Joel Kightlinger

The Healing Benefits of Massage Therapy At Mercy House, our mission has always been about restoring hearts and homes —and true healing is never just mental or emotional. It is whole-person care , integrating body, mind, and spirit. That is why we are excited to expand our services with professional massage therapy  for our Meadville and Crawford County community. Massage therapy is no longer considered a luxury; it is now widely recognized as an essential part of wellness, stress management,...

Meet Krista Stearns: A Trauma Therapist Who Walks Beside You When you’ve lived through trauma, even the idea of starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may wonder: Will I be understood? Will this make things worse? Will I have to relive everything?  These questions are not only common—they’re completely valid. That’s why working with a therapist who understands trauma at both a professional and human  level matters.Meet Krista Stearns , a licensed EMDR trauma therapist who believes...

As one year comes gently to a close and another begins, we at Mercy House of Meadville  pause to reflect with deep gratitude. The turning of the calendar is more than a moment in time—it is an invitation to remember where we have been, to honor what has been carried, and to step forward with renewed hope. This past year, Mercy House has had the sacred privilege of walking alongside so many of you. Each story entrusted to us, each step toward healing, and each moment of courage shown in the...