Wild Ones Wellness is a conglomeration of non-medicinal practices to help promote a pain free lifestyle in order to be our best selves. Working in physical rehabilitation opened my eyes to really recognize that we as a society do not value ourselves. We are asked to grow up too quickly, give away our health and our lives to work to the bone with little in return, and are left with what feels like nothing when we leave the workforce and enter our "golden years" wondering why our bodies, that we have abused for years, do not work the way we wish. Having hobbies is a luxury. Toxic relationships are the norm. As a human being and as an Occupational Therapist, I value quality of life and know that there is a happier, fulfilling, and pain free way to live.
Why be a 'Wild One'?
Everyone's path is different, some wish to be 'Strong', others 'Flexible'. I chose to be 'Wild' as I feel it encapsulates strength, intelligence, confidence, gentleness, sincerity, and authenticity. I strive to be healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I hope to inspire others to do the same.
Why be a 'Wild One'?
Everyone's path is different, some wish to be 'Strong', others 'Flexible'. I chose to be 'Wild' as I feel it encapsulates strength, intelligence, confidence, gentleness, sincerity, and authenticity. I strive to be healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I hope to inspire others to do the same.
A Wild One at Heart
Hi, I'm Cait. I was born and raised in Upstate NY, however lived for a while in Pennsylvania. I am married to a wonderful man with whom I have one child (for now). I have been an Occupational Therapist for nearly a decade, working with humans of all ages, however have spent the majority of my time working with adults and geriatrics in physical rehabilitation. I am trained and certified in Myofascial Release through the JFB model, trained in kinesiotaping, am a level one trained Reiki practitioner, and currently working to complete my 200CYT Yoga Instruction.
A Little About Me
I consider myself to be a little goofy. I love making people smile and laugh, even if I'm a little silly in the process. I adore my family and love being a Mom; you can normally find me taking a random selfie with my daughter. I grew up watching and reading a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, drawing, painting, etc. and still really enjoy all of those things as an adult, making me 'eclectic' or as my family likes to call me, a 'nerd'. I definitely wanted to be Xena (Warrior Princess) when I grew up which I believe spurred my love and passion for martial arts. I am a compassionate and loving soul. I genuinely care for the health, safety, and happiness of others - many times sacrificing my own health and happiness to do so. I would not consider myself to be at optimal health. I am overweight, over-stressed, and under appreciative of my inner self. Basically, I am human. And I am, like many others, on a path to better myself.
I grew up in a family that expresses their love in many ways, but largely in food. It was a prize for a good job, a comfort when you felt low, a type of glue that held us all together, and symbol of status if you were able to create something amazing. I grew up my entire life being overweight, even though I was active in various sports such as soccer, volleyball, and karate. I developed an eating disorder in college, and even then I was not thin. I experienced major depression and anxiety. When the weight started coming back, even the medical professionals could not figure out why and I felt lower than ever. It wasn't until after I had my daughter that I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, a thyroid disorder affecting the hormones in my body, making it difficult to lose weight (though not impossible). But it was a long time between college and having my first kid. It was here that I truly understood that the ideas and beliefs I held, that society holds, just don't work. And it was during this time that I started to change my path. To redefine the relationship I have with my family and myself. I found yoga, and used it to manage my depression and anxiety (emotional pain). I found MFR, and used it to relieve my long term low back pain (physical pain). I found Reiki, and used it to help cut the energetic cords that held me in various toxic relationships (spiritual and social pain). And my path has not ended.