User:Marsha J. O'brien

“ Marsha J. O’Brien of Redding, California, may have a healthier outlook on life and general attitude than anyone else I have ever met. We could learn a lot from her.” Shannon Calder, Record Searchlight Reporter

After studying stress management for over thirty years, Marsha has arrived at some simple but life altering techniques, observations and realizations. She says it is stress management magic!

“We all have the power to transform the natural stress that comes from living into energy capable of improving our physical and spiritual well being. Secret number one is that the essence of life is transformation. These simple words hold the key for changing your life for the better” Marsha believes. “Everyone wants to get rid of stress. We can’t. Most people are unaware that we will always have stress in our lives. There are good stressors, and quite the opposite, those that can lead to coronary artery disease and a multitude of other ailments, including, at the far end of the spectrum, insanity.”

“There are 1,440 minutes in every 24 hour period. We all want to be the most energetic, relaxed, fun, and intelligent that we can be for our families, jobs, and friends. Certainly a minimum of 20 minutes a day to get in the habit of using techniques that offer these things should be readily available for all of us.”

Marsha’s career in fitness and health began in her twenties. She became an aerobics instructor, manager and director for health clubs in southern and  northern california. Ultimately opened her own studio.

She believes we all have natural gifts within that can be cultivated and keep us thriving thoughout our lives and well into old age.

Marsha produced 13 one- hour videos including basic instruction, stress management and relaxations, and guest trainers introducing their own methods of working out. The videos aired for five years due to the popularity of the program.