Joe Carswell Holistic Health

11/27/2025

10/26/2025

Puppy enrichment is people enrichment!

10/25/2025

This was the start of puppy enrichment day. Thanks Blissful Brew Coffee & Shop !

Smiles for you & treats for your pup 🐶

10/24/2025

Escape the Halloween tricks and give yourself a treat with a Reiki session!

Discover holistic growth and transform mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through our rejuvenating Reiki sessions. Unblock your energy flow to enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, physical vitality, and spiritual awakening. Book your session today!

Joe Carswell Holistic Health
Reiki Practitioner / Teacher, Certified D.E.T. Facilitator
915 8th St., Suite 206
Boone, IA 50036
www.joecarswell.com

10/11/2025

For three Thursdays in a row, something peculiar happened to me on my walk to work. I’d be trudging along, coffee in hand, mentally preparing for the day, when a man on a bicycle would glide past.

He wasn’t just any man. He was impeccably dressed in a vibrant, mismatched suit—think a purple blazer with green trousers. And as he passed, without slowing down, he would call out a single, hyper-specific compliment.

The first time, it was: “Astounding posture! You carry the weight of the world with remarkable spinal integrity!”

He was gone before I could even process it. I spent the rest of the day standing a little taller.

The second Thursday, I saw him coming. He locked eyes with me for a fraction of a second and declared: “A truly formidable coffee-cup grip! Unwavering!”

I looked down at my hand. I did, in fact, have a very secure hold on my latte.

The third time, I was ready. I saw the flash of color turning the corner. My heart beat a little faster. What would it be today? He cycled past, his voice clear as a bell: “Exquisite rhythm in your walking gait! A metronome of purpose!”

And he was gone.

I was, by now, completely invested. Who was this man? Why was he doing this? He wasn’t flirting—the compliments were too bizarre, too clinical, and he never stopped. He was like a wildlife commentator praising the unique traits of a passing animal.

I started to notice a pattern. He wasn't just targeting me. I saw him do it to others. He told a construction worker he had a "commanding and efficient whistle." He told a woman waiting for a bus that her "sigh contained multitudes." He was a Compliment Guerrilla, launching precision strikes of positivity before vanishing into the urban jungle.

Last Thursday, I saw him chain his bike up outside a nondescript office building. My curiosity got the better of me. I followed him inside, pretending to be on a phone call.

He walked into a small, dimly lit office with a frosted glass door. The plaque on the wall read: "Bureau of Overlooked Virtues - Appointments Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcomed."

I pushed the door open. The man was sitting behind a desk, typing on an old typewriter. He looked up, not at all surprised to see me.

"Ah," he said. "The metronome. I wondered if you'd stop by."

"What... is this?" I asked, gesturing to the office.

He smiled warmly. "It's a regulatory body. We've identified a critical deficit in the recognition of minor, non-monetizable skills. The steadfast way someone holds an umbrella. The patience exhibited while a slow dog sniffs a lamppost. These are the virtues that hold society together, and they are going entirely unacknowledged."

"My job," he continued, "is field work. I gather data and distribute commendations. Would you like to file a report?"

He slid a form across the desk. It had fields like: "Observed Subject," "Time/Location," and "Virtue in Question (Please Be Specific)."

I stood there, stunned. Then I thought of my barista, who always places the cup lid on with a perfect, satisfying click. I thought of the security guard in my building who has a uniquely graceful way of pointing people toward the elevator.

I sat down and filled out three forms.

Now, I'm a field agent. I don't have a bike or a colorful suit yet, but I have a notepad. Yesterday, I told a stranger at the park that I admired the "authoritative yet compassionate way you threw that stick for your dog."

The look of confusion, followed by a slow-dawning, genuine smile, was better than any thank you.

The world is full of invisible experts, masters of tiny, perfect things. My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to see them. And to tell them.

Keep your ears open. You might get a commendation.

09/25/2025

People often ask why I don’t make it more known that I’m the owner of this shop. The truth is, I never wanted people to look at the coffee shop and just see me. My heart has always been for them to see the drinks, the service, the atmosphere, and the team that makes it all possible. Standing beside my staff, not above them - and showing that hard work can build something beautiful.

For those who are curious - My name is Haiden, I’m a young mom of three amazing girls, blessed with a family who has shaped me into the woman I am today. My parents never said it would be easy, but they taught me that with hard work, early mornings, faith, and perseverance, you can chase your dreams and see them through. They guided me, loved me, and showed me that success is built on effort and character, not shortcuts.

This shop is built on that foundation, on prayer, sacrifice, and love. It has challenged me, stretched me, and grown me in ways I never expected. And while I may not put my face at the front of it, my heart is in every detail.

Thank you for supporting me, for believing in this dream, and for being part of this journey!

09/13/2025

⛳ Sometimes life feels like you’re stuck in the rough. Maybe that swing caught up with you?
At Joe Carswell Holistic Health, we help you find your swing again—calm your mind, ease your body, and get back on course.

Book your next session today and give yourself the mulligan you deserve.

08/30/2025

Thanks for the fun Downtown Boone!

08/24/2025

Workshop Added 🙌

This workshop is your space to pause, breathe, and realign with what truly matters. Step into something lighter, freer, and stronger.

I’m so pleased to host this next session at the local powerhouse – The Strength Shop Boone 😎💪 No membership required!

✨ Details:
📅 Date: Monday, September 8
🕒 Time: 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Strength Shop 2 (8th Street location)
💰 Cost: FREE
👉 Simply register on link in bio

Bring something comfortable to sit on (yoga mat, pillow, or similar), and give yourself this gift of an hour to let go and grow. 🌱💫

07/31/2025

Skeptical About Reiki or Holistic Treatments? That’s Completely Normal.

A lot of people wonder if these approaches really make a difference. The truth is, you don’t have to believe in Reiki for it to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and more at ease.

At Joe Carswell Holistic Health, there’s no pressure and no judgment—just a chance to experience something different and see how your body responds.

If you’re curious, why not try a session for yourself? Sometimes the most surprising changes come from simply being open to new possibilities.

Learn more or book an appointment at www.joecarswell.com.

06/24/2025

Last Sunday heading toward 90° at 9am