Monica Johnson LMT

04/17/2026

Fire cupping is one of the oldest recorded medical therapies in human history, appearing independently across several ancient civilizations.

🇪🇬 Ancient Egypt (c. 1550 BCE)

The earliest written reference is in the Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical text. Practitioners used heated vessels to create suction for drawing out “bad blood” and illness from the body.

🇨🇳 Ge Hong and early Traditional Chinese Medicine (c. 300 CE)

In early Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cupping used bamboo cups and flame to create suction along meridians. It was believed to:

* Move stagnant Qi (energy)
* Improve circulation
* Expel “wind” and “cold” from the body

🌍 Middle Eastern & Islamic Medicine (Hijama)

Cupping, known as Hijama, became central in Islamic medical tradition and was recommended in sayings attributed to Muhammad. It spread widely across the Middle East and North Africa as a prophetic medicine practice.

🇬🇷 Ancient Greece – Hippocrates (c. 400 BCE)

Hippocrates documented cupping as a treatment for:

* Musculoskeletal pain
* Internal disease
* Blood disorders

Why Fire?

Before modern pumps existed, fire was the simplest way to create negative pressure:

1. Flame briefly heats the air inside the cup
2. Cup is placed on skin
3. Cooling air contracts → suction forms

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The Common Thread Across Cultures

Despite distance and time, every culture used cupping for the same core ideas:

* Remove stagnation
* Improve circulation
* Support the body’s natural healing
* Treat pain and illness without drugs

That’s why fire cupping has survived over 3,000 years and is still used in modern practice today. 🔥

04/16/2026

Hey friends!

One of my absolute favorite places in McCook to grab a drink and fun conversation is The Hub McCook! If you don’t know much about them, they offer healthy shakes, snacks, and these incredible teas full of fun flavors like rainbow candy, blue raspberry, watermelon, and lots more. They are so good!

Soooo.. when you book with me in the months of May & June, you will have the chance to enter your name into a raffle in my office, for one FREE drink, once a month, from The Hub McCook for a YEAR!!!!!

Get in here!! 😅 (The massage is pretty great too 🥰)

03/29/2026

Holy Week is more than a timeline… it’s a journey of love, sacrifice, and hope. From celebration to betrayal, from suffering to silence, from the cross to the empty tomb... every moment reminds us: God was working even when it didn’t look like it. 💛

If you’re in a waiting season… a hard season… a quiet, uncertain place... remember this: resurrection is coming. 🙌

Take this week slowly. Sit with each moment. Let it draw your heart closer to Him. If you want to walk through this week more intentionally, I’ve shared devotionals and peaceful worship playlists on the link on this page. 🙏

Save this to follow along.

03/11/2026

Prevention is the future of healthcare.

Our focus isn’t just treating disease once it appears — it’s helping prevent it before it starts. Through education, personalized care, and lifestyle guidance, we empower patients to take control of their health and their life.

Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and metabolic health all play a powerful role in preventing chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and hormone imbalances.

When we address these root causes early, we can reduce inflammation, support resilience, and promote long-term wellness.

Health isn’t just about avoiding illness — it’s about creating a lifestyle that allows your body to thrive.

And you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

✨ Elevate your health. 308.777.2476

🩺 Taylor Wright, FNP-C
🩺 Erica Ellicott, PA-C

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Radiate Women’s Conference is almost here, and we’re getting excited for all God is going to do.

This year’s theme, Flourish, reminds us that transformation begins when obedience takes root. Join us for a powerful weekend of worship, teaching from author and speaker Allison Allen, and meaningful connection with women who are pursuing the same growth and purpose.

Don’t forget — Radiate t-shirt preorders close this Saturday. If you want to receive your conference tee during the event, be sure to place your order before the deadline.

Register today, invite a friend, and come ready to flourish.

Register Here --> www.mccookchristian.church/radiate
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02/22/2026

So blessed to work with this team of amazing professionals!! ♥️♥️♥️

02/21/2026

What an amazing Open House!! Thank you to everyone who has come out! 🤍 Elevate Wellness Elevate Health Elevate Fit Co 308Chiropractic Rural Rehabilitation Services, LLC

02/19/2026

Tomorrow!! You don’t want to miss it! 💖

02/18/2026

We’re backkkk 👏🏻🎉

After over a year away from the mic, Emily Young and Katie Farrell are sitting down to reflect on everything that has happened behind the scenes at Elevate.

Let’s just say… we’ve been a little busy building 😉🏗️

In this episode we talk about:
• The leap of faith
• The challenges
• The growth
• How we got here
• Open House

And we’re inviting YOU to come celebrate with us 🤍

Join us for our Open House:
📅 Friday 2.20.26
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 2105 W J Street, McCook

Come tour the space, meet the team, and see what we’ve been working so hard on this past year. We truly couldn’t do this without this community.

Listen to the new episode now and then come see it all in person ✨