Candice Currie, owner of Optimize You: Massage Therapy & Lifestyle Coaching, says, “Teachers are an important part of our community, and they deserve to not have to make the difficult choice between their career or their health. With burnout rates at an all-time high, COVID-19 put this already vulnerable group in an even more precarious position.” After working with Currie, clients report having more energy, less tension, better boundaries, more clarity around decisions and more ease and flow in everyday life.

            Burnout symptoms may not be obvious until they are severe. They include exhaustion, muscle tension and aches, irritability, trouble with sleep and apathy, and teachers of all stripes are leaving the profession in overwhelming numbers. “It is not only very sad, but it will have profound negative effects on the school districts and children throughout the entire country,” advises Currie. “When a person is pushed beyond their limits for too long, it takes its toll on every single aspect of their lives.” She is able to help teachers take back their careers and physical well-being.

Location: 13105 Schavey Rd., Ste. 6, DeWitt. For more information, email [email protected] or visit OptimizeYouMi.com.