Laura Nelson, Holistic Health Practitioner

Meet Laura Nelson

Founder, Holistic Health Practitioner

Laura Nelson is a Holistic Health Practitioner and the founder of Nature's Renewal. With 45 years of experience in the healing arts, Laura brings a profound depth of knowledge to her practice, blending clinical mental health strategies with the restorative power of the natural world.

Passionate about Eco-Therapy, Laura incorporates flora, fauna, and the outdoors to re-balance peace and grounding.

Her practice is designed to empower clients to engage in life with emotional regulation, radical acceptance, and self-confidence. Laura utilizes a unique evidence-based counseling system that integrates Somatic Therapy and Holistic Health. Whether you are navigating a midlife crisis, retirement, or facing death, Laura provides the tools to navigate life's complex transitions.

Laura's diverse background includes service in the US Air Force (Aircraft Maintenance), 30 years of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and training as a Yoga Teacher. She is also a Reiki Master, a practitioner of Religious Science, and has professional training in Shamanic Healing.

Outside the Office

Laura is a true steward of the earth. She is a Mountaineer leader in scrambles and climbing, and holds skills in wilderness first aid, hiking, rock climbing, and sea kayaking. These deep connections to the wilderness allow her to guide clients authentically in nature retreats.

Specialties

Life Transitions: Midlife crisis, retirement, facing death
Anxiety & Stress: Racing thoughts, tension, and worry
Self-Esteem: Building confidence and self-acceptance
Nature Therapy: Re-balancing peace through the outdoors
Somatic Therapy: Healing the body's response to stress
Chronic Pain: Mind/body integration and pain management
Veterans: Support for service members

Therapeutic Approaches

Holistic HealthEco-therapyCBTDBTMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyRite of PassageMindfulnessReiki / Energy Healing

Background

Clinical Mental Health: Equine Concentration (Prescott College)
Shamanic Healing: Wiracocha Institute
Reiki Master: Energy Healing
US Air Force: Aircraft Maintenance
SHES Minister: Spiritual Healing & Earth Steward

Practice Details

Provides online sessions (Grow Therapy)
In-person: Kettle Falls, WA
Insurance: Premera Blue Cross, Regence, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), Medicare, First Choice Health, LifeWise, PacificSource