
The moment you step into Loopwell in Montclair, you feel an immediate sense of calm. That feeling is intentional. A new 15,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor wellness space on Maple Avenue, Loopwell is a first-of-its-kind well-being hub in New Jersey.
Co-founders and husband and wife team Debbie and Sean Looney designed it as a place “to connect people to purpose, balance and well-being.” Inspired by a need for meaningful in-person connections, co-founder Debbie Looney says there’s a strong link between well-being and increased productivity.
“The pandemic clearly showed us that well-being cannot be achieved from a virtual app or platform,” she says. “At Loopwell, our mission is to make well-being more accessible, one community at a time.”
We visited the space earlier this month during an official launch event that featured everything from a juice bar and wellness shots to aromatherapy, meditation and sound bowls. Other activities included gratitude journaling, intention setting, aromatherapy and crystal healing with a Reiki practitioner. Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing that promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety. Crystal healing is believed to affect us in two ways—vibration and mindset.
Trust us when we tell you you need to bring your mama tribe here stat because everything about this space and its mission will do you good.
Bracelets for attendees at the special event were made with snowflake obsidian. Restoring balance to the body, mind and spirit, snowflake obsidian is meant to support the process of personal transformation. It encourages us to replace negative inner dialogue with a more positive mindset. This is just one of many examples of how thoughtfully curated every last detail and event is in this space.
From being led in a positive affirmation meditation to using a Loopwell-being Wheel to visualize your current and desired life, every member of the team here has a deep knowledge of and passion for wellness.

Lunch at the special event was served up by Nami Nori, a casual temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls in Montclair (with locations in NYC’s West Village and Williamsburg). You’ll want to add Nami Nori to your list of must-try sushi spots. We highly recommend the signature temaki, tuna poke and vegan options. They are as delicious as they are visually stunning.
A salad bar with organically and ethically sourced ingredients boasted seasonings and dressings with ayurvedic enhancements like cilantro chutney and beet and almond flour dip, each with its own unique nutritional and healing properties.
The afternoon ended with a panel discussion featuring Debbie Looney; Susan McPherson, author of The Lost Art of Connecting; Satya Scainetti, founder of Satya Jewelry; and Komel Caruso, co-founder of HerMD, which hosted another event and discussion that same week focused on menopause, sex and skin.
Looney says her goal is to make wellness accessible to the community since going on a wellness retreat or seeking a wellness specialist is not possible for many. “[Loopwell is] a place where people can connect and gain purpose, balance and well-being in our community,” Looney says. “We are curating different classes, workshops experiences. … We have amazing coaches, experts, teachers and instructors who are empowering people to take care of themselves and practice self-care because right now we all need that.”
Loopwell programming focuses on 8 core areas of well-being – social, emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, occupational, environmental and financial – to increase self-awareness, focus and performance. “When people take care of their well-being their capacity in life and at work improves – it’s just common sense,” co-founder Sean Looney says.
The space is bright, airy and full of sunlight. Huge open rooms are well-suited for communal gatherings and classes. During warmer weather, visitors can use Loopwell’s outdoor space as well.
Loopwell will host corporate events, retreats and workshops and classes for individuals. A membership plan is in the works in the near future.
Preview this gorgeous space by watching our video on Instagram.
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