Wellness

The concept of wellness as defined by Dr. Stephen Godin is “the interaction of the body, mind, and spirit - the appreciation that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an impact on our state of health.” Health means much more than the absence of disease. Health also extends to achieving optimal physical and mental well-being, such that we can live life to its’ full potential. My commitment is to help individuals, couples and families explore the value of understanding and practicing the mind – body - spirit connection.

The context for understanding the mind can be found in the work of Dr. Daniel Siegel who writes that the mind is the pattern in the flow of energy and information. This flow is created within the brain of the individual as well as within the interpersonal - how two minds interact with each other.

What supports my commitment to help others improve their physical and emotional self-awareness is the research into the links between emotional health and the body. Wellness is absent when feelings of hopelessness, rage, fear, anxiety, and conflict are experienced and then displayed in unhealthy physical symptoms. Wellness is present with feelings of worth, contribution, purpose, and healthy human connection.

Spirit from the Latin spiritus meaning “breath” is the vital principle or animating force within living beings. When I guide individuals to access and vitalize their essence, their core, they describe a dynamic level of functioning that maximizes their potential to achieve their aspirations.