Janelle Houston is the kind of person who makes you feel calmer just by talking to her — like a deep exhale in human form. A wellness practitioner with a passion for nervous system regulation, she’s built her work around healing, community, and showing up for people in ways that actually matter. Ras Al Khaimah didn’t just become her home; it became part of her practice — shaping a life filled with nature walks, rescued horses, beach days with dogs, and purpose-led work. Think: equal parts healer, community-builder, and gentle reminder that kindness is still wildly underrated.
Interview Highlights
She moved to the UAE at 26 with zero expectations — and 18 years later, she’s still pleasantly surprised 🇦🇪✨
A casual road trip to RAK turned into a full-blown “this is it” moment for her and the kids 🚗💛
Life now includes rescued horses, donkey companions, hiking trails, and daily dog beach rituals (yes, daily 🐕🏖️)
As a female entrepreneur in RAK, she found something rare: supportive networking that actually feels supportive 🤝💼
She believes Ras Al Khaimah is quietly becoming the UAE’s next wellness hub — less chaos, more calm 🌿🧘♀️
Her work helps people shift out of fight-or-flight and back into clarity, presence, and balance ⚖️✨
New to RAK and feeling lost? She points people straight to WOW-RAK as the go-to place to see what’s happening, what’s on, and how to plug into the community 🧭💙
Pull Out Quotes
“If more people took care to talk to one another and smile and connect, the world would be a happier space.”
“What excites me to wake up in the morning is always being of service.”
“When you have a regulated nervous system, to me, you’re your authentic self.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
