Today we’d like to introduce you to Elsy.
Elsy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My story began at 5 years old. I knew i wanted to be a healer. I was raised by a single mother who came from Venezuela to give me a better life. Her sacrifices taught me early on about resilience, commitment and compassion.
In 2018 I became a Licensed Massage therapist and in 2020 a certified yoga instructor. Through massage therapy combined with yoga i helped my patients manage pain and stress for many years. Eventually I followed the holistic approach all the way and became a Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician in 2023. In my holistic studio, my passion and knowledge for helping others heal naturally strengthens everyday.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Many obstacles along the way became my biggest motivation. Being raised by a strong single mom from Colombia, and witnessing her sacrifices gave me a deep sense of empathy and determination. The path to becoming a TCM Physician tested me in every way. During my final year of training I became a mom of two beautiful babies, less than 11 months apart. Balancing motherhood and working in medicine was one of the hardest seasons of my life. I truly thank God for giving me the strength, patience and purpose to keep going when things felt impossible.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Helping Hands by LC?
Im a Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician, Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor. In my studio I take a holistic approach- combining acupuncture, bodywork and movement to help people feel better, ́mange pain and support their overall health naturally.
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Id like to thank God for inspiring me to embark on this journey of helping other find balance and healing.
My mom, who as a single mom from a foreign country shaped everything i am today.
My husband who is a pillar of support. As a Healthcare business consultant he has taken care legal and logistic detail so could focus on studies, my patients and our family.
Id lastly like to thank my incredible mentors Dr. Xianhu Li who took me under her wings for many years. Her mentorship was one of the biggest blessings of my professional life. Dr. Fayi Wu, Dr. Helen Wu, Dr. Anabele Roque & Chuanxiong Wang. Each of whom taught me with patience and wisdom.
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