At Healing Waters Mental Health, we offer compassionate, personalized care in a safe space. We support your mental and physical well-being using a whole-body approach—medication, herbal supplements, aromatherapy, grounding, lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and therapy. You’re not alone; together, we help you feel stronger, clearer, and more peaceful.
About the Practice
Meet the Provider
Dr. Winzenburg brings over 30 years of nursing experience to her practice. She is a caring and highly skilled nurse practitioner, with doctoral prepared expertise and board certifications in both family practice and psychiatric mental health. She is also a certified integrative mental health professional. In addition to private practice, she is a graduate nursing professor and often welcomes student nurse practitioners to join her in the clinic.
Mental health treatment increasingly recognizes the vital connection between the mind and body. This approach, known as mind-body reconnection, emphasizes that mental well-being is deeply intertwined with physical health. Stress, anxiety, and depression don’t just affect the mind; they can manifest through physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, or digestive issues. Conversely, physical health challenges often impact emotional states.
Reconnecting the mind and body involves practices that promote awareness and harmony between mental and physical experiences. Techniques such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation help individuals tune into their bodily sensations and understand how emotions influence physical states. This awareness can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall resilience.
Incorporating mind-body reconnection in treatment encourages patients to adopt holistic self-care habits, fostering better sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation. This comprehensive approach supports not only symptom relief but also long-lasting recovery and improved quality of life. By valuing the mind-body link, mental health care becomes more compassionate, effective, and empowering.