About Laurel

Laurel Gerber has been practicing transformational healing massage since 1997. She is a gifted healer and experienced professional who has increased the medical systems awareness of alternative holistic patient care. Her healing & empathic abilities surfaced as she worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a Hospital setting. She as been instrumental in developing hospital based massage therapy services. A complimentary care provider for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. An educator and teacher providing training to caregivers, patients, and medical staff in reflexology, massage therapy and lymphedema.

Laurel is a Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in the lymphatic system. She developed and managed the Lymphedema Program at Mercy Mt Shasta Medical Center. She has extensive experience serving a vast and diverse client/patient base; age ranging from infant to geriatric.

As well as her past professional medical experience, Laurel now devotes her time to a private practice in which she utilizes creative alternative methods to heal and nurture the mind, body and spirit. These transformational healing sessions, which she calls Rainbow Therapy, are great for assisting an individual through interpersonal issues, life changing events, processing trauma, releasing, clearing and spiritual healing. Laurel’s education, experience and natural intuitive ability to facilitate spiritual, physical, emotional and mental wellness by activating the body's natural healing process will ensure a life changing experience.

Credentials

Graduate of Loma Linda Medical University
with Degree in Physical Therapy

Graduate of Southern California School of Massage Therapy

International Association of Infant Massage
Certified Infant Massage Instructor

Graduate of Klose/Norton School of Lymphedema Therapy
  Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage & Complete Decongestive Therapy

International Society of Homotoxicology
Certified in Therapeutic Applications in Homotoxicology

Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Practitioner

Flower Essence Practitioner
Flower Essence Society

Course Work
Clinical Instructor
Reflexology
Therapeutic Touch
Aromatherapy
Barefoot Shiatsu
Nurturing Parent Facilitator

Memberships
*The Flower Essence Society
*Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce
*Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals