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OUR HISTORY
The Holistic Professionals of Color Association (HPOC) was born from a vision to restore and elevate traditional healing practices within communities of color. Founded by Dr. Karen 'RayeQueen' Haymore, HPOC emerged as a response to the health disparities disproportionately affecting BIPOC individuals and the marginalization of culturally rich healing practices. Recognizing the need for a dedicated space for BIPOC holistic practitioners, Dr. Haymore sought to create an organization that would not only reclaim ancestral knowledge but also provide culturally appropriate, natural, and preventive health solutions for the BIPOC community.
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HPOC’s mission is rooted in the principles of health equity, cultural heritage, and holistic wellness. Since its inception, HPOC has grown into a nationwide network of holistic practitioners, educators, and community members, offering a wide range of programs and initiatives. These include educational workshops, community events, holistic health fairs, national healing initiatives, and a robust membership program that fosters collaboration among practitioners of color.
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Through partnerships with like-minded organizations and an unwavering commitment to wellness, HPOC continues to advocate for the rights of holistic practitioners and the accessibility of diverse healing modalities. As we grow, we remain dedicated to honoring our ancestors and creating a legacy of wellness that will empower generations to come.
Meet RayeQueen
Dr. Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore, Msc.D., PhD is a visionary leader, educator, and holistic practitioner with over 25 years of experience transforming lives through education, spiritual empowerment, and culturally grounded healing practices. As the founder and administrator of the Holistic Professionals of Color (HPOC) Association and University, Dr. Haymore has dedicated her career to reclaiming and preserving ancestral healing practices, particularly those of the African diaspora, to address health disparities in the BIPOC community.
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Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Haymore, who is a Yoruban Priestess and Metaphysical Minister, holds a spiritually based Doctorate, a PhD in Natural Medicine, a Master’s in Education, and a Bachelor’s in Communication. She is a certified Iridologist, Holistic Health Practictioner, Naturopathic Doctor, Women's Wellness Specialist, along with a long list of certifications in other natural healing modalities. Although her path as always been clear, her near-death experience in 2020, is when she fully embraced her purpose of creating HPOC as a divine assignment from the Most High.
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Dr. Haymore’s extensive background includes 20 years as a public school teacher or college professor. Her work as a holistic practitioner spans various modalities, including spiritual healing, plant medicine, vibrational medicine, sound healing, foot detox therapy, chakra healing, art therapy, aromatherapy, astrowellness and more.
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An accomplished author, Dr. Haymore is writing several books, including "Secret for Sistahs" and "Chakras, Crystals and Christians - Using Sage on Them Haters." She also teaches numerous courses on ancient healing methods, such as fascia release therapy, nutritional phytotherapy, and breathwork rooted in ancient Egyptian traditions.
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Dr. Haymore’s mission is to heal and empower the BIPOC community through holistic education and practice, continually expanding her outreach with a focus on the wellness of Black women and underserved communities. Through her live videos and community events, Dr. Haymore seeks to inspire others to reconnect with their ancestral wisdom and embrace holistic living.