Our Mission:

It is the mission of HAPA to support, encourage, and nurture holistic arts practitioners. In doing so, we promote and create a friendly environment to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through a variety of healing modalities for those seeking personal growth and wholeness.

If you are a resident of Iowa - or just visiting - welcome! Whether you are a holistic arts professional or a fellow traveler on the journey to holistic wellness, we hope that you will find this site a resource for information, help, and hope for a healthier, happier tomorrow!

  

H.A.P.A. Code of Ethics:

  • In loving-kindness treat others and ourselves with honesty, respect, compassion, support, and dignity for we are all related
  • Strive for personal and professional growth through continuing our own healing work with passion and honoring our calling
  • Work together in the spirit of cooperation and energy of abundance with a willingness to listen, learn, serve, grow, give, and receive
  • Create sacred, safe space with loving and appropriate boundaries for all involved in the interactions.
  • Prior to services, classes, events, etc., reach a clear agreement about the exchange of energy
  • Practice within the scope of our expertise and refer clients to other practitioners when needed
  • Strive to live every day in the spirit of humility and gratitude

 

News:

 
Membership Drive

HAPA is seeking new members! If you are a holistic arts practitioner and would like to be part of a growing organization of like-minded people, please click HERE ...

 

Health &
Holistic Fair

The 3rd annual Health & Holistic Fair will be held in May 5, 2012. If you would like to rent a booth and be part of this growing venue, please click HERE for a downloadable application.

  3rd Annual Health & Holistic Fair: May 5, 2012

This fair is a wonderful chance to learn about the people in your community who provide healthy alternatives. No matter what your interest, you're likely to find a vendor ready to answer your questions and help you have a fun and educational experience. From energy workers to angel readers, massage therapists to reflexologists, herbalists to ceremonial drums to art and jewelry - you can find it here!

In addition to informational and vending booths, you can also enjoy goodie bags and presentations on a wide variety of topics related to holistic well-being. 

Be sure to mark your calendar: May 5!

  H.A.P.A. Membership Directory

Looking for someone in your area who provides a specific holistic service? Not sure where to turn? 

Why not try checking the Holistic Arts Practitioners Association of Iowa Membership Directory? It's a great place to find caring professionals working to create a community of wellness resources in Iowa. The directory is an easy-to-use reference that not only lists members but also provides you with concise descriptions of the therapies and/or products they provide.

Click on the "Directory" tab for details. Please note: this section is currently being updated. Not all links are available - but please check back as we are adding new information quickly!

  

© 2011 K Grabowski for HAPA

HOLISTIC ARTS PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION OF IOWA