Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Little.
Hi Kelly, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’m the proud mother of two college-aged daughters and a son in high school. I’ve been married for nearly 25 years to a rocket scientist I met at the University of Florida. His service in both the Air & Space Force moved us all over the globe, and in addition to my father serving in the Air Force, I experienced life in 29 different homes along the way!
My professional background includes roles as a National Board Certified Teacher, elementary teacher, and university professor of American Sign Language at Eastern Florida State College as well as at George Mason University in Northern Virginia.
My backstory is a bit unusual. My mother joined an extremist religious cult right before I was brought into this world. Over decades of experiencing insane religious trauma and Complex-PTSD by a parent who had succumbed to the brainwashing horrors of an abusive leader, my nervous system was forced to protect me in a powerful way that resulted in me “holding onto my pain” throughout my body. Storing all my fear, anger, and grief contributed to my 20yr old body eventually maxing out and attacking myself from the inside-out.
I lost my eyesight (thankfully not both eyes at once) for months at a time, my hearing (hooray for knowing American Sign Language), and experienced sensations of “fire knives” in my bones, muscles and skin at the slightest touch. I was given diagnoses of two chronic autoimmune disorders – Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia – by the age of 24. Nothing could touch or soothe my pain.
My first neurologist dragon-breathed her cigarette smoke into the office and insisted that “the $1000 a shot medication is essential for you to stay alive… you can make checks payable to me”. That had me running. I am grateful for science and continued to work with neurologists, but more importantly, I began to listen to my inner whispers guiding me to return to wholeness… and heeded advice given by a sweet lady in a health food store: “Listen to your body through food and fall in love with yoga.” I honestly believe her wisdom helped save my life.
I had no idea where to begin, so I read books that taught me how to safely walk myself through an elimination diet. “Mindfulness” wasn’t a big thing back then, but I noticed how my body reacted to what I consumed (brain fog disappeared along with the softening many of my other symptoms), took baby steps in the kitchen, and offered better nourishment for my body, eventually leading me to become a holistic nutritionist.
Initially the 24-year-old me fought against taking yoga classes (boring stuff for old people, right?), but as I learned to mindfully move my own body, I ‘accidentally’ fell into this incredible Universe of ME! After a dark night of the soul back in 2017, I signed up for YTT at Beloved Yoga in Reston, VA and am currently an Experienced-500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. During this transformative journey, I discovered the profound power of Pranayama and how that gift of breath can support and calm the nervous system. Working with meditation specialists further allowed me to tune into my inner wisdom by observing my mind.
My self-exploration did not stop with nutrition, movement, breathwork, or meditation. In 2019 I did a deep-dive into learning the language of energy, becoming a Master-Level Teacher in shamanic Reiki practices and a Quantum-Touch practitioner. Still my journey continues to evolve with deep trauma healing in expanded states of consciousness – with only my breath to take me there! Last year I “fell on the mat” in a new way of connecting to my psyche through breathing with Holotropic Breathwork -an approach developed by world renowned psychologist Stanislav Grof that translates to “Returning to Wholeness”. I am nearing the end of a multi-year study through the Grof Transpersonal Training and will be a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator this coming year. This practice is sincerely one of the most profound and impactful therapeutic modalities I’ve experienced – like having 2-3 years of talk therapy condensed into one day!
What’s going on with my health 25 years into this story? For much of my life, “health” meant diet, fitness, and appearance. But after this past decade, it now includes the unseen — my emotions, energy, and inner peace.
Now for the news I never thought I’d share:
✨After 25 years, my physician officially moved my diagnoses of Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia from “current condition” to “Past Medical History”!!✨
There’s no declared “cure,” for these autoimmune disorders, but I’ve been asymptomatic for years — a gift I attribute to a deep-dive into the Healing Arts.
My work in the world of health & wellness is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges. I have a particular passion for those managing autoimmune conditions, informed by my own personal journey with self-healing.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I feel like life as a whole has been one intricate and challenging game of “how to overcome this struggle” – at least until a couple of years ago. Finding time and silence to hear the nudges of my Inner Healer (shifting how I nourished, moved my body, meditated, worked with energy, and truly finding the power of my own breath) as well as falling in love with my life were the essential peices I needed most of all!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Green Pure Health, LLC?
I am a certified Integrative Health Mentor, specializing in autoimmune responses. My unique, trauma-informed approach combines a wide range of healing arts practices including Quantum Touch energy healing, Reiki, various yoga styles including on and off the mat, breathwork & meditation, sound frequency healing, and holistic nutrition guidance. My integrated wellness programs support profound transformation by focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection and are designed to empower individuals, boost energy, deepen sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Come discover a safe space to navigate your health journey and unlock your body’s full healing potential.
Founded in 2015, Green Pure Health, LLC offers a holistic path to wellness for all ages -working in person over in the Brevard County area or remote.
How do you think about happiness?
The people who make me happy are the family Sam and I have created – our three children, Sandy, Molly & Finn and 2 rescue beagles & kitten! My 2 younger sisters and all our family.
The places that bring me joy – our jungly backyard garden, the beach, or just about any place in nature… and on my yoga mat!
The things that bring a smile to my face – plane tickets for a fun sister trip, creating a gorgeous meal, a good cup of coffee, a lovely night’s sleep, and finding little moments of magic through the gift of art, especially the stories, paintings, and songs my children bring into this world.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.GreenPureHealth.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellylittle.purehealth/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenPureHealth
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithkellygreenpurehealth
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/green-pure-health-merritt-island
Image Credits
Nicole Turner Photography
