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2024
How Holistic Care Transformed Sandra's Life
Sandra Foster (left) and Holistic Health Community's Soil to Soul Program Director Diana Seiler (right) at a wildflower arranging workshop
When Sandra first walked into a Holistic Healthcare Day in 2017, she carried more than physical pain—she carried the weight of uncertainty and isolation. Without health insurance, she had been struggling with chronic neck pain and joint issues for months, unable to afford the care she needed. What she found that day wasn’t just a solution to her pain, but a community that would ultimately transform her life.
Sandra began seeing one of the Holistic Health Community’s bodywork practitioners at our monthly Holistic Healthcare Days. “They treated me like I was a paying customer,” she said. “Even though the services are donation-based, they gave me the same care and respect as they would anyone else.” Through bodywork and other tools and modalities including tuning forks, singing bowls, and more, Sandra experienced a level of healing she hadn’t thought possible.
Sandra was amazed that our practitioners, who could easily charge for their services in their own practices, volunteered their time and services to help people like her. Through our Sacred Reciprocity model, she was able to contribute as much as she could afford and still receive life-changing care.
But Sandra’s journey didn’t stop with physical healing. She found emotional and spiritual solace in our earth-connection programming, Soil to Soul. “There aren’t many things to do around here that are fun, earth-centered, and don’t involve spending a lot of money or traveling far,” she said. “The Soil to Soul events have been some of the happiest moments of my life.”
From wildflower walks to herb workshops and more, Sandra discovered a deep sense of belonging. Through the Holistic Health Community, she has bonded with like-minded people who share her love for holistic health and care for the earth. “It’s nice to know there are others who think like me and care about alternative ways of healing, especially when you’ve hit rock bottom and no one else has been able to help you.”
For Sandra, the Holistic Health Community has been more than an organization that hosts free workshops—it’s been a “blessing in health and emotional wellbeing.” “There are so many people at or below the poverty line who need help and can’t afford it. There is a great need for organizations like the Holistic Health Community. It is because of them that I was able to heal, meet like-minded community, and make some of the most magical memories.”
Sandra’s story is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact your support makes. As we approach the end of the year, we need your help to continue providing free holistic healthcare and education to those who need it most in our community. Your donation ensures that people like Sandra can find healing, hope, and a sense of community. Please give today and be part of this life-changing work.
