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Mental Health, Chronic Pain


Endometriosis isn’t just a “Period Problem”
Endometriosis, by Abbie Garcia. What do many people think of when they hear that word? Painful Periods? Heavy Periods? The reality is, Endometriosis is so much more than just a “Period Problem”, and the condition is widely misunderstood and underresearched. Endometriosis is a full body systematic disease that affects around 1 in 10 of women and those assigned female at birth. It can affect each person differently but my journey with it began in 2021. I started to experience v
Simona Abuelita
Feb 237 min read


Burnout isn't just about being "a bit tired"
by Nutritional Therapist Lucia Stasbie & Craniosacral Therapist Renata Felippe | Abuelita's Wellbeing In today’s world, time feels like it’s always slipping through our fingers. Our days fill with tasks, meetings, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, until there’s hardly a moment left to breathe. Society pushes us to keep moving, keep producing, keep showing up - often at the cost of our own wellbeing. This is where burnout begins. Burnout isn’t just being “a little tir
Simona Ilincariu
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Understanding the Art of Letting Go: A Journey Through Time
It still feels unreal sometimes to see how many wonderful people Abuelita’s has drawn in since its birth. There’s a saying I’ve always loved: if you don’t fit in or belong at someone else’s table, build your own. That’s exactly what I did with Abuelita’s. And then, something magical happened—the right people appeared at the right time. When I look back at my original vision, at the dream that started all this, and then at the people I found (or who found me), I can see so c
Simona Ilincariu
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Finding Purpose Through Struggles: My Journey to becoming a massage therapist, Personal Trainer & Abuelita's Founder
Why Abuelita’s Exists In today's fast-paced world, the importance of proactive wellbeing cannot be overstated. As the pressures of modern life mount and stress becomes a daily companion, it’s easy to push through — until something gives. Burnout, chronic pain, disconnection… the body and mind eventually call for attention. Abuelita’s Wellbeing was born in response to that call. My Experience For years, I lived in survival mode. Exhausted. Overstimulated. Disconnected from my
Simona Ilincariu
Jul 28, 20254 min read
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