San Miguel COunty, COlorado

As Kindred Spirits, we honor the wisdom of holistic nursing as the art and science of caring for the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and environment — in harmony.

We draw upon Margaret E. Newman’s theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness, which teaches us that health is not simply the absence of disease, but the unfolding awareness of one’s unique pattern of life. Every experience — whether joy, illness, grief, or transformation — is part of this pattern, offering opportunities for growth and deeper connection.

From this perspective, our role is not to “fix” but to witness, guide, and support the process of expansion. Healing becomes an awakening:

• to new meaning in life events,
• to greater coherence between inner and outer worlds,
• and to the recognition that each person is already whole.

Through compassionate presence, integrative practices, and conscious listening, we hold sacred space for clients to move toward balance and alignment. Whether in times of transition, loss, or renewal, holistic nursing reminds us that health is an ever-expanding journey of consciousness.