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A MINDFUL MISSION When Priebe was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in her mid-20s , she made a complete lifestyle change to manage her health . While running between therapies with different practitioners , she envisioned a co-op focusing on holistic health all in one place where a person could have access to all the services needed to help them live well .
In 2015 , Priebe started Eso Live Well , choosing the name to complement her Greek heritage and also encompass the idea of holistic health . She says “ eso ” is an ancient Greek word that means “ within .” At first , she was working at several studios , driving to clients ’ homes and meeting with clients in coffee shops and juice bars for health coaching . The business evolved in 2017 when she hosted her first retreat and started renting space from a local studio , where she held weekly group yoga classes and workshops . Priebe opened the Eso Live Well
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facility in its current location in August 2018 , bringing multiple services under one roof .
“ At Eso , we strive to inspire and encourage people to care for their mind , body and spirit while supporting them on their own unique path to living well ,” Priebe explains .
In fact , the studio ’ s mission is “ to live well ,” says Megan Kelly , who has a doctorate in physical therapy and a master ’ s degree in holistic nutrition as well as being a Pilates and yoga instructor at Eso .
“ As a practitioner at the studio , I want to help support you live well however I can , whether that means to improve your core strength to perform a better pop-up [ when ] surfing , or treat your aching back so you can play with your kids , or get you on a nutrition protocol to clear up chronic fatigue and brain fog ,” Kelly says . “ Everyone is unique and has different goals to how they would like to live well . I love being a guide and feel grateful that I get to do
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it in such a beautiful space .”
Eso even has a licensed psychologist , Dr . Elleni Koulos , who hosts workshops and events , participates in retreats , consults with team members when needed and can host Zoom sessions for clients .
Kelly says holistic wellness is important because , in a world where there are so many gimmicks and quick fixes to feeling better with short-lived results , holistic wellness is a unique treatment approach that everyone can utilize to change their well-being with long-term results .
“ Getting Americans off pain pills and into meditation , breathwork and therapeutic Pilates can significantly change lives and we need more practitioners treating this way ,” she says . “ I truly believe that the body has the innate ability to heal itself , too .
“ Moving with intention , breathing properly , eating healthy , being mindful , getting out in the sun
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