(817) 937-8732

 

 

P. O. Box 6871

Arlington, TX 76005

 

Located near Hwy 360 & I-20 

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E-mail:

info@healingyourbody.net

“My Story”

Let me introduce myself to you, most people simply call me "J".  I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer and Posture Analysis Specialist.  I also have Certifications in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Sports/Deep Tissue Massage, Endermologie, Nutrition and Raindrop Therapy, just to name a few.

Well, here's my story. On January 10, 2002, at the age of 38, I had a Stroke. Yes, I said Stroke! That day, was the day my life changed forever.  At that time, at 5'5" I weighed 178 pounds. Yes, too much weight for my height.  Also at the time, I had a very stressful career.  I worked too much, too hard, and just too many hours. But then again, most people do. Following my Stroke, as you can imagine, I had a number of health issues and was on lots of prescription medications. I hated every minute of being poked and prodded, and each and every pill I was told I had to take Morning, Noon and Night.

If I can say that there was one benefit from having the Stroke it would be that it brought me back to my first love, medicine, natural medicine that is. Pre-med ironically had been my college major. I had left the medical field years ago while working in the Emergency Medicine field, I saw things that were very discouraging and subsequently went into the Legal field, which wasn’t much better.

My Neurologist finally suggested that I start getting Massages and to try to find a less stressful job. So I took his advise and got rid of my stressful job.  And subsequently became a Massage Therapist myself, where I could help others to learn to relax and deal with their stressors. Unlike some Massage Therapist,  I never viewed Massage as "just" for the purpose of relaxation. I believe that Massage is a medically beneficial treatment for the mind and body.

Well finally changing my career I still had a battle to overcome. Every time I saw my doctor he told me that I needed to lose weight. He told me all the negatives associated with being over weight.  I tried a number of diets, lost a little weight, only to gain more weight in return. I later met a Personal Trainer who taught me several things. Most importantly, that it takes both diet and exercise to lose weight.  He taught me about proper eating and showed me several exercise techniques. I have since lost over 50 pounds. 

I have now learned to eat and live the healthy way, and I have been healed of all of the health problems and do not need to take any more medications.  I thank God for healing me.

Well, long story short, in 2005 I decided to become a Personal Trainer myself. I have since taught many people the importance of proper eating and /or exercise techniques to lose weight and/or to stay fit. And how to avoid putting toxins into their bodies.

Unfortunately it took a near-death experience for me to learn the importance of taking better care of myself and now it is my goal to teach others to do the same.  I had to learn the hard way, please, please don't do the same.

I always say you only get "one body", you can't go to the body doctor and get a new one.  So you better take care of the one you have. If you take care of your body, it will take care of you.  I know some people want to take the easy way out by Lifting, Tucking or even Liposuctioning, but all that does is give you a pretty outside. But what about the inside?  It's the inside that keeps us living, not the outside. You should always be striving to live a long and healthy life.

It's my goal,  my mission and my passion to help with the health and healing of others.  That's why I decided to call this business "The Healing Center". If your "serious" about changing your life, and bettering your health give me a call at 817 937-8732.