Author: kaylaarthur
-
Regrouping after Hard Hits
When life knocks me down, I don’t have to immediately jump back up and start swinging. I can sit on the floor, take a deep breath, regroup, then bounce back like a champ. That’s my way of saying I’m processing my emotions and responding instead of reacting. This year has been hitting us hardNo matter…
-
Frequently Asked Questions about Reiki
My mom thinks everything I do is a little ‘woo woo”. Energy work, meditations, etc. is not really her thing. She always wiggles her fingers at me like cartoon witch when she talks to me about Reiki. She is the perfect non- bias and uninterested source to ask honest questions about Reiki and help me…
-
Finding My Pain Treatment Plan
My pain has been around for the last 7 years. I’ve had a lot of medical professionals shrug shoulders at me after reading the results of tests and ask if I want a prescription for muscle relaxers. After years of going on and off muscle relaxers, I’m looking for a more holistic treatment plan. My…
-
How I found out I had chronic pain
I finally accepted that I might have chronic pain when I was standing in a germ filled lavatory for over 5 minutes, just to get some relief from sitting in my uncomfortable plane seat. That was the worse flight of my life, I had pain starting in the small of my back and radiating around…
-
8 (Free) Ways to Stay Well This Winter
As the temperatures start to cool and the days get shorter, many people (myself included) worry about Seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is commonly called seasonal depression. Millions of Americans struggle with their mental health during the fall/ winter seasons when there is less sunlight. I grew up in Kansas but never got use…
-
Trust What Your Body is Telling You
After giving my friend a massage and reiki session, a month ago, we were talking about how she felt. I ask people how they feel after my services for two reasons: one, I want to make sure they have a positive experience and two, it’s a learning experience for me. She didn’t want to talk…
-
Level Up Your Life Without Hustling
I spent most of my life trying hard to live up to other people’s expectations. I was on a loop of exhaustion, depression and irritability. I was tired of all of it. The first time I visited my husband’s home country, I had a realization. His carefree, effortless way of life wasn’t just him; it…
-
Caring for Our Feet
We often hold pain in our bodies so long that we forget about it. When that happens, we start only treating the pain that screams the loudest. One area I see repeatedly neglected because of this, is the feet. I am a huge advocate for taking care of your feet. They are the foundation of…
-
Can Massages Get Rid of Back Pain?
80% of Americans experience back pain and this pain accounts for 50 billion in healthcare cost every year. We all want a solution to this pain. In my practice one of the most common reasons people come in is for the back. I am very passionate about helping people with back pain, because I have…
-
Overcome Burnout in 4 Steps
Do you feel unmotivated at work? Do you wish it was Friday on Mondays? Do you feel perpetually behind in your work? Those are all characteristics of being burnt out. Burn out will have you irrationally angry, unable to focus and unable to perform like you used to. This long-term stress can have physical manifestations…
Kayla Arthur 