In this episode our guest is Laurence Layne - We discuss the multifaceted world of holistic health and healing, exploring techniques like craniosacral therapy, osteopathy, and the integration of osteopathic techniques. Laurence shares his insights on creating a safe space for healing, learning from unexpected healing events, and the role of non-touch healing modalities. We discuss the history of holistic healing, shifting perspectives on health, and the integration of medicine and research, including quantifying frequencies in the body. We explore his journey into professional healing, the impact of learning neuromuscular techniques, his apprenticeship period, and the incorporation of Chinese medicine and herbal healing.

Laurence Layne, DOMTP, EWCH, LMT, has been a dedicated natural health professional since 1990. His passion spans across healing, wellness, holistic health, complementary and alternative medicine, spirituality, consciousness, and energy healing. In 1994, Laurence established Healing Waters Clinic, a multi-disciplinary holistic clinic in St. Augustine, Florida. Expanding his practice, he started his first herbal pharmacy, which evolved into an herbal dispensary and herb shop by 2000.

Laurence boasts strong clinical skills in Manual Osteopathy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Western Herbalism (Physiomedicalism), and Naturopathic/Functional Medicine. He is also an accomplished researcher and writer. His contributions to the field reflect his extensive expertise and commitment to holistic health.

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00:00 Introduction

02:05 Craniosacral Therapy

05:43 Osteopathy in the United States

07:28 Integration of Osteopathic Techniques

11:12 Creating a Safe Space for Healing

14:20 Learning from Unexpected Healing Events

16:21 Non-Touch Healing Modalities

19:28 History of Holistic Healing

22:50 Shifting Perspectives on Health

28:11 Integrative Medicine and Research

31:15 Quantifying Frequencies in the Body

39:34 Tai Chi and Qigong

41:10 Early Life and Herbal Awakening

46:00 Psychedelics

49:30 Journey into Professional Healing

52:27 Impact of Learning Neuromuscular Techniques

56:08 The Apprenticeship Period

1:01:52 Incorporating Chinese Medicine

1:06:49 Exploring Herbal Healing

1:10:58 Challenges in the Field of Herbalism

1:14:10 Meditation

1:21:05 Western Herbalism

1:42:40 Fundamental Changes in Beliefs

1:47:05 Learning from Life Lessons