The first or root chakra relates to vitality, the life force, being grounded, forward movement and stability. It also relates to the hips, legs and feet of the physical body. The clients that come to me for guidance with emotional issues include stress, depression, lack of motivation, “feeling stuck” or fear of making a desired change. The vast majority of these clients experience physical fatigue and sleep issues. Many of them tell me they feel scattered or disconnected from their body in some way. All of these are symptoms of a congested root chakra!

When I was experiencing chronic pain and started taking healing touch classes my root chakra, along with several others, were congested. I experienced fatigue and had to take a nap after work in order to function the rest of the evening. I sometimes said no to going out with friends because I was too tired. My chi or life force was not flowing well and this affected by energy level.

I was becoming increasingly frustrated at work and did not feel grounded. What do I mean by grounded? When you are grounded you feel connected to the earth, your own physical body and can focus on the present moment. I felt disconnected from Mother Earth because I was not getting outside regularly for a hike in the woods or a walk on the beach. I was having difficulty focusing at work. For example I would leave a patient’s room to get a needed supply and when I got to the supply cart forgot what I needed! My mind was wandering and thinking about what I should do next instead of what I needed now. This caused me to be less efficient and was just plain annoying.

The healing touch program taught me grounding techniques which I use on a daily basis to help keep me grounded and my energy high. In step 3 of my 5 step system I teach my clients grounding techniques and other techniques to keep the energy center open. This allows you to tap into your life force and receive vitality and healing from Mother Earth.   Opening this chakra will help you feel energized, connected and focused. Contact me to learn more!

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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.

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.

The first thing I do is test the client to discover which tree oil or blend their body desires to help them get grounded.  I have the client inhale it for several deep breaths and then apply 1 – 2 drops topically. Once the client is on my table I do one of 3 different energy techniques to help ground them. We then implement step one in my 5 step system – Get Relief Now. I provide them with techniques that can help stop or at least decrease the worrying as well.

One client came to me stating she had no energy at night to enjoy the company of her husband, felt stressed, worried about her job and found it increasingly difficult to concentrate on one thing at a time. After our first session together her first chakra was still congested but she felt relaxed, more grounded and slept better that night. However when she returned to work the next day the worry and difficulty concentrating returned.

I spoke with her the following day and we came up with a plan where she did the grounding and relaxing technique on the way to work. She wasn’t driving herself. She also did a relaxation technique before bed.

I saw her 2 weeks later and although her first chakra was still congested a couple of the others were now open and flowing and she said she was starting to be less reactive at work and not taking on extra responsibilities. This session we also did some guided imagery work around what she wanted in the work environment. At the end of this session her root chakra was open and flowing.

After our third session together she said she was doing much better, able to handle the constant change at work, she released some of the added responsibility she had put on herself so she worried less. She had more energy in the evening to talk or go out with her husband.

How is your energy level and mental state? If you need a shift for the better give me a call and let’s talk about it 510 381-3191. You can also email me.

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 35+ 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.

One day we did a day trip to the Valley of Fire State Park. This park’s sandstone is fiery red, limestone and other stones give it various other colors. We hiked to an area called the waves. We came to this area of large, flat, striated rocks with 3 – 4 different colors in them. One area looked like flowing rivers with curves in red, white and purple. I marveled at how nature could have layered these different rocks to make this formation. I wondered how the water could have washed everything away to create this beautiful area. I sat down and looked out. I expected the rocks to be fairly warm but they were cool. I could feel the energy coming from the rocks, it was calming, grounding and felt wonderful. I sat there for a while with the sun beating down, just soaking in the sights and the feeling. I have always told people I am part lizard and this just proved it! My husband on the other hand was seeking shade under some rocks. He is not lizard like at all!

I then turned and walked to the next small peak and looked out the opposite direction. I saw a totally different scene. On this side the rock was conglomerate and dark in color with just a few patches of the red or white rock peeking through. There was a lot more greenery on this side. You could see the valley floor from here and the small creek was dry. You could see a mountain range in the distance. Again I sat down to drink it all in. Again I felt the energy rejuvenating me, helping my mind and body come back into balance. This is something I really needed right now.

I loved the park and we did not even get to explore half of it! I want to return to see some of the red rock formations we were not able to get to. I am also curious to experience the energy again, will it be as strong if I am not depleted? No matter what the sites are awesome and enjoyable! Do you have a place that nourishes you when you feel depleted physically, mentally or emotionally? Please share your experiences with me, perhaps I can visit them one day.

Every living thing has a physical body and a subtle body comprised of fields of energy. The energy field that surrounds the body is called the aura. The energy centers within the body are called chakras.   Healing touch is a form of energy medicine that uses light touch and near-body touch to clear, balance, energize and support the human energy system. You may be wondering what energy has to do with health, pain, thoughts or emotions.  Well your energetic field holds all your life experiences physical, mental and emotional, including traumatic events.  When you do not process or let go of these events your field gets clogged up or blocked and energy cannot flow and you develop physical symptoms.   Healing touch produces a profound sense of relaxation and allows the body to release negative emotions and traumatic experiences you may not even be conscious of. By clearing and balancing the field energy can flow freely and your body can help to heal itself. Your body wants to be in balance and has innate healing abilities.

Healing Touch is so effective in decreasing stress, anxiety and pain (not just physical but mental and emotional too) that several hospitals throughout the US offer it to patients.  But I say why wait until you’re so sick you end up in the hospital – come see me and you can feel better without having to endure noisy nights and wearing a gown that opens in the back and exposes you to the world! I also teach my clients self-care energy techniques to help keep the energy flowing in between sessions and the rest of their life. I would love to talk with you about your challenges and how we can work together to bring you back into balance. Balancing and opening your energy field is how healing touch helps support your body to heal itself.

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, BSN, 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 complimentary medicine, as a holistic healer, she keeps her RN certification current because she understands the power of balance as we heal.

It is the memories that matter the most to me. Things like pictures and home movies can capture emotions and really trigger memories plus a few select items. I have many of my Mom’s jewelry pieces which I wear regularly. I can sometimes feel her when I wear them. I know my Mom and I are connected and I don’t need to hang onto “stuff” to show that, it’s what is in my heart that counts. I do have a glass syrup pourer from my grandmother that she purchased at a state fair in 1901 -which I will keep. The top portion is red glass with an etching and the year 1901, the base looks to be crystal. When I was a little girl she would make huge waffles and heat up the syrup then put it in the pitcher. It felt quit elegant and fun. I am learning to let go of more stuff now and I hope my daughters can do the same. Have you been able to let go of stuff – physical or emotional? I would love to hear your story.

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, BSN, 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.