Lara Elliott, a Reiki master and acupuncturist, recounts her transition from fashion design to holistic healing, finding her true purpose in Chinese medicine school. She explains how trauma causes us to disconnect from our bodies and how Reiki, breathwork, and loving touch can help ground and heal by addressing energetic blocks. Lara addresses skepticism about 'woo woo' practices, emphasizing the scientific rigor of her training and the long-standing validity of practices like acupuncture. She discusses Reiki as a mindfulness practice rooted in five principles, similar to Buddhist teachings, and stresses the importance of processing emotions like anger in a safe space. The conversation shifts to authenticity in business, where Lara advises doing work out of love rather than fear, and finding your unique healing path. Finally, she shares her personal journey of balancing her healing business with motherhood, including her emotional experience with three miscarriages before conceiving her daughter, and the importance of compassion and support.