In today’s fast paced world we have multiple demands on our time with multiple deadlines to meet. When you add financial concerns or health challenges it causes even more stress. Symptoms of stress include constant fatigue, frequent headaches, difficulty sleeping at night, difficulty concentrating and a depressed immune system. Many integrative healing therapies are effective at reducing the effects of stress on the body and mind and getting at the root cause.

Integrative healing therapies of meditation, guided imagery, healing touch (a form of energy medicine) and essential oils have all been found to reduce stress. For instance, in studies done on college students (students exist in a high stress environment by the nature of constant evaluation and testing), Healing Touch was found to have a positive effect on reducing stress. Various essential oils (lavender and stress away for example) have also been documented to reduce stress.

“I have a very stressful job and at times I will become so stressed that I create anxiety for myself. I recently had a very high stress work week and for 3 days was experiencing pain at the base of my neck. I went to the gym to worked out but I was still very stressed. After discussing how I was feeling with my husband, he said for me to call Laurie for a Healing Touch treatment. She immediately got me scheduled and after our treatment I was completely relaxed and felt an overwhelming sense of calm. This treatment exceeded my expectations as I found that days following this experience I was calm and not filled with stress and anxiety”. Thanks, Barbara Rossillon Alameda, CA

A common report after receiving a session with Laurie is one of deep relaxation and a sense of peacefulness. Clients also say they are able to sleep better at night. In our stressful lives, having the opportunity to come to a place of peace and rest is beneficial.

If you or a loved one are suffering the debilitating effects of stress, contact Laurie to discuss how her program could benefit you.

For more information on Healing Touch research studies, please go to http://www.healingtouchresearch.com

 I use a variety of techniques to address problems of the back and neck that can decrease pain, improve range of motion and allow you to enjoy your life again.

Back and neck problems are very common and can create significant stress and disability in those who are experiencing pain from these conditions.  References to back or neck problems often describe physical and/or emotional components of a person’s experience. Healing Touch and Raindrop sessions have been shown to provide relief from neck and back pain while increasing range of motion and an overall improvement in the important area of relaxation.

My training as a healing touch practitioner has taught me specific techniques to help address problems of the back and neck, and provide a foundation to offer support and facilitate healing.  One study that illustrates the effectiveness of these techniques was conducted at Queen’s Medical Center. The employees who sustained back injuries on the job were offered Healing Touch treatments.  The employees with acute back injuries experienced enough improvement that the institution as a whole actually realized a positive bottom line financial impact.  Similarly, positive benefits of Healing Touch on patients with neck and back pain were also described in a report at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Northern Colorado.
 
Raindrop sessions use therapeutic grade oils that are highly anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, relax voluntary and involuntary muscles, improve circulation and help relieve muscle, joint and nerve pain so your pain is relieved, you feel better and are very relaxed. This technique not only helps chronic back pain suffers but those suffering with scoliosis and kyphosis as well.
 
I also incorporate essential oils into my healing touch sessions to help get you the relief you want faster. So if you are tired of living with back or neck pain and want to take back control of your life contact me for a free consultation.
 
For more information on this and other Healing Touch research studies, please go to
http://www.healingtouchresearch.com/