MEMPHIS FIT
By Lucy Harrison Photo by Tindall Stephens
Expanding Her Definition of What It Means to Be Healthy Stacey Stewart, 46, is a woman of many titles: mother, grandmother, veteran, student, holistic life coach, and now business owner. A California native who has been living in Memphis for the last 12 years, Stacey is fulfilling her passion for holistic health through the purchase of Renew Wellness Spa, a local spot that offers natural cleansing and organic beauty services. Although Stacey has always been physically fit, her approach to wellness has not always been holistic. Stacey dedicated 25 years of honorable service to the Navy, where she was a certified fitness leader and kickboxing instructor. “During my military career, I used to lift weights and run five miles, five days a week. I participated in several dozen 5K and 10K races, and I especially used to love running the Elvis 5K every year here in Memphis.” Despite being active and fit when she retired in 2016, Stacey knew there was room for improvement to her overall well-being. “I was always physically fit, but I didn’t always eat right and I had very short temper. I got away with it being in the military, but I quickly realized that my well-being wasn’t healthy at all.”
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