New Orleans Healing Center

Love this place! Always cool events happening and has a really nice local feeling. Beautiful art displayed and I particularly like the healing store and looking at all of the different candles and crystals. The co-op is always a nice and clean space. I’ve been a few times and one time when I went, they had a beautiful poetry fest happening.

What a lovely spot with several spaces inside. An event venue, food co-op, barber shop, art gallery. It appears to be very well maintained.

It's good when community takes care of each other!

The VA sent me here for physical therapy, and I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised with everything going on. It's a very interesting space with a lot of cool vendors/businesses. The coop is also a highlight.

The healing center is great for many reasons. There are so many different businesses and activities there. Including AA/ NA meetings 7 days a week. The security personnel are really cool, you can get a snack or dinner, workout, do yoga, view beautiful and creative art work, go to a silent party, tend to your spiritual experience, etc. It's work visiting, even if you just want a quiet place to vibe

Go to Phys Ther office in the building. Plenty of parking. Fully occupied. Nice renovation of a former mercantile location. Contains a food store, NO Food Coop.

Love this place. It has been an integral part of my life for the past 2 years. Recommend Dr. Goodman for chiropractic services. Stop by the food co-op for healthy snacks and don't miss the Second Floor Gallery!

I really enjoyed my visit here. Lots of art, mystic tools and materials are to be found. The staff is kind. I bought soap, bells and copper.

Lovely restored building with an event space, art gallery, food market, exercise, and just has a lot going on in here. I came for an event recently and there is a lot of potential here. If you see an event being offered here, I would recommend for anyone to come!

Anytime in town this is a must stop. I usually stop at Island of Salvation Bontanica and the Co-op supermarket. I get all my spiritual items and clean eats as well. Put this on your list!

I absolutely love this place the moment I walked in. It's chill friendly. There are so many options to help you focus on healing your eating habits for better health, mental health, and exercise whether it's weights or yoga classes. There's so much more than you act can read a book by its cover. This building is my safe haven. It's not just the location it's the people who work there are gentle and so kind.

What is this place, tho? Happy to see there is a food co-op, performance venue, resale shop and chiropractor all in one spot...I guess. This review isn't about the shops, no issue with those hard working souls. This is just for the general management of the Center. Impossible to get a hold of anyone in charge of the space there. Eventually ended up renting a room for a meeting but found out the room I was assigned was double booked. Not terrible, just frustrating.

This in a funky place, no doubt about it. On the street front are the voodoo shop and the coffee shop. Deeper into the ground floor are the Fatoush restaurant, a fitness center, a credit union, and toward the back is the food co-op. There's also Cafe Istanbul, a venue for live entertainment. That place really rocks. At first, i wasn't sure it would take off. But most nights, there's something rocking going on there. Half a flight up is the Maple Street Bookshop, whose slogan is "Fight the Stupids." I can't see this book store really lasting as there's rarely anyone there shopping. They do have good book signings with local authors, though. Upstairs is the yoga place, and while I've never been there, you can see a steady stream of people coming into the building with their yoga mats strapped across their backs. There are also rooms that can be rented for classes and seminars. And there's always art exhibits up there and sometimes art talks. On the third floor are businesses with a sustainable bent. And on the fourth floor is a spiritual space that can be reserved for meditation classes, poetry groups, and so on. This is definitely a growing and evolving space. Unless you hang around a lot and see what's happening, you might not realize the amazing diversity and liveliness of the place. The empty ground floor center, where ceremonies and craft bazaars are held, has a strange feeling to it. Wandering in off the street, visiting from out of town, it might all feel awkward. But the place works. It's a gathering place. I doubt you could find many places in the city with as much peaceful diversity as The Healing Center. And isn't that the purpose? Peace with diversity? I think so.

Cool place with alot going on. Went for an art show on the second floor recently.

I go there frequently since I signed up for the Downtown Fitness center there. I have, at one time or another, belonged to several gyms in New Orleans. There are better gyms that offer more amenities, but it's very inexpensive. I like going there, especially since I live so close-by. As far as the Healing Center is concerned, it seems that more places there open every day. Maple Street Books just opened, and it's nice that they sell inexpensive used copies as well as new. There is a restaurant called Fatoush which holds a lot of promise, and you can stop in the Botanica to get spiritual supplies or to look around. Wild Lotus Yoga is there, which I think is a cool addition. The food co-op is scheduled to open soon, which will be a great and needed alternative to the uber-expensive Mardi Gras Zone. I disagree with another reviewer who stated it's a "resource for the higher-income white people who are slowly but surely taking over the Marigny and Bywater." This statement paints everyone with a broad brush, and it's inaccurate. While it's true that Marigny and Bywater have grown more affluent in recent years, after the massive suburban flight of the 60's-80's, it desperately needed an influx of tax-paying residents. The historic housing stock was decaying at a rapid clip and the streets were completely unsafe. Thankfully, the neighborhood is thriving now. Back to the center-there are many patrons in the neighborhood, like myself, who are natives and aren't "taking over" the neighborhood. Also, I see all sorts of different races of people frequenting the Healing Center every day- and it is in no way a place only for the well-heeled. There was recently a bunch of newly planted trees outside the center which were destroyed by a group of "anarchists" who were symbolically expressing their disapproval of the center in this very childish way- expressing their rage over the perceived "gentrification" caused by the creation of the Healing Center- it's too bad this group of loser punks couldn't find it within themselves to help poor people in an active, constructive manner. So, all in all, I think it's a great place for everyone of all income levels- there's bound to be something there for you. The Healing Center's website is: http://neworleanshealingcenter.org/

