by Laurie Ratto | Feb 12, 2024 | emotional healing, Healing Touch, holistic healing
In my early years as a nurse, the prevalence of hospices was not as widespread, necessitating hospitals to often shoulder the responsibility of caring for individuals at the end of life. I often wished I could provide more than just medication and listening to...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 7, 2023 | emotional healing, holistic healing
When we become injured or ill, we often focus solely on alleviating physical symptoms while neglecting the intricate connection between our bodies, emotions, and minds. However, ancient wisdom and emerging research highlight the undeniable interconnectedness of...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 7, 2023 | chakras, emotional healing, holistic healing
Pure spiritual love is life’s most powerful healer. Whether you desire to heal yourself or others, coming from a space of unconditional love allows you to raise your vibration and assist the body to self-heal. To experience a harmonious and fulfilling life, keeping...
by Laurie Ratto | May 2, 2023 | emotional healing, energy, health, holistic healing, self-care
Hawaii is a special, healing place for me and my husband and each time we visit I get a new insight as to why that is. When we first started vacationing there (sometimes with our children and other times just the two of us) I knew that being outdoors and not having...
by Laurie Ratto | Apr 4, 2023 | holistic healing
Now that it is clear COVID is an illness we must learn to live with (like the flu), it doesn’t mean you need to be miserable if you get it. I have worked with many people that had it, and Healing Touch treatments eased their physical symptoms and uplifted their...
by Laurie Ratto | Nov 21, 2022 | Guided Imagery, holistic healing
Your mind is a powerful tool for physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Let me share a client story with you to illustrate this. A woman that we will call Sharon, came to see me because she had lost all motivation to do anything at home. The dishes...
by Laurie Ratto | Nov 5, 2022 | holistic healing
If you have been experiencing emotional ups and downs, have difficulty sustaining healthy relationships or lost your creative mojo, your sacral chakra may be in need of healing. The sacral chakra is one of 7 major energy centers in the body that affects your...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 21, 2022 | aromatherapy, energy, Essential oils, Healing Touch, health, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care
Cold and flu season is approaching, so here are some tips on how to assist your body in keeping you healthy. These tips are simple, effective and low to no cost! You may be familiar with some suggestions, but a reminder never hurts! Reduce stress When you are...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 3, 2022 | holistic healing
Mental fatigue is a condition triggered by prolonged cognitive activity. Basically, it sends your brain into overdrive, leaving you exhausted, hampering your productivity and overall cognitive function. It can manifest as a mental block, lack of motivation,...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 10, 2022 | holistic healing
We experience a variety of emotions and events during our life. Many are joyful, thrilling and fun, while others may be sad, distressing or traumatic. When the later types of emotions get repressed or buried instead of processed and released, it can contribute to...