Four Essential Wellness Practices for Latina Entrepreneurs with Dr. Lidia Gomez
Dr. Lidia Gomez, owner of Gomez Chiropractic LLC and Mi Casa Wellness Center, with fitness instructor Anni Loop Esparza. Photo by Wezz De La Rosa, JEFAS Magazine
By Christina Fernández-Morrow, JEFAS MAGAZINE
“We’re made of energy,” explains Dr. Lidia Gomez, owner of Mi Casa Wellness in Bettendorf, Iowa. That energy can either heal us or harm us. Too often, Latina entrepreneurs are running on empty.
Dr. Gomez sees it in her practice daily: successful women who have mastered the art of caring for everyone except themselves. “You have to take care of you, because we don’t grow up with that in our culture,” she observes. “Our moms and grandmothers go on and on, giving of themselves, even when they’re sick, they’re there for their families.”
The pattern continues into entrepreneurship. “I hear women say they can prioritize their children, their partners, their business, their friends. But when it comes to themselves, it’s always pouring, pouring, pouring, and not having anything poured back into them.”
She wants to see today’s Latinas rewrite this narrative. Her prescription? Four powerful practices that can transform your energy and impact the health of your mind, body and business.
Carve out Sacred Time for Self-Care
The Challenge: Finding time to prioritize yourself when you’re juggling a business, family, and community responsibilities feels impossible. “It sounds easy, but it’s not,” acknowledges Dr. Gomez.
The Solution: Start small. Even ten to fifteen minutes a day of intentional self-care can shift your entire energy and make a world of difference.
This could mean sitting quietly with your eyes closed, listening to music that helps you focus on the present moment rather than your endless to-do list. If you can manage longer sessions a few times a week—whether it’s watching a movie or reading a book—your mind will clear and your body will have space to restore itself.
“When we have a business we think it’s good to always be busy, but it’s not,” warns Dr. Gomez. “You’re not going to get anywhere if you’re tired, sick or overwhelmed. Eventually, your body will break down.”
Move your body Any Way You Can
The Practice: Dance to your favorite song. Walk around the block. March in place while taking calls. Lift your legs during TV time. Stretch between emails – whatever you can do to get the blood flowing is good! Some people can only move with support, like a chair and that’s OK, too. The important thing is to do it. All of it counts and can make a difference in your mental and physical health.
The Community Factor: Dr. Gomez emphasizes the power of moving with others. “We feed off other people’s energy. When we come together to do something good for ourselves, our mind and body is fortified.”
Dr. Lidia Gomez, owner of Gomez Chiropractic LLC and Mi Casa Wellness Center. Photo by Wezz De La Rosa, JEFAS Magazine
Release What You’re Holding
The Permission: Sometimes you just need to let it out, however you can. “Go outside or into your car and scream. Release that energy and make space for a healthier energy to revive you,” advises Dr. Gomez.
The Release: Crying is equally powerful. “If you have to cry, do it. Crying is healthy. It releases emotions that you do not need anymore.” Physical release gives your mind permission to heal and start fresh.
The Result: When you actively release built-up tension and emotion, you create space for renewed energy and clarity.
Seek Feminine Energy
The Power: “Women’s energy is amazing!” exclaims Dr. Gomez. “If you’ve ever been in a place like a birth where there’s a lot of women you can feel it.”
The Need: Business ownership can be isolating, making feminine support even more crucial. “As women we need to support each other because being a business owner is hard without being there for each other,” says Dr. Gomez. “It doesn’t matter whether we’re moms, stay-home moms, or businesswomen. We all work incredibly hard and need encouragement and support more than ever in these times.”
The Bottom Line
Your business needs you to be strong mentally, physically, and energetically. As Dr. Gomez reminds us, you can’t pour from an empty cup. These four practices aren’t luxuries; they’re essential business tools that will help you show up powerfully for your company, your family, and your community.
