About Happie Soul Foundation

Compassion in Action. Healing Within Reach.

Happie Soul Foundation was created from a simple but powerful belief:

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience compassionate wellness care.

After more than a decade of serving individuals through Happie Soul Wellness, founder Cristina L. Dunbar witnessed something that changed her perspective. While many people found relief through therapeutic massage, wellness services, and supportive care, others simply couldn't access the help they needed. At the same time, dedicated licensed massage therapists often faced financial barriers to obtaining the specialized education required to safely care for clients with complex medical conditions.

Two different challenges shared one common solution.

Create a foundation that supports both the people seeking care and the professionals committed to providing it.

Happie Soul Foundation exists to help bridge that gap.

Through community partnerships, donor support, and compassionate collaboration, we are building a growing network of trusted providers, educators, and organizations dedicated to making wellness care more accessible while strengthening the professionals who deliver it.

Our work is guided by one simple mission:

To remove barriers, restore hope, and create healthier communities through compassionate wellness care and professional education.

Although inspired by the work of Happie Soul Wellness, Happie Soul Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization with its own mission, leadership, programs, governance, and funding. Happie Soul Wellness will continue serving clients as a separate wellness practice while supporting the Foundation's vision of expanding access to care.

Who We Hope to Serve

Wellness should never feel out of reach.

Every day, individuals and families navigate chronic pain, serious illness, emotional stress, recovery, caregiving responsibilities, and unexpected life challenges. In those moments, supportive wellness services can provide comfort, relief, resilience, and hope—yet they are often the first thing people go without.

Happie Soul Foundation is working to change that.

As funding becomes available, we aim to connect eligible individuals with trusted providers offering services that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. At the same time, we invest in continuing education for licensed massage therapists so more professionals are equipped to safely care for people with complex medical needs.

Together, these two programs create something larger than financial assistance.

They help build stronger providers, healthier communities, and a future where compassionate wellness care is more accessible to those who need it most.

Because healing grows stronger when communities come together.

Leadership

Meet the Team Guiding Happie Soul Foundation

Happie Soul Foundation is led by individuals who believe that compassion, collaboration, and community have the power to change lives. Together, our leadership team is committed to expanding access to wellness services, supporting professional education, and building a stronger network of providers dedicated to serving others.

Our Commitment

Every leadership decision is guided by the Foundation's core values:

Compassion
Integrity
Accessibility
Education
Collaboration
Community Impact

Together, we are building a future where wellness support is more accessible, providers are better equipped to serve, and every act of kindness creates a ripple of hope.

Cristina L. Dunbar

Lead Visionary

Cristina L. Dunbar founded Happie Soul Foundation after more than a decade of serving clients through Happie Soul Wellness. Throughout her career, she witnessed firsthand how therapeutic wellness services can improve quality of life for individuals facing chronic pain, complex medical conditions, cancer recovery, trauma, and overwhelming stress.

She also recognized another critical need—many licensed massage therapists lacked access to the advanced education necessary to confidently care for these populations.

These experiences inspired the creation of Happie Soul Foundation.

As Executive Director, Cristina provides strategic leadership, develops community partnerships, oversees Foundation programs, and works to expand access to compassionate wellness care while supporting continuing education for healthcare and wellness professionals.

Her vision is simple:

To create healthier communities by investing in both the people seeking care and the professionals dedicated to providing it.

Amy Beatty

Catalyst & Co-Lead

Amy Beatty brings a heart for service and a commitment to strengthening the Foundation's mission. She supports organizational growth, community engagement, and responsible stewardship while helping guide initiatives that expand access to wellness services for individuals and families in need.

Amy believes meaningful change happens when communities work together with compassion and purpose.

Dorothy Smyser

Culture & Compliance Scribe

Dorothy Smyser is passionate about serving others and helping create opportunities for individuals to experience hope, healing, and support. As a member of the Foundation's leadership team, she contributes thoughtful guidance and encourages collaborative partnerships that strengthen the Foundation's impact throughout the community.

Kaitlyn Trogner

Community Catalyst

Kaitlyn Trogner is dedicated to helping build a Foundation that serves with integrity, compassion, and accountability. She supports the organization's mission through strategic planning, community outreach, and a shared commitment to making wellness care more accessible for those who need it most.

Interested in serving on our Board of Directors or Advisory Committee?
We're always looking for passionate leaders who share our mission of expanding access to compassionate wellness care. Contact us to learn more.