Member Spotlight: Laurie Ratto

Our Member Spotlight is on Laurie Ratto, RN, HTCP, QM, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Certified in Guided Imagery

Laurie Ratto has been a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner since 2010 and Instructor since 2017, She is also a Qualified Mentor, RN, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, and certified in guided imagery.  She has been an RN for over 40  years and an integrative medicine practitioner for over a decade. She became certified in guided imagery in 2010.  In 2011 she left conventional hospital work in order to devote all her energy to her private practice and teaching.  Her passion is two-fold: 1) Assisting individuals to reduce physical, mental and emotional pain using a toolbox of holistic therapies. 2) Bring integrative medicine into all types of healthcare facilities and homes by teaching health professionals, caregivers and lay people holistic therapies.

In this Member Spotlight interview:

• Discover the Transformative Power of Healing Touch: Learn how Laurie transitioned from conventional hospital work to holistic therapies, resolving her chronic pain and finding her passion for integrative medicine.

• Gain Insights into Building a Holistic Practice: Gain practical advice from Laurie's journey of starting her private practice, including how she incorporated tools like guided imagery, essential oils, and community outreach to support diverse client needs.

• Guided Imagery for Grounding and Energy Protection: Experience a powerful guided imagery session designed by Laurie to help you stay grounded and protected from unwanted energies while maintaining a high vibration.

• Essential Oil and Guided Imagery Techniques: Learn specific oils and additional imagery methods that Lori uses to calm the nervous system, ground energy, and promote overall well-being.

• The Power of Self-Care and Growth as a Practitioner: Understand the importance of self-care in maintaining balance and how Laurie's journey of personal growth has enhanced her ability to serve clients and mentor others.

This interview can be found on the Member Spotlight page of the member site and is available to HTPA Community, Professional and Insurance Members.

This series highlights the diverse ways in which our HTPA Members are bringing Healing Touch into their profession, lives, and communities. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Healing Touch Program, Healing Touch Professional Association Healing Touch or the community. Healing Touch Program and Healing Touch Professional Association offer this as a platform for discussion and awareness, and recognizes and respects that each individual has their own viewpoint and beliefs.