I love my morning meditation. It helps me to create serenity and tackle daily challenges without getting frantic or terribly upset. The visualizations assist me in creating joy and abundance in my life.

Most mornings I sit in bed for 15 – 20 minutes and clear my mind. I focus on my breath then ground and center myself. After that I stay (or try to stay) in the present moment for several minutes. Then I visualize what I want in my life. It may be something to do with my business, a relationship, my health, money, anything I want to shift in my life.

When I meditate I seem to be able to handle the curve balls life throws at me more easily. I feel grounded, centered and able to determine what is necessary to resolve the issues. Some days it is easy to clear my mind, other days it is very difficult. Some days thought after thought just keeps coming in such as my to-do list, what happened yesterday, determining how to finish the project on time, etc. Does that ever happen to you – you can’t quiet your mind? I picture these thoughts as clouds drifting by on a windy day. Finally I get myself to a more peaceful place with no clouds in the sky. Whether it is only for a few seconds or several minutes I feel calmer and happier.

Once my mind is quiet I begin to visualize what I want in life or my business. For instance if I want better communication with a family member I see the two of us talking to each other and responding respectfully. I visualize where we are, the tone of our voices, the time of day, so I am engaging all of my senses. I imagine feeling compassion and empathy for the person. I see us talking and ending the conversation with smiles and hugs. I also use this technique for physical issues such as painful muscles/joints. The imagery is very different but the premise is the same, imagine what you want and the brain starts to make changes toward manifesting it.   Sometimes I feel a positive change after one meditation other times it may take days or months but a change for the better usually occurs.

Starting your day off calm and centered helps you manage life challenges easier and calmer. Visualizing what you desire can help you make progress towards your goals faster and easier. I would be honored to be your guide on such a journey, click here to contact me or call 510 381-3191.

I learned techniques on how to stop myself from taking on negative energy and how to send universal healing energy, not my own energy, to others. One method of protecting my energy field is to place 2 drops of white angelica essential oil blend in my hands and then run them through my aura. This raises my vibration and protects my field.

I remember one particularly challenging home care case with a woman who was very angry and negative about most things. Before entering her room I made sure I was very well grounded and sent her healing energy from Mother Earth and the Divine. When she started with negative conversation I would shift her attention to a happy memory. This allowed us to have some periods of normal conversation. She began to trust me and allow me to do the necessary procedures for her. Her caregivers also said she was less angry and more cooperative. She experienced longer periods of peacefulness and happiness. At the end of the day I felt good and energized instead of drained or exasperated. It was a win-win for both of us!

Are their people in your life that affect you negatively? Do you sometimes feel sad or mad after being in a crowd and are not sure why? It could be you’re sensitive to other people’s energy and need to learn how to manage that. I can help with a session to clear your field and teach you techniques so you don’t take on energy that is not your own. Give me a call and let’s talk about it.

I feel like our bodies are the same way. We understand a great deal about them yet when we have pain we do not always understand what it is trying to communicate to us. That chronic back pain you are experiencing can have a physical cause but the emotional disconnect of doing a job you hate or not being your true self with others can intensify it or make it continue even if the physical cause is corrected. Don’t wait 1, 5 or 10 years before discovering what your body is telling you. I invite you to work with me to learn what your body is communicating to you so you can heal.  Contact me for a free consultation.

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Laurie Ratto, RN, Speaker, HTCP, CCA has 30+ years’ experience helping people to heal from physical, mental , and emotional pain. She provides a safe, nurturing space for women to release fears and self-doubt, what spiritually ties us to pain. Laurie Ratto specializes in complementary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.

Studies have shown that changes happen in your energy system before symptoms or illness develop. By working with your energy system to bring it back into balance and harmony your body can help to heal itself. Aromatherapy is a wonderful tool to help your energy system stay balanced and something I use every day as part of my self-care regimen.

The body’s normal vibrational range is 62-68 megahertz, this is considered healthy. Someone with a cold is at 58 megahertz. People with cancer vibrate in the low 40s range.   Each essential oil has its own vibration as well, ranging from 52 – 320 megahertz. When we use an oil or oil blend we take in the higher vibration which affects our energy system and assists it to come back into balance. When it is balanced we feel healthy, vibrant, happy and energized.

When I start to feel fatigued during the day or develop a scratchy throat I know my vibration has decreased. I start applying oils topically or take them internally to raise my vibration and boost my immune system. I use Melaleuca alternifolia,  to help my energy system come back into balance while assisting my immune system to fight off unwanted bacteria and viruses.

I start using the oils when I notice any downward shift in my energy level or develop the smallest symptom. Usually by the next day or two I feel good again!

I love aromatherapy because the oils are small and easy to take with you so you can use them anywhere. You can also use them several times a day without any serious side effects. They are concentrated and powerful medicine from nature.

I would love to help you bring your energy system back into balance so you can heal pain, experience more happiness and live the life you desire. Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation.

As an energy worker, I believe there should be some sort of exchange between people so this content is not for free. If you found it valuable, in exchange for payment, I ask that you do one or all of the following: 1) Share it with at least 2 people on Facebook, via email or any social media of your choice.   2) Answer the question or leave a comment.

Laurie Ratto, RN, Speaker, HTCP, CCA has 30+ years’ experience helping people to heal from physical, mental , and emotional pain. She provides a safe, nurturing space for women to release fears and self-doubt, what spiritually ties us to pain. Laurie Ratto specializes in complementary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.

Chronic inflammation is not good for you. Constant low grade inflammation destroys the balance in your body and you become more susceptible to diseases and aging. Chronic stress which causes elevated cortisol levels, poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking and environmental toxins all contribute to chronic inflammation. The list goes on but my space is limited!

