Symmetry and Balance

12/17/2025

For the first time in the 10 years I’ve been a mom to this beautiful little lady, I missed something big.

This weekend she was a lead in her performance — and instead of being there like I always am, helping behind the scenes and watching her shine, I was in the emergency room. Alone. Terrified. Unable to take a full breath. Full-body chills, sobbing, drenched in sweat with a fever of 104.5. A friend had to come get me after I texted in a panic.

This time, the diagnosis was a “simple” one: pneumonia with pleural effusion, treated with antibiotics.

But the bigger picture was harder to ignore.

I weighed in at 131 lbs — the lightest I’ve ever been. I haven’t intentionally worked out in two years. This isn’t healthy weight loss. It’s survival. Exhaustion. Pain.

My body has been saying no for a long time.
And I’ve been telling it we had no choice — the kids, the bills, the business, the work I deeply love.

I show up every day to make a difference. I offer pain relief, compassion, co-regulation, energy balancing. A safe place for people to collaborate and work to heal together as a team. For clients to go to escape the chaos of life or be heard in their struggles. To listen to what bodies are holding when words fall short. And it helps people. That matters to me deeply.

But the way I’ve been pushing myself is no longer sustainable — physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
This time, my body said no loud enough that I have to listen.

✨ Symmetry and Balance will be closing early for the Christmas season this year ✨
Because if it doesn’t, I don’t know what will fail next.

📅 We will be closed from 12/19–12/26

🎁 Gift certificates remain available online
Any last-minute specialty gifts or in-person gift card purchases will need to be completed by end of day 12/19.@

🤍 Our trusted partner business may have availability during this time — please check their website directly for current hours.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support.
Rest is not a luxury — it’s part of healing. And this season, I’m choosing to honor that rather than risk not being here next year or the year after.

With gratitude,
Kjersten
Symmetry and Balance Wellness Hub

12/15/2025

Important announcement.

Kjersten was in the emergency room diagnosed with pneumonia. She will be out of the clinic until at least Thursday this week. Please be patient as we work to figure out how to manage the calendar to reschedule appointments. 💕😊👍

12/10/2025

12/02/2025

Assuming this isnt the technique you used this weekend ❄️☃️ you might be Sore After Snow Shoveling?

We've got time for you today!!
Book your combo session
Dry Needling + Functional Massage = Relief FAST.

Shoveling puts major strain on your low back, shoulders, and neck. Our combo approach helps:

💉 Release deep trigger points
🙌 Loosen tight fascia
🔥 Reduce inflammation
🌀 Restore mobility
💪 Prevent future strain

Give your body a reset after all that heavy lifting.

📍 Symmetry & Balance Wellness Hub
📲 608-893-4752
🌐 Book online: www.symmetryandbalance.com

11/19/2025

Its no secret small businesses thrive only when supported by the local community. Its amazing how many businesses dont make it not because they dont have incredible vision, amazing teams and capacity and skill but rather simply because they hit a rough patch at the wrong time.

Family owned businesses often feel this hit the hardest around the holidays when things slow down, staffing shortages hit or other unexpected situations arise.

As we approach the holidays I encourage you to choose at least one or two of your favorites local businesses and really support them.

**Boost their social presence by sharing their content.
** tell your friends about them.
** buy local for gifts or gift cards.

The box stores will be fine. But you make a genuine impact in the small business world with every single action.

11/11/2025

Last call to fill our last minute opening this morning with Emmie!

10/29/2025

🌟 Last-Minute Cancellation Alert! 🌟
We just had two openings open up for tomorrow afternoon/evening — perfect for anyone needing some healing time!

🕑 2:00 PM – 90 min
🕓 4:00 PM – 90 min

Available for:
💆‍♀️ Deep Tissue
🌿 Customized Massage
🤰 Pre/Postnatal Massage
💫 Abdominal Therapy

These will go fast!
📲 Text or call 608-893-4752 to grab a spot or book online at www.symmetryandbalance.com

10/29/2025

Keep growing anyway.
Dont get trapped in past cycles and comfort.
Dont run away from the pain and give up.
When it feels like you're alone. Reach out.
When that doesn't work with someone.
Reach out to someone else.
It's scary as hell.
But keep growing anyway.
Youre not alone.
When you get to the otherside, let me know how bright it shines.

10/27/2025

Did you hear the big news!?! Our ribbon cutting celebration is this friday!!!

Ive only been putting it off for like two years despite having the best chamber of commerce in the whole wide Midwest . Cottage Grove Chamber Of Commerce

Being known for bodywork and helping others heal has always made me all warm and fuzzy but mental health is weird..makes it hard to do certain things. In my case these days its usually being super visible and social. Maybe you're like that too?

Anyway...in honor of this monumentous event we are gonna play play game all week!! There are 59 black positivity kitties out and about in the clinic. Find one and return it to the desk in exchange for a scratch off ticket.

Find the ghost on your scratch off and win a special prize!!

Find more than one kitty! Good job! You still only get one ticket. But then take the kitty cat with you and find the perfect place in your home, work, local Coffee shop, library, school or wherever you go to spread some positivity around town.

Let's see how far our kitties can travel.

10/18/2025

Local friends!! Go workout with one of the most amazing trainers, humans and Mommas I've ever met tomorrow!! Burn Sun Prairie is offering a free pop up camp at Pooleys at Noon.

Then schedule your massage for Sunday or Monday or Tuesday at Symmetry and Balance
Www.symmetryandbalance.com

And for those with very stubborn adhesions and tension patterns add on dry needling with Lisa Pietrowiak
Www.truefitphysicaltherapy.com

Functional fitness.
Functional wellness.
Functional bodywork.
We will get you moving and feeling better.

We've got your back!

10/16/2025

For the first time in I couldn't even tell you how long. We' ve got a saturday open for grabs!
SPA DAY ANYONE?!

If you've hit max burn out.

Need a whole chunk of complete mindbodysoul reset time.

This could be your saturday plans!

Text 608-893-4752 to book the whole experience
or book individual services online at www.symmetryandbalance.com.