Wellness and Personal Growth: Knowing when to seek support at Maliya
At Maliya Wellness Centre, we understand that the journey to wellness is not always straightforward. Sometimes, it takes a life-altering event to make us realize the importance of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our founder, Lori, knows this all too well. After surviving a serious car accident in 2001, she spent the next decade battling chronic pain, extreme fatigue, and a weakened immune system. During this challenging time, Lori visited numerous medical specialists, hoping for a quick fix to her health problems.
The weight of trying to be a good mother, a supportive wife, managing a busy interior design firm, and coping with her deteriorating health took its toll on Lori. In addition to her physical ailments, she was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It was a period of intense loneliness and helplessness, and it seemed like there was no end in sight.
Lori, coming from a science-based background, decided to explore alternative holistic care after exhausting the medical system. It was a leap of faith, but she believed that there had to be something or someone different who could help her. It was during this exploration that Lori had a profound realization.
Transforming Lives at Maliya Wellness Centre
Maliya Wellness Centre in Cochrane, Alberta, is a beacon of hope and support, founded by Lori, a living testament to the transformative power of holistic wellness. Wellness, at Maliya, transcends the mere absence of illness; it embodies a profound journey of nurturing one's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Lori, the founder, draws from her own firsthand experience, having emerged from a decade-long battle with chronic pain, fatigue, and emotional turmoil following a life-altering car accident. Her inspirational journey from unwell to well led to the creation of Maliya Wellness Centre, a place where wellness and personal growth converge, offering you the opportunity to embark on a path towards a brighter, healthier future.
A Journey of Transformation: Starting your path to wellness NOW
While researching her ailments online, Lori came across a word that would change the course of her life: SOUL. Initially, she had misconceptions about the concept of the soul, associating it with either a "woo-woo" or religious belief. But something kept urging her to dive deeper, and she soon discovered that the soul was the missing piece of her wellness puzzle.
As human beings, we are not just our minds and bodies; we are our souls. Not listening to the callings of her inner truth, her soul, turned out to be a significant factor in her years of un-wellness.
The car accident was merely the initial wake-up call.
From that moment forward, Lori decided to live her life authentically.
She began to connect with her true desires, her preferred relationships, and her desired role in the world. This internal transformation, coupled with a new approach to care, started to reshape her world.
After years of isolation, Lori began to feel strong enough to re-emerge into the community and seek the support and connection she needed. This propelled her healing journey to new heights. Her energy returned, her deep exhaustion lessened, and her immunity strengthened. Her body no longer ached incessantly, and she gained clarity in her thoughts and memory for the first time in years.
Creating Maliya Wellness Centre: A Beacon of Hope and Support
As Lori slowly recovered from years of un-wellness, she felt a calling to support other women on their healing journeys. She left her design practice and began working at the Calgary Distress Centre and the Calgary Women's Centre. She then pursued professional designations in Life Coaching, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.
Sometimes, the most challenging experiences in our lives lead us to our true calling and who we are meant to be. What Lori knows for sure is the "why" behind the creation of Maliya Wellness Centre. Healing is not the result of a single doctor, practitioner, or modality. It is a collaborative effort of multidisciplinary practitioners who unconditionally support you. Healing is nurtured by compassion and connection within a community and involves deep introspective work to explore the depths of your soul.
At Maliya, we recognize that everyone has truths that need to be spoken, and in an environment of safety, love, and compassion, we are here to support you on your journey to living authentically from that place. We believe that by embracing wellness and personal growth today, you can change your future. It's not just about treating illness; it's about preventing it and nurturing your overall well-being.
Maliya Wellness Centre is a place where transformation happens. Lori's story of going from unwell to well serves as a testament to the power of holistic care and the importance of addressing all aspects of our health. We invite you to start your journey to wellness today, and we'll be here to support you every step of the way.
Your well-being is our priority, and together, we can help you live authentically and thrive in life.
