Laura Hardy has always had a love of alternative healing modalities. Growing up with parents that encouraged health and wellness at a young age, she went on to study Massage Therapy. She graduated from the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, NC. in 2001. After becoming a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist she decided she would open her own spa and wellness center on Ocracoke island off the outer banks of North Carolina. Laura owned and operated Stillwater Spa and Wellness until 2015. In 2015 Laura and her family relocated to Vanceboro, NC and live on a farm where they grow most of their own food and practice self- sustainability. Laura owns and operates Laura Hardy Wellness where she offers many different therapies. Over the years she has studied and specialized in a variety of styles of massage and bodywork, including Reiki, Craniosacral, Lymphatic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Infant massage. She believes that Massage and Bodywork helps keep our bodies flexible, energized and balanced so we can achieve the best state of Health and Wellness. In addition, she offers wellness education sessions for individuals seeking clarity in the face of too much confusing health and wellness information. IMG_2431.jpg In 2008 Laura studied Alternative Medicine at Everglades University, where her love of Homeopathy began. In April of 2010 Laura studied and trained with Russell Mariani. Russell Mariani is a Health Educator, Nutrition Counselor and Digestive Wellness expert. He has been in private practice since 1980. He is the author of the book, Healing Digestive Illness and the blog; The Roots of Health. In 2014 she began studying with Joette Calabrese a Homeopathic Practitioner and started leading study groups and helping her friends and family. In August of 2017 she began studying with Robin Murphy at the Lotus Health Institute, where she is in the process of receiving her certification in Homeopathy. Laura is now offering acute homeopathic consultations. In October 2018 Laura was a co-author in the international bestselling book, Activate Your Life. This book is a collaboration of 50 transformation exercises from coaches all around the world. In Laura’s holistic practice she encourages people to adopt a progressive approach to healthy living. She assists people in finding clarity and balance. Laura is committed to an approach to Wellness Education that is personalized; unique for each person. This approach embraces healthier relationships to diet/food, exercise, massage and bodywork, Homeopathy, Digestive Wellness and the habits that promote optimal health and well-being.