Kelly Clady has been involved in health and wellness for over 30 years. She got her start in the health food and nutritional supplement industry in the 1990s, then went on to earn her 4 yr Master’s of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco in 2004. Just a few short weeks after completing her Master’s Degree, she moved to China where she treated 60-85 patients a day the first year in several Chinese Medicine hospitals in Suzhou and Shanghai. She then went into private house-call practice for another 2 years. After relocating to Massachusetts in 2007, Kelly became certified in Chinese Medicine Pediatrics, and therapeutic qigong.
In addition to her extensive Chinese Medicine skills, Kelly is a certified Emotional Freedom Technique or “EFT" teacher. EFT involves tapping acupressure points to alleviate underlying emotional blockages which contribute to everything from allergies, to anxiety, digestive disturbances, phobias, sleep issues, and headaches.
In early 2021 Kelly underwent training to become a wellness coach by studying with Dr. Howard Schubiner, one of the most renowned contemporary leaders in neuroplastic pain diagnosis and treatment (and who was mentored by the famous late orthopedic surgeon and professor *Dr. John Sarno).
During her coaching consults, Kelly customizes each session to the individual, drawing on a wide array of stress management techniques, simple qigong, positive visualizations and self-talk, non-violent communication skills, EFT tapping, healing foods, lifestyle recommendations, and - her favorite - deprogramming chronic pain responses, and other emotionally-based "neuroplastic" symptoms (such as digestive, autoimmune, and neurological disorders). Kelly had her own case of frozen shoulder improve 85% in 15 minutes of applying this type of mindset to her body which led her to study with Dr. Schubiner .
Kelly leads individuals and groups towards achieving better physical, spiritual, and emotional balance and wellness in all areas of their lives. She is particularly passionate about helping with weight and food issues, women's health, chronic pain, life transitions, passion, and purpose.
*John Sarno. M.D., often referred to as "The best doctor in America," discovered part-way through his career at NYU School of Rehabilitation, that a high percentage of his chronic pain patients did not respond favorably to standard surgical treatment. By doing more detailed health history exploration of significant stressful events in these patients' lives, Dr. Sarno went on to pioneer the idea that chronic pain is often much more directly-related to an overprotective, fear-responsive brain, than to purely structural problems in the body.
Testimonials
"It has been delightful to work with Kelly & receive the benefit of her broad knowledge. From how I manage sleep to tweaking my daily moves into a more healthful routine to notes on nutrition (not to mention Chinese herbs), she approaches my health from an amazing 360 degree point of view. She also helps me blow through emotional blockages through Emotional Freedom Technique (or tapping). In all aspects of health and wellness, she has encyclopedic knowledge & yet, she's gentle, kind, & the most compassionate caregiver on the planet!"
-J.L.
"Kelly Clady is a Master of her craft. Her knowledge is exceptional, she truly listens; her mindset and lifestyle guidance is direct but gentle, and I always feel rejuvenated and inspired after my health coaching sessions with her. Kelly's acupuncture is deeply restorative and mind opening."
-Erika
"Knowing Kelly Ann as I have the past 15 years, there is almost no health condition I wouldn't go to her to find a solution to. Her coaching and simple suggestions - from writing down my feelings, to drinking warm things, to easy qigong movements, to incorporating non-food ways to "sweeten up" my life - have all made a major impact on my overall health and balance. I rarely get stomach aches any longer, I have new tools that help my active mind and sleep, and my digestion is the best it's ever been in my life. Thanks Kelly Ann for everything you do, and all the ways your work has improved my life and the life of a few family members as well!"
-J.G.
"I highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking to make positive changes in their life. She is knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping her clients achieve their goals. With her guidance and support, I have been able to develop some great habits that not only improve my physical health but also positively impact my mental well-being. Thank you for providing such an incredible service!"
-Maria
"Kelly is a very skilled health practitioner and my expectations of my acupuncture and coaching session were exceeded. Kelly spent time getting curious and asking me thoughtful questions about where I was experiencing pain and when it began. She helped me to make the connection between emotionally difficult challenges that I was facing at the time my pain manifested. She guided me through a couple of exercises followed by the acupuncture treatment. My pain has essentially subsided without any interventions. What an impactful session! "