For example I noticed a stress pattern in me that continued for almost 20 years before I learned how to change it using holistic therapies. I was a wife and Mom and put everyone’s needs before my own. I would push myself between work, kids, husband and taking care of the house until my back would start hurting or I couldn’t sleep at night. I would get very irritable, feel exhausted, become ill and finally take some time to nourish myself. At this point I was breaking the stress cycle but then I would start the whole cycle over again! My immune system was also depressed and I caught colds often. My asthma also flared up regularly (an inflammatory disease). Since I learned how to manage my stress I am rarely sick, much less irritable and have more energy.

The ugly side of inflammation is that after MANY years in your body it finally manifests with clinical symptoms and disease. Diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, cancer, chronic pain, heart disease, stroke, asthma, thyroid problems and more!. Western medicine will prescribe drugs to decrease or suppress the inflammation but that is not addressing the root cause of the problem and can actually cause more damage to your body.  Just listen to all the potential side effects they talk about in the ads while showing happy, active people. You remember the images, not the words. I have seen firsthand how taking drugs over the long term can adversely affect your health and life. However I know that lifestyle changes are the best way to stop inflammation naturally. That will be addressed in my next post, control inflammation naturally.

If you’re ready to take action and make healthy lifestyle changes I can help. Contact me for a free consultation to explore the possibilities.

As an energy worker, I believe there should be some sort of exchange between people so this content is not for free. If you found it valuable, in exchange for payment, I ask that you do one or all of the following: 1) Share it with at least 2 people on Facebook, via email or any social media of your choice.   2) Answer the question or leave a comment.

Laurie Ratto, RN, Speaker, HTCP, CCA has 30+ years’ experience helping people to heal from physical, mental , and emotional pain. She provides a safe, nurturing space for women to release fears and self-doubt, what spiritually ties us to pain. Laurie Ratto specializes in complementary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.

Then 2 frozen shoulders put me on disability for a year. During this time I focused on myself and my private healing practice. I started taking classes to learn about how to speak, how to truly express myself and my point of view. It was through this experience that I realized how much I had dimmed my light in order to conform to the “rules”.

I can now be honest, open and compassionately tell people what they need to hear about their health issues and how to change it without fear of losing my job! Speaking the truth is actually doing a great service for the client even if they don’t like what they hear. I was also afraid to take a strong stand about the downside of western medicine because I do not want to alienate that community. What I have learned however is that I need to take a stand so people are clear about who I am and what I stand for in my practice. I need to stand out and be seen in order to reach more people and have a successful business. I know what I have to say is important and can change lives. I am still on this path and relearning how to be less inhibited and fearless like when I was a child.  It is a challenging and fun ride!

Is there something in your life that you want to transform? I needed help to see what I needed to do and then to do it. If you need help in transforming your pain from a weight holding you back into vitality, joy, and energy I invite you to talk with me.

I was so THRILLED to read this! Pain must be addressed from many angles to get to the root cause and help people to manage it. Pills mask the symptoms but do nothing to help you make lasting changes. This is where holistic therapies come into play. The combination of therapies I use work together to help your mind, body and spirit come back into balance allowing your body to help heal itself. Aromatherapy can help ease joint stiffness and swelling allowing you to move with more ease. It can also help uplift your spirits and stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system which contributes to pain reduction. Healing touch can produce a profound sense of relaxation, help clear out old traumas that may be contributing to your pain and decrease or resolve your pain.   Using guided imagery I help you to tap into the power of your mind to find ways to decrease pain or find out why the pain is there.

There are many holistic therapies that are safe and effective that can help relieve pain, you just need to find the one that works for you! Managing chronic pain is not a quick fix, like taking a pill. It takes your participation and making some simple life style changes for long lasting results to occur. If you’re experiencing pain I’d love to talk with you about your challenges and explore options for decreasing it. click here/ for a free consultation.

Neurology September 30, 2014

Another interesting behavior is when I throw any of his toys up the stairs. If the toy does not make it to the landing and rolls back down he runs the other way! Once it is down the stairs he has no problem picking it up and playing with it. If I throw it all the way up to the next landing he will chase after it happily and play with it. I often wonder what kind of life he had before coming to us that created these behaviors.

We found Huck at the animal shelter. He had been abandoned and was very thin when we brought him home. He had high energy but had not been trained or socialized with other dogs so we hired a dog trainer to help us. Stacy was great and we were very sad when she moved out of state. Huck and my family had come a long way with training. He still does not like the noises I mentioned but is more tolerant of them. He learned how to socialize with other dogs and is much more obedient. He has been able to release some of his fears. I will never know what happened to him as a puppy but with love and guidance he settled down and is less fearful.

Is there something in your past that is causing you pain that you are ready to release?  Perhaps you have experienced a trauma such as a car accident, illness,  physical or verbal abuse that you have not be able to fully work through.  I would love to help you gently clear the trauma and help ease your pain.   Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation to explore the best way to help you get out of pain.

As an energy worker, I believe there should be some sort of exchange between people so this content is not for free. If you found it valuable, in exchange for payment, I ask that you do one or all of the following: 1) Share it with at least 2 people on Facebook, via email or any social media of your choice.   2) Answer the question or leave a comment.

Laurie Ratto, RN, Speaker, HTCP, CCA has 30+ years’ experience helping people to heal from physical, mental , and emotional pain. She provides a safe, nurturing space for women to release fears and self-doubt, what spiritually ties us to pain. Laurie Ratto specializes in complementary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.