Closing FAQs

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Why is Third Root closing?

After 13 years of offering healing services to the local Flatbush community and those most impacted by systemic inequality, Third Root lost its lease. The current business cannot shoulder relocation costs on top of existing tenuous financial circumstances. Like many small businesses, moving through the pandemic has meant decreased capacity and greatly diminished revenue. It has also been an opportunity to pair down operating expenses and build a leaner and more effective model, which afforded us a successful re-opening despite great challenges. While working to enrich our business model in a rapidly-changing environment, we see how capitalism does not recognize wellness for black, brown, queer, trans, dis/abled, formerly incarcerated, and working class people

Is there anything we can do to prevent the closure?

Over the years, we have launched many grassroots fundraisers to help us get by, which have been lifelines. At this time, we have chosen not to pursue further asks or pitches toward this end. We calculate that we’d need to secure about $700K to overcome the many economic barriers, secure a new lease, relocate and remain in business and flourish. Absent that level of full sustainable financial support, we are not willing to continue with unsustainable economic practices to keep our doors open, like reducing wages, deferring pay, or taking on more loans. We choose to shutter our doors with dignity and integrity, as many, if not most other holistic health centers in Brooklyn and NYC have had to do.

How long will gift certificates last?

Gift certificates will be valid until Dec 19, 2021. If you know you will not be able to use your gift certificate before this date, contact ek@thirdroot.org to receive a refund.
Gift certificates will be available until Oct 19, 2021.

Can I still use my health insurance for acupuncture at Third Root?

We will continue to file insurance claims until Nov 19.

What yoga class card and unlimited options will be available before closure?

All class cards & unlimited passes expire as of Dec 19
20 class card is available until Sept 19
10 class card is available until Oct 19
Unlimited 30-Day is available until Nov 19

As of Sept 19, Unlimited 3-month auto-pay will only be available for anyone who is already enrolled and wishes to continue at a prorated cost. Contact ek@thirdroot.org to arrange.

If not Third Root, then where?

A comprehensive directory of BIPOC-led healing spaces is being compiled by some of our collaborators and we will share this as it becomes available

Where can we find Third Root practitioners after the closure?

Contact & booking information for our practitioners will be included on our Team Page.

Collective Care Fund Questions

Will the Collective Care Fund still be available?

Yes! The Collective Care Fund will remain active until Dec 19.

Will we still be able to donate to the Collective Care Fund?

Yes, we will continue to accept donations to the CCF until closure. Any unused funds from the Collective Care Fund will be passed on to the Health Care for the People and the Open Air Clinic. After this time, you can review our directory to determine places to donate moving forward.