Q. What is holistic health?
A. Many people think holistic health means shopping at Whole Foods other natural health food stores. It goes beyond that. Holistic health is a term used to address the whole person. All aspects of your health care are taken into account, not just the physical. When you are living a holistic lifestyle you are embracing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life. You learn to live a balanced lifestyle not only as a means to preventing serious health conditions later in life, but also so you can fully enjoy life today. As a holistic health practitioner I am not only taking care of what may have brought you to me in the first place, a tight back lets say, but also looking at and discovering what is creating a tight back. We will look at what areas may be out of balance. Together, we explore how to create a more balanced lifestyle that works for you.
Q. Why do I need massage?
A. Massage dates back thousands of years. It is an ancient form of stress reduction, detoxification and rejuvenation for the body and mind. There are many types and styles of massage, all involve manipulating muscles and other soft tissues of the body. The body is a store-house for the emotions. When the emotional and mental bodies are overburdend, the physical body truly gets the hardest hit. Physical tensions and stresses get built up in the tissues and cells of the body as a result of the tensions and stresses built up in the mind. The body and mind work together for better or for worse, they are connected. In general, massage increases blood flow and oxygen throughout the entire body, decreases pain and helps to move toxins stored in tissues out. Massage promotes relaxation and healing on every level and is applied to a variety of health related issues: from treating specific diseases and conditions to general wellness and prevention. Regular massage can be a viable therapy for preventing many of the stress related conditions common today. Massage not only feels good but is good for you.
Q. Can combining services at Awakening Wellness be a benefit to me?
A. Awakening Wellness will create a blend of services specifically designed for your needs, goals or issues. We also offer laser sessions where you can combine coaching and massage to work through specific hot issues now. A 1/2 hour coaching session precedes a hour massage. The body is a store house for the emotions and many times gentle touch will activate emotions to surface or ignite ideas.
Q. Do I need to have something wrong with me to make an appointment?
A. No. Prevention is the best medicine, whether you are focusing on body, mind or spirit. Many people wait until something is wrong before they search out help. Our philosophy is to stay well, be happy and live your life fully now.
Q. Are you licensed in the modalities you practice?
A. Yes. Laura is Licensed with the State of Illinois as a licensed Massage therapist and certified as a Kripalu bodyworker. She is also certified and trained in 2 schools of yoga, Amrit Yoga and Hatha yoga at the Temple of Kryia Yoga. She holds Certification in Holistic Health Counseling from The American Institute of Holistic Health and Wellness and is also Certified through Kripalu Center to teach Holistic Lifestyle education. Laura is currently studying to fulfill life coaching certification sometime in 2009. Laura's Passion's in holistic health and wellness has led her to hundreds of hours of study in an array of classes, workshops and trainings. She is honored to share her knowledge with anyone who needs help or resources.
Q. Can coaching and reading be done over the phone?
A. Yes. Coaching and readings are primarily held over the phone. Click on Coaching or
A. Many people think holistic health means shopping at Whole Foods other natural health food stores. It goes beyond that. Holistic health is a term used to address the whole person. All aspects of your health care are taken into account, not just the physical. When you are living a holistic lifestyle you are embracing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life. You learn to live a balanced lifestyle not only as a means to preventing serious health conditions later in life, but also so you can fully enjoy life today. As a holistic health practitioner I am not only taking care of what may have brought you to me in the first place, a tight back lets say, but also looking at and discovering what is creating a tight back. We will look at what areas may be out of balance. Together, we explore how to create a more balanced lifestyle that works for you.
Q. Why do I need massage?
A. Massage dates back thousands of years. It is an ancient form of stress reduction, detoxification and rejuvenation for the body and mind. There are many types and styles of massage, all involve manipulating muscles and other soft tissues of the body. The body is a store-house for the emotions. When the emotional and mental bodies are overburdend, the physical body truly gets the hardest hit. Physical tensions and stresses get built up in the tissues and cells of the body as a result of the tensions and stresses built up in the mind. The body and mind work together for better or for worse, they are connected. In general, massage increases blood flow and oxygen throughout the entire body, decreases pain and helps to move toxins stored in tissues out. Massage promotes relaxation and healing on every level and is applied to a variety of health related issues: from treating specific diseases and conditions to general wellness and prevention. Regular massage can be a viable therapy for preventing many of the stress related conditions common today. Massage not only feels good but is good for you.
Q. Can combining services at Awakening Wellness be a benefit to me?
A. Awakening Wellness will create a blend of services specifically designed for your needs, goals or issues. We also offer laser sessions where you can combine coaching and massage to work through specific hot issues now. A 1/2 hour coaching session precedes a hour massage. The body is a store house for the emotions and many times gentle touch will activate emotions to surface or ignite ideas.
Q. Do I need to have something wrong with me to make an appointment?
A. No. Prevention is the best medicine, whether you are focusing on body, mind or spirit. Many people wait until something is wrong before they search out help. Our philosophy is to stay well, be happy and live your life fully now.
Q. Are you licensed in the modalities you practice?
A. Yes. Laura is Licensed with the State of Illinois as a licensed Massage therapist and certified as a Kripalu bodyworker. She is also certified and trained in 2 schools of yoga, Amrit Yoga and Hatha yoga at the Temple of Kryia Yoga. She holds Certification in Holistic Health Counseling from The American Institute of Holistic Health and Wellness and is also Certified through Kripalu Center to teach Holistic Lifestyle education. Laura is currently studying to fulfill life coaching certification sometime in 2009. Laura's Passion's in holistic health and wellness has led her to hundreds of hours of study in an array of classes, workshops and trainings. She is honored to share her knowledge with anyone who needs help or resources.
Q. Can coaching and reading be done over the phone?
A. Yes. Coaching and readings are primarily held over the phone. Click on Coaching or