YOUR HEALING COMPASS
Our blog is a curated space where holistic mental health intersects with real-life healing. Here, you'll find thoughtful articles by founder Paris O'Bike, NP on integrating body, mind, and lifestyle—designed to empower you on your journey.
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What Is Somatic Therapy & How It Helps With Stress and Burnout
Stress and burnout don’t just affect your mind; they live in your body too. This blog explores what somatic therapy is, what it feels like, and how it can help you release stored tension, recover from burnout, and restore balance to your nervous system.
7 Signs You Need a Nervous System Reset
Feeling anxious, exhausted, or disconnected could mean your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. This blog reveals seven clear signs you need a nervous system reset and how simple practices can help you restore balance.
Nervous System Dysregulation: The Hidden Reason You’re Always Anxious
Anxiety isn’t always just in your head; it can stem from a dysregulated nervous system stuck in constant fight-or-flight mode. This blog explains how nervous system therapy for anxiety, including somatic therapy, can ease both emotional and physical symptoms for lasting relief.
What Is Holistic Psychiatry and Why Does It Work Long-Term?
Holistic psychiatry goes beyond managing symptoms; it treats the whole person. By addressing root causes like stress, sleep, and nutrition, this approach builds lasting mental wellness, not just short-term relief.
Functional Psychiatry for Women: Treating Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms
Traditional psychiatry often focuses on symptoms, while functional psychiatry looks deeper, addressing root causes like hormones, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle to support lasting mental wellness for women.
5 Signs You Need an Integrative Approach to Mental Health
If traditional treatments haven’t fully eased your symptoms, it may be time to look at the bigger picture. This blog explores five clear integrative mental health signs that show when a more holistic, personalized approach could help you heal.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
Deciding between a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a psychiatrist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're seeking the best care for your mental health. This guide breaks down their training, roles, and approaches to help you choose the right provider for your needs.
Meds Aren’t the Only Answer: A Look at Whole-Person Psychiatry
Whole-person psychiatry offers natural mental health treatment by exploring root causes, not just prescribing meds, so healing happens from the inside out.
Functional Psychiatry vs Traditional Psychiatry: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Struggling to find mental health care that truly helps? Learn how functional psychiatry uncovers the root causes of emotional distress and how it differs from traditional psychiatry.
Why Traditional Psychiatry Didn’t Work For You (And What to Try Instead)
Tired of meds that don’t solve the problem? Learn the difference between traditional psychiatry vs. functional psychiatry and discover a psychiatry that works.
What Is Integrative Psychiatry and How Is It Different?
Discover what integrative psychiatry is and how it blends functional and holistic psychiatry for adults to treat mental health at the root, beyond just managing symptoms.
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