At my first oncology appointment on 3/11/11, what would have been my dad’s birthday, a shiny penny caught my eye just as I stepped out of the car. Having been taught the value of pennies, I snatched it up and communicated to my family who accompanied me that this meant that our Dad/Grandpa was with us during this stressful time that day.

Over the ensuing months as I restructured my life to include all things good that would promote a happy, healthy lifestyle, I was reminded of the lucky penny I had found in March. I realized that the action plan I was following to connect my mind-body-spirit in preparation for cancer removal was actually an acronym for penny:

                             Prayer, Exercise, Nature, Nutrition and Yoga

From March until July, each day that I accomplished these things, I exuberantly placed a penny in a small jar. Some days, I would repeat the PENNY routine and add a Nickel or Dime to my deposit. Because of my dedication to this lifestyle, my rewards have been, and continue to be, nothing short of miraculous, because

                             The PENNY Practice Enhanced My Life

On 7/14/11, after a 7-hour procedure to remove a gastric tumor, I experienced a near-death experience when simultaneous blood clots in my legs, lungs, heart, and head occurred, causing oxygen deprivation, a heart attack, stroke, and permanent partial loss of vision. I survived because

                              The PENNY Practice Saved My Life

Since then, I have thrived by listening to my personal Health Whispers, connecting my mind-body-spirit like never before. I have been encouraged for years to share my approach and certainly now is the appropriate time, as we all must strive towards wellness. As your Concierge of Wellness, I can assist you in this endeavor.

                              The PENNY Practice Will Enhance Your Life. Listen to Your Own Whisper of Health