Every once in a while, people need to take a step back and check in with their health and wellness. While you should be doing this more than just annually, the Houston Wellness Day put on by HealthCorps. is a great opportunity to reflect on your health and learn new tips and tricks to wellness.

The event is on Friday, Sept. 27, from 10 am to 3 pm, at the United Way of Greater Houston (50 Waugh Drive). It’s free to attend, but you need to RSVP. Tickets are going fast! Click here.

Heads up this post is sponsored by Health Corps. All opinions are my own!

Scroll through all the reasons you cannot miss this event!

1. We all need to destress.

You’ll discover innovators, products and services dedicated to simplifying your life. Plus, taking a day to disconnect and destress just to focus on health and wellness is a huge way to get the more mindful ball rolling.

2. Do it for Dr. Oz.

Houston Wellness Day is put on by Dr. Oz’s nonprofit. In Houston, HealthCorps.org is helping 4,000 students in our schools at Yates, Sharpstown, Etoile Academy, and Yes Prep Gulfton. It’s on a mission to make American youth mentally and physically stronger.

3. Mingle among Houston VIPs.

Some of the coolest people in H-Town will be at Houston Wellness Day! Lisa Holthouse, founder of Houston CityBook and Holthouse Foundation for Kids is the sponsor. Plus, Charlise Springer (international athlete and HIIT master trainer), Caroline Knapp (House of Harper), Ashley Barber (Simply Maven HTX), Henry Richardson (of DEFINE body & mind), and more.

4. Swag on swag on swag.

The food, raffle, and gift bag cannot be missed at Houston Wellness Day. Sweetgreen, Green Seed Vegan, Sprouts Farmer’s Market, Lemon Laine, Switch2Pure, Well Done Cooking Classes, Deer Lake Lodge, and more!

5. It’s all free!

Everything at Houston Wellness Day is free! But hurry up to snag your spots because tickets are going FAST.