Meet Christie Chadwick

We were lucky to catch up with Christie Chadwick recently and have shared our conversation below.

Christie, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

When someone asks me “what is your purpose in life” I typically cringe so it’s odd that I should pick this topic to talk about now, but here we are!

I have been working with coaches and mentors for a couple of decades now and this question is always at the top of the list of things to figure out. It seems most people struggle with this. While many people knew what career path they wanted to take when they were kids, if you asked them their purpose, they probably wouldn’t know exactly how to answer that.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Broadway dancer. I loved being on stage. As a stutterer, it was my way of expressing myself without words. Then I wanted to be a physical therapist, because I got hurt while dancing and needed to go to PT. Figured if I couldn’t dance on Broadway, I could at least help dancers heal from their injuries.

Cashier, price integrity clerk, nail technician, police officer, security guard, bank teller. All jobs I did well, but with little passion. Finally, I landed on becoming a massage therapist which evolved into becoming an overall wellness coach. I utilize bodywork, mindset, and wellness products to help my clients lead a more productive life. I teach people that our bodies were brilliantly created by God and our body systems have the ability to function wonderfully if we give them what they need.

And because I have an objective mind, I can set aside opinions and help people see what they might not have seen before. This is very helpful when we’re talking about relationships, food, or job opportunities. All of these things effect a person’s health and well-being and simply having someone gently point something out can make a big difference.

By having clients break free from old patterns and fears of what aging or life should look like, they tend to try new things and get better results. There are countless tools that we can use, and we may have to try several, but we eventually find the right tool set for us, at that time.

Looking back at all of my jobs, I wanted to make life a bit easier or more joyful for others. Always helping. Always assisting. So, I suppose if someone asked me what my purpose is, I’d have to say it’s to show people that they have the potential to be healthy, happy and productive. No matter their situation.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

Over the years as I learned more about my own body and went through my own wellness journey, my professional focus shifted some.

In my twenties I suffered from clinical depression and anxiety disorder. I had a failed engagement while in massage school that sent me down a path of discovery. It propelled me into learning what triggers I had physically and mentally, and taught me that I needed to be in charge of myself. Free will means that I get to control my feelings and actions. No one else. So, I had to learn how to become the biggest advocate in my life.

I partnered with a wellness company that had the products I needed to make some positive changes and it made sense to me that I share what I learned with others. Over time, in my 25-year career as a massage therapist, I’ve shifted into specializing in 2 types of bodywork; the John Barnes method of myofascial release and the Raindrop Technique massage. These 2 modalities show the most effectiveness for myself and my clients. Through coaching, we go over products to use at home and physical selfcare techniques as well. I give people their power back, through God’s grace, by encouraging them to make necessary adjustments to their lives so they can have profound experiences and I get to watch as changes occur. It’s very satisfying to see someone transform their life by taking a few simple steps.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Having an open mind and understanding that you don’t know everything. People get caught up in experts and opinions. It’s important to remember that we don’t know ‘all-the-things’ and no one else does either. So being able to learn something new, even if it goes against what you’ve already been taught is a key to growth.

Discipline. Having the discipline to do the things that you don’t want to do, but that will ultimately get you to your next goal is important.

Grace & forgiveness. Knowing that in all mistakes we must forgive ourselves and others. Not saying to forgive and let the same patterns continue, but that you need to let go of the past and that which no longer serves you, with grace. You can’t change what you had for breakfast. Take a deep breath, forgive yourself, and move forward with a better choice.

Tell us what your ideal client would be like?

My ideal client is someone who is willing to be wrong. That may sound silly, but you can’t help someone who thinks they know it all. Myself included! In order to bring healing forward, someone needs to be willing to get uncomfortable. You need to go through all the ugly emotions and give yourself the opportunity to grow. With that growth comes lasting changes. I like working more than just the physical tissue of the body. Recommending product and lifestyle changes solidifies what we’re doing on the treatment table. Teaching someone how to use God’s gift of nature to care for everyday ailments is empowering. And if they want to join me in teaching it to others, great. Because when people feel better, they can do better. And when I can be a part of that, I’m fulfilling my life’s purpose.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.clchealingtherapies.com
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/clchealingtherapies
• Other: https://www.christiechadwick.com