The Holistic Wellness Model

The holistic wellness model recognizes the body, mind and spirit as an integrated and coherent whole. To live mindfully is to live holistically.

Wellness can be defined as a state where one is centered in oneself and functioning at one’s optimum level – happy, healthy and whole – engaged and able to see and create meaning and purpose in life.  As such, the holistic wellness model provides an excellent assessment tool for life satisfaction. Learn more

The part can never be well unless the whole is well. Plato
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Aristotle 

Attributes of the Holistic Wellness Model

The holistic wellness model recognizes the human being:

• as a dynamic system of systems in an interdependent relationship with their social context in an ever-changing natural environment.
• as possessing an inherent ability for self-healing, empowerment and self-regulation to be activated and developed under the right conditions.

Wholeness may be thought of as a dynamic process of being in right relationship at all the levels of the human experience-body, mind, emotion and spirit. Janet Quinn

The illness to wellness continuum above, developed by Jack Travis, MD, illustrates the journey from illness and treatment to health and wellness.

At the centre of the illness to wellness continuum is a point of neutrality, where the western medical approach concludes that their job is finished as the person appears to be free of symptoms. Being free of symptoms however does not necessarily reflect a state of optimum health or well-being.

 

Effect of Stress on Health and Wellbeing

The effect and impact of unmanaged stress on health and wellness is significant both in the workplace and in personal life. When stress, disease or injury occur, the natural flow of universal life energy is affected, resulting in an imbalance. Stress relief and self care are important components to overall health and well being and help to promote safe, healthy home and workplace environments

Awareness is the greatest agent of change. The possibility for something different to happen, for something to change, starts when you stop and assess the situation. The Healing Pause guided meditation can help you learn how. Download it here.

Partnering with a professional Life Coach  can help you create healthy new lifestyle practices that enhance mindfulness  and productive work habits to reduce stress and enhance work-life balance.

The secret of health of mind & body is to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Buddha

 

Holistic Wellness Model and Healing

Therapeutic Touch, a complementary healing modality is a consciously directed process to balance the individual’s energy field and enhance the body’s natural healing process during which the hands are used as a focus for the healing process.

Wholeness, balance and self-empowerment is what Therapeutic Touch facilitates. Learn more about and register for our upcoming Therapeutic Touch Workshops.

What is the same cannot be different. And what is one cannot have separate parts. A Course in Miracles