by Laurie Ratto | Sep 10, 2014 | Guided Imagery, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care, Uncategorized
I teach my clients experiencing physical pain a technique called Glove Anesthesia for pain management. This technique does not address the cause of the pain but reduces pain symptoms. This is a guided imagery technique that can help “take the edge off” so you require...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 27, 2014 | Guided Imagery, health, holistic healing
Did you know that imagery can reduce anxiety and pain before and after surgery? That’s right, as I have stated before your thoughts affect your physical body because hormones and other chemicals are released based upon your thoughts/beliefs. For example if you’re...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 20, 2014 | Guided Imagery, health, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care
Have you met your inner adviser? You know that compassionate, wise, caring image that resides in your mind and helps you make decisions for your highest good. An inner adviser can also explore and interpret pain symptoms which can lead to pain relief. Many people...
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 23, 2014 | health, health challenges, holistic healing, self-care
Clearing emotional baggage with healing touch is very powerful for myself and my clients. Do you know that when you experience a traumatic event or feel angry or resentful and then “stuff it” it can affect your mind, body and spirit? Buried feelings don’t die, they...
