Inspired Wellness, PLLC

10/15/2025

Please join Judith Willis, Registered Dietician and myself for this NO COST EVENT at the North Whidbey Center for Wellbeing on

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 1051 NE 7th Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Space is limited! Individual sign up is required (one ticket per person).

Join us at the North Whidbey Center for Wellbeing for our very first Creative Lab — a new monthly series where community, creativity, and wellbeing come together.

Our very first session kicks off with a Cooking Workshop + Potluck! 🍲 A No Cost Event!

Join Registered Dietitian Judy Willis as she leads a live lentil soup cooking demonstration, sharing simple, nourishing ways to make food that loves you back. Afterward, stay for a community potluck — bring a dish to share and connect with others who love good food and creative living.

Come watch, learn, and taste how nourishing food can be simple, seasonal, and full of heart. 🌱

🪴 A Few Helpful Notes

This is a demonstration, not a cooking class.

Bring: a dish to share (optional), a notebook, and an open heart.

Reserve your spot here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23138527&appointmentType=84595914

💫 Our Vision
The Creative Lab is part of our broader mission at the North Whidbey Center for Wellbeing — to nurture whole-person health through creativity, education, and community connection.

Each month, we hope to feature a new theme such as:
Herbal medicine making 🌿
Mindful art & journaling 🎨
Fermentation & gut health 🧄
Energy medicine & movement 💫
Seasonal cooking & rituals 🥗

✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.

10/12/2025

For years I searched for answers to my own reproductive issues. I thought it was just physical: hormones, nutrients, toxins, stress. And while those were part of it, the deeper I went into my healing journey, the more I realized I needed to travel through many layers.

There were emotional imprints I hadn’t processed, thoughts that kept looping, spiritual lessons asking to be seen. But what surprised me most was the energetic block, that subtle, invisible current that shapes how life force moves through us. When I began working with that energy through color, movement, expression, and creativity, my body finally started to shift.

So when I say to keep asking why on many levels, it comes from lived experience. Our bodies are not against us; they give us invitations to become more whole, more conscious, more aligned. Healing begins when we listen with curiosity and dialoging with our bodies on the deeper, symbolic root causes.

Which layer speaks to you right now? Physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, energetic, or collective?

10/12/2025

Science is accumulating evidence to suggest that we age through changes in the gut microbiome across different life stages. For example, we know that women going through menopause have less microbial diversity and less short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which have implications for body systems like muscle and brain. Therefore, when tending to the later years and optimizing health span, it is crucial to consider both the quantity and quality of the gut microbiome.

Here's a new review article which goes into more detail: Tseng CH, Wu CY. From dysbiosis to longevity: a narrative review into the gut microbiome's impact on aging. J Biomed Sci. 2025 Oct 11;32(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s12929-025-01179-x. PMID: 41076537.

10/12/2025

💥 Elite Recovery = Smarter Science 💥
At Inspired Wellness, I combine acupuncture, Alpha-Stim microcurrent therapy, PEMF, and Red + Infrared light therapy to help athletes recover faster, reduce pain, and optimize performance.

Each session targets muscle fatigue, inflammation, and nervous system balance — helping the body recharge at the cellular level and bounce back stronger.

⚡ Recovery isn’t just rest — it’s strategy.

10/08/2025

🎙️ FMP Essentials Show: Balancing Menopause Naturally with Phytochemicals | Dr. Deanna Minich💡 Could color be the missing key to hormone balance?In this ca...

09/30/2025

✨ Homemade energy bars = fueling made simple! ✨

No mystery ingredients. No oven. Just real food that sticks together (literally).

Here’s the secret:

✔ A sticky base like dates, dried fruit, or nut butter
✔ Slow-digesting carbs like oats
✔ Protein from nuts or powder
✔ Fun mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit

✨ No-Bake Chocolate Almond Energy Bars ✨

Ingredients (makes 10–12 bars):

✔️ 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12)
✔️ ½ cup natural almond butter
✔️ 1 cup rolled oats
✔️ ½ cup raw almonds, chopped
✔️ ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
✔️ Pinch of sea salt
✔️ 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed to help blend)
✔️ ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips

Directions:

Prep the dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well.

Blend the base: In a food processor, combine dates, almond butter, and oats. Pulse until the mixture starts to come together.

Add the rest: Add almonds, protein powder, and sea salt. Blend again until the mixture is sticky and crumbly. If it's too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time.

Fold in chocolate chips: Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in the mini chocolate chips (or pulse briefly if your processor can handle it without melting them).

Press and chill: Line a small baking dish or sheet (8x8 works well) with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.

Set it: Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Slice and enjoy: Remove from the fridge, lift out the parchment, and cut into bars.

👉 What combo are you trying first? Share your flavor ideas in the comments or tag us when you make yours!

09/29/2025

We have an open house on October 8 at 6pm for more information. Please RSVP.

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09/29/2025

Movement is medicine. 💪 Even a short walk, stretch, or dance break can help release stress and restore balance. It’s not about perfection—it’s about giving your body the chance to reset and recharge.

👉 Find what feels good and keep moving—your heart and mind will thank you.

09/26/2025

🦠 Meet Your Gut’s Superpower: The Microbiome!
Did you know your gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms—mostly bacteria—that work hard every day to keep you healthy? 🌱
✨ They help break down your food�✨ Protect you from harmful germs�✨ Keep your body balanced from the inside out
And here’s the coolest part: everyone’s microbiome is unique—just like a fingerprint! 🙌
Supporting your gut means supporting your whole body. 🥦🥕🍎
📄 Check out our Gut Biome Info Sheet to learn simple ways to nourish your microbes and feel your best!


References:
* Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – The Microbiome
* Cleveland Clinic – Gut Microbiome
* Harvard Health – Feed Your Gut
* Liu et al., Probiotics in Disease Prevention & Treatment (2018)
* Stanford Medicine – Fermented Foods & Microbiome Diversity (2021)
* University Hospitals – Nutrition for Gut Health
* Fu et al., Dietary Fiber & Gut Microbiota (2022)

09/26/2025

Nourish your whole self through the seasons!

09/26/2025

Tylenol: Does it Cause ADHD and Autism, or Is it Safe During Pregnancy?

Great post by Dr. Aviva Romm. Worth the read.

For years, tylenol was the go-to option, but now, conflicting studies are raising serious questions about a potential link to neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism.

As an MD and midwife, Dr. Romm dug into the contradictory research—from sibling analyses showing no association, to high-quality systematic reviews suggesting that caution is warranted.

The takeaway: Until we have definitive answers, use Tylenol sparingly and judiciously, only when truly needed. Dr. Romm shares the full scientific breakdown and offers a list of safe, natural alternatives for pregnancy headaches.

Headaches in pregnancy are a common prenatal problem and there are effective, safe alternatives to tylenol and other medications.

09/25/2025

🥗 Ready for a bowl that does it all? Hearty, nourishing, and full of flavor?

This Chicken Quinoa Protein Bowl is loaded with roasted squash, sweet grapes, peppery arugula, and tender chicken, all drizzled with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing 💥

It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep and gives you that satisfying mix of crunch, color, and plant-powered fuel.

💥 Bonus: The dressing is super simple and stays creamy all week (without a blender!)

🥣 Here’s what you’ll need for the bowl:
2 cups cooked quinoa
4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
½ cup red onion, sliced
8 cups arugula
1 cup red grapes, halved
3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds

🍋 And for the Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
1½ cups water, to thin
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Be sure to save this and follow for more fresh, feel-good meals 🍋🥬