Unmotivated, extreme fatigue, depression. This is how I had lived my life for the first 5 months of 2021. I felt like a failure in all areas of my life, felt as if I had little control over most of my life, and dark thoughts and lies pervaded my mind as I was flailing to survive each and every day. I had a loving, supportive husband and 5 beautiful children which I was not enjoying. I felt the joy and desire to care about my life was gone. Not suicidal, yet indifferent but more so, desperate. I came to the realization that I needed help; I knew I didn’t want prescription meds. I knew something was wrong internally, but had no idea what; perhaps it was a midlife crisis? I began searching for a holistic wellness approach. I figured it was hormones or an imbalance of vitamins or minerals but wasn’t positive. Then I found Kasey at Holistic Family Wellness. What a God-send! I had no idea the depth my body, mind, & spirit had fallen along with my emotions. I knew I wasn’t in a healthy place and I was desiring a major change.  From my first meeting with Kasey, it was amazing. She truly listened as I rambled all over the place, venting my thoughts to her. She was compassionate, sympathetic, and encouraging, yet she lovingly pointed out truths in life of which I needed reminding. Then she literally wrote out a list of things I needed to begin doing, taking one step at a time to regain control over my life, streamline my responsibilities while making them easier on me, and focus on recovering my health. It was far worse than I ever knew or ever would have known had I not taken that first step. It was work; Kasey can’t do the work for me, but she would be so positive, and not guilt me if I failed(yet again!) in one area of my assignments. She took it in strides and focused on what I had accomplished and then we revisited the neglected areas later. She never chided, but she would tell me if I was believing lies about myself or called me out if I was making excuses that weren’t legitimate. I loved that. She made me feel that her time as well as my time and financial resources were valuable enough to grit my teeth and strive for our agreed upon goals so that not all would be lost.  She has given me the tools I need to be successful in the areas with which I struggle and am displeased with. After a year’s time of working with Kasey, I am truly a different person. The first committed 3 month sessions were focusing on my organization, sleep & eating habits, and positive self talk/not doubting myself, as well as supplements in helping overcome the shingles virus I was experiencing.  But that was the tip of the iceberg with all that was occurring in my life!  Then we both agreed I needed more time with her with my being in such straits physically. My bloodwork showed that I was running off fumes depleted in vitamins and minerals. So she put me on a variety of supplements, gut health, and vitamins for stress, as well as improving healthy diet habits and what a difference all of those have made! As I was sharing new physical things happening and responses to life situations, she made more evaluations where she surmised that I was needing more specific help in certain areas. And again, after about 4 weeks I noticed a huge improvement in my disposition, the way I felt, and the way I responded. I noticed about 80% improvement, I’d say, and I believe it will continue to improve with the help of the Lord and continuing to take my health seriously by keeping these practices in place. The sauna was good for me physically, and taking time to chill was important to de-stress. She pampered me!

 As I have ended the 5th month of the year 2022, my perspective regarding my life, regarding my family, and regarding my health has changed tremendously, specifically as it pertains to the necessity of self care; this has been eye opening at how pertinent a little commitment, weekly reserved scheduled time of personal care, and consistent work is in choosing overall health & wellness. It has allowed me to be mindful of how the mind, body, & soul are all intertwined, working together to be my best, so that I can give my best to those I love and serve. The joy has returned, the fatigue is waning, and the desire to live life in an organized manner to make my family thrive is present. I appreciate all that Kasey has shown me & taught me while being my cheerleader. I thank the Lord for Kasey and the knowledge she imparts with the time she spends with her clients. She’s made a huge difference in my life, and I know should I ever need a future boost of guidance in any area I may struggle, she will be right where I last hugged her and she gave me her most beautiful smile as we said our farewells, sending me out the door with personal success following me and a hopeful future in front of me.  

Natalie Morgan, Client from Spring 2021-Spring 2022 intermittently