The mission of the Heal Thyself Garden Party (HTGP) Committee is to inform and educate the community about the availability and benefits of non-traditional (alternative) health care choice. Our goal is to offer healthy alternatives to combat the devastating impact of health conditions plaguing our community such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, worker and sport-related injuries, etc. in order to effect positive changes in overall physical health and mental wellbeing. To support this goal, the HTGP Committee hosts the annual Health Thyself Garden Party. This event utilizes an array of trained professional practitioners who are the foremost authorities on a wide variety of alternative healthcare subjects such as: yoga; chiropractic; acupuncture; aromatherapy; chelation therapy; exercise; proper eating, breathing, and food consumption. The event also brings together individuals and presenters from diverse cultural groups to promote healthy living in an entertaining atmosphere. It is furthermore our goal to foster a higher social consciousness in regards to living and working together harmoniously. This event targets all age groups in the community.

For the 9th year, Philadelphians and others from the region will gather to celebrate health and healing at the annual Heal Thyself Garden Party. Always held in a natural setting surrounded by grass and trees, the HTGP presents a full range of information and services on alternative healing. This is spiritually uplifting program that speaks to the diverse interests and needs of those in the community

The presentations and demonstrations include, but are not limited to:

* Alternative healing arts (ie. Tai Chi, Yoga, Reflexology, etc.)

* Healthy eating and cooking demonstrations

* Holistic health workshops

* Chiropractic and massage therapy

* Book Signings

* Health screenings

* Sport and worker-related injuries

The program begins at 12 noon until 8:00 PM and attracts over 2,000 individuals. Most attendees are there for more than four hours listening to the presenters, participating in the practice activities and having health screenings.

The marketplace is an attraction that everyone enjoys because in addition to natural healing items, it also offers a variety of ethnic clothing and jewelry. The food served and sold is strictly healthy and enjoyed by all.