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Our Consultations can provide information regarding resources available in your home that may be covered under your health insurance plan such as Home Health nurse, aide, physical and occupational therapy and much more. We can discuss your individual needs and support that may lighten your load and allow time for your health and wellness. It is important to be aware of resources specific to you and your family and communication is vital to feel empowered and establish trust with your medical team. We can identify signs of caregiver burden, discuss stress management and care tips, discuss common challenges that caregivers encounter.  Knowledge is Power.  Make sure they give you permission to act on their behalf and know your medical team.  I can provide local and national agencies for caregiver support. Learn more about pharmacy discounts and programs to assist with medication costs.   

 Understanding food and using food to nourish your body and mind.  What you eat and being aware of how it makes you feel is priory to a healthy lifestyle.  Unresolved health  concerns can be greatly related to the foods you are consuming.  Understand how food is related to not only weight, but also mood, hormones , inflammation, immunity, cognition and more.  Knowledge is power. Lets work together to formulate a nutrition plan that is right for you.  

 Being present in the current moment is not something we are accustomed to .  We are busy rushing around doing ten things at a time. This is often why we misplace our keys or question if we fed the cat.  By opening our minds, relaxing our thoughts and surrendering to any outcomes we learn over time to be mindful of where we are physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  This is where healing truly takes place.  Mindfulness practice does not take much time and you can practice this technique anywhere.  Let me teach you how to open your heart, relax and release the "brain fog" we are so used to feeling.  

Mindfulness and meditation go hand in hand to create a beautiful sense of peace and harmony to mind, body and soul.  Mediation is a state of calmness incorporating therapeutic breathing. One can also include aromatherapy and guided imagery to your meditation practice.  Some caregivers use this meditative state as time to enhance prayer connection.  Meditation sessions can last 5 minutes to 45 minutes and allows one to relax with whatever time is received.  I will also be holding special meditation sessions incorporating sound vibrations using crystal bowls.    

 Body scan with guided imagery will allow you to find who you are and what you need by obtaining a sense of calmness and rest.  Guided imagery allows the caregiver to escape to a favorite sanctuary such as the beach, on a walk or resting under your favorite tree.  Here you can begin to feel and release your tension starting at your crown and scanning your entire body to your core.  It is important to complete body scan once or twice weekly to feel where you are out of alignment with tension.  You can envision healing, massage, and the blood flowing movement that can encompass the body for healing itself.  Close your eyes, complete a body scan and then envision al beautiful light, feeling happy, carefree and joyful thoughts.   This practice will calm your nervous system and promote relaxation all throughout your body. 

 Gentle stretch with yoga techniques are used to release tension and stress to our muscles that so quickly tighten up.   Yoga can be incorporated with intentional movements and enhance flexibility and strength.  One must allow themselves to fully understand the importance of awareness, slow and intentional movement with gentle stretching all awhile practicing therapeutic breathing.  Gentle stretch and chair yoga are an importance enhancement to health and wellness as one becomes more flexible this allows a decrease in risk of injury or fall.  Yoga is wonderful strength building tool. 

Aromatherapy allows ones senses to experience relaxation, calmness and provides a way to decompress whether using in a bath or simply massaging on the skin.

Therapeutic Journaling for caregivers have shown to increase their well-being by writing of their challenging circumstances and allow one to became increasingly optimistic.  Informal writing in a journal helps caregivers manage chronic stress and increase effective coping.  Therapeutic journaling is a healthy outlet that frees the caregiver of feelings that will otherwise tie then down to heaviness and lack of control.  Journaling is a way to increase emotional expressions. 

Caregiver can provide simple touch techniques to comfort and support their loved ones.  Gentle touch method often times can be used with aromatherapy to relieve pain and other symptoms to provide comfort.  This technique allows loved ones the importance of being considered to be viewed  as a whole person and important to receiving any form of positive, gentle touch from caregivers.

The practice of therapeutic breathing is a benefit that will stay with you even when you are not aware.  Breathing exercises can help one find peace and rest.  This practice is a thoughtful exercise that allows the slow and controlled flow of oxygen to enter the body and released in a fashion of letting go.  The results demonstrated that a five minute breathing exercise reduces stress in patients and their caregivers allowing for a clear mind and relaxed state. Research has shown that the use of slow, mindful breathing can decrease stress in any frustrating, fearful situation and allow constructive, open minded conversations and healthy decision making. 

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Grief comes in many waves and looks different for all.  Patients and caregivers may start to grieve the changes in their life that they were not expecting.  I had a client say, "We just retired and we were going to travel. How did we end up here with illness, bills and no support to help us navigate this huge health care system? We just don't know where to start and we need help."  So many times the grieving process starts the day of diagnosis and it's just so hard to understand the levels of emotions that travel with change.  I am here to support you and help you gain clarity while you are in the middle of collective grief.  

How much does the first consultation cost?

The first consultation is FREE!  This is a time we can meet and get to know one another. This time will allow us to discuss barriers to care, fears, and needs to enhance you the quality of life for you and your family.  My goal is to help you set goals and create opportunities to transform healthy outcomes and relationships.  I wan to help you decrease your stress and increase your quality of life to be the best version of yourself.

How often should I schedule a holistic nurse coaching session?

Depending on your individual needs one can schedule on a weekly, biweekly, monthly or quarterly basis. Each person has a unique journey and personal goals. Needs change all the time and I am happy to meet with you and discuss changes.  It is important to call for a free consultation and discuss your specific needs and get started on a healthier you.

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained on this website is educational in nature and is provided only as general information. It is not be be construed as medical or psychological advice and is not to be considered a replacement for medical care, medical diagnosis, therapy, counseling or treatment of any kind. Utilizing nursing knowledge, education and experience to make suggestions regarding health and wellness is recognized in the holistic registered nurse scope of practice.  The use of holistic services are part of the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (the “CAM Methods”). Michelle Wunsch is not a physician, psychologist, or psychotherapist and does not provide psychological or medical diagnosis, treatments or any other medical service in her sessions or trainings or as part of this free website. Always consult your physician with questions or concerns before making any changes to your daily routines.