​2019 is well on it's way, and with every happy new year comes the barrage of New Years Resolution pressure.

It seems to be the norm to create boring arbitrary non-specific goals like: lose weight (ugh), save money, declutter, start running (again), apply for jobs, just because, well, 'tis the season! 

I'm not here for it. 
What I am here for, however, is to see you create goals that align with who YOU are, and what YOU desire in this life.
Goals that light you up instead of drag you down.
Goals that are FUN to pursue, where the journey is as wonderful as the destination.
Goals where you can learn, and grow, and flourish in more than just one direction. 

If you would like to explore what it would feel like to begin this new year with fully committed, connected, and enlivening support around making the changes to create the lifestyle you've always wanted to create for yourself, to learn the mindsets, structures, tools and rituals necessary to make living your MOST desired life a journey that feels inspired and indulgent, with a sense of EASE, and FUN...

Let's schedule a time to talk, and see how we can work together to
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"I never get sick."

Is probably one of the most frequent lies I tell myself as an adult (along with "diet starts tomorrow" and "I'm never drinking again").
By day, I am the office manager of a very busy and very germ-y elementary school, and people big and small tend to drop like flies at various times throughout the year.

Be it Strep Throat, Pinkeye, Flu, Barfnado...something is always going around. I am likely jinxing myself by typing this, but so far this year, and ALL of last year, I've been able to avoid ALL OF IT! 
Now, to be honest I've had whispers of malaise here and there, but I activate super defense mode on all fronts, and have so far been successful at keeping the sick at bay*. 

When I feel a little rough or a creeping ill coming on, I utilize the following remedies to make sure I don't fall along with my comrades: 

1. Oregano Oil - Diluted in a shot glass of water. Tastes like watery pizza, but it does the trick. I just pick up a bottle at the Co-op or Whole Foods
2. Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements - One product in particular, called Proflavanol C is something I take regularly, then amp it up when I'm feeling run down, or already sick. I'm convinced that this formulation of Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Grapeseed cuts my sick time in half.
3. Sleep - I have a theory that we fall ill when we are moving too fast and hectically through life, and that stress helps to lower our immunity, so we become more susceptible to illness. But, I also think that getting a cold or feeling run-down is our bodies telling us that it's time to SLOW DOWN and take care of ourselves. 
4. Water - You knew this already. Chug-a-lug my friend
5. Liver Tincture from Cutting Root 
6. Essential Oil Steam - I will shake a few drops of eucalyptus and tea tree oil in the shower in the morning to help my sinuses and airways feel clearer and better. Peppermint is amazing for headaches as well.
7. Movement - Low key walks in my super cute neighborhood, or through Frick Park with the pup to help move that lymph!
8. Soup! - See below 

Here is the recipe for my Go-To-Never-Get-Sick-But-When-I-Do-I-Make-This-Soup soup:

Coconut Oil
Sesame Oil
Cayenne Pepper or Hot Chili Oil
Yellow Miso
Kombu
Bonito
Wakame
Shitake mushrooms - Fresh or Dried, but you get bonus brothiness if reconstituted from dried
Garlic - All of it
Celery
Onion
Scallions

Bonus veggies as craved - Your body knows what it needs:
Kale
Carrots
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes
Beans
Zucchini
Tofu

Soak the Bonito and Kombu in a pot of water heated to low, for about 30 minutes, then strain out the solids. At the same time, rehydrate your mushrooms in a separate bowl or pot (I use a tea kettle to speed the process along with hot water).

Combine the bonito broth with the mushrooms and broth in a large stock pot. 

In a frying pan heat up some coconut oil, then saute your celery, onion, and garlic. 
Combine everything in the stock pot and simmer on medium low. Take out a portion of the hot water and carefully wisk in about a tablespoon of miso, then add back to the soup, taking care not to boil. 
Add your wakame and your bonus veggies and simmer until everything is cooked.
Serve hot, topped with sesame oil, scallions, and cayenne pepper/chili oil to taste. 

Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning is Phenomenal in this!

Hi Friends! 

Update to the schedule, I'm giving Sunday appointments a test run! 
It's a very busy time of year, so I wanted to make sure you had every possible opportunity to schedule in your self care as we dive deeper into winter. 
​Hope to see you soon! 
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Schedule online at: ​https://wellnessbywalker.getartichoke.com/#!/book

Hi Friends! 
​
Every month I have been running a special for a different community of people. 
Instead of offering a specified discount, throughout the month of November, I had been collecting $11 of each Massage, Gift Card, and Coaching Package purchase to support those affected by the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. These funds will be donated to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh – Fund for Victims of Terror. 
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Note! This collection is being extended through the end of 2018.

You may schedule your appointment and purchase your gift cards online at: https://wellnessbywalker.getartichoke.com/#!/book

Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you have a healthful and peaceful holiday season!