Who's that sitting at the bar? Is she married? Is he married? I really don't want to go down another dead end road. However we caught each other's attention and decided it was at least worth a conversation. We sat for the whole evening and talked, and talked...mostly comparing who did what to whom and how wronged we were by the last 20 years with partners that didn't or couldn't evolve. We know now of course that they were who they were for whatever reason we needed them to be, we seldom speak of our old lives in that context any more.

 

​The next years saw growth and experiences, trying different businesses, getting married, traveling, moving several times from state to state, still trying to find where we belonged. We had lots of fun and adventures..and of course more drinks and restaurant food than we can ever remember. We got into significant debt, almost lost everything, and had tons of arguments to the point that we didn't think we would last. 

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Fortunately the reality was that we had found ourselves in each other...we were destined to meet and travel this path together. One day Joy found Functional Nutrition and Ian discovered meditation, each of us then teaching the other. It was slow but we evolved, growing, learning, and eventually awakening to the greater truth of who we are, what we are, and why we were here. ​Ultimately we found ourselves in Arkansas, a long story, but to be sure we finally found home. 

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That’s why we do this work. For us, transformation hasn’t been a straight line. It’s been messy, full of trial and error, setbacks and breakthroughs. We’ve lived the stress, the confusion, the health challenges, and the feeling of being stuck. And we’ve also lived the moments of clarity—the relief of finding a way forward, the strength that comes from nourishment, and the peace that comes from presence.

 

Our mission is to walk alongside others on that same journey, not above them. We believe true change comes from caring for the whole person—body and mind together—because when one is supported, the other thrives. We know transformation is about small, steady steps: noticing what no longer serves you, building resilience, and choosing what aligns with your values. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, presence, and reconnecting with what makes you feel alive.

 

We strive to live this every day, not perfectly, but honestly—from the food we eat, to how we care for our home and our dogs, to the way we hold space for others. We are still growing too. And that’s why we meet everyone we serve as fellow travelers on the path, not as people with all the answers.

 

Above all, our purpose is simple: to help people feel better, live more fully, and discover the strength and clarity they already carry within them—to live life Joyously Balanced.

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We're so glad you stopped by to visit. Please do take a moment to look at all we have to offer. If you have any questions or otherwise please don't hesitate to contact us.