Twenty Years in Practice: A Thank You, A New Beginning, and a Few Words on Showing Up

Hi, I'm Kevin.
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This June marks 20 years since I began my clinical practice—and I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to reach this milestone.

I started this journey in 2005 with a treatment table, a lot of curiosity, and a sincere desire to help people feel more at home in their bodies. Back then, I couldn’t have imagined the path ahead: the thousands of treatments, the hard-earned lessons, the many people who’ve trusted me with their stories, their healing, their presence.

To all of you—my clients, my colleagues, my mentors, and those who’ve encouraged me personally and professionally over the years—thank you. Truly. Your support, trust, and resilience have shaped the way I work and who I am.

The last few years brought their own set of deep challenges. COVID disrupted the rhythm of life and work for all of us. On top of that, I went through a difficult separation and faced a serious health scare. During those seasons of uncertainty, what helped me most was remembering that healing doesn’t require perfection—it just requires presence. One of the most powerful things we can do is to keep showing up—with compassion, curiosity, and patience.

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What’s New

As part of this new chapter, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new website:
christiehealth.ca

It’s a fresh reflection of the work I offer, the clinic space I’ve grown into, and the philosophy that guides everything I do. Whether you’re an existing client or someone exploring osteopathic care for the first time, I hope you’ll find something there that speaks to you.

You’ll also find a new monthly blog, where I’ll be sharing thoughts on health and healing, practical tips for daily well-being, and personal reflections from two decades in practice. My goal is to offer you something meaningful—something that might inspire, inform, or simply remind you that you're not alone.

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Why Gratitude Isn’t Just Nice—It’s Good for Your Health

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good emotion—it has real effects on the body. When we pause to acknowledge what we’re thankful for, we actually shift our nervous system. We move out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest, where healing happens. It lowers stress, supports better sleep, and helps regulate our emotions. Simply put, gratitude brings us back to ourselves.

This Month’s Invitation: Three Simple Ways to Show Up for Yourself

1. Start your day with gratitude
   Before you check your phone or rush into the day, pause and name three things you’re grateful for. Doesn’t have to be big. A warm shower. A good sleep. A quiet moment to yourself.
2. Check in with your body
   Take 30 seconds in the morning. What do I feel? Where am I tight? This kind of listening builds trust between you and your body.
3. Move gently, but consistently
   A stretch. A walk around the block. A few deep breaths at a red light. Movement is medicine—even in small doses.

I’ll leave you with this:
Healing isn’t a destination. It’s a rhythm, a practice, a commitment to keep meeting yourself as you are. After 20 years, that truth has never been more clear to me.

Thanks for being part of this chapter. I’m so glad you’re here.

Warmly,
Kevin Janna
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner | Founder of Christie Integrated Health Centre

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Coming Up Next…
In my next blog, I’ll be exploring something we all live with: the fight-or-flight response—how it works, how it affects your body and mind, and how tools like meditation can help bring you back to calm and safety.

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Got a Question or Topic You’d Like Me to Cover?

If there’s something you’ve always wanted to ask about your health, your nervous system, or what’s happening in your body—send it my way. I’d love to include your questions (anonymously, of course) in future posts.
You can email me directly at kevin.janna@gmail.com or drop a note through the new site: christiehealth.ca

Thanks again for being part of this journey. Here’s to presence, healing, and the practice of simply showing up.