“Blue Skies Holistic Care hosts a collaborative made up of professionals who seek to support the healing journeys of individuals engaged in the CCS program. Together we provide wellness services and lifeskills training to enrich the lives of the individuals we serve. To see if one of our team members is taking on new consumers at this time, please see the SharePoint provider directory.”
Our Services
Movement
Natural Medicine
Yoga
Yoga and other meditative practices improve mood and physical health through breathing and movement. Yoga poses and flows are custom designed to match consumer abilities. Techniques include mindfulness, safe movement, and other practices to manage stress and anxiety.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is a process to empower you to improve your health and well-being through the practice of yoga. In other words, yoga therapy is a whole-body approach to better health by using the tools of yoga to meet your specific physical, mental and emotional needs and goals. You’re an active participant on your path to wellness.
The tools of yoga include:
Physical postures and movements(asanas)
Breathing exercises (pranayama)
Meditation/relaxation (dhyana)
A certified yoga therapist will meet with you one-on-one to create a safe practice specifically for you. They will:
Review your medical file and speak with you about any health concerns
Determine movements that would be safe for you
Show you how to use proper form and technique to prevent injury
Explain how each pose affects your body
Guide you in relaxation and stress management
Help you reach your personal wellness goals
Yoga therapy is a recommended practice in addition to treatment or management from a healthcare provider for any underlying health conditions. The effects of yoga therapy vary based on each person’s experience. You don’t need to have any experience with yoga before starting yoga therapy. Some of the health benefits of yoga therapy include:
Reducing physical discomfort and improving management of pain
Helping neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis MS), fibromyalgia, epilepsy and stroke
Easing joint pain from arthritis
Reducing tension and stress and relieving headaches
Helping you lose weight
Boosting your mood and reducing depression
Lessening anxiety and stress
Easing symptoms of menopause
Helping calm those with trauma
Nutrition, Herbs & Supplements
Each person has vital life force energy that comes from our very essence, the seed that we grew from. The only other way to support and grow our life force vitality is through nourishment. As a holistic nutritionist, it is my goal to meet you where you are in your relationship with food. We uncover your strengths and weaknesses and look at opportunities to turn your weak moments, into good decisions - not because you should eat something, but because you want to enjoy and nourish your body.
WholeHealth Assessment to understand your medical history, as well as your current physical, mental and spiritual condition.
Special diets for health issues like inflammation, diabetes, inflammatory bowel, etc.
Meal planning and grocery lists
Grocery shopping to learn about food selection
Education about food choices ranging from organics vs conventional to sugars and spices
Weight management
Our Team
Kelly Lyons, L.Ac, MSOM, BSNUTR, REIKI MASTER
Adult Network Services: Nutrition, Meditation
I’ve spent my whole life as a seeker, working with master teachers who propelled me toward inner transformation so that I could share these ancient healing techniques with people, who are ready to heal.
It’s my privilege to aid people in transition to step into their power through a unique combination of therapies including: acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, meditation and energy work.
I have worked with individuals in transition of over 25 years. In fact, I’ve helped corporate leaders, professionals, athletes and householders across the globe, from the US to Angola; India to China.
My awakening began as a young child while attending a Franciscan grade school which laid the foundation for my connection with Source. Later, after suffering from a severe illness, I studied a Korean form of yoga called Dahn Yoga which led me home to my true self. I continued my formal education at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (Wisconsin) and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (China) to complete a Masters degree in the science of Oriental Medicine.
I take a non-judgmental approach where consumers can feel taken care of and inspired to move forward. It’s truly my passion is to help individuals realize their health goals so they can enjoy life to its fullest.
DEBORAH SELM | MA, CERTIFIED YOGA THERAPIST AND C-IAYT CANDIDATE,EXPERIENCED-REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER(E-RYT), CERTIFIED YOGA AND AYURVEDIC HEALTH COUNSELOR, CERTIFIED CHILDREN’S YOGA INSTRUCTOR, CERTIFIED ANXIOUS TO AWESOME CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY YOGA INSTRUCTOR, AND EXPERIENCED MINDFULNESS TEACHER
Adult Network Services: Yoga, Yoga Therapy
Deb brings over 30 years of combined experience in wellness management, yoga instruction and a specialty in yoga therapy. Her passion grew from a desire to help people heal through movement and mindfulness. While Deb designs and teaches classes for children, adults, seniors and families, has a special focus on individuals overcoming trauma and mental health challenges.
Her diverse expertise encompasses yoga, mindfulness, mindfulness-based stress reduction, trauma, children’s yoga, senior yoga, special needs, stress, and grief. She is an innovative teacher who was among the first in the Greater Milwaukee area to create a yoga in schools' program, yoga for trauma for families and adults, yoga for anxiety for kids and yoga for senior adults.
2016 Kanyakumari’s 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
2016 Kanyakumari’s Yoga and Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program
2017 Mindfulness Studies for Children, Growing Minds
2017 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction,Trillium Studios.
2018 Children’s Yoga, Kidding Around Yoga
2019 Therapeutic Applications of Yoga for Children, Global Family Yoga
2021 Yoga for Inclusivity
2023 Yoga Therapy Foundations
Current CIAYT candidate, Breathing Deeply
Deb is currently studying trauma and the mind-body connection
Deb has experience beyond yoga holding both a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree.
"Yoga helped me heal, brought me joy, and allowed me to hold space for others. I have a passion for making yoga and its many benefits accessible to all!" -Deb Selm