Greetings! I hope this season, this weather, and this message finds you well. I've been doing a lot of catch-up from what was a pretty cruel summer. But out of that comes some exciting new stuff! Let's dig in...

I'm very excited to announce my acceptance at Duke Integrative Medicine to study and become an Integrative Health Coaching Professional. What is an Integrative Health Coach? So glad you asked! From DukeIntegrativeMedicine.org:

Integrative Health Coaching empowers clients to make lasting behavior changes that are the foundation for a lifetime of health and well-being. Health is impacted by multiple interconnected dimensions. These dimensions include the choices one makes that affect their physical, mental, spiritual well-being and the medical care approaches utilized for their health. An Integrative Health Coach helps support their clients in discovering ways to successfully implement healthy lifestyle behaviors across these various dimensions into their unique lives.

I'm so so so excited to be able to add these new skills to my repertoire and offer another facet of healing to you. Beginning in 2021, I'm looking at 6-8 months of training, and I will keep you posted as I go!

Herbalism is wrapping up! I should be fully certified in Clinical Herbalism by the end of this year. My plan of use for that certification is to be able to recommend herbal solutions for common issues like anxiety, sleep problems, and cold symptoms. I will not be CRAFTING herbal products, as that process is VERY time consuming. And honestly, how much extra time do I really have??? Instead, my plan is to work with our supplier of quality herbal supplements and infusions to supply our store with products that address common issues. As always, you will hear about these products and see them on our site when they arrive.

New logo! In anticipation of these new services, I want Haven's name and image to align more with our mission. As you see in this email, our image has changed, and our name simply has an addition. We are now Haven Spa and Wellness Studio. We currently have the same services we have always offered - massage and skincare - but soon we will be adding more services that address other aspects of your health. You will also see some gradual changes to the website and the aesthetic in-house.

New service! Because I already do this for so many members, I created an official "half & half" club service that is a 30 min massage and 30 min facial. You can find this on our website under "Club Services". Add-ons are available for that services as well.

New family member! We are excited to welcome Jill to the team. She provides relaxation massage for first-timers as well as club members. You will see her name in the rotation!

That was a lot of updating! Hopefully, this change simply reflects how we are settling into our role as healers. I am definitely looking forward to deepening this practice, and continuing on our journey towards making Tallahassee a more mindful, happier, and healthier place to be.

Cheers!