I'm wrapping up the day by cleaning the office after my last client, and I wanted to share a quick update. Today, someone asked me, "Can this help with my pain?" My answer was, "Yes, it absolutely can, and I'd be happy to help." If you've been wondering whether I can help with your specific health concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be happy to talk with you and help determine the best next step. I still have a few appointments available in July, so if you've been meaning to schedule, now is a great time. Feel free to visit the website and book your appointment. Looking ahead to August, my schedule is beginning to fill. The only appointments available will be the times you see on the online schedule. For my regular clients: I'll be reaching out individually so we can get your August appointments scheduled and make a plan to help keep you on track with your health goals. Please note: I will be completely unavailable from Saturday, August 22, through Sunday, August 30. During that time, I will not be seeing clients or taking appointments. If you've been thinking about becoming a new client- whether for an in-person or virtual appointment- now is a great time to reach out. I'd be honored to be part of your health journey, and I'm doing my best to plan ahead so I can continue serving each of you well. Please visit the website to schedule your appointment soon, as I won't be able to accommodate many last-minute appointments in August. As always, I don't take your trust in me lightly. As a solo practitioner, I'm responsible for every aspect of your care and the day-to-day operation of my practice. I take that responsibility seriously, and I'm grateful for the confidence you place in me. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your health journey.

We have 19 days left in July, which means 19 more bags to fill in our One Bag Declutter Challenge! At some point, you might think, "Surely I'll run out of things to get rid of." Maybe you will...maybe you won't. For me, resetting our home is something I intentionally try to do every year. Things slowly creep in. We buy something because it serves a purpose in that season, and before we know it, it's collecting dust on a shelf or tucked away in a closet, no longer serving us. I try to live by the idea that everything in our home should have a purpose or a function. Am I perfect at it? Absolutely not. But it's something I continually work toward. Every season of life brings changes, and with those changes comes the need to reassess what we're holding onto. That's completely normal. What served your family five years ago may not serve you today. That's why making decluttering a regular habit isn't just good for our homes—it's good for us. As the name of my business says, Made Whole. Being made whole isn't about achieving perfection. It's about continually growing and improving the areas of our lives that God has entrusted to us—our homes, our health, our relationships, our communities, and ourselves. When we become hyper-focused on one area while completely neglecting the others, things eventually become out of balance. And when life gets out of balance, chaos has a way of creeping in. The beautiful thing is that none of this has to happen all at once. We're all in different seasons of life. Three years ago, I could dedicate an entire day—or even a whole week—to decluttering. Today? That's just not realistic. Between work, family, and everything else life requires, I'm often running from one responsibility to the next. So instead of feeling discouraged by what I can't do, I've learned to focus on what I can do. While I'm doing laundry, I'll grab a few things from the basement that no longer need to be there. While washing dishes, I'll finally toss those chipped or cracked mugs.

Welcome! I'm so excited to introduce something exciting to our Made Whole community! From July through December, we're going to focus on one simple challenge each month. While these may not all seem like traditional "health" challenges, they all play an important role in our overall well-being. At first glance, you may wonder why we're talking about decluttering, gratitude, or serving others in a group that's centered around health education. The reason is simple: true health is about so much more than the number on the scale. Our homes, our mindset, our daily habits, our nutrition, our movement, and even how we care for others all impact our physical, mental, and emotional health. My hope is that these monthly challenges will help us build healthy habits one step at a time, encourage one another, and create lasting changes that go far beyond a diet. Small, consistent choices often create the biggest transformations. One of my greatest goals is to help you build confidence in your ability to care for your own health. Lasting wellness isn't built on quick fixes, it’s built through simple, daily habits that become part of your lifestyle. As you begin making these small changes, you'll likely notice improvements in your energy, your mindset, your home environment, and your overall well-being. Then, if you choose to work with me one-on-one, your body and your daily habits will already be in a much better place to support deeper healing, detoxification, and a reset. Think of these challenges as building a strong foundation. When the foundation is solid, everything else becomes more effective. How the Monthly Challenges Will Work At the beginning of each month, I'll create one dedicated challenge post. This will be our place to: • Check in throughout the month • Share your progress • Celebrate victories (big or small) • Encourage one another • Ask questions • Stay accountable I'll continue sharing educational posts, health tips, encouragement, and wellness information throughout the month, just as I always have.

Here’s a look at my Home Office! Still have a few things to add, but it is coming along!

Another small thing I’ve been working on lately is my clothes- slowly swapping out synthetic pieces for natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool. Silk and I just don’t get along… my lifestyle isn’t exactly silk-friendly. 💁🏻‍♀️ They are out there, I’ve gotten most of my clothes from thrift stores, though this is a TJ Max outfit. Replacing one item, one outfit, with another. Have I arrived yet? No. Small steps here. You’d be surprised how much the body is affected by the fabric touching your skin- and no, this isn’t a conspiracy. Just another area the Lord has been teaching and guiding me in. What about you? Have you gone down the fabric rabbit hole yet?