Spring has sprung in Los Angeles and we are taking a leap into our future with excitement and fervor. I am thrilled about our new Marketing team as they embark on rebranding, social media promotion and continuous educational messages that will reach more of an audience/market that needs our services. Finding the right candidates took time but I am certain the decision I made was the right one.
I am also proud of the fact that Wellness on Wheels has survived 24 years in business. Twenty four years in the year 2024. My team and I have continuously provided support and quality services to our community both in person and virtually. Recently I was called upon to handle a health crisis for a friend who is an important local community leader. My friend Missy is the President of the Beachwood Community Neighborhood Association. She is an advocate herself and offers an abundance of resources to all of us living in this beautiful community. So, when I was asked to step in and assist in Missy’s crisis that landed her in a hospital for a longer than normal stay, I hit the ground running. Within 48 hours I answered the call to action and got her home safely. Missy wrote a beautiful testimonial in our neighborhood newsletter and I cannot resist sharing it with you.
Keep warm and focus on your mental and physical health.
Cheers.
Gigi
Meet Our New Marketing Team!
Now it is my honor to introduce you to our new Marketing team as they take the reins to propel Wellness on Wheels to an exciting journey. As we venture ahead, I encourage you to stay active mentally and physically and focus on the positive light of your daily experiences. Act in kindness and gratitude and take time to care for yourself.
Meet Hanna Seigel
Hanna Seigel is our new educational content creator for our social media outlets. She is in the final year of her degree in Public Health at Portland State University, with previous experience working in the field of Medical Anthropology, conducting field research surrounding HIV/AIDS prevention in rural India. She is a passionate advocate of universal access to healthcare that includes the application of integrative medicine and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing. Hanna is an avid traveler and has spent time living around the world and learning about different cultures, traditional healthcare methods, and models. She intends to continue her lifelong education in public health and functional medicine while integrating everything that she has learned from her experiences traveling.
Topic of the Month: Stress Management
We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the month of April as stress awareness month. As one of the most crucial aspects of health and well-being, stress management plays a vital role in maintaining good health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. There are many tools and techniques that one can use to reduce stress levels. Creating daily practices that focus on building the good in our lives can help us not only by reducing stress levels, but it can have a positive impact on our overall outlook on life, creating a deeper feeling of belonging, connectedness, and value.
One simple and accessible technique that I find helpful as a method of stress reduction is an exercise called Three Good Things. In this exercise, at the end of each day before going to bed, we take a journal and write three good things that happened that day. These can range from something like a visit from a grandchild to even having noticed a beautiful flower during a walk. This serves us in a few simple ways. Because we focus on something positive before sleep, it can help support a deeper sleep state and a more peaceful morning awakening. It also forces us to create the habit throughout each day of searching for the good things, the beauty, and cultivating an overall more positive mindset.
The modern world that we live in can often be a confusing and lonely place to navigate. Without having the proper support and tools in our toolbox, it can often lead to stress and overwhelm. If you, a parent, a grandparent, or a loved one struggle with stress management and feel that you can benefit from additional tools, we will be providing more techniques that you can access through our social media outlets and newsletters. But before any of that, spring is here and the first step is to take a step outside, feel the sunlight, smell the new blooms, and remember to smile.
Several of our Wellness on Wheels team members are offering free or discounted consultations and online exercise classes. Here is just a short list of how we can help you and your family both in person or virtually.
Contact us about our telehealth services.
Gigi DeSouki, MHA– Free half hour telephone consultation on care planning.
Dr. Andrea Renee, DACM, MATCM, LAc. (Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Primary Care Physician specializing in pain control, stress management and weight loss) – telemedicine virtual consultations by appointment.
Chef Claudine Marshall – Free virtual half hour consultation.
Nico Capurro Free virtual and initial one-on-one assessments.
Michaell Patinelli , Esquire – ( Free telephone or virtual consultation on trust estate planning )
If you are interested in connecting with any of these professionals or have questions on any of the many services we provide through Wellness on Wheels or its exclusive network of community agencies, please feel free to contact Gigi directly.
Gigi DeSouki
Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a Masters in Health Services Administration from George Washington University.
As published in Wellness on Wheels Newsletter by Gigi DeSouki, MHA
Gigi DeSouki has a strong background in Health Care Management, with over thirty five years of experience in various areas of domestic and international health care delivery systems. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a Masters in Health Services Administration from George Washington University.
Several of our Wellness on Wheels team members are offering free or discounted consultations and online exercise classes. Here is just a short list of how we can help you and your family both in person or virtually.
Contact us about our telehealth services.
Dr. Armin Behel
Owner of Grand Specialty Pharmacy available for one on one consultations with an objective analysis of the various medications they are prescribed.
Dr. Andrea Renee Rivera
Doctoral and Master Degrees in Acupuncture with Orthopedics and Chigong specializations, certified Asian Body Work Therapist
Dr. Roni Maccabee
Dr. Roni Maccabee is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Chef Claudine Marshall
A Private Chef and owner of a Catering Company, Chef Claudine serves as the Chief Culinary Director for Wellness on Wheels.
Michael Patinelli, Esq.
Michael Patinelli has been focused on building a welcoming, friendly, and trusted practice. Free telephone consult available.
Nico Capurro
Nico is a nationally certified personal trainer and massage therapist with over 16 years of experience in Kinesiology/ restorative exercise and physique competition.
