amount of support we received from our community, both from people we knew and people we hadn’t met before. They believed in our mission. We had a decision to make, so we met with friends, family, mentors, and we prayed and meditated a lot before deciding to continue. We have had tons of hurdles that seemed impossible to overcome, but our community lifted us up to be able to step over the obstacles. We have now been open for a year and a half in our current location. Since we reopened, we have received a national accreditation by the Joint Commission, which is the golden standard for our field. In addition, we are in-network providers for many of the major health insurance companies, but more than anything, we have been able to continue helping people. We are thrilled to continue sharing our success stories from our clients and look forward to helping more people. If you, or anyone you know have mental health concerns, check out our website, social media or give us a call. Aqui estamos para servirles.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Through Soluna Wellness, Antonio and his team offer a range of personalized services, rooted in evidence-based techniques and tailored to individual needs. From therapy sessions to group therapy, meditation classes to nutrition education, case management, art creation, lyric analysis, their comprehensive approach prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Their dedication is evidenced not only by their exceptional care but also their commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone who seeks support can access it in a safe and welcoming environment. Soluna Wellness is located in Hillcrest, San Diego and is inclusive to all. At Soluna Wellness, we understand that mental health is not just about treating symptoms but addressing each individual’s unique experiences and needs. That’s why we prioritize open communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity in our practice. Our team of licensed therapists and wellness experts work together to provide holistic care that empowers individuals to take control of their mental health journey.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and balanced life, and we are here to support you on your path towards holistic wellness. Visit us at Soluna Wellness and let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Remember, your mental health matters. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow – reach out to us today. Let’s start the conversation, let’s start healing, and let’s start living life to the fullest. Together.
Join us at Soluna Wellness, where we are committed to providing compassionate and expert care for all individuals seeking holistic mental health treatment. No matter your background or experiences, we are here to support you on your unique journey towards wellbeing. Let’s work together, let’s heal together, and let’s thrive together. Welcome to Soluna Wellness – where mind, body, and soul unite for a life of true balance and happiness.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
It has not always been a smooth road for us. After about 4 months of being open we got a phone call December 12, 2021, 8:57 am. Our building was on fire… Smoke coming out the windows, the street closed down with more than 5 fire trucks, our dreams went up in flames. The reason I share this is because this is part of the fabric that makes Soluna Wellness. We had a decision to make. It was far easier to let Soluna Wellness go after the fire, quite frankly many people shared that they expected us to but we had a story to tell. Before the fire, we personally understood how mental health can affect your decision-making and interactions with the world. After the fire, we understood that we were going to continue because of the amount of support we received from our community, both from people we knew and people we hadn’t met before. They believed in our mission. We had a decision to make, so we met with friends, family, mentors, prayed, and meditated a lot before deciding to continue. We have had tons of hurdles that seemed impossible to overcome but our community lifted us up to be able to step over the obstacles. We have now been open for a year and a half in our current location in Hillcrest. Since we reopened, we have received a national accreditation by the Joint Commission , which is the golden standard for our field. In addition, we have become in network providers for many of the major health insurance companies but more than anything, we have been able to continue helping people. We are thrilled to continue sharing our success stories from our clients and look forward to helping more people. If you, or anyone you know have mental health concerns, check out our website, social media or give us a call. Aqui estamos para servirlves.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
The most effective strategy for growing our clientele has been to be authentic and genuine to those who come in seeking services, to better their mental health. Our unique holistic approach to mental wellness has been the catalyst to gaining clientele and supporting all of those who are underrepresented in the community by our caring staff. Our main focus is to support clients on their mental wellness through the Connection of Mind and Body, through Creativity, Community, and Culture. Our program offers Art, Lyric analysis, Yoga, Sound Baths, Nutrition Classes, Creative Writing, Individual and Group Therapy, and Case Management and more! Here at Soluna Wellness, we are an Evidence Based Practice Program, although we pivot to clients needs making it Practice Based Evidence as well. Healing from mental illness takes time. However, when it is done correctly with a caring staff of professionals, the positive effects reverberate and spread throughout the community. Our goal is to come together as a community to heal. Let’s make a better tomorrow for ourselves and our future.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://solunawellness.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solunawellness.sd/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-hernandez-a2315b215
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@soluna.wellness
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/soluna-wellness-san-diego?osq=soluna+wellness
- Other: TIK-TOK: @solunawellness.sd
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Mitzi Martinez