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Payton Foeller
BSW (SIU Carbondale)
200YTT (Yoga Renew)
Trauma-Informed Cert. (Centre for Healing)
Somatics Cert. in Training (My Vinyasa Practice)
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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A Bit About Me
I'm Payton and I created this space to share my journey of healing, hope, and holistic wellness. My story began... well at my birth really. But for the purposes of this site let's say it started with a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) in 2023. CFS, CSS, TMS, whatever letters you use to label it ... it left me feeling exhausted, disconnected, and in constant search of relief. Like many, I tried various treatments, but nothing seemed to truly heal the root cause of my symptoms. I went so far as to have steroid spinal injections... At 30 years old my pain was so bad I was willing to get needles jabbed into my spine.
In my search for answers, I discovered TMS and John Sarno. A deep dive through his books then led me to believe that mindfulness, somatic practices, and the mind-body connection were the key that God gave me to discover true and lasting relief. These practices not only calmed my nervous system but also allowed me to process the emotional and mental strain underlying my chronic symptoms. This journey has been transformative, and I’m now passionate about helping others experience the same healing.
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​Don't get me wrong. I'm still a work in progress but what I've experienced even this far is just too good to not share with anyone who will listen.
Through Mending with Mindfulness, I combine my personal experiences with tools like mindfulness, Christian faith, and somatic healing to guide others in their wellness journey. Whether you're dealing with chronic illness, stress, or simply looking to find more peace, I’m here to help you reconnect with your body and mind, and ultimately with Christ.
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For more on connecting with me click here.
Work Experience
Early Years
Motherhood
A new adventure
I attended Southern Illinois University and received a Bachelor's in Social Work. I've always been interested in human behavior and had no interest in learning a foreign language so social work won out over Psychology (my true passion at the time).
Motherhood is a job in and of itself, is it not? We had our first in 2015, our second in 2018, and our third in 2020. Three kids and almost 10 years of parenting under our belts and we're still figuring it out. But it's through motherhood my biggest weak spots were exposed and ultimately led me to the work I am pursuing today.
Mending with Mindfulness is my fourth baby. I'm not holding it to tightly but I do have goals and dreams and plans I'm very excited to share with you over time! ​
​I'm looking forward to every opportunity I can get to share Christ with you and show you the tools He's provided to help us out of chronic pain.