The Uzo Method Project
Re-indigenizing Wellness Through Evidence-Based Healing Arts
The Uzo Method Project is dedicated to restoring balance through Indigenous healing arts and holistic wellness practices. By remembering, restoring, and remixing ancient modalities, we create a path to the re-indigenization of the body, mind, and spirit.
About The Uzo Method Project
The Uzo Method Project uses evidence-based healing arts practices to provide opportunities for the re-indigenization of the body, mind, and spirit. Through remembering, restoring, and remixing ancient healing modalities, spaces are created where holistic wellness becomes an intentional, collective journey.
The RICHER Model
The RICHER Model is a five-step framework developed by Dr. Uzo Nwankpa to facilitate healing in community-based settings. It focuses on restoring balance through culturally grounded, evidence-based practices.
Self Reflection
Developing awareness of personal experiences, emotions, and healing needs.
Integration
Weaving traditional and modern healing approaches into daily life.
Choreography
Designing intentional movements and practices that foster holistic wellness.
Evaluation Objective
Assessing the effectiveness of healing practices for continuous growth.
Self Reflection
Returning to introspection and self-awareness as an ongoing practice.
Mission
The mission is to increase awareness and accessibility to holistic healing practices that honor the physical, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness globally.
Vision
The Uzo Method envisions a world where people heal from the wounds of displacement, generational trauma, and cultural erasure by reconnecting to their roots, reclaiming their stories, and rebuilding their sense of belonging. It’s about breaking the silence of suffering, reigniting the spirit of resilience, and transforming wellness into a living, breathing act of remembrance and restoration—where communities are not just surviving but thriving, held together by the power of ancestral wisdom and collective healing.
Approach
The Uzo Method Project draws from Indigenous African and diasporic traditions, trauma-informed care, and holistic wellness practices. The goal is to create sustainable well-being through art, ritual, and community connection, fostering an environment where cultural heritage and wellness converge.
What We Do
Meet Dr. Uzo Nwankpa
Dr. Uzo Nwankpa is a multi- and interdisciplinary performing artist whose work centers on embodied learning, movement, and storytelling. Through dance, music, and visual art, she explores the intersections of spirituality, identity, and public health.
Experience the Healing Arts:
Traditional and contemporary dance as healing.
Autobiographical storytelling performances.
Experiential art installations rooted in cultural heritage.
Events
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Uzo Nwankpa is an engaging speaker, facilitator, and performer who leads workshops and discussions on wellness, decolonization, and the power of Indigenous healing.
Upcoming & Past Events:
- Community healing workshops.
- Public health and decolonization lectures.
- Cultural storytelling and performance events.
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FAQ
Dr. Uzo Nwankpa is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), educator, artist, and researcher dedicated to decolonizing wellness practices and restoring balance through community-based healing.
The RICHER Model is a five-step framework developed by Dr. Nwankpa to facilitate holistic healing through self-reflection, integration, movement, evaluation, and empowerment.
The Uzo Method Project is a public health initiative that integrates evidence-based healing arts practices with Indigenous wisdom to promote holistic wellness.
You can reach out via email or follow us on social media for updates on events, workshops, and community initiatives.
You can get involved by attending workshops, inviting Dr. Nwankpa for speaking engagements, exploring the healing arts portfolio, or supporting the project through collaborations and donations.
Community and Public Health Advocacy
Health is wealth, and The Uzo Method Project is committed to advancing public health through culturally inclusive, community-driven approaches. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Indigenous and contemporary wellness practices, fostering resilience and collective healing.
Get Involved
We welcome collaborations, partnerships, and community engagement. Whether you are an organization, researcher, or individual interested in holistic healing, we’d love to connect.
Ways to Get Involved:
Donate – Support community healing initiatives.
Collaborate – Partner with us on research and projects.
Newsletter Signup – Stay updated on events and insights.