by Laurie Ratto | Jul 22, 2015 | emotional healing, holistic healing, self-care, stress
As a nurse and a woman I have spent most of my life helping others to heal while frequently ignoring my own needs. The truth is nurses and caregivers need healing too! When my children were young I would really push myself between taking care of them, working as a...
by Laurie Ratto | Dec 3, 2014 | energy, health, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care, stress
I want to share some tips you may not have heard about, 3 unusual tips to reduce holiday stress. Additional demands on our time can cause stress. Most of us know we should get plenty of sleep, ask for help, eat well and say “no” when we are stretched too thin but I...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 17, 2014 | holistic healing, self-care, stress
Gratitude can help ease your pain. This is not a new concept but research is now starting to “show” that it works. First the bad news, in today’s world we are bombarded with so much input we don’t take the time to be still and see what is working well in...
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 30, 2014 | free session, health, more energy, stress, Testimonials, Uncategorized
I have volunteered at the East Bay Stand-down for veterans twice now. This is where displaced,homeless and needy veterans and their families can come every other year and receive free health care, legal advice, clothing, dental care, meals social services, job...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 24, 2014 | health, health challenges, stress
In part 1 of terrifying call my husband and I were informed that our daughter had broken her neck and right arm in multiple places. The next step was to hear how the neurologist thought we should proceed to stabilize the fractured neck. When we arrived at the hospital...
