Shifting our balance is necessary constantly. Nothing is static. Not our health. Not our posture. Not our daily routines. Not our relationships. Not us. As we age our bodies require different care. This could be a need to change our food, our activity, our relationships, our beliefs, our views and our expectations. Turning inward and listening maybe the first step... Shifting Balance is normal and healthy.
Why have I evolved my practice beyond massage therapy?
JUST LIKE YOU-
I am getting older.
I have been a Massage Therapist supporting my clients in managing healthy aging and chronic stiff achiness and pain for 20 years. In that time, I too have been getting older.
On my journey I have discovered a few changes in my daily choices that currently have me feeling more mobile, energetic, less stressed and over all happier and healthier today -Without Feeling Deprived.
As a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach I want you to feel your best - Now and at any age. I want to share these approaches with you.
The foundation of this is available through -
Tailored to You 1:1 Health Coaching or Healthy Habits 6week Weight-loss (Last offering before September starts this Monday 4/15)
Both include the opportunity to experience Healthy Choices Educational Grocery Tour and Mindful Movement.
What is Mindfulness to You?
Understanding 3 Aspects of Mindfulness
Intention – what you want to get from practicing mindfulness.
Attention – focus on your internal and external world.
Attitude – curious, reflective and accepting.
Quiet gentle approach to retrain the mind…
It’s natural for the mind to be constantly working; organizing, solving and restructuring information about people, places and things.
Without some “self-parenting” the mind and its thoughts can spin and spin until it hits a wall… and is forced to stop.
Being mindful - is a quiet gentle approach to retrain the mind to settle into the here and now moment.
Why do we continue to OVEREAT?
If you consider the body needs essential nutrients; and you are consuming lots of empty calories… your body is still starving for those nutrients.
There is also the opportunity for leptin resistance. If your finger touches a hot stove, you want your fingertip and brain to recognize that it is hot, immediately causing you to pull your finger away. With Leptin Resistance, it is like your fingertip is stuck on that stove and burning the skin off; you just keep overeating because your body is resistant to Leptin, the hormone that tells you to stop eating because you are full.
Gherlin is the hormone released to tell our bodies we are hungry and need fuel/nutrients. When you start to eat, your fat cells release Leptin, which then tells your brain our nutrient levels have been met; and we should stop eating.
What is leptin resistance?
One Choice at a Time
Change is a Choice; Which You Must be Ready for
When it comes to change; It’s not that some people have willpower and some don’t.
It’s some people are ready for change and some are not.
Some are able to make changes alone. Some need a little support and guidance.
A productive approach to sustainable change…consider the positive habits you already have concerning a healthy lifestyle and amplify those behaviors.
Change that is motivated by fear, guilt, regret or a desire to fix a perceived weakness often leads to a negative self-defeating cycle in which we try and fail and keep being reminded of what is not working.
Focus and Build on the Positives, leave the negatives behind.
Pace yourself. Small steps. You’ll get there.
Make Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time.
Why does aging seem to be so painful?
Ever wonder why somedays you feel very stiff and achy yet can’t recall having done anything physically to cause it? Then experience those days that all seems to feel pretty good. You may have more control over managing this than you think.
Let’s talk about inflammation.
When something enters the body, and it is not recognized as something it needs like an essential nutrient- your immune system kicks in and attacks. Your body will work to protect itself from foreign matter and will push it out or encompass, destroy and or try to eliminate. For example; when you get a sliver in your finger your body will respond and create inflammation (redness and swelling) around the spot. Inflammation is a healthy immune response, however when repeated over and over it becomes Chronic Inflammation... which then is no longer a healthy response but a full attack on one's body.
An unfortunate common systemic form of inflammation can arise from what you eat and drink. Today many items we consume are loaded with ingredients (additives and preservatives) that are not recognized by the body as a nutrient. Chances are if you look at a label and can’t pronounce or recognize an ingredient – your body won’t either! As a result, the body will attack it as foreign matter. This may causes a systemic (full body) inflammatory response which can be experienced through stiff achy joints and overall swelling and bloat.
Each of our bodies are like chemistry beakers. Everything we consume has an impact on our unique chemistry balance. The effect of what we consume can be positive or negative. When negative, your body is smarter than you and will attack the unrecognized matter (like a silver in your finger), causing an inflammatory response. Everyone’s body is unique in how this takes place. Most common areas it can be observed in rashes and irritations on skin, bloating and digestion discomfort, acid reflux, stiff achy joints, and respiratory/sinus issues like runny nose and congestion.
