by Laurie Ratto | Aug 14, 2014 | health, self-care
Being out in a garden feeds me in many ways. It all started when I was a little girl about 8 years old. My grandparents had a friend that owned an organic farm back in Wisconsin. When I went to visit my grandparents they would take me there. I would dig and plant...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 13, 2014 | Guided Imagery, health, holistic healing, natural wellness
Tapping into forgotten strengths with guided imagery can help you move out of anxiety, hopelessness, sadness and fear into calmness, courage, strength and joy. Many times when you are feeling depressed or fearful you can’t remember what is was like to feel happy,...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 6, 2014 | health, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care, stress
Are you aware that your mind can be a powerful ally in healing pain or sabotage you? Your thoughts, emotions and beliefs have a direct effect on your physical body. The majority of the time we listen to our conscious mind – that voice in our head. You know – the do...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 30, 2014 | free session, health, more energy, stress, Testimonials, Uncategorized
I have volunteered at the East Bay Stand-down for veterans twice now. This is where displaced,homeless and needy veterans and their families can come every other year and receive free health care, legal advice, clothing, dental care, meals social services, job...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 24, 2014 | health, health challenges, stress
In part 1 of terrifying call my husband and I were informed that our daughter had broken her neck and right arm in multiple places. The next step was to hear how the neurologist thought we should proceed to stabilize the fractured neck. When we arrived at the hospital...