by Moana Schwertsik | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a co-creator of Whole Self Unity I am very proud of what we have created so far and we are just getting started.
What is Whole Self Unity you ask?
Whole Self Unity is a nonprofit organization which helps individuals who need access to online and limited in-person integrative healing through services, community, and our practitioner network. Our programs specifically combine these approaches to offer connection and healing benefits to all.
Healing is about all aspects of self: empowering, improving, and becoming more unified. It is an ideal of improving not just physical health, but quality of life. We seek to extend the longevity of our clients in a way that allows them to fully thrive in their life. Check out Whole Self Unity to learn more about this organization
Who am I?
My name is Moana Schwertsik and I am a cranio sacral and polarity practitioner and have owned my own business for the past 10 years. The journey to becoming an alternative practitioner started when I was looking for ways to ease my chronic pain and restriction of movements.
As I was trying my way through different options I stumbled upon cranio sacral therapy. This was a turning point for me as it resolved many of my issues. This I had to learn for myself and years later here we are.
Of course the healing journey doesn’t ever really end, there are so many layers to our wellbeing.
One important aspect of our lives is nutrition and I have realized and experienced many shifts by changing what I eat. Realizing the importance of nutrition to our path to wellness I have added nutrition coaching to my offerings for my clients.
Why is Nutrition so Important?
Recognizing that we are what we eat, meaning that how we nourish our bodies today will turn into building blocks for our cells tomorrow. Our bodies are very complex and every aspect of us needs to be tended to. It is very difficult to navigate all the different studies we are bombarded with (often done by large companies who try to sell you a product). Grocery stores offer what they think they can sell (not always what is best for you). It can very easily become overwhelming to learn and understand what it is we need to thrive and stay strong and healthy. I urge you not to wait until you become sick, but to start now to support your body in becoming healthier with a strong immune system.
My mission is to empower people in their wellness process toward a life of wellness and joy. And this is an opportunity to give you the tools needed to change habits and maintain a sense of well being.
Thank You
If you are interested in making some changes to your habits you are welcome to join me. I am offering my nutrition coaching program through Whole Self Unity right now.
During this campaign I am offering this program to 10 people at a discounted rate of $100/mo.
I you are interested or want more information please contact me: moana@wholeselfunity.org and we can set up a free 15 min. consultation.
Thank you to all who have already donated, you are changing lives. This fundraiser is about realizing that not one size fits all and access to funding can be difficult. There is still time to donate, any amount is greatly appreciated. We at Whole Self Unity have created a bridge for those with interest in health related issues to have access to treatment and education. If you are interested in applying for the wellness scholarship please contact info@wholeselfunity.org.
by Moana Schwertsik | Mar 15, 2023 | Body, Self Care Toolbox, Uncategorized
Healthy Habits
Healing our Bodies with Nutrition
As a craniosacral and polarity practitioner I have had the privilege of working closely with several clients who wanted to make changes to their lifestyles because they realized how unhealthy they had become. Although my involvement was as a bodywork practitioner I could observe how they made changes to their daily eating habits. Once they were able to create healthier eating habits we could all see how they were healing their bodies with nutrition. It was often a profound change. And it makes sense, the food we eat today creates the cells for tomorrow and gives us the energy to keep our bodies healthy and strong for the work tomorrow.
So I set out to get my certification in nutrition coaching because I realized how spectacular the body is at healing itself, but also how difficult this can be for so many of us. It is a challenge to change something so habitual for us. But once we understand that we can really make a difference and improve our lives with healthy eating habits it becomes a little easier.
I always thought I was eating pretty healthy, but over the last few years I have learned so much and I feel I want to share some of that with you. It’s is a long journey and really a change for life. The way I approach it is not a quick fix or a one size fits all diets. I will not dictate what you can or cannot eat. You will be doing the work to find out what works best for you, and I can help you with whatever challenges come up along the way.
My goal is to help you understand what is beneficial for our body and soul, help you get through or over some stumbling block, (because we are going to find some), and get you out much stronger and healthier the other end. Rather than dealing with the treatment of disease I focus on wellness and prevention of illness through proper diet and nutrition to achieve optimal health.
Let’s get started
Firstly, finding your starting point is important. It helps to take a close look and evaluate where you are today. What and how have you eating so far? Simply by making a list of what you are eating on a daily basis will give you a better understanding and greater clarity of where you truly are. Often we forget some of what we ate and do not realize the impact that had on us. So be very honest and take the time when you make your list of foods consumed.
Secondly, setting a goal of your end result. Create a detailed image of what you want your end result to be. Here again, be specific, immerce yourself and feel the outcome as if you’re already there. Create a vision board for your goal.
Thirdly, the hard work starts. Now we have to create smaller short term goals. These smaller goals should be realistic and fairly easy to achieve at the beginning. It is important to recognize that it will be difficult at first to make changes to lifelong habits. But be persistent!
Nutritious Foods
Even if you only change one small thing and stick with it, that change will become a habit on which you can now build another new habit.
Making habit changes requires a lot of determination. Having the support from family and friends could have a great impact. It is important to surround yourself with people who will support you on this journey.
