BALM Wellness

03/24/2026

Wellness on to go: Care that travels with you! 🚗⏳🚦

03/24/2026

What role do humility and humanity play in your life—or in the way you care for others through your work?

Last week I attended a special event at Hoag Hospital on The Spirituality of Humanity & Humility, surrounded by nurses, doctors, wellness professionals, and leadership teams. The insights shared were profound and immediately applicable:
   •   Carolyn Jones, filmmaker and photographer: “Nurses’ Unique Understanding of Humanity”
   •   Doctor Vincent Nguyen and Shada Abubaker: “The Role of Humility and Humanity in Spiritual Care for Serious Illness”
   •   Doctor Gary Ruelas: “The Healing Power of Love”
   •   Swami Dhyanayogananda: “The Humility That Empowers: The Spirituality of Unseen Service”
   •   Doctor Elizabeth Raskin: “Ceremony in Healthcare”, a topic close to my heart

A heartfelt thank you goes to Rev. Doctor Johanna Friese and Beth Otterbein, BSN for organizing this thoughtful event.

One of the most important takeaways for everyone in attendance—from such varied fields—is that we all left with something valuable to incorporate into our own practice.

As a holistic wellness educator with over 20 years of spiritual practice, I guide individuals and teams to reconnect with their nervous system, restore energy, and stay present during life’s most demanding seasons. I see firsthand that burnout affects not only patients but also nurses, doctors, employees, and leadership—and sustainable care requires that giving and receiving are balanced.

Humanity and humility are not abstract ideas. They are practical skills that strengthen resilience for everyone in healthcare and beyond.

I am grateful to witness these conversations growing in healthcare environments, bridging medical care and holistic wellness for stronger, more compassionate outcomes.

Because what happens when the people who care for everyone else also need care themselves? 🌿

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03/22/2026

I appreciate seeing how Prague continues bringing wellness into everyday public life. The city is taking another step toward supporting people not only in clinics or studios, but directly in daily movement and transportation.

It’s a simple idea with real impact: wellness belongs inside ordinary moments.

For years, I’ve been doing something similar in my own way. I use small pauses in the car—especially at red lights or during short waits—to support my body and nervous system. These micro-moments add up. They quietly strengthen resilience across the day.

Friends sometimes call my car a “spa car.” When I’m driving kids to school or heading out on family trips, the space often includes:•aromatherapy from my favorite car diffuser• massage balls for neck and shoulder release• reflexology rings for hand circulation • small crystals or stones for grounding• mini fascia tools for simple tension resets

These are small tools. But used consistently, they become powerful daily rituals.

Wellness does not always require extra time. It requires intention.

Even one minute at a red light can support your breath, posture, and focus. Over time, those minutes change how you move through your day.

If your car became a small wellness space, what would you include?

03/20/2026

The Spring Equinox starts today. 🧠What a belief you would LOVE to have and believe, if you could be a person that truly believed it?🌷

03/20/2026

Today is the Spring Equinox.
The Sun crosses the equator. Day and night are nearly equal.
Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
It’s a natural pivot point in the year, marking balance between light and dark.

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

Happy st. Patrick’s Day ☘️ 🍀 ☘️🌈🎩

03/15/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 💚🛶☘️ Today at Mission Viejo Lake, our paddle board and kayak crew brought magic, fun, and a bit of mischief to the water. One little boy in a motorized boat saw us and shouted, “Omg… real leprechauns are here!” ☘️✨

03/15/2026

Our amazing group is celebrating St. Patrick’s day at the MV lake .Patrick’s

03/14/2026

My morning Rituals - the wellness blend of energy, grounding, Lemon 🍋 tea and more. Preparing for a new day…

03/13/2026

My favorite bodywork oil! Valor is also a part of the Raindrop Technique Set.
If you need an alignment Raindrop Session- connect with me! 💧💧💧

03/13/2026

Childhood memories are real! Connecting to my roots! Finding this favorite childhood candy in my backpack made my day❤️ ❤️