by Laurie Ratto | Jul 2, 2019 | aromatherapy, Guided Imagery, Healing Touch, holistic healing
I have worked with cancer patients for many years and I have come to know this: The chemo and radiation therapies can have major side effects that adversely and dramatically impact their quality of life. Most clients are scared, stressed and suffer from side effects...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 12, 2019 | natural wellness, self-care, stress
Do you ever find it difficult to focus or feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? What if in 5 minutes you could feel more relaxed, regain focus and sleep better at night? I will share with you how a 5-minute meditation can start that process. When you combine it with...
by Laurie Ratto | Nov 28, 2018 | health
Do you regularly get sick during fall and winter? When I was younger with 2 small children I would get several colds every fall and winter. After I learned about holistic therapies and taking better care of myself I rarely have a cold and have not had the flu in over...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 18, 2018 | emotional healing, energy, holistic healing
Unresolved emotions can result in physical pain, poor self-confidence and self-image, adversely affect relationships and contribute to health issues. Healing touch is a gentle, effective therapy that can help you release buried emotions and resolve other...
by Laurie Ratto | Mar 19, 2018 | holistic healing, natural wellness
Integrated medicine is the way health care should be. Addressing a person’s whole self – body, mind and spirit – leads to faster healing, better outcomes, less pain, fear and anxiety and cost savings for the facility. However every facility interprets what an...
by Laurie Ratto | Mar 6, 2018 | Essential oils, holistic healing
California’s wildfires have and continue to wreak havoc with the air quality. Many people are experiencing unhealthy or very unhealthy air quality. Many know the basics such as keeping your doors and windows closed unless you are in extreme heat without an air...
by Laurie Ratto | Jan 15, 2018 | natural wellness
Nature has a natural rhythm of growth and conservation, do you? Winter is a time when most plants go dormant; it is a rest period that is crucial to their survival in order to regrow each year. Longer nights, cooler temperatures tell plants and animals to shelter...
by Laurie Ratto | Oct 3, 2016 | self-care
I love walking on the beach and looking for seashells. When I was younger I always looked for the perfect shell, the one with no holes in it and fully intact. Now I really admire those that are imperfect, part of the shell has been washed away by the pounding surf...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 22, 2016 | aromatherapy, Essential oils, holistic healing, Pain relief
Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram) is one of my favorite oils and several hospitals also use it because it is addresses several issues that frequently occur together. For example it can alleviate physical pain and help you relax and sleep better. It is wonderful to...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 22, 2016 | aromatherapy, energy, holistic healing, Pain relief
Medications alone don’t always relieve pain or anxiety in patients. Complementary or holistic therapies improve outcomes by helping to alleviate pain, decrease stress, anxiety and more! The patient’s feel “cared for” when someone gives them undivided attention even...
