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Burned Out or Overstimulated? How Somatic Classes Support Stress Relief
Feeling Burned Out or Overstimulated? You’re Not Alone If you’ve been feeling constantly “on,” mentally exhausted, or overwhelmed by even small tasks, you’re not imagining it. Many people today are living in a near-constant state of stress or overstimulation. This can show up as: For many, traditional stress relief methods like pushing through workouts or…
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Movement Classes
Trauma-Informed Movement Classes: A Gentle Approach to Healing At Current Wellness Raleigh, we believe movement can be a pathway to not only physical strength but also emotional and nervous system resilience. Our instructors recently completed trauma-informed movement training led by Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Current Wellness founder, Brit Guerin. This training deepened our understanding…
Read MoreNavigating Gender Dysphoria in Fitness Spaces
Blog post by Vic Abate When Movement Becomes More Than Physical Navigating fitness spaces can be challenging for individuals of all types. Adding a gender nonconforming identity into the mix can create even more obstacles in what is supposed to be a simple movement routine. From quietly guarding single occupancy bathrooms like a secret bodyguard…
Read MoreYoga for Heart Health in Raleigh: Supporting Cardiovascular and Emotional Wellness
February is National Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on heart health and cardiovascular wellness. While many people think of heart health in terms of cardio workouts or medical screenings, yoga for heart health offers a powerful, research-supported approach to supporting both the physical heart and emotional well-being. At Current Wellness in…
Read MorePersonal Training: From Good Intentions to Better Practice
Blog post by Vic Abate What Size Inclusion Taught Me Like many, my relationship with movement began in a gym. It was a space where I often felt alone and, looking back, deeply unaware. I followed what I had been taught without questioning who those teachings were designed for or who they quietly excluded. …
Read MoreFrom Harm to Healing: Why Trans-Affirming Fitness is Essential and Achievable
Blog post by Vic Abate Existing in a gender-diverse body has always come with societal challenges, especially as a budding personal trainer. Navigating toxic media, diet culture, and rigid fitness norms has created barriers for many of us, myself included. These harmful ideologies within mainstream fitness create disconnection between trainers, clients, and sustainable success. Mainstream…
Read MoreFinding Joy in Movement: A Conversation on Inclusive Fitness
Many fitness and wellness spaces champion grueling workouts, physical extremes, and pain as part of the training process. We don’t know who needs to hear this, but meaningful workouts simply don’t have to be that way. At Current Wellness, movement is about connection, compassion, and care for your whole self—not comparison or competition. We recently…
Read MoreFinding Freedom: My Journey to Becoming a Fat Therapist Supporting Fat Clients
Blog post by Dejah Fingland Hi, I’m Dejah Fingland (she/her), a new therapist at Guerin Therapy Group. I want to take a moment to share a little about myself and why I’m so passionate about working with fat clients, especially those seeking to break free from diet culture and disordered eating, and who are navigating…
Read MoreUnderstanding Grief and Trauma
Blog post by Nola Simpson, LCMHC. In the realm of counseling and therapy, addressing grief and trauma are essential components of helping individuals navigate through challenging life experiences. While grief and trauma are often discussed separately, it’s crucial to recognize their interconnected nature. Grief and trauma are complex emotional responses individuals may face following…
Read MoreMember Finds Empowerment at the Current
Sarah Majors has been a member at Current Wellness since 2022. We asked her a few questions about her experience and they were kind enough to share. Thinking about membership at the Current? You can read more about our membership options on our website. “Current is the first gym where I feel fully able to…
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