We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Agatha Achindu

This particular story is especially close to my heart—not because she is the only client I’ve helped, but because of the depth of her journey. When this client first came to me, she had been on high blood pressure medication for over 20 years. Like so many others, she had resigned herself to a lifetime of dependency on these medications, as her physician had advised. However, after two decades, her kidneys were beginning to show signs of distress, and she was referred to a nephrologist. The prospect of potential dialysis was looming, and she felt desperate. By the time she found her way to me, she was at her wits’ end. In the span of eight months, through her unwavering commitment, we worked together to transform her life. We improved her diet, her sleep, her exercise routine, her exposure to toxins, stress management, relationships, work-life balance, and spiritual well-being—all the essential pillars of holistic health, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. Read more>>

Andrea Waite

There was a time when I first began transitioning into animal massage, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a shelter. My time at the shelter, I met a Pit mix. He intimidated many with his large stature, but beneath his tough exterior he had a gentle soul. He had been at the shelter for far too long, and his prolonged stay had taken a toll. He was anxious, scared, and recovering from surgery. Our massage session was a turning point. Initially, he was tense and fearful, but as my gentle touch soothed his muscles, he began to relax. I noticed how the effects of my touch changed his behavior. As the massage progressed, he seemed like his anxiety just melted away, revealing his true nature, a loving, affectionate companion. The moment that sealed our bond was when he fell asleep in my arms, his pain and anxiety went away in that moment. A staff member had recorded us. The video capturing our interaction showcased his loving personality, and soon after, he was adopted from the video of our interaction and he found his forever home. Witnessing his transformation was the moment I knew I’d found my calling – helping animals heal, both physically and emotionally, through massage therapy. I wanted to continue to make a difference.  Read more>>

Lindsay Corkum

I had a Hospice female patient with end-stage Alzheimer’s disease who was married to her husband for over 70 years. She was very confused at all times and couldn’t verbalize her needs. However, she always responded so well when her husband was with her. She would instantly relax and be calm in his presence and when hearing his voice. When she unfortunately passed, her husband, who was in otherwise good health, sadly also passed away only three weeks later after suddenly discovering he had leukemia. My main take away from that experience was that when we are surrounded with unwavering love and an amazing support system, our health and wellbeing thrives. It taught me the extreme importance and necessity of choosing the right life partner. My job and this particular story has stressed in me the importance of who I choose to remain close to me growing older. Gratitude continues to flood me on a daily basis and I owe it all to hospice nursing and the incredible stories of my patients and their families. Read more>>

Jackie Beck

The work we do with kids involves some very specific physical exercises and some specialized equipment that they wear while they are with us three times a week. Not all kids are open to the process … at first. This is the story of one of those kids, Landon. When Landon came to me, he was eight years old and his brain age was between 18 months and 3 years old. He had so many behavioral issues, the family never went out to dinner together, never went to the movies, never really did anything as a family. To complicate matters, Landon would never go to the bathroom anywhere except the bathroom at the community pool. He was reluctant to do anything, saying “I hate you. You want me to do things and I don’t want to do things.” He always went to bed at night swaddled in a thunder blanket. Read more>>