Weld Said | Episode 8 | The Holistic Gem in the Heart of Greeley

There’s something very Greeley about this episode.Mary sits down with Jennifer Mongan, owner of the Academy of Natural Therapy in downtown Greeley, to talk about working class life, chronic pain, caregiving, and the ways our bodies carry stress long before we realize it.The Academy has been teaching massage therapy and holistic wellness for nearly four decades and has recently added an esthetician modality for its students. But this conversation goes far beyond the classroom.Together, Jennifer and Mary discuss how healing doesn’t always come from the places we might be told to look. Sometimes it comes through massage therapy, acupuncture, posture correction, breathing, herbs, community care, or simply someone reminding you to slow down and breathe.They also explore what it means to be working class in Greeley, why so many people live with pain they think they just have to accept, and how community support often becomes the real medicine when life gets hard.From chronic pain and autoimmune struggles to caregiving, kids’ posture, and the importance of helping people before crisis hits, this episode is a reminder that wellness is bigger than prescription, it’s about how we care for ourselves and each other.Listener Note: Discussions of health, wellness, and healing in this episode reflect personal perspectives and should not be taken as medical advice or an endorsement of any specific treatment or product. Please consult a qualified medical professional when considering treatment options. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greeleyfreepress.substack.com