The changes which you are deciding to make should be to improve a balanced diet. There are several ideas out there but my plate.gov is a great resource and will get you started in the right direction.
Figuring out the ideal calorie intake for you is the next step. This depends on many factors which include but are not limited to age, sex, and activity levels. Most women need 1,600–2,400 daily calories to maintain their weight. Most men need 2,000–3,000 calories.
If you want to be very exact you can reach out to me or any nutrition coach and we can help you with the calculations. But for starters you can figure out how many calories you are eating daily right now and adjust you amount of calories.
That being said I believe it is important that you do not go hungry and this is where things can become a little tricky for some people. This is where you need to learn which foods will help you feel full and satisfied and keep you within you caloric goals.
Then there is also the task of learning to read food labels. That can be a little tricky, but it’s good to make it a habit to look at the labels and check for the ingredients. Remember the ingredients are listed in order of predominance, with the ingredients used in the greatest amount first, followed in descending order by those in smaller amounts.
Healing our bodies with nutrition is a life journey, but it is worth taking the first step.
If you want to start your journey with me come join me in my first of a series of workshop starting on Mar 28th 2023.
by Tracey Payton | Mar 1, 2023 | Self Care Toolbox, Spirit, Uncategorized
You are an amazing person, thank you and your smile brightens a room!!
Today, March 1 is world compliment day. Compliments are a simple, easy, everyday acts of kindness that we should encourage. Compliments help lift other people up, build their confidence, and boost their self-esteem – they just make us feel good.
Are you a giver or receiver of compliments? Or both? Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us the same positive boost as receiving cash. 
I have a wonderful friend, who starts every conversation with a compliment. She has the amazing talents of making you feel like the most special person in the room based on her genuine compliments. I truly think that effortlessly giving compliments to others is a talent. Whether we’re good at giving compliments or not, I do think we all find it easier to give compliments than to receive them.
How do you receive a compliment? Do you look away and respond back something to the effect of “this ole thing” or maybe a short thank you. Are you a person who responds to a complement with another complement?
Accepting compliments is particularly hard. However, I think it’s valuable for us to learn to both gift compliments as well as receive them. This creates a sense of balance in the giving and taking of the universe. It is a full circle moment.
I encourage you to take the challenge of giving compliments and receiving compliments with grace and authenticity. For mee this challenge comes when received complement, I have made a commitment to receive the compliment and then thanking the other person for their kind words, knowing I don’t have to return the favor to them right this moment.
How you do feel about receiving compliment from yourself – this might be a really good place to start. Get good at it with compliment to yourself in the mirror. Was that weird or uncomfortable? Keep trying – you are worth it.
We can create the habit of giving other complements, it helps us celebrate them as well as ourselves in the process.
I have compiled a simple list of compliments that you can share with friends and family:
- I appreciate you.
- You are perfect just the way you are.
- You are enough.
- You’re all that and a super-size bag of chips.
- On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re an 11.
- You’ve got all the right moves.
- Everything would be better if more people were like you.
- You are an incredible human.
- You’re wonderful.
- You’re better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.
- You’re one of a kind.
- If you were a box of crayons, you’d be the big industrial name-brand one with a built-in sharpener.
- Who raised you? They deserve a medal for a job well done.
- Somehow you make time stop and fly all at the same time.
- In high school, I bet you were voted “most likely to continue being awesome.”
- If you were a scented candle they’d have to call it Perfectly Imperfect (and it would smell like summer).
- There’s ordinary, and then there’s you.
- You’re even better than a unicorn because you’re real.
- You’re really something special.
- Your smile is contagious.
- You have the best laugh.
- You light up the room.
- You have a great sense of humor.
- You’re like sunshine on a rainy day.
- You bring out the best in other people.
- You always know how to find that silver lining.
- Being around you is like a happy little vacation.
- You’re more fun than bubble wrap.
- You’re like a breath of fresh air.
- I like your style.
- You’re strong.
- You are brave.
- You are beautiful on the inside and outside.
- You’re a great listener.
- You’re inspiring.
- You’re so thoughtful.
- When you make up your mind, nothing stands in your way.
- You seem to really know who you are.
- You’re a smart cookie.
- Your perspective is refreshing.
- You have the best ideas.
- You’re always learning new things and trying to better yourself. That’s awesome.
- You could survive a zombie apocalypse.
- You’re great at figuring stuff out.
- Your creative potential seems limitless.
- I bet you do crossword puzzles in ink.
- I am so proud of you, and I hope you are too!
- You are making a difference.
- You deserve a hug right now.
- You’re a great example to others.
- Actions speak louder than words, and yours tell an incredible story.
- You’re an awesome friend.
- You’re more helpful than you realize.
- Hanging out with you is always fun.
- The way you always know when someone needs something is amazing.
- Being around you makes everything better.
- You should be thanked more often. Thank you.
- Our community is better because you’re in it.
- You always know just what to say.
- The people you love are lucky to have you in their lives.
- Any team would be lucky to have you on it.
- The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.
- You’re a gift to those around you.
