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Hello! I am Courtney Salviolo the creator of The Uncommon Balance. I am incredibly passionate about maintaining a body that i feel good in (mentally and physically). I also practice moderation with food, a glass of wine and occasionally indulge in adrenaline driven sports. I started to tune into my body when I was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) in 2012. I did not know that TOS would change my life for the next 8+ years. Since then I have developed a deep connection with food, alternative medicine and mindfulness to help steer my health in a positive direction. I am constantly learning what my body needs in terms of effective wellness treatments, eating habits and movement. I have endured pain for many years and I have been misdiagnosed several times. I have struggled a lot, but I never gave up even when i thought i couldn't move forward. So, how do I cope? Keep a smile on my face? Truly feel good in my body? I have found resilience and strength in trial and error, food, nature, my dog, creativity and support from friends and family. Starting in 2013, I had three surgeries to rid the worst of my TOS symptoms. Since then I have encountered separate health obstacles (inflammation issues etc.) and I am committed to finding relief. Even if that means picking myself up off the floor, splashing my face with water, looking in the mirror and smiling above the pain. I am a food loving, dog loving, 5’2” gal' looking to build a buzz around TOS and chronic pain.
