Val Stickler

Val Stickleris a renowned wellness coach and the founder of Jiva Wellness Boutique, a holistic health and wellness center located in Clarinda, Iowa. Val chats with Mystic Mag. Jiva Wellness Boutique began in the basement of my home in 2016. I wanted to share my energy experiences with anyone willing to explore different energy modalities.

The pandemic put a wrench into things, however, I found many services could be performed online. Who knew? Today, I continue to provide services within a professional environment. I continue to learn and teach others about new ways to integrate different modalities into daily living for a more present and a more manageable life by making personal wellness a priority.

Since exploring energy work is a personal journey for everyone, I make sure to understand the needs of my clients by listening to what they have to say, what their preferences are and giving loving guidance to what may work for them. Honor is present in each session between the client and myself, the practitioner.

It is important that I also pay close attention to the small details that can make a client more comfortable and engaged as energy and vibration flow. My clients know that I am also available for aftercare. Answering any questions and giving guidance about how their session has touched them. We are all busy trying to survive in a busy world.

I feel “self-care” has become a term within our society that is only a few layers deep. Getting that latte, reading a book, going to yoga, and going for walks are all wonderful and much-needed. However, “self-care” is deeper than that. It’s touching and stimulating the core of your being. Connecting to much more than ourselves.

I want to teach my clients that self-care is having that deep connection or better yet that deep relationship with ourselves. It’s noticing energy levels and dealing with emotions throughout the day using breathwork, reiki, and meditation as part of their daily routines.

It’s an awareness of the cells in our bodies, the vibrations running through them, and the connection between the body, brain, and breathing. Paying attention to what energy they give permission to enter into their spaces and personal lives is so important. I encourage my clients to schedule between weekly to monthly services as to what works for them and why it is important.

Building and maintaining a relationship with yourself is the best gift. Reflexology is based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head. Each reflex point mirrors a part of the body inside and out.

The benefits of reflexology are that it triggers the body’s parasympathetic nervous system, improves blood circulation throughout the body, eliminates unwanted toxins from the body systems, and much more. Reflexology is a non-invasive way to complement traditional medical treatments/medications, manage stress, and alleviate pain.