Lover of LIFE!
My name is Kerri-Elizabeth, I am an inspired soul writer, waterfall whisperer, lake lusting mermaid ( I love to swim in all weather) a nature wanderer and photographer. I am a wife and a mother of 3 adult daughters and one son and five grandchildren. I was raised in the mountains in the fresh air and rivers to play in, woods to walk in and silence I never appreciated until I became an adult.
I have been a fitness and nutrition proffessional for more than 35 years as well as a success coach, skin specialist (esthetician) , Reiki practicioner, photographer , author and artist. Creative expression is where I heal and find solutions.
I am intuitively prompted and find the SOUL reason to help guide healthier decisions and goals in areas that often get missed in the wellness field.
First and foremost , being heard is the key, when we have a safe place to share thoughts and emotions we allow a flow to move through what holds us back and or create something wonderful from them.
My biggest challenge and most blessed strength building moments came from times I had no control and had to make a choice to breathe and surrender.
On July 30th, 2017 I had to say goodbye to the physical form of my only son and surrender and breathe an opening for a new kind of relationship.
This ripped me and every wound in my life wide open. With determination and a fierce love for nature, I knew that was where I would find my answers.
I was lead to close my eyes and invite my soul to speak. This is where my Sunshine (who I call my soul’s name) comes from. She is where my complete truth and unfiltered thoughts come in, the deeper and most courageous part of me, you might say.
What I found in all my years of helping and guiding others in total health was that the innermost sacred thoughts are most often never heard by anyone except you, leaving spaces choked up and unable to filter through where healing and creativity need to flow to grow.
One of the most beneficial parts of continuing to grow is continuing to move in the best way you can and eating what honors your body to serve the best possible energy to your physical and mental structure.
One of the most asked questions over the years always has to do with a point of resistance, where an injury or inability to recognize proper functional form stops the process.
This is where I came in, my intuition and years of functional studying and thinking outside the box, gathering information into my clients over time created an interesting puzzle.
I implemented more functional movement and flexibility and restricted them from weights until the body moved properly to handle those weights. This created resistance, emotionally and the wanting it, “NOW” was a challenge.
This lead me into success coaching, I like to call it (heart listener). Emotional distress, anger, tears, and even fears would often be released during a work out, sometimes leaving clients talking through things their entire session.
The body doesn’t always move at the same pace as the mind. This is a dance learned not given. Instinct and an ability to hear your body is the most important lesson I strive to align daily. Long before body and mind were talked about I was teaching it in gyms and to my students in PE classes.
I remember teaching this and people thinking I had lost my mind teaching them to listen to their bodies and how to be in alignment with it. Now it’s mainstream information.
Here is my referral for the absolute best education and workouts from home:
I highly recommend DR Jen and here is her perfect introduction and explanation I love so much…
“My name is Jen Esquer, DPT, PT. As a physical therapist, I value a person as a whole. You are NOT your diagnosis. You are NOT your MRI. Most importantly, you are UNIQUE.
Your diagnosis of pain or injury might sound the same as another, but unless they have the exact same job, enjoy the exact same activities/hobbies, have the same life stressors, and have walked through life just like you… your true CAUSE of pain will be different.”
Check out her website at DocJenFit.thinkific.com, she offers courses like The Mobility Method, The Optimal Body, and Grateful for Mobility Challenge.
AND drum roll for my most followed, my favorite all-inclusive health network ( first learned of Food Matters when I was taking a life (success coaching course) I have been hooked ever since 2010. This by far is my go to, I have been referring people here for many years and it has been a staple for me. ENJOY and let me know how you like it and what your favorite part is?
Wow! You are do inspiring Kerri!
So… No glasses…
The iron man is the ultimate. Did you do it yet? How inspiring.
Blessings, Emma
Two weeks before my race I broke my foot in two places and got a call my son came out of remission and would be fighting his second round of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ..that’s the journey now..it’s definitely a different ironman than I was training for.
Looks like the Ironman doesn’t have anything on what God has called you to do.
The ultimate Ironman is the one you’re in right now.
When you do the Ironman, you will find the strength you gave and showed during this ultimate Ironman. You will have won the Ironman already because your view will be one of David and Goliath.
You are David! ! :0)) will be praying for you and yours. Abundant blessings, Emma
Thank you darlin, and your so right, God has called me for the so much, I’m honored He knows I can do it, like a great trainer He always makes sure I’m ready and fit for the race, an ironman will be a piece of cake next year..lookong forward to the journey no matter what lays ahead or behind, what is NOW is upon me and I never miss that glory.
xoxoxo :0)))
Wow, you’re an inspiration! I look forward to your posts. Have a wonderful weekend, Jenny
Thank you so much, I look forward to reading your as well.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my post on brain-boosting foods. I can see from your blog that we are somewhat birds of a feather. Eating well and exercising regularly is definitely a way to enhance our lives.I envy your having been doing health work for more than 20 years. I only got into it after retiring, but I love it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Tony and look forward to hearing all you have to share along the way.
You are an inspiration to many.
Thank you so very much , wow that’s an amazing compliment and so appreciated.
Hi! Thanks a lot for the follow! Great blog! 🙂
Thank you Sheryl have a beautiful day and writing journey I look forward to more.
My pleasure! Same here!:)
Impressive! Thanks for following my blog.
Thank you so much. Your journey is in credible.
You are a busy lady Hope you make it to the ironman 🙂 Thank you so much for the follow of my blog. I really appreciate it
Thank you for following my blog. I just spent some time with your blog, and I want you to know that you are inspiring. I cannot imagine how painful it must be to lose a child. I have three daughters, a grandson and a granddaughter, all of whom I love and treasure. Today, they are safe. Thank you for your courage.
How precious, I also have three daughters and three grandchildren…sending you and your daighters
Sending beautiful energy to you and your dayghters..Thank you so much for your encouragement..its so appreciated especially during this time wprking through grief and purpose again.
Hi Kerri. Thanks for sharing your soulful words and enthusiasm for life. And thanks for following my blog. blessings, Brad
Thank you so much, ive been trying to comment but for some reason the comment section doesnt show on my phone from your site..so ill leave it here, most likely its my NON techy touch. The struggle is real mixing me and technology lol..I’m learning but .ot as fast as the tech world moves..
Anyways, your awesome and I hope your new job is filled with wonderful people and encouragement that helps you thrive in the work place. Sending you tons of good vibes for your new adventure and cant wait to read more.
Thank you Kerri. It took me a while on the tech too!
Sounds like your well on your way to learning lots more..cant wait to hear about it..
love your inspiring site here <3
Thank you so much darlin da-Al for stopping in and sharing those beautiful words.
Kerri, Such a great about statement! Always love learning about new friends! Thanks so much for your visit to my blog. I hope you will find my words worthy of your precious time!!!
Chuck
Thank you as well..I look forward to reading more and hope your stop by for more of mine as well.
I shall!!! So very sorry for the loss of your son! There are no words or labels for a parent’s loss of a child i.e. widow, orphan etc. I know the first year is the hardest and hope you are doing well with dealing with all the firsts you wish you never had to experience.
Perhaps, a few words of mine, that I revised for another Friend/follower, may be of some very small comfort to you as well. Love your positive outlook and helpful and caring!!!
Let me know if you have an interest in reading my – A Flickering Soul – A Beautiful Flame: chucklindholm@hotmail.com
Chuck
xoxo
Thank you so much and of course I would love to read it.
Just read this for the first time.. It touched my heart and is inspirational.. Thank you.. For all you are and all you do. Your heart has been threw allot and yet it has grown and touched all that know you. Love ya.