Inspired Balance

06/06/2026

It’s Nettle tip season! Lucky me!
☺️ 🍀 😊

Flavors/Temps: Bitter, Astringent, Cool, Dry
Meridians: Lung, Liver, Kidney

Key Actions: Tonifies the Lungs, Purifies Blood, Drains Phlegm, Builds Blood, Tonifies the Kidney, Tonifies Liver Yin, Stops Bleeding, Regulates Metabolism, Astringent, Treats Skin

Medicinal Uses: Cleanses the Blood of environmental and food toxins.

It’s good for just about every thing.

A supportive, blood nourishing vegetable!

Just wear gloves when harvesting.

When you blanch the leaves, the sting goes away.

05/13/2026

Trying another acupuncturist can be tricky. If you can’t get on my schedule, maybe try some massage/bodywork. Here are 4 suggestions where to go:

Allison at Kscopesoul, southside

Becca at Embracing Nature with Becca, Clairemont near Marshfield clinic

Marissa at Elevated Recovery Massage, Eastside hill

Amanda at Rosa Massage, west side near Wheaton, easy for Menomonie and Chippewa

If you have other suggestions for your favorite massage/bodywork, drop them in the comments.

-Sarah

05/13/2026

Last Saturday I went to Owen Park for JONAH of the Chippewa Valley’s Mental health rally.

I went to join the Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire group for some fun movement. Dancing has been a good de-stresser and joy-filler this past year, it’s one of the ways I fill my cup.

Anyway, it was such a beautiful day in the park and I met some wonderful caring wellness practitioners. And since I know my schedule is crazy tight with my youngest graduating from high school and all the activities with that for the next few weeks, I payed special attention to where you can get bodywork (I also asked a couple friends). 

Here are 4 suggestions of who to try out.

Allison at Kscopesoul, southside

Becca at Embracing Nature with Becca, Clairemont near Marshfield clinic

Marissa at Elevated Recovery Massage, Eastside hill

Amanda at Rosa Massage, west side near Wheaton, easy for Menomonie and Chippewa

If you want to know more about anything else that is listed as a workshop- comment and u cane help connect you with those offerings too.

Have a great day!

05/09/2026

Hey, Inspired Balance community. I know you all have been doing some tea time with me since the lockdown. Enjoy your tea and comment on the NAMI challenge.

30 Days of Self-Care Challenge: Day 9!

Today’s challenge is: Have a Cup of Tea

To be entered in the drawing:

1. Complete today’s challenge
2. Comment on this post

Your comment could include what impacts you felt, what your general experience was or just the word “done”

Be sure to come back tomorrow for another Self-Care Challenge and another chance to win!

05/06/2026

This is this Saturday. I hear Sandy at Open Spaces Mindful Movement will be sharing a dance set at 1:30.

I will be walking with JONAH of the Chippewa Valley in Carson park in May 30 for NAMIWalks. Would you like to join our fundraising team? Would you like to donate to my fundraising efforts to support our local community, NAMI Chippewa Valley?
The fundraising links are in the comments.

Save the Date: JONAH's Mental Health Task Force is proud to host their second annual Day of Action and Care on May 9, 2026.

05/01/2026

At the end of the month is the NAMI Chippewa Valley fundraising walk. Join the JONAH of the Chippewa Valley team with me or make your own team.
May is mental health awareness month. Many things work for recovery and maintaining wellbeing. Follow along with the NAMI page for self care suggestions.

30 Days of Self-Care Challenge: Day 1!

Today’s challenge is: Have a Game Night

To be entered in the drawing:

1. Complete today’s challenge
2. Comment on this post

Your comment could include what impacts you felt, what your general experience was or just the word “done”

Be sure to come back tomorrow for another Self-Care Challenge and another chance to win!

04/28/2026

Tuesday online- somatic dance!
There is a lot of power in moving in your own space, developing safety and connection with your body- dancing for yourself.
Shake out the tension, let go of the news, build your resilience.
Join us.
Cheri Dostal Ryba

04/26/2026

Early spring in Wisconsin! A couple updates….A few appointments have opened up in the next week.

I have limited openings the next month while I give priority to my recurring clients.

May will be a busy month for me with a high school graduate to celebrate! 👩‍🎓💜

If you can’t find an appointment- schedule for June, and call or text to add your name to the waitlist.

If you need an herbal formula refill, call or text and I can get that ready for you usually the same day or the next day.

Have a beautiful week!
-Sarah