Foster Wholeness - Healing Body, Mind, Spirit

01/14/2026

First blog of the year. I intend on posting one a month. so, stay tuned. This one is called "Witnessing the Body." Aschool teacher asked some young students what the purpose of the body is. One answered, "To carry our heads." We know it's more than that. But do we treat it that way? To read more follow the link.

12/17/2025

I am now a licensed massage therapist in MO. Visit my website for more info.🥳

Offering holistic massage, Reiki energy healing, and spiritual direction for stress relief, clarity, and balance in the Kansas City area. Personalized care for your body, mind, and spirit.

10/28/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ll complete my clinic hours for massage training on November 5th! As of this writing, that’s just over a week away. . . Until I'm licensed and up for business, I want to share something that may be helpful to you. Click to read "Almost There and . . ."

Don Foster October 28, 2025 Almost There and a Little Self-Care Don Foster October 28, 2025   I’m excited to share that I’ll complete my clinic hours for massage training on November 5th! As of this writing, that’s just over a week away.It’s been such an affirming experience – filled with...

09/01/2025

Exciting things are happening!
In addition to having only 3 more class days in massage school, I have been working with a branding consultant. As a result, Foster Wellness is now Foster Wholeness!

The new name reflects what has always been at the heart of my work – supporting the wholeness that already lives within you. This shift, along with other spirit-led additions, highlights my growing focus on energy-centered massage therapy.

Spiritual Direction, Reiki, and other bodywork practices will continue as always – offered in the same welcoming space, with the same care for your well-being, and the same heart and spirit guiding every session.

Foster Wholeness simply feels more aligned with my purpose.

The time for FREE massages is running out! Book your appointment now! www.dkfoster.com

I look forward to continuing to support you on your journey!

08/02/2025

As I count down the days left of massage classes (11), I'm thinking about getting the word out to Kansas City locals about what I do. Foster Wellness is the name of my business through which I offer physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support to people on a path to realigning with their True Self.
Every session begins with a heart-felt conversation about why the client has come to me. I steer the conversation toward how inner thoughts, feelings attitudes, feelings and beliefs create and shape our experiences. And invite a deeper conversation about possible roots causes of what needs healing. Then we go to a combination of massage and energy healing and end with a short sharing about what the experience was like. I call this SoulBody Integration.
Some of the modalities I use include Reiki, Spiritual Direction, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Esalen Massage, and more — blended as needed to support your return to balance and inner peace.

06/21/2025

Unity People's Convention was great! Doing chair massage to 30+ people in two days was tiring. But I loved it. Connecting with new and old friends was however the highlight for me. I was too busy to get pics. Maybe someone will post something I can re-share.

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04/25/2025

Come to Yoga Patch, 7235 Central St, KCMO, Sat May 3rd for a deep healing Reiki Journey with me/Foster Wellness from 10am - 3pm.

04/19/2025

I'm taking a marketing course and refining the way I communicate what I do. Here's my newest explanation. Remember. Massage is coming soon. "I hold sacred space for people as they tune into their inner wisdom and the presence of Spirit in their lives. Each session begins with a time of spiritual reflection and then flows into either massage or Reiki — or both — depending on what your body and soul need. In this combination, my Reiki work is like a guided journey, inviting you into deep healing and renewal." Virtual Reiki and Spiritual Direction sessions are available. What do you think?

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04/10/2025

I was just making a book list for a client and thought I'd share. There are so many others. But here are 11 starters. Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now and A New Earth. Tara Brach - Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold. Mingyur Rinpoche - In Love with the World. Parker Palmer - Let Your Life Speak aand A Hidden Wholeness. Michael Beckwith - Spiritual Liberation. Bessel van der Kolk - The Body Keeps the Score. Pema Chodron - When Things Fall Apart. Robert Brumet - Finding Yourself in Transition.

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04/05/2025

Like many people, I spend a lot of time at the computer. My back is rounded, my shoulders slouch forward. My head is leans towards the screen. In short, my desk posture is terrible and I suffer for it. Or I did. Now I am a little more conscious of how I'm sitting and when I'm done, at some point in the day, I do some exercises to refresh and renew my muscles. Try this if you find your neck and shoulders are aching. 1. grab your left wrist behind your back with your right hand, and gently pull you left arm down towards your feet while tilting your head to the right. Do this 3 - 5 times. This should not hurt. But it may be uncomfortable. Then do the other side. 2. Interlace your fingers behind your back. Lean forward and lift your hands towards the ceiling. If you can, let your arms fall towards your head with your fingers still interlaced. Slowly and easily come to a standing position. These should relax your neck and shoulders and allow move blood to flow to your brain, which is kind of important😉 Enjoy the healing.

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01/25/2025

WOW! It's been a long time since I shared anything. For those who don't know, I have returned to massage school. I was a massage therapist from 1982 - 1997 and then went into ministry. Now leaving church ministry, I have wondered, "What is mine to do?" I love massage. So here I am, back in school in my senior years. This means that my already infrequent posts are even more infrequent. But whatever I post will be meaningful. So, check in now and then. BTW, Happy New Year. If you are struggling with what is ahead in the days and years to come, remember two things: 1) You have a circle of influence in which you cam make a difference. Do what you can within that circle and it will ripple out. 2) You are a unique and irreplaceable spark of divine light. feel your light and let it shine, first for yourself and then for others.

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01/25/2025

Thank you Johnathan.

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