Working with Rebecca you’ll discuss your current pain; together you can determine how to approach managing a portion of that through your lifestyle choices. Rebecca is here to create a supportive environment while together you explore what really works for you.
Aging doesn’t have to be painful -
You may be experiencing inflammation as a response to something you consumed.
Looking for something to believe in?
The sun rises and sets every day. Each day is an opportunity to begin new.
Your ability to influence goodness, starts with your belief in goodness...
Look in the mirror…
Re-Steady Your Balance
Being healthy is about Balance. Somedays are easier than others. Its about making small adjustments to "re-steady" our Balance. The more practiced you are at re-steadying yourself -the more habitual it will be.
Small adjustments help us re-steady and find balance.
Here, now, within your space -Mindfulness
A routine morning walk, and a new perspective emerges.
The power of being in the moment and focusing on the here and now.
I had quite the reality check with this recently. To provide you a little bit of background -a few months ago I started walking regularly in the morning in these chilly temperatures. I take the time to bundle up warmly and venture out to take a 20-minute walk on the icy road.
The walk itself has been therapeutic and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it with the exception of the cold temperature.
Recently on a much warmer day I started out for my regular walk and glanced up at the end of the road - suddenly I stopped. It looked like such a far distance to walk -it was overwhelming, and I paused for a moment and contemplated turning around and going back home.
However, I chose to stay and be curious. I thought I’ve been taking this walk for months now it’s simply 20 minutes 10 minutes down the road and 10 minutes back. Why was this morning so different?
I realized that because of the chilly temperatures and iciness; I was previously focusing on where my feet were and huddling up inside my layers of clothing. as a result I was focusing just on 20 to 30 feet in front of me. I was simply enjoying nature and being lost in my thoughts- and then before I knew it the walk was over and I was back home.
This morning the weather was so much nicer my footing was more grounded I looked at the end of the road and it was daunting.
Lesson learned – there is so much value when we focus on the here and now and enjoy what we’re going through.. and stop stressing over what is ahead.
We can appreciate what we can focus on, touch and change. Taking those mindful small steps will get us exactly where we need to go. We will surely set ourselves up for repeated cycles of failure if we look too far down the road for too long – as it simply seems too overwhelming.
Curious about working with me?
Working with me is different. I’m not an influencer. I’m not about a quick fix.
I work closely with my clients to empower them to take control of their health and wellness by
Making Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time.
As a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach I do this by partnering with my clients to increase self-awareness of choices while guiding them through the process of change. My areas of focus include healthy aging, managing chronic pain, moving mindfully, self-care, nutritional balance and weight management.
Are you ready?
Hear what my clients are saying about working with me.
Choices for a Happy Healthy New Year
What do you want MORE of in 2024? Or is a better question what do you want less of ?
To make room for more of something you will need to let go of something. Release those choices and things that are not supporting your health and wellness.
How about less fatigue, less pain, less anxiety, less weight, less depression, less inflammation, less sick days, less headaches, less bloating, less putting out fires, less clutter or less waste just to name a few.
What do you want more of in 2024?
ACCEPT what you cannot change -your age, your genetics, all your choices prior to today, what others think, what others say, what happens around you, the attitudes, beliefs, choices and perceptions of others.
CHANGE what you can change - your future choices of how you move, how much you sleep, what you consume, how you treat yourself, your responses to others through your words and actions, where you focus your time, energy and attention, how you let others affect you, your gratitude and how you demonstrate it.
Body Be Well Solutions offers a variety of different approaches for Making Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time. Not a diet – that is short term. Not even really big changes; sometimes its the smallest that have the greatest impact. Choices that actually change your lifestyle and get you on the road to health and happiness for good. Creating the resilience to get back on track during those occasions of getting sidetracked.
Actions are more powerful than words - take a look…
Why choose a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach?
This new year while on your path to improve the quality of your health and well-being; consider working with a Health Coach who has demonstrated the dedication and skills to truly support you and is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as well as many health insurance providers.
Diabetes -Weight Management -Smoking Cessation -Moving More -Nutrition -Food Labels -Grocery Shopping -Mindfulness -Stress Management -Healthy Aging -Alternative Pain Approaches -Time Management
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching was established in 2012 with the mission to champion the advancement of health and wellness coaching through evidence-informed standards of education, training, credentialing and research. In 2017, NBHWC, in collaboration with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), launched the first-ever board certification exam for health & wellness coaches.
