Archive for June 8, 2009
Reclaiming Wellness: Jim’s Story
When Jim first came to see me a year ago to redeem his gift certificate for a one hour massage, neither of us had any idea of the healing and transformation that we would witness together during the months to come. At that time, Jim’s doctor had recommended shoulder replacement surgery to ease the suffering of his chronic pain as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. As he describes, ”In May 2008, I was in crisis. The pain overpowered my barrage of analgesics. I could not sleep. I could not think. Every moment was unbearable….But pity the pain that meets Dr. Emily, for its time has come.”
Jim’s pain was so severe when he first arrived in my office that he could barely move his right arm twenty degrees from his side. After just several massage sessions, his range of motion drastically improved and now he can reach up to touch the ceiling in the shower! Not only has Jim incorporated almost weekly massage sessions as part of his wellness plan, he has also made adjustments in his diet and shifted to a more positive state of mind for viewing the world and the challenges it presents.
Jim wants his story to be shared so that others may benefit from his transformation.
“I am very grateful I found this source of wellness. Slowly, I am able to turn away from embracing my illness to embracing my Wellness. I have adjusted my budget to assure this is part of my life.”
Great Soul Closing End of June
Sadly, I announce that Great Soul Wellness Studio will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The challenging economic times added a heavy strain to the business which celebrated its first birthday in February.
I want to thank and honor all those who invested time, energy and resources to keep the wellness community going over the course of the last year – especially the co-owners Stacey, Wendy and Stacy. They shared a beautiful vision to bring experiences of wellness and healing to the Lauraville community and hopefully that vision will continue to manifest in new and lifegiving ways.
The change this means for my individual practice is that all of my patients and clients will now see me exclusively at Seeds in Hampden. Thankfully, my practice is still steady and growing. For those who have not yet seen me in Hampden, it may be helpful to know that most patients express a sense of peace and comfort when entering the space at Seeds.
I appreciate your patience during the transition. My hours for seeing patients at Seeds may fill quickly, so please try to schedule soon for any upcoming follow-up appointments. I will be seeing patients at Seeds on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and I may be adding time Wednesday mornings and some Saturdays (temporarily) by appointment only. Please contact me directly at (443) 226-7665 or via email (dremilytelfair@gmail.com) for scheduling all appointments.
