We recently connected with Sarah Colesanti and have shared our conversation below.
Sarah, 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?
Finding my purpose started at an early age when, at 13 years old I was sent to live with my grandparents to take care of them. I should preface by saying I grew up in New York in a very traditional Italian household, and taking care of your elders is what we do. I walked to school and right back to the apartment to make sure they were up for appointments, fed and cared for. I started to do physical therapy exercises with my grandmother after my grandfather passed away to keep her as strong as she can be. She had cardiac issues and a pace maker was put in, which made me even more interested in how the body works and functions. This all lead me into going to college to become an Exercise Physiologist and obtaining my first degree pertaining to anatomy and physiology. After that, I snowballed into getting a degree and NYS license in Massage Therapy so I could implement what I learned in my first bout of college in a hands-on fashion. I continued my education further and still continue as I love learning and adding to my arsenal of modalities and skills. I can help more people if I know more…and that’s what I’m here for.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I created my business “For Your Well-Being” in 2006, inside a Yoga Studio in NY. I had already obtained my B.S. in Movement Studies and NYS license in Massage Therapy, and figured it was time to go for my 200-hr Yoga Teacher certification. I also would like to mention that since I graduated Massage Therapy School, I started my journey with Reiki Healing. I had broken my collar bone my second year of massage school and had a professor that was a Reiki Master. She worked on me every time I was in class. It was clear this will also be my path. So, as I keep collecting education, I am able to offer a wide range of modalities under one roof. My intention was to create a whole body wellness company and work with people who need a different perspective from western medicine, but at the same time know know exactly how all the body systems work and how to improve through direct manipulation, exercise, nutrition and energy work. I educate my clients and students on their bodies and mostly everyone gets corrective exercises as homework after their sessions. I am a sole proprietor and although I am a great team player, I need to be in control of how I approach each individual and have the freedom to tap into my huge arsenal of tools. I have a lot in my brain regarding mind, body and spirit and everything works together as a whole. My goal in life is to keep expanding, growing, learning, offering and being of service to the community. My whole life I’ve been taking care of people, and that’s where I feel most happy. Making people realize their potential, their gifts and ability to get out of year long cycles that no longer serve the highest good. I’m here to put things in perspective and speak the truth.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I feel that my strong work ethic and drive to achieve what I want in this life, are qualities that were instilled in me from childhood. Watching my grandparents have their own business, to my fathers military experience and my mothers management skills inside a medical office all made me very curious not only in the medical field and human anatomy, but the drive to be better and keep moving forward were key influences. My journey began early in life, and I was able to go to a college where I was not just a number and the professors really cared about what you wanted and needed. I was able to adjust my focus 2 years into my 4 year bout from becoming a Physical Education teacher to an Exercise Physiologist. I found that I aligned more with clinical and one-on-one work Instead of large groups. This is where I excel and am able to apply all the knowledge I have accumulated through the past 20+ years. My advice to those early in their journey, listen to your gut, outside chatter is not going to get you anywhere. Trust in the process and go get what you want! If you don’t know what you want, that’s ok too, passion is key and you will shine. Be patient with yourself and things will literally open up for you.
Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort on improving areas you aren’t as strong in?
I think both is the answer. I love learning about things I am not as strong in just as much as diving deeper into subjects I am super solid on. Back in March I was able to take a continuing education course to expand my Exercise Physiology degree and knowledge on Athletic Performance and the Pelvic Floor. Everything made so much sense but at the same time collected so many tools to add to my Rehabilitation portion of my toolbox. Another example is when I hit a wall in my personal yoga practice and got totally burned out teaching all the time, I started going to SUP Yoga. It was such a welcoming challenge and I thoroughly love the combo of land yoga on a paddle board. Shortly thereafter, I took the teacher training and now teaching my land class on the water in Ventura Harbor. In conclusion, weaknesses will become strengths, patience is key, and you have to feel it in order to heal it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.foryourwell-being.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcolesanti/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/120060794684010/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsAPXb7inzDzLCxoFKHUdlg
- Other: https://linktr.ee/sarahcolesanti
