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 | Sep 4, 2014 | natural wellness, self-care
Nick and I started with a good breakfast, purchased sandwiches to eat at the top of the falls and started our hike up the mist trail. This trail takes you to the top of Vernal Falls in Yosemite. It was a beautiful day, the sun was out and the temperature was rising...
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 2, 2014 | health, health challenges, holistic healing, natural wellness
My chronic pain was finally relieved after using aromatherapy and receiving healing touch for several sessions. I had an injury to the left side of my neck and upper back. After regular physical therapy my condition was improved and I was able to return to work....
