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My name is Karla Johnson, Certified Wellness and Health Coach. Together we will establish goals that are achievable and realistic. My name is Karla Johnson.

Take a Step Toward Balancing Your Life
If you feel like you want to start taking better care of yourself but don't know where to start we can sort it out together. I am a counselor and Certified Wellness and Health coach. My previous experience includes working in the mental health field, doctor's office, diet center, school system and Fitness facility. I am passionate about helping others live the life they deserve. Why hire a wellness coach? Picture having someone truly listen to you and help you find the motivation and power within yourself to live a balanced and well life. Wellness coaching focuses on examining all areas of life to see where we are satisfied and fulfilled and those where we are not. Areas which are explored include the following:

Self care - Together we will explore different ways to take care of ourselves . We will learn to make ourselves the number one priority which allows us to better help others. Stress Reduction - Learn not only how to deal with current stress but helping you learn how to better interpret daily events to cut some of the unnecessary stress out of your life. Healthy Eating - I will help you move away from the whole diet process and focus on true lifestyle changes by understanding how our brains can sabotoge us. Together we will establish healthy eating habits. Exercise - I will help you to take baby steps towards moving more and help to individualize a program that works best for you

Guided wellness walks - We offer guided wellness walks for all skill levels.we use poles to further enhance our walks. Come and learn about the numerous health benefits of walking with poles and being a part of a group. These are groups where everyone succeeds. Call to learn more 815-979-6546

25/08/2026

Nordic walking is better than regular walking for improving strength, fitness and heart health

11/06/2026

How many of these moves do you do?

17/05/2026

Today is WORLD NORDIC WALKING DAY 2026!
If you haven’t started Nordic walking yet you are missing something special. Want to know more-message me! Don’t be left out!

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

This says a lot!

The pursuit of perfection is one of the most effective ways to sabotage real change.

Research on goal setting and behavior change consistently shows that rigid, all-or-nothing approaches lead to burnout, abandonment, and shame. Flexible, forgiving approaches lead to lasting success.

A 47-year study on physical activity found that consistency mattered more than intensity. A 2025 systematic review on plant-based eating found that the greatest health benefits came from sustained patterns, not perfect adherence.

In my practice, patients often quit when they have one "bad" day. They eat the cookie. They skip the workout. They miss the meditation. And then they think: "Well, I've failed. Might as well give up."

No. One cookie is not failure. One missed workout is not failure. Real failure is when you let one slip become a permanent stop.

Here's the mindset shift: you are not trying to be perfect. You are trying to be mostly good, most of the time, for the rest of your life.

That looks like: eating well most days. Moving most days. Sleeping well most nights. Being kind to yourself most of the time.

The goal isn't 100 percent. The goal is 80 percent, sustained for decades.

In my practice, I tell patients: drop the perfectionism. Pick up the persistence. One is a prison. The other is a superpower.

Progress isn't a straight line. It's a mostly-forward squiggle. And that's enough.

What's one area where you've been too hard on yourself?

12/04/2026

Heel raises (also called calf raises) are simple, but they do a lot more than people think—especially as you get older.

Here’s why they’re so good:

1. Strengthen your calves

They target your calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), which are essential for everyday movement like walking, climbing stairs, and standing up.

2. Improve balance and stability

Strong calves help stabilize your ankles. This is huge for preventing falls, especially as balance naturally declines with age.

3. Support bone health

Heel raises are a weight-bearing exercise, which helps maintain bone density in your lower legs and ankles—important for preventing conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.

4. Boost circulation

The calf muscles act like a “second heart,” helping pump blood back up toward your heart. Heel raises improve circulation and can reduce swelling in the lower legs.

5. Help with joint health

They support and protect your ankles, knees, and even hips by improving alignment and muscle support.

6. Improve walking and endurance

Stronger calves = better push-off when you walk, which means more efficient movement and less fatigue.

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