Chesapeake Ovarian Cancer Community Education Program
Luminis Health, Belcher Pavilion
2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD
Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm (ET)
Parking Instructions: Luminis Health - Belcher Pavilion
Please use Garage E and park on the 2nd floor to enter the Belcher Pavilion. Take the inside elevators to the 7th floor.Agenda
| 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Sound Healing & Meditation |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Narrative Poetry |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Dance/Movement Experience |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Rock of Inspiration |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
*Schedule is subject to change; all times shown above are Eastern.
Resource Tables Available Throughout the Event
Session 1: Sound Healing & Meditation
Kacey Stephens
Certified Life Guidance Coach
Reiki Master Instructor
Director of Movement, SHED Annapolis
Kacey Stephens is a certified Life Guidance Coach and Reiki Master Instructor with over 30 years of experience in the wellness and fitness industries. With a B.A. in Psychology and a 200-hour yoga certification, she blends holistic coaching, energy work, and movement-based practices to support personal growth and transformation. Her work integrates Reiki, spiritual mediumship, and Equine Energy Healing, offering clients intuitive insight and heart-centered guidance. In 2024, she co-founded SHED Annapolis, where she serves as Director of Movement, leading classes, Reiki meditations, private healing sessions, and wellness programs designed to foster stress reduction, self-care, and community connection.
Session 2: Narrative Poetry
Telling Your Story Through Narrative Poetry Workshop: In this workshop, participants will learn about the art of storytelling through narrative poetry and what this form is all about. Narrative poems can be short or long and can use characters, a theme and setting. Participants are invited to write poems using the narrative poetry form during this workshop using the theme of their journey, love, self-care and healing. We will conclude this workshop with optional sharing of poems from participants.
Presented by: Serena Wills, NBC-HWC, ACC
Serena Wills
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
Founder & Owner, Divine Wryte Wellness
Serena Wills is a native New Yorker and currently resides in the Washington, DC area. She holds a BA in Policy Studies from Syracuse University, an MPA from Virginia Tech, an MA in Health and Wellness Coaching and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Workplace Wellness from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
She’s a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation and is the Founder and Owner of Divine Wryte Wellness (health and wellness coaching practice).
Serena is also a published author, publishing coach, workshop facilitator and a poet and has self-published four books. They include, “Artists' Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3” (November 2023), “The Awakening, Pieces of Life Volume 2" (December 2019), “Crying Tears of Teal” (September 2017) and her first poetry book titled, “Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1” (June 2014).
She’s also published in numerous anthologies and a contributing health and wellness writer/blogger for international and national publications.
Serena is a mother to her beautiful son and is an advocate for Ovarian Cancer, GYN Cancers and Lyme Disease research and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Session 3: Dance/Movement Experience
Led by local dance/movement therapist Kristine Purcell, this 45-minute movement experience will connect you to your body in a safe, empowering and inclusive environment. You will be guided in a gentle movement warm up, connect with fellow attendees, and find peace and rejuvenation through movement expression. Movement is a spectrum so all degrees of body connection are welcome, from seated stillness to standing, full-bodied movement, adapted to where you are in each moment.
Presented by : Kristine Purcell, BC-DMT, LCPC, PMH-C
Kristine Purcell BC-DMT, LCPC, PMH-C
Dance/Movement Therapist
Dance of Life, LLC
Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland and a Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist. She has been a dancer since childhood and found her passion in helping others through movement. Her experience in inpatient hospital settings provided her with opportunities to support individuals with emotional and behavioral issues.
Movement is an integral part of her work with individuals because she understands the importance of having things move through our bodies to heal.
Session 4: Rock of Inspiration
Survivors and caregivers will come together to reflect on their shared journeys and the strength they have found along the way. Through a relaxing and creative activity, participants will create a personal "Rock of Inspiration" by choosing a word such as "hope" or "resilience" that honors their experience. Words can help heal, empower, and inspire. What word helps restore your spirit? This session will be guided by Naptown Rocks.
Organizer
For more information, please contact Victoria Colosimo, Chesapeake Regional Manager.
vcolosimo@ovarian.org or (571) 234-5231
Thanks to our dedicated sponsors for their support!
This program is made possible by individuals and partners dedicated to providing
learning opportunities and a platform for our TEAL community to be inspired.
Hosted by the Chesapeake Region of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), this complimentary in-person community education program is designed for ovarian cancer survivors, caregivers, and others impacted by ovarian cancer. This program brings our Chesapeake community together to share knowledge, foster meaningful connections, and provide practical tools to support individuals at every stage of the journey.
Attendees will engage in meaningful, holistic wellness activities that nurture their physical and emotional well-being while supporting strategies for coping and resilience. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Together, we move forward—stronger, informed, and supported.