Professional Mental Health & Nutrition Solutions for Lasting Wellness
Kenya's leading integrated wellness provider, combining clinical psychology with public health nutrition to help individuals, organizations, and communities break cycles of trauma and build resilience through evidence-based care.
✓ Free 15-minute consultation • ✓ Licensed clinical psychologists & nutritionists • ✓ Evidence-based practice • ✓ Confidential & secure
Our Clients
Organizations we've partnered with to deliver evidence-based wellness solutions
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Why Choose Iyashi Wellness Centre?
Proven Results
Our evidence-based approach has helped 90% of clients achieve their mental health and nutrition goals.
Expert Team
Multi-disciplinary group of licensed clinical psychologists, public health specialists, program evaluators, and researchers with experience in trauma-informed care, community program design, and M&E
Holistic Approach
We address mental health and nutrition for lasting community transformation
Confidential & Secure
All sessions are completely confidential, following the highest ethical and professional standards.
Our Story: The Why Behind Iyashi
Iyashi Wellness Centre is a woman-led Kenyan social enterprise dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycles of trauma and poverty in vulnerable communities. It was founded in 2017 by Emiliana Mbelenga, a Clinical Psychologist and Public Health Nutritionist.
We hold a simple belief that wellbeing is the foundation upon which individuals and communities can build a thriving future.
In over 18 years of working with local and international organizations, our founder saw a recurring gap in development work. Programs often focused on providing resources but overlooked the invisible burdens of trauma, stress, and anxiety that prevented people from truly benefiting. We were treating the symptoms but not healing the person.
Iyashi was born from this insight. Our name, which means "healing," reflects our main purpose: to create spaces for healing and to build resilience from the ground up. We are driven to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and make professional, compassionate care accessible to all.
Our Work: Innovative Community Programs
We develop and implement high-impact community programs at the intersection of mental health, nutrition and climate change that create sustainable pathways to well-being. Our flagship initiatives include:
Dada Connect Community Resilience Programme
A pathway to resilience and economic empowerment
Dada Connect is a "Well-being First" model designed for women survivors of Gender-Based Violence. We provide foundational MHPSS to address trauma, then build upon this healing with business skills training to help women launch their own collectively owned micro-enterprises. This innovative approach bridges the gap between healing and earning, creating lasting economic independence.
- Trauma recovery and emotional healing
- Enhanced self-efficacy and confidence
- Economic empowerment through micro-enterprises
- Strengthened community support networks
- Reduced vulnerability to future GBV
Project RISE™
AI-Powered, Community-Based Child Protection
At the heart of our mission to innovate for community wellbeing is Project RISE™, an AI-Powered, Community-Based Approach to Child Protection. This pioneering model was recently awarded 1st Place in the Global Development Network (GDN) Future Solutions Pitch Challenge, a testament to its potential for creating scalable, systemic change.
Project RISE™ is a hybrid solution that combines digital innovation with community-based care. It features a secure, AI-powered digital platform providing confidential support and preventative education, integrated with a community-based support system of "Safe Circles" led by trained local facilitators. This hybrid approach leverages technology to create a scalable ecosystem of protection and healing for children.
Our Team
Emiliana Mbelenga
Founder and CEO
Emiliana is a dual-certified Clinical Psychologist and Public Health Nutritionist with 18 years of experience designing and leading health programs for vulnerable populations across Africa. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to community-led, trauma-informed care. After years of leading complex projects for international partners, Emiliana founded Iyashi Wellness Centre to create and scale innovative, integrated solutions that address the critical link between mental health and physical well-being.
Charles Mwangi
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
Charles Mwangi leads our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) practice. With expertise in designing robust M&E frameworks, Charles ensures that every program we implement is built on a foundation of credible data and a clear strategy for measuring impact. He is responsible for developing our Theories of Change, results frameworks, and data collection systems that allow us to track our progress and prove the effectiveness of our work to our partners.
Edward Miyogo
Grant Management & Finance Lead
Edward Miyogo oversees our grant management and financial strategy, ensuring the highest standards of accountability and stewardship for our partners' investments. Edward manages all financial aspects of our projects, from initial budgeting in proposals to final financial reporting. His expertise ensures that our programs are delivered with operational excellence and financial integrity. His role is critical in building the trust and transparency that underpins our long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, and NGOs.
Who We Partner With
We work with a diverse range of partners who share our commitment to building a healthier, more resilient future.
Foundations and NGOs
We serve as a high-capacity, expert partner for foundations and NGOs looking to deliver and measure high-impact community mental health programs. Our field-tested MHPSS programs, strong M&E expertise, and proven track record make us an ideal technical partner for organizations seeking credible, evidence-based solutions.
Learn More →Corporate Organizations
We partner with corporate organizations seeking to build authentic CSR programs and provide meaningful, professional wellness support for their employees. Our clinician-led services include employee counseling, executive training, wellbeing ROI reporting, and authentic community impact partnerships.
Learn More →Government Ministries
We serve as a strategic partner for government ministries needing to pilot and scale cost-effective, community-based mental health solutions. Our task-sharing model builds capacity of existing Community Health Promoters, providing evidence-based ROI frameworks aligned with national mental health agendas.
Learn More →Individuals
We provide confidential, professional, and compassionate therapy for individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. Our one-on-one counseling sessions are led by qualified clinical psychologists and tailored to each person's unique needs and circumstances.
Learn More →Whether we are training community health promoters, supporting a new mother, or advising a corporate leader, our mission remains the same: to provide the tools for healing and empower every individual to thrive in life.
Ready to Transform Your Life?
Join hundreds of individuals and organizations who've discovered the power of integrated wellness. Start with a free 15-minute consultation with our licensed clinical psychologists.