Please register now to join us Wednesday morning August 6th,  7:45 at Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634 when member, Wendy McCormick, LMT, Founder/Director – OnGoing Renewal – Wellness and Massage Therapy Clinic and Teacher will address many of last summer’s survey topics to help us be Healthy & Find Balance when juggling our careers, families and LIFE!

She will help us understand the changes our bodies go through in our quest to stay Healthy as each year passes. Ask yourself: How should I deal with aging and what is it doing to my body?! (Having a sense of humor is very important!!)

Registration is $38 online for Members or $48 online for Guests. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 28th. 

NewBEES (first time attendees) will get a SWAG Welcome bag with a copy of our recently published book:  The POWER of WE, Collaboration…Sharing 230 Combined Years of Business Experience to Expand Your Network!  Six NorCoWIB members shared their stories and packed their chapter with their best practice tips to inspire you; while sharing an authentic look at their journeys to success!

Wendy will offer tips on how we can learn to set boundaries and prioritize time for Self-Care!? It is important to become self-aware and put ourselves first (now and then); how else can we continue to take care of everyone else?!

What is STRESS doing to our minds and bodies? We will learn some tools to help manage it?

Why is MOVEMENT critical? Can it truly help prevent chronic PAIN?

In her Massage Clinic – Wendy and her team are dedicated to helping people overcome pain and discomfort so they can live more fulfilling lives. Many individuals struggle with chronic pain, stress, or recovery from surgery. Ongoing Renewal offers a solution that goes beyond traditional massage therapy. Through customized treatment plans, they address each client’s unique needs, helping them heal at their own pace with therapies that promote long-term wellness!
Wendy shares:  “As we age, our bodies—and let’s be honest: our bones, ligaments, tendons, and even our organs—start to surrender to the undeniable force of gravity. It’s like everything’s headed south for the winter—and it forgot to come back! That’s why it’s so important to stay strong, so we have the energy to keep doing the things we love (and maybe even keep things in place!).”  She will clue us in to the most important muscles in our bodies to maintain…and why!  This is valuable info. for you in your 20s, 30’s, 40’s etc. NOT just for when you are my age!! I have learned so much from Wendy, she is keeping me functioning, and I am so grateful for her knowledge and talents. This program will be mega enlightening for all!

We’ll discover ways to manage pain naturally; while learning to identify PAIN triggers.

Did you know your gut is like a second brain? When your gut is happy, you feel happier, lighter, and more energized. But when it’s not… well, let’s just say no one wants to be around us when we’re bloated, gassy or irritable.

Key points Wendy will share – Did you know…

* Fiber is Your Friend: Eating plenty of fruits, veggies, and whole grains keeps things moving and feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
* Hydration is Key: Water helps your digestion run smoothly—without it, your gut can get as slow as a Monday morning.
* Probiotics & Prebiotics: Foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and even a good ol’ banana can help balance your gut bacteria.
* Listen to Your Gut: Stress, anxiety, and poor sleep can cause bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. Managing stress is just as important as what you eat.
* When in Doubt, Chew it Out: Digestion starts in the mouth, so chew slowly to avoid overworking your gut later.

       Abdominal lymphatic massage can support digestive health in several important ways:

1. Stimulates Lymph Flow:
   Abdominal lymphatic massage helps move lymph fluid through the gut, reducing stagnation and supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes. This can help clear out waste products and excess fluid, which may reduce bloating and discomfort.
2. Enhances Peristalsis:
   Gentle abdominal massage can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting peristalsis—the natural, wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. This can help ease constipation and improve overall digestion.
3. Reduces Abdominal Congestion:
   By encouraging lymphatic flow, this technique helps decrease swelling and fluid retention that can accumulate in the abdominal tissues, making digestion feel lighter and less sluggish.
4. Relieves Stress and Tension:
   Abdominal massage activates the body’s relaxation response, helping to reduce stress-related digestive issues like bloating, cramping, and indigestion.

Three Key Takeaways:

1. Prioritize self-care through movement, stress management and sleep.
2. Choose nourishing foods and stay hydrated.
3. Small daily habits create long-term wellness.

Let’s get to Know our Speaker:

Wendy McCormick, LMT, Founder/Director – OnGoing Renewal – Wellness and Massage Therapy Clinic and she is an educator for Jennifer at the Academy of Natural Therapy. Wendy will share a health issue she struggled with, so wellness is a topic close to her heart. Wendy wants us to know a diagnosis is not your identity. So many people receive a diagnosis and instantly feel like it’s a life sentence—as if they’re forever defined by that label. But YOU can cope and manage most situations.

Wendy has accumulated 10 years of experience helping clients manage pain, reduce stress, and improve mobility.

I adore and respect Wendy as a peer, and I see her every month. She shared a very important role in my son, Ben’s, recovery from an explosion in 2015 as his medical massage therapist. She aided in learning to control his pain level, treated his skin re-generation and healing, taught his muscles to regain their strength, which added to his flexibility and belief in his body’s ability to heal. After 42 surgeries to repair his airway, he is now  leading a life that some days, is almost normal.

Her Ongoing Renewal Practice Supports Pain Management. Her team is dedicated to supporting you with personalized, holistic care that helps you feel your best at every stage of life. They offer targeted treatments like massage therapy, stretching guidance and self-care strategies that help you manage pain naturally—addressing triggers like posture, hydration and diet.  When you are in their care – you want to work with them to improve your situation and when you do – YOU get results!!

She is the mother of a son who will be a senior next year. She is very close to her parents and siblings and is active in her church. She loves to garden and enjoys having chickens to raise and getting fresh eggs. She works out every morning and loves walking, biking and playing with her dog. She has a knack for decorating and making spaces beautiful.

You can contact our talented speaker and learn more about her at:

Wendy McCormick, LMT
Founder, Director of Ongoing Renewal-Wellness and Massage Therapy Clinic
Web Site: http://OngoingRenewal.com
phone number: 970-313-3394
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ongoingrenewal
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wendy-mccormick-lmt-a5751019a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ongoingrenewal/
Ongoing Renewal Clinic: 907 30th Ave., Suite 101, Greeley, CO 80631