Good day everyone!  My name is Jor-El and I’m 1/2 of the Viva Wellness creator team along with Rachel who recently introduced herself on the blog. We’re happy to finally be sharing with you our dream of making holistic health a reality.

I’m a licensed therapist and ever since I first came into contact with psychology (formally) in high school, I always envisioned a center where people could come for all things body, mind and spirit. Both life and professional experience have taught me that the disconnect between these parts of us are completely artificial. Viva Wellness was born out of a desire to strengthen the connections between mind, body and spirit and to help enable others to live richer, more fulfilling lives.

“Body, mind, and spirit are not separate parts. Instead they are more like lenses, or ways of focusing. The awareness of oneness, and the peace it brings, can be nurtured by anyone who is interested.” Marcey Shapiro, Freedom From Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Emotional Well-Being

I take wellness seriously, but I’ll also admit that I’m not the most physically active person aside from walking my little dog Nomi and taking random adventures around the city. That means that I’m on this journey with you too!  I think that wellness is all about creating balance and finding a plan that works for you. When I’m not working with clients you can usually find me catching some new film or Netflix show or writing.  And of course, playing with that lovable pup of mine.

Here at the Viva Wellness blog we hope to share with you a lot of great information. We hope to share and inform about food, mental health and all things wellness. We will share some personal experiences, as well as bring you helpful information rooted in research and experience to help you apply some changes to your life.

And of course, if you’re looking to work either myself or Rachel, we encourage you to visit Viva Wellness and sign up to our contact list so that you’ll be informed when launch day happens. We’re very excited about sharing more with you!

Live well. Be well!

Author: Jor-El

Jor-El is Co-founder of Viva Wellness and a foodie and film buff. He most often writes about mental health, relationships, food and mindfulness. When he’s not busy working, he typically can be found lounging or walking around NYC with his pup Nomi.