by Jovhannah Tisdale

What Does Holistic Mean?

June 26, 2024 | Holistic Health & Wellness

That is a great question! I remember sharing what I do as part of the Wake Forest Founders business incubator. It was one of those moments when I could feel people looking at me and wondering if what I was doing was even legit.

Let's be real, there are a TON of holistic healing modalities. Not all of them are regulated. Holistic Wellness Practitioner could mean you do ear candling or that you're a coach who helps people eat clear. It could also mean you've been trained in TCM, herbal remedies, or acupuncture.

The list is endless.

So I understood why I need to give clarity on what I mean when I say holistic at The Kulture Spa in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Definition of Holistic

The term holistic comes from the word holism, that sees everything as interacting together and being parts of a whole.

Holistic as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary means “relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts”.

By definition, holistic means:

🍃considering the parts of a thing being interconnected
🍃treating the whole person

There are so many holistic practices and methodologies, but when I say “holistic” I mean Body, Mind, & Soul.

The work I do supports you physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and I even have some things that can help you financially.

From my own healing journey I witnessed how taking a holistic approach helped me heal, grow, and thrive.

Too often the underlying issues of a problem are ignored because we only look at the surface or only look at one area, when we as a whole being are impacted holistically.

Body, Mind, & Soul Connection

I’ve seen so many people who have consistent tension, pain, or stress, but you don’t have to live your life in discomfort.

For example, if you consistently have tension in your neck due to stress, a massage will be great. It can help release the tight muscles and you will feel better. But if you never address the stress that is causing the muscles to tense up, you will continue to have that same issue.

What you feel impacts your body and vice versa. Everything is connected. Massage therapy goes beyond just being something fun to do to pamper yourself. It benefits your body and mind greatly!

Our body stores energy or emotions that can lead to discomfort. That's why your neck or shoulders get tight when you're stressed. Your body is literally holding on to that energy.

I want to help you holistically so that you can make changes in your life that allow you to feel better in your body, mind, and soul!

The holistic healing experiences I create are designed to support you on all levels, allowing you to create change and live a better life with more ease.

Being a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, an Energy Healing Practitioner, and Spiritual Life Coach I am equipped with the tools and resources to guide you towards inner peace, wholeness, and wellbeing.

The Kulture Spa is more than just a place to get a massage. It’s a sanctuary of healing for your body, mind, and soul.

Explore ways that I can support you at www.thekulturespa.com/experiences

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About the Author, Jovhannah Tisdale

The Sacred Wellness Alchemist

Welcome to this sacred space. I’m Jovhannah Tisdale, the Sacred Wellness Alchemist™, and I’m honored to guide you on your journey of healing, alignment, and transformation.

I believe that healing is your birthright and that you are meant to live a life of peace, love, and abundance. Yet, so many of us have carried unseen wounds—stress, trauma, and heartbreak—that disconnect us from our truth and inner power. I know this path intimately because I’ve walked it myself.

Through Sacred Wellness Alchemy™, I weave together bodywork, energy healing, and spiritual coaching to help you release pain, restore balance, and realign with your highest self. As a Master Spiritual Coach, Energy Healing Practitioner, Intuitive Tarot Reader, and Licensed Massage Therapist, I hold space for deep, holistic healing that nurtures your mind, body, and soul.

My mission is to help you reconnect with your inner power, heal your body, mind and soul, and create a life that feels truly aligned. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, energetic renewal, or a path back to yourself, know that you are not alone, I’m here to support you.

Let’s heal, grow, and live Abundantly Ever After!

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