Virginia Beach Set to Host Inaugural Healthy Living Expo: A Weekend of Wellness, Community, and Serendipity at the Oceanfront
By HAK EYM News
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Something is stirring along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and it has nothing to do with the usual spring break crowds. On May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, Neptune Park and the historic Virginia Beach Boardwalk will transform into a vibrant hub of holistic health, fitness, and community connection for the first-ever Healthy Living Expo Virginia Beach.
And if you ask Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander—a local podcaster, martial artist, and 20-year veteran of the wellness space—the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
“It’s a seminal event,” Dr. Alexander shared in a recent two-part podcast series recorded for his network. “This is the first time something like this is happening here. And the way I found out about it? Pure serendipity.”
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A Serendipitous Beginning
Dr. Alexander’s journey to discovering the expo began not in a boardroom or through a press release, but over coffee. Multiple times over the last several weeks, he found himself at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, located at 619 18th Street in Virginia Beach’s vibrant VIBE District. There, he kept running into Marcela, one of the event’s key coordinators, who is heading up fundraising and vendor relations.
“I happened to run into her again and again,” Dr. Alexander recounted in his podcast, recorded late on the evening of Friday, March 13th—a date he notes turned out to be lucky rather than unlucky, after a favorable court appearance that morning. “Her energy is contagious. She’s hard-working, enthusiastic about healthy living, and it just pulled me in.”
What started as a casual conversation led Dr. Alexander to investigate the expo’s website, healthylivingexpovb.com, in real-time for his listeners. His “cold read” of the site revealed a robust lineup of activities and vendors, along with one small typo: “Puppy Yog” instead of “Puppy Yoga.” (He’s since confirmed with Marcela that the error has been corrected.)
What to Expect: A Weekend of Wellness by the Water
The Healthy Living Expo promises two full days of programming designed for everyone from seasoned wellness enthusiasts to curious beginners. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, the event will feature:
- Health Screenings & Fitness Demos: Practical health resources and live demonstrations from local fitness professionals.
- Vendor Village: A marketplace of handpicked vendors offering organic snacks, eco-friendly home products, sustainable services, and fitness gear. Attendees can “sample, shop, and support regional businesses that put health and community first.”
- Speakers and Panels: Thought leaders and practitioners will share insights on holistic living, preventative care, and mindfulness.
- Coastal Edge 5K: Kicking off Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 AM, this family-friendly run takes participants along the waterfront. Organizers describe it as an event “for seasoned runners or anyone who just wants to enjoy a walk with the ocean as their backdrop.”
- Furry Friends Yoga: Perhaps the event’s most heartwarming attraction, this unique yoga session combines gentle stretching with the joy of interacting with adoptable pets from local rescues. “It’s a great cause,” Dr. Alexander noted. “People will have these cute little animals running around, and they’ll be able to adopt them into forever homes.”
The Business of Wellness: Sponsorship Opportunities
Beyond the activities, Dr. Alexander’s deep dive into the event’s sponsor deck—provided to him by the organizers—reveals the infrastructure required to bring such a vision to life. The expo is actively seeking partners through several sponsorship tiers designed to maximize brand visibility during a high-traffic spring tourism weekend.
According to materials provided by Coastal Edge Events, one of the expo’s partners, the sponsorship structure includes:
- Title Sponsor ($10,000): Includes “Presented By” recognition, premiere logo placement on all materials, on-stage recognition, a speaking opportunity, the largest booth placement, media mentions, and full digital promotion.
- Presenting Sponsor ($5,000): Prominent logo placement, large booth space, on-site recognition, and digital/social media promotion.
- Gold Sponsor ($3,000): Logo inclusion, booth space, on-site signage, and digital mentions.
- Silver Sponsor ($1,500): Logo inclusion, booth space, and on-site signage.
Media exposure packages are also available, including an exclusive media sponsor position at $25,000, a dealership sponsor at $10,000, and multiple TV and radio ad sponsor slots at $3,000 each.
“Your brand has a unique opportunity to be highly visible during this vibrant weekend,” the sponsor deck states, highlighting the influx of residents and visitors drawn to the coast for seasonal events, outdoor activities, and dining.
A Personal Connection: Why This Event Matters
For Dr. Alexander, the expo is more than just a story to cover. With a background in healthy living and self-defense dating back to 2006 through his platform HypnoAthletics, he sees a deep alignment with his life’s work. His personal philosophy, which he summarizes as “exercising your mind towards universal harmony and spiritual wisdom through healthy living and self-defense,” mirrors the expo’s mission of promoting healthy lifestyles, preventative care, and holistic wellness.
The expo aims to “position Virginia Beach as a destination for health, balance, and mindful living,” according to its materials. Dr. Alexander, who has maintained an online presence for two decades, believes his network can help amplify that message. In a live experiment during his podcast, he asked Google Gemini about “HypnoAthletics” and “Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander.” The AI confirmed his established footprint, noting his association with “KappaGuerra” (his hybridized form of Capoeira), “UniquilibriuM,” and various podcasts and publications.
“I feel like there will be some impact from my working together to help get the word out,” he said. “It’s in alignment with what I do.”
Looking ahead, Dr. Alexander plans to participate in the expo not just as an observer, but as a presenter. He intends to speak about his philosophy and offer a live demonstration of KappaGuerra at Neptune Park.
“I’m a little anxious because I care about how my information gets presented to people,” he admitted. “But I have this knack for showing up and doing amazing things. I know people will benefit.”
How to Get Involved
The Healthy Living Expo Virginia Beach will take place May 2-3, 2026, at Neptune Park and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. For more information, to apply as a vendor, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, visit healthylivingexpovb.com. Sponsorship inquiries can also be directed via email to healthylivingexpovb@gmail.com.
As for Dr. Alexander, he’s taking his own advice: showing up, staying curious, and embracing the connections that cross our paths—sometimes repeatedly, and often in the most unexpected places.
“This is really my lifestyle,” he reflected, parked on a well-lit street near the oceanfront, preparing to end his recording. “This is what I’m all about. And this event? It feels like a turning point.”
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