According to the dictionary, Wellness is defined as "the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal."

 

In my youth, I equated "Wellness" and "Good Health" with physical fitness and weight loss (things I am constantly working on!) and while those things are still very important, I also began to realize that I needed to take care of my spiritual side and explore different coping methods to help me deal with such things as personal tragedy and chronic pain.  

 

I am so lucky to have met Sandy Miranda, the owner of Thumbtastic, a wonderful place in Falmouth where I was able to get help with my goals. It is a safe space and accepting of who I am.  All I am required to do is make the effort to participate in the services and classes offered.  I get regular full body massages to help relieve my pain.  I also take an array of fitness classes from Pound sticks to Tai Chi to help keep my body and mind centered, open and alert.  I am much better at dealing with the stresses of daily living and emotional trauma than ever before.

 

I quite honestly do not know where I would be without Sandy!