03/14/2026
Today marks a significant milestone - 17 years since my life-changing back and knee surgery. I would like to take this moment to share my journey with you that began with a fall on March 14th, 2007. The pain in my back was terrible, and the numbness on the inside of my left foot was a constant reminder that something wasn’t right. After countless scans, nerve tests, physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, and traction, spanning nearly two years, I was to have a cage put in at the L4-L5-S1 and a nerve release in my left knee. I ended up with bilateral cages which lead to numbness in the outside my right foot. Since then, I've undergone various treatments, including dry needling, myofascial release, gastric bypass surgery, 2 toes fused and a plantar plate repair, which is painful with every step I take. Fast forward 18 years and 364 days from my initial injury, I might wish for a different outcome, free from persistent back pain, sciatic pain, numbness, and walking discomfort. Yet, I'm led to wonder - would I be the person I am today without this journey? Probably not. A pivotal moment came five years ago when, sitting at the McDonald's stop light, I decided that I want return to the medical field. I looked over to the Ridgewater College sign and it was advertising that, Massage Therapy would be starting in the fall. In an instant, God put it on my heart that massage would be the course I would take. I knew I was to help others that are going through similar experiences that I have went through. Whether it be pain, sadness from your body not being what it once was, or just every day life, I wanted to help in some way. While I cherish the thought of a different outcome with my surgeries, I'm grateful for the journey that has led me to exactly where I am today. I hope this helps you understand my passion and as always, I welcome your thoughts and feelings, embracing them as opportunities for growth. I appreciate each and everyone one of you 💞 Thank you for taking the time to read my story and being my Tranquility.
Gods Blessings,
Kelly
