Learn how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help tradespeople manage PTSD symptoms, calm the nervous system, and restore balance in daily life, according to insights from Dr. Andrea V. Danti, L.Ac.

Discover how Cintas Apparel+ helps small trade businesses build customer trust, elevate employee morale, and strengthen their brand with professional uniforms—without upfront costs.

In this heartfelt publisher’s letter, PROS REPS RUGGED Mind and Body reflects on life transitions, mental health in the trades, inspiring stories of giving back, and the growing impact of RUGGED’s mission to improve work–life balance and wellness across the industry.

Experts have advice, but real impact comes from real people—starting with Sales Executive Laura Brown as she shares the simple daily wellness habits that keep her energized, balanced, and thriving.

In this opening installment by Kalea Abernathy, M.A., LPC, and Peter Yibo Pan, B.A., the authors explore how the gut-brain axis, nutrition, and mental health intersect—especially for tradespeople balancing demanding work, family sacrifice, and overall well-being.

In this firsthand account, contractor and business owner Mary-Anne of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and Westcom Roofing and Sheetmetal shares how weight training transformed her physical health, reduced chronic pain, and helped her build long-term resilience in the construction trades.

An inside look at the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention reveals how CIASP Executive Director Sonya Bohmann and her team are raising awareness, providing free mental health resources, and working toward a zero-suicide construction industry.

From feeding a llama at dawn to leading a veteran-first plumbing company, this inspiring story follows Tulsa contractor and Army Special Forces veteran Antonio Delacerda’s journey to purpose, mental wellness, and connection through the trades.