Chantelle R. Yandow

07/25/2025

Our Medical System Is Failing Us – And It’s Time We Start Listening to Our Bodies

Yesterday, I worked with a client who was diagnosed with IBS back in 1990.
During our session, I performed direct fascial mobilization of her colon, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and stomach. What I found was alarming:
• Strong adhesions at the cecum and sigmoid colon
• Spasm at the hepatic flexure of the colon
• Adhesions along loops of the small intestine

Afterward, we discussed her medical history further, and I was shocked to learn that in over 25 years of struggling with IBS, no one had ever advised her to get a food allergy test. I advised her to request one from her primary care physician.

This reminded me of my dear friend, Candera, who tragically passed away in her 40s from stage 4 colon cancer. Her only symptom before diagnosis? A sudden onset of depression. Her only treatment? An antidepressant prescription. By the time doctors found the cancer, it was too late.

Our medical system is reactive, not proactive.
Our bodies are intelligent, always sending us subtle signals before a crisis hits. Anxiety and depression are often tied to chronic inflammation—something science has been validating for years. Left unchecked, long-term inflammation can lead to serious disease.

I can’t stress enough the importance of working with a medical professional who is committed to finding the root cause of symptoms—not just covering them up.

For those interested, here’s one of many studies exploring the link between inflammation, anxiety, and depression:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10146621/pdf/pharmaceuticals-16-00565.pdf

Your health is your greatest asset. Advocate for it. Listen to your body. And don’t settle for quick fixes when deeper answers are needed.

07/22/2025

🌿 Ready to Disconnect, Ground, and Restore Your Wellbeing?

🌿Does your Organization need to press the reset button to reinspire and recenter the team around the firm’s vision?

I’m excited to share that I’m now offering personalized retreats for individuals and groups at the stunning 37-acre South Eden estate in Thomasville, Georgia.

✨ Modern elegance meets Southern charm at South Eden. Here, luxury accommodations blend with warm Southern hospitality, creating the perfect space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself or your team.

Whether you’re seeking:
• A solo retreat to rest and recharge
• A group experience for your organization to get the creative juices flowing, inspire innovation and build team morale
• Or a custom wellness retreat for your board or leadership team to prevent burnout and fuel performance

…I will use my 20 years of experience in wellness, entrepreneurship and business to help you create the perfect retreat to meet you individual or organizational needs. My goal is to help prevent burnout and help people thrive personally and professionally. My own experience with burnout and recovery has inspired my mission to lead the way to self-care so people can continue to feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment at home and at work.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your retreat today!
📩 Message me to learn more or book your personalized experience.

07/20/2025

Ever try to pray or meditate away feeling tired, anxious, or just… off?

For years, I thought I just needed to be more spiritual, breathe deeper, or “push through.” Turns out, I was running on empty—literally. My body was missing nutrients it desperately needed.

Once I started really focusing on food and supplements with a functiona medicine nurse, everything shifted. I’m 41 now, unmedicated, and I feel happier and healthier than I ever did in my 20s.

It still blows my mind how much of a difference it made. Anyone else been through this?

07/19/2025

I’ve been following Dr. Dr. Daniel Amen for the last several months and this podcast is an especially great listen! I love the 12x rule 🙂 He and his wife have great chemistry and they’re fun to listen to.

Podcast Episode · Change Your Brain Every Day · 07/14/2025 · 27m

07/19/2025

My Brainy Breakfast Ritual 🥑🫐🍳🧠✨

Feeding your body is great—but feeding your mind? Even better. Here’s my daily lineup of brain fuel that keeps me focused, calm, and energized:

🍳 Eggs – Brain-boosting choline for memory & clarity
🥑 Avocado – Healthy fats = happy neurons & steady energy
🫐 Blueberries – Antioxidants that fight brain fog like champs
🥛 Oat milk + 🍵 Matcha latte – Smooth energy (no jitters!) + L-theanine to keep me zen
💊 Vitamin B – Mood, energy & stress support in a tiny capsule
🌿 Adaptogen supplement – Balances stress and keeps my mind sharp and resilient

This combo is like a spa day for my nervous system and a power-up for my brain. Who says wellness can’t taste amazing? 💚

What’s your go-to mind-loving breakfast? Drop it below 👇

07/16/2025

Hi friends!