There is a limited number of National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches proudly holding the esteemed NBC-HWC credential, practicing across various healthcare settings, employee wellness programs, and in the private and public sectors addressing many challenges.
Autumn is known as the season of change - What does that mean to you?
One the most beautiful things about this time of year is the magnificent colors of the leaves on the various trees. The resulting falling of those leaves is just as beautiful.
Did you know that leaves falling is not about loss- it is about growth. When a tree sheds its leaves, the nutrients of the tree are withdrawing into the branches, the trunk and the roots. All in preparation for sustaining the Winter months and producing new growth in the Spring.
Does that provide you a different perspective on change?
Don’t fear change; change is growth -fear not changing.
What is your opinon of change?
Can you sense it?
Into the garden / woods / nature we go… To break loose from our minds and find our SOULS.
When was the last time you tapped into the healing power of nature? Its free for the taking. In one form or another it is available everywhere. Trees, clouds, birds, water, rabbits, squirrels, flowers, shrubs… the list is endless. Take a look (sniff) for yourself!
Nature can be the simplest path to peace while recharging one’s energy .
A study showed that when participants were exposed to nature scenes; their brains linked with empathy and love.
Researchers suggested that a nature view helps individuals tolerate pain.
Want more time in the day?
Are you caught up in the endless cycle of simply existing and mindlessly rolling through the urgent events in life?
Longing for an opportunity to experience and enjoy the important things?
You can have that. Its a thought process- that leads to an awareness and an opportunity for change. Taking the time to observe what you are busy with and charting out the cost and benefit.
Health Coaching is an opportunity to work this this with guidance.
Are you ready to take charge and focus on what is Important vs what is URGENT?
Focusing on What Really Matters - Vision Board Results
This Vision Board Workshop group included 4 seasoned Grandmas, 1 new Grandma, 1 new Mom, a Mom who also created a board with her a 2 year old daughter the morning after! So much FUN and what a simple yet powerful experience in focusing on what really matters in life!
While having an opportunity to take the time to make some connections to what was and is truly important; several strangers in the group made connections - supporting the value of community and how none of us are alone on this journey.
If you look closely… there is a Self-care theme on all of the boards. Stay tuned for future workshop offerings to move to… Making Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time!
“I was motivated by your holding this group workshop - it gave me an opportunity to give a lot of thought as to where I want to go in the next couple of years…you provided form and venue to my thoughts and made it happen for me; Thank You. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I am grateful to have been apart of tonight’s group and to have been your client these past years. ”
Are You Open to Another Perspective - Beyond Your Own?
After years of trying various approaches. Observing all the social influencers swear that theirs is the only approach for you. Where are you? Any further along on your journey to wellness and healthy sustained weight-loss? Or are you exactly where you started… or maybe a little heavier or a bit unhealthier?
There is a reason - quick fixes are simply that a quick fix. Behavioral change is where your behaviors change, and different choices are made.
Health Coaching is becoming increasingly valuable as people begin to realize they haven’t been able to achieve something on their own, and recognize that the perspective of someone who can see beyond the situation they continue to find themselves in.
Poor quick fix lifestyle choices are responsible for continued weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and overall illness. Health Coaching is a collaborative partnership; with YOU the client being able to tap into YOUR inner strength and external resources to achieve health and wellness you deserve.
Have you been able to achieve the results you want on your own?
Health is a relationship you have with yourself
Self-Care
Healthy-Self
Heal -Thy -Self
The approach you take when caring for others should be the same approach when caring for yourself. When we are taking care of others- generally it is a result of a relationship we have with them as a friend, a spouse, a parent or a child.
Are you being as supportive of your health’s needs as you could be? Are you protecting your health from harm? Are you nourishing your health? Are you showing your health love and kindness? Are you listening to your health? Are you treating your health with respect?
Does your Health deserve better?
Do you take care of others?
-when it is convenient?
-or when they need it?
Is the same true - for when you take care of you?
Life Does Not Have A Remote
Do you KNOW you need to make some changes to be healthier?
Do you WANT to make some healthy changes?
Are you READY to make some changes to be healthier?
Simply KNOWING and WANTING to make change is unfortunately not enough. More importantly -You must be READY!
Do you know why you make the choices you do? How READY are you to change? Could the key to sustainable change start with you spending time observing and learning about yourself and your preferences? Taking time to really gain an understanding of how you got to where you are today, then moving toward a clearer picture of where you’d like to be.
Life does not have a remote.
Are you READY to get up and make a change and choose a healthy path yourself?
