Hello, I’m Laurie,
Welcome, I'm so grateful you found me here. I know it is important to work with someone you feel connected to, and comfortable with, so I’ll share a bit about myself. I am a mother, daughter, sister, and trusted friend. I love to spend time outdoors and to make art from feathers, shells, rocks and other treasures found in nature. I am a certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, and a dedicated student of Qigong, Daoist philosophy, nature therapy, plants as medicine, and other traditional healing practices.
Nature as Healer and Teacher
The quiet solitude and wildness of the natural world has shaped and guided me my entire life. My home is in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California where I find deep peace in outdoor spaces.
Prior to Healing in Wholeness, I had worked in Yosemite National Park as a wilderness programs director and educator for 25 years.
The natural world continuously teaches me to flow with the seasons and natural cycles, which are mirrored in our own lives and behaviors as well. By embracing these natural rhythms, I find a deeper sense of contentment, peace, and balance within.
When Breaking down leads to breaking open…
Have you ever found yourself exhausted, feeling trapped, uninspired, and without purpose, wondering what to do next?
I have, and I know that it is a difficult place to be… but, when approached with compassion and openness the healing process can become a reawakening.
My journey back to wholeness took several years and, although very painful at times, I can honestly say now that I would not change a thing. Every challenge eventually lead to insights, which showed me what I needed to change in my life and where to let go. To get there I had to dive in deep to explore and understand my thoughts, emotions and behaviors - where they were rooted and why I continued to behave in certain ways or feel stuck in repeating patterns. This lead to immense insights and healing at the deepest level. As I pulled back layers of myself and shedded old titles and beliefs, I became more aligned with my authentic self. The more I healed and grew, the more I began to trust and embrace my guiding inner voice, deep intuition and the wisdom of my soul. I now know myself more completely, trust myself wholeheartedly, and am living a life more in alignment with my truest self.
Do I still get triggered or experience challenging emotions?
Yes, of course, it is an undeniable part of being human.
But I can approach these challenges differently now, embracing the wholeness of life and facing struggles with more patience, compassion, and openness with myself and others, and continue to learn more about myself from every situation I encounter.
I do believe that there is nothing more valuable than to truly know one’s self. This is why I am called to guide and support others on their own unique journey back to healing and wholeness.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there."
~ Rumi
But let’s be truthful, this isn’t about me, it is about you...
The unique road you have walked in life. Your innate gifts and inner light. You were born here, in this place and time, because the world needs you - all of you. I am here to help you find your way back home to your truest self so you can share your light with others.
Let’s Talk
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