Summer of transitions

I hope this letter finds you well!

This has truly been a summer of transitions for me. You may recall that I finally got a diagnosis for the chronic pain which has been interfering with my life and work for many years and began a treatment program to bring my pelvis back into alignment with some fantastic rehab people. I've been working with my providers for pain relief and re-educating my pelvic muscles how to relax and get back into proper alignment for several months now.

In addition to this often exhausting and painful physical work, I've been working through emotional and spiritual healing about the pain condition in my body, and also in regards to the primary relationship in my life. Unexpectedly this summer, my personal life and living situation underwent a big upheaval with a painful separation and divorce from my best friend and husband of almost seven years.

It sure has been a challenging couple of months, but what has gotten me through each day is taking all the self-care tips and advice that I have been offering to others for years. They really do make a difference, especially when you use them during stressful or painful times in your life. I encourage you to take a peek through the archives of my Urban Vitality Blog for wellness, stress reduction, and relaxation advice any time you are feeling a bit stuck or overwhelmed.

Despite my overly optimistic hope for being back to work giving Reiki & Wellness bodywork sessions full-time in the fall, it looks as though realistically I've got to stay off my feet for a while longer so my body has the best opportunities for healing as possible. My hope is to do more writing about wellness and stress reduction for your reading pleasure this fall, and to get those meditation and relaxation recordings clients and students have been asking for in the works! By the way, I am still taking Reiki students and officiating weddings and life celebrations on a limited basis for the time being- see Reiki and Life Celebrations for more information.

Take care,
Joanna

PS. If you missed it, back in February, I wrote about my ongoing struggle with chronic pain, and it continues to be a challenge that I am facing every day. The good news is that the prognosis is good, and with rest, recuperation, rehabilitation, and lots of self-care, I can overcome this challenge and get back to working full-time providing Reiki and Wellness bodywork sessions!

Any questions or want tips? You can always reach me at 617-429-1793 or joannascaparotti@gmail.com.