This review is for the restaurant at the front of the Healing Center, which is known as "Fatouche". My wife brought me there when we first moved into the area. She swore it was excellent middle eastern food, and she was absolutely right. The food is fresh, fast, and very tasty. The prices are reasonable. The only (minor) drawback is that the service is just a tad sluggish and depending on the complexity of activity in the kitchen (which is half-open to the restaurant), you may have to listen to arguments between the kitchen staff while waiting for your food. Otherwise, everything about this place is great. The space is bright, tastefully decorated, and inviting. There is plenty of seating. It is clean and well-maintained by an attentive staff. I highly recommend Fatouche if you're in the area and feel like good Turkish or Middle Eastern food. The gyro ("yeah-row" here, NOT "jye-roh"), in particular, was especially good.

First of all, I think we should all start calling it "The Healing Mall", not "center". Second- coming from Seattle I very much appreciate having a food co-op near by. Like other reviews: it is geared towards middle-upper class river side kids. I certainly feel like I've been transported back to a moody west or east coast city when I walk in- the vibe is not so friendly (considering we're in New Orleans). However, none of that will stop me from going there and supporting local farmers, artists, etc.

This place is great. They have a co-op, Turkish Restaurant/café, tai chi lessons, yoga room, cool events, and a chess club every Saturday morning at 10:00 am and Monday at 6:30 pm

wow. lets start with wow. then lets move over to ... awesome, and then lets go shopping, or should we eat? drink juices? shop for voodoo items, art, books, work out in a gym, eat healthy, listen to music, take a yoga class. it just gets better all the time. I'm more than impressed, I'm involved. I had an art booth this past weekend, and met many people, and celebrated with my neighbors, cause now I can shop just blocks from my house. I also made a small fortune, and got to be a guest speaker. the last grocery store I was in? was on august 30th, 2005. we all know what today is, so on this anniversary, I can finally say, we can finally make groceries in this neighborhood. only took six years, a co op, and a neighborhood that stands together. and I can finally open a bank account in a credit union, and leave the bankster across the street. this is a miracle. at the end of the evening, I danced to henry butler. I laughed with my neighbors, and I had a few drinks. it was a good day. thank you.

After dealing with the incompetent and less than professional management team I'm in need of healing. The manager Dan Is unable or un willing to abide by a contractual agreement. He lacks a basic understanding of a contract. The arrogance and lack of professionalism of this management team is disappointing and reeks of political cronyism. I had to get a lawyer to enforce the terms of my contact and DaN still wouldn't abide by its terms. This place is a major joke. Proceed with caution when doing business with these unscrupulous charlestons.

This place has its pros and cons, like any other - it is a work in progress. I don't do yoga, but the food co-op is great (if a bit pricey) and I love the clean, open feel of the building. Bike racks? please! Recycling bins? please! If you come here looking for it to be all things to all people, you will be disappointed. If you come here to just enjoy the people, the art, the genuine effort to be a COMMUNITY center, you will be happy for true.

The Healing Center is a must-visit. Although I appreciate the locals who have written negative reviews in an effort to improve it, one-stars should not scare people away. The Center is clean, friendly, and unique. It is also changing quite rapidly (I was there 4 weekends ago and this past weekend, and I barely recognized it). I have primarily used it as a place to get decked out in the appropriate attire, and my new friend Rain has made that possible. In both my visits, Rain took time to custom-make various carnival pieces that I will treasure. Take time to get to know the folks, and enjoy it!

I notice lots of people comment on the way the buidling is laid out or the parking and everything. Well, it used to be a public junior high school named Colton Junior High School. So, if you're wondering why it looks and is laid out the way it is/does, that's why. It used to be a public school back when public schools had 3 storys and no air conditioning.

Since the affordable healing arts pod (aha) isn't listed separately, and I have talked to both managers/owners of the healing center about there sub lessor, aha. Because they don't buffer there hours, They are encouraging 30 minute sessions, or really short hours. 45 minutes for an hour massage bites. Or the therapist has to pay for a second whole hour. Same thing with the table. Its not included in the rooms. It went from $5 for a 3 hour block to $10 for a 4 hour block. (You can do $5 for an hour again encouraging half hour or short (45 minute) hours. Drop the table fee, add it to the room so you get a table & buffer time, then allow 30 minute segments I.e. includes 15 minute pre/post buffer 60/90/120/150. (She could shorten it as yea, there need not be a full 30 minute buffer) it only saves my therapist $5 on an hour and on ninety minute sessions, but that's more for them, and better quality for me as she's not stressed carrying a table to save those 5 bucks when they should be included. Plus that could mean lower prices for me l'd rather pay $75 than 85 at the "affordable" healing arts center. P.s. did someone abuse there chair privlidges? ($10/hour chair space rental) what if they sell me on an hour? They are promoting the space. P.s. perhaps switch to a $240 minimum vs an hourly minimum. Its cleaner. (Or are you discouraging larger room use and table rentals-more quality issues as my therapist chooses to carry her own table.)