About

Peacefully Whole Recovery is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Kentucky that is dedicated to improving the quality of life and success of recovery for those battling opioid use disorder (OUD), co-occuring substance use disorders (SUD) and trauma by providing accessible health and wellness resources and services. Wellness should be attainable for everyone, regardless of economic status. The mind-body connection is a profound and complex relationship.

Recovery looks different for everyone and there are many valid pathways. But we all have bodies, and our bodies are connected to our minds. Individuals with SUD often have co-occuring chronic health conditions, chronic pain or suffer from depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We strive to provide services that aren't always covered by insurance but are critically important tools in fighting the opioid epidemic.

When used in conjunction with psychotherapy, psychiatry and/or Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), holistic wellness services can vastly improve the quality of life for individuals in recovery, however they choose to recover.

SERVICES WE OFFER:

Massage therapy

Acupuncture

Yoga

Chiropractic Care

Breathwork

Meditation/mindfulness

Nutrition & cooking classes

Group trauma therapy

Public education

WHY?

Over 80% of those who develop OUD have had one or more traumatic events happen in their lives. (1)

Nearly half of those with SUD also have one or more chronic health conditions. (2)

OUD often begins with chronic pain.(3)

Massage therapy can help relieve physical pain, symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression. (4)

Acupuncture has been found to be one of the most effective non-pharmacological approaches for treating pain and is an effective modality in treating OUD. (5)

Chiropractic adjustments can relieve back pain, aid in detox of accumulated toxins and can help boost the immune system. (6)

Essential nutrients play a critical role in mood regulation and nutrient deficiencies correlate with poor mental health, especially depression. 95% of our Serotonin is produced in our gut. (7)

Yoga can reduce stress, anger, depression, fatigue and tension while increasing relaxation. (8)

WHO WE SERVE

Residential inpatient treatment centers
Outpatient treatment centers
Sober living homes
Recovery Community Centers
Counties: Harrison, Nicholas, Bourbon, Clark, Powell, Estill, Madison, Garrard, Lincoln, Boyle, Mercer, Anderson, Woodford, Franklin, Scott, Fayette, Jessamine, Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan

REFERENCES

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2) Wu LT, Zhu H, Ghitza UE. Multicomorbidity of chronic diseases and substance use disorders and their association with hospitalization: Results from electronic health records data. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2018 Nov 1;192:316-323. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.08.013. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30312893; PMCID: PMC6358206.

3) Hartz SM, Culverhouse RC, Mintz CM, Ellis MS, Kasper ZA, Cavazos-Rehg P, Grucza RA, Bierut LJ, Cicero TJ. Association between recent overdose and chronic pain among individuals in treatment for opioid use disorder. PLoS One. 2022 Nov 28;17(11):e0271379. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271379. PMID: 36441691; PMCID: PMC9704550.

4) Rosenow M, Munk N. Massage for Combat Injuries in Veteran with Undisclosed PTSD: a Retrospective Case Report. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2021 Mar 1;14(1):4-11. PMID: 33654501; PMCID: PMC7892331.

5) Abel Bolash, B. M., The Acupuncture Now Foundation (ANF), The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), Bauer, M., Bolash, B., Camardella, L., Hopper Koppelman, M., McDonald, J., Meade, L., Miller, D. W., Fan, A. Y., Faggert, S., He, H., Li, Y. M., Matecki, A., Miller, D. W., Pang, J., & Xu, J. (2017). Acupuncture’s role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain relief and management. In White Paper 2017. https://www.nccaom.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Acupunctures%20Role%20in%20Solving%20the%20Opioid%20Epidemic2017.pdf

6) Whedon JM, Toler AWJ, Kazal LA, Bezdjian S, Goehl JM, Greenstein J. Impact of Chiropractic Care on Use of Prescription Opioids in Patients with Spinal Pain. Pain Med. 2020 Dec 25;21(12):3567-3573. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa014. PMID: 32142140.

7) Selhub, E., MD. (2022, September 18). Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626

8) Harvard Health. (2024, April 29). Yoga for better mental health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-for-better-mental-health