2025 marks 20 years since I began my journey into the world of massage and manual therapies. I started massage school back in 2005 at Keiser University and earned my Associate’s Degree in 2007. Over the years, I’ve also studied Religious Studies (B.A. from UCF), earned an MBA from FSU, and completed doctoral-level coursework in anatomy, neuroanatomy, biochemistry, and more.

What drives me most is a deep curiosity about how the mind, body, and spirit work together—and how healing happens on all those levels. When I began this path at 19, I was struggling physically and emotionally. Becoming a massage therapist has been a healing journey in itself. It’s softened me, changed me, and taught me so much about myself and others.

These days, my work is influenced by both Eastern and Western traditions. I’ve grown especially passionate about the gentler, more subtle techniques like Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and SomatoEmotional Release. I work with everyone—from athletes to children to elders—and I truly believe that no matter who we are, the body always knows what it needs. My job is to listen.

✨ If you’re feeling called to reconnect with your body, move through pain, or simply find space to breathe again—I’d be honored to work with you. Reach out to schedule a session or ask any questions. 💫

07/14/2025

Nothing like that “jump in the pool with your clothes on feeling” after a hot yoga class with Ansley at Rising Om. Feeling good!

07/13/2025

So often I hear my clients say: “I can start taking care of me now.” And, unfortunately, this is usually in the context of helping them work through a health crisis that has been building for years.

One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is leading by example and taking ownership of our physical, mental and spiritual health.

My father taught me the value of excercise and nutrition and I’m grateful for that influence he had on my life.

🌸 Ladies, don’t wait. Take care of YOU today. 🌸

We often hear, “I’ll focus on myself when the kids are older…” But here’s the truth: your well-being can’t be put on pause. Your health, your joy, your energy — they matter now, not just someday.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you strong, present, and whole. Your family doesn’t need a version of you who is always exhausted and running on empty. They need the real you: energized, centered, and connected.

💖 You deserve rest.
💖 You deserve nourishment — body, mind, and spirit.
💖 You deserve to feel vibrant now.

Start with something small today: a walk, a breath, a moment of silence, a massage, a nourishing meal. You are worth every second of care.

Don’t wait. The best version of you starts with the care you give yourself. Today. 💪✨

06/03/2025

🌿 Can the Body Really Let Go of Trauma?
Yes—and craniosacral therapy helps make that possible.

When we experience trauma, our bodies often hold onto it long after the event has passed. It can show up as tension, pain, anxiety, or feeling “stuck.” Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports the body in releasing these deeply held patterns.

💆‍♀️ Why it works:
Using light touch along the head, spine, and sacrum, cranial therapy helps the nervous system shift from “fight or flight” into a state of calm. In that stillness, the body feels safe enough to begin unwinding trauma stored in tissues—especially in the fascia.

🌀 What makes it unique:
This isn’t about force or fixing—it’s about listening to the body. Trauma doesn’t always respond to talk or effort. Sometimes, the most profound healing comes through stillness, safety, and presence.

✨ Benefits people often report:
• Release of long-held physical tension
• Emotional clarity and resilience
• Better sleep and stress relief
• A deeper connection to their body

If you or your clients are working through trauma—physical or emotional—cranial psychotherapy offers a powerful, non-invasive path to healing.

Let the body tell its story—and let healing begin. 💫

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from my family to yours! 🐾

04/25/2025

It's pure magic! I can’t believe I lived 41 years without growing a garden. I planted, watered, and all of a sudden I had food !
🪴

04/22/2025

My buds at Bluewater Vitality are doing some pretty amazing things in healthcare.
Check out their new space off of Capital Circle Northeast behind Outback!