"If you're unfamiliar with Reiki or energy healing, Laura is a wonderful, compassionate guide. During my first session, she explained my options in clear, easy-to-understand terms, then tailored her treatment to my specific needs. I come away from my visits with Laura feeling lighter, calmer and more able to face the challenges of the day." - Liz, Glenview, IL
"As a professional psychotherapist, I’ve been researching for decades which healing techniques are most effective and long-lasting. We all accumulate and suppress a multitude of unexpected losses and traumas throughout our complicated lives, until they become too burdensome to carry on our own. Laura is truly a master healer who is strong enough to bear witness to the most unimaginable amounts of suffering, grief, terror, rage, shame, regret, and despair. Her deeply compassionate and non-judgmental presence creates a healing space that invites a lifetime of pain (physical, relational, spiritual, emotional, and mental) to gently resurface, so it can finally be witnessed, healed, and released. I have felt indescribable levels of physical warmth, unexpected hope, radical self-acceptance, and deep peace during her sessions (which often feel like some type of a mythical spiritual heart surgery). She offers invaluable insights, wisdom, and knowledge to those who are seeking a fuller understanding of our healing process. Regardless of whether you are a complete skeptic or a believer, it will work. You will leave knowing that you have been strengthened, renewed, and transformed. Her healing gifts consistently guide even the most wounded of us back to our natural states of resiliency, vitality, goodness, worthiness, and wholeness." -Mary, Wilmette, IL
"Laura came into our life because when needed her, even the universe arranged for us to meet just in time. In time to save me and my daughter from spiraling out of control under the turbulent teenage era of low self esteem, closed throat chakra, poor choices, low energy, no desire for improvement and impotence; a mother’s powerlessness and despair at a scenario I didn’t know how to manage. I knew my precious daughter was surrounded by angels and I knew she was an angel herself but it was hard to see, all the good was buried into a muddy film that was too thick for us alone to lift. Laura knew exactly what to do, what to say, what to ask and what to offer. Her passionate and loving approach paired with her highly developed intuition are an outstanding combination. Laura has been a gift to our family, I see my precious daughter as she flourishes under Laura’s guidance. But that’s not all, Laura has provided me with the tools to lovingly continue the support of my very special child. Laura is our guiding angel, our energy healer, the most precious guided meditation voice and our coach. I can feel her energy as I write this and will forever be grateful for her amazing labor of love. " -Mari, Pennsylvania
"I had a reiki treatment with Laura. I could really feel strong movement of energy that had been "stuck" and felt a big difference emotionally after the session." -Amy, Skokie, IL
"Laura teaches from her heart. She easily connects w children with humor and compassion. Laura's loving and calming presence is a blessing to be around." -Jill, Skokie, IL
"At the end of February this year, I somehow –and it remains a mystery – developed a pinched nerve in my right leg. Along with that was a great deal of pain and an inability to move my toes or lift my foot up. It is called “drop foot.” I have known Laura since our kids began Kindergarten, although not very well. I have always known that she is an amazingly good person and mom. When she saw that I was injured and in pain, she let me know that she practices Reiki. Now I am a firm believer of the saying I have held on to since I first read “Jonathan Livingston Seagull”, by Richard Bach. My version is this: “The people you meet, you meet for a reason. What you do with that meeting is up to you.” My foot was not improving, and I am a firm believer in energy work. I had not real understanding of Reiki, but I completely trust Laura. I ran into Laura on that particular day so that she could help me. My trust was not misplaced. Laura welcomed me into her practice, and I felt completely at peace. I was in pain. My foot was swollen, and I could barely tolerate wearing the only pair of raggedy shoes that would fit. Laura explained to me what, in general, she does. I felt that I was in such good hands. I closed my eyes as I was on the table, and I felt my body change and move. ( I was not sure, at first, if I was really moving, but I was!) With Laura’s guidance (?) my body did what it needed to do. Laura spoke to me throughout the session, explaining what she was seeing, asking relevant questions, and my foot started feeling so much better. She commented on my spine (which I had NO IDEA had scoliosis!!!!) and that there was “something” there. By the end of this ever so peaceful session, and with Laura not even touching my oh so painful foot/ankle, my leg felt so much better! The swelling was gone! I could put that raggedy old shoe on and walk without pain. I am so grateful that I saw Laura that day, and that she was able to help me. I still do not fully understand Reiki, or how she helped me, but I do know that Laura is amazing at what she does. I do know that if one practices energy work, and does not end the session properly, (whatever that is!) then the client can feel worse. I know with every fiber of my being that Laura helped me that day, and that I am very grateful to her. Thank you, Laura Pryzby!" -Terry, Skokie, IL
"I have had the great pleasure of having several Holy Fire Reiki (distance healing) sessions with Laura. We first always speak about the desire and intention for the reiki to work on for that session. Laura is highly gifted and her intuition allows for many messages from Jesus, Angels, The Holy Spirt and one's Higher Self. She is thoughtful, caring and truly wants healing to occur. Her warm heart allows for an unconditional space that is open to express exactly what you feel. There was never judgement, in fact, she expresses deep compassion and kindness. She is a great, great facilitator for healing for her clients! I highly recommend a session with her!!!!" -Jennifer, Sedona, AZ
"When I told my 8-year-old that I was signing him up for a meditation class, he was not thrilled. Having regularly gone to meditation classes myself, I knew it would help him better understand and manage his feelings. He was feeling particularly anxious about starting third grade, and wasn't particularly receptive when I tried to share meditation techniques (such as focusing on his breathing.) But, Laura's kind and welcoming demeanor quickly put my son at ease. As an instructor and mother, she is a master at reading the energy and focus of the children in the meditation group, and she remains flexible and open to their needs during class. But what really drew my son into the class was the variety and creativity of Laura's activities. She uses stories, music, movement, and even arts and crafts to convey key concepts of mindfulness. These activities not only tap into different ways of learning, it also keeps the children engaged for the entire hour. I often arrive to pick up my son, only to hear him beg me to stay for five more minutes! I can tell the class is making a difference in several ways: first, my son and I are better able to talk about mindfulness tools, and we use them regularly. Many evenings, for example, if my son has trouble falling asleep, we do a grounding visualization that Laura taught the group and then shared with me. The second way I can know the class is benefiting my son is that he now announces proudly when he is able to manage an anxious moment at school. Monday mornings often brings complaints from my son about having to go to school, but when I remind him that he'll also have meditation, he is thrilled to have one of his favorite classes to look forward to. Laura's class has even helped my other son (who, at 3, is too young for the class!). Laura does an excellent job informing parents about the class activities, and also about books and other resources. She mentioned a story-telling book she used for younger children, so I tried it when my 3 year old was having trouble sleeping. The story has grown to meet his own needs and imagination, and he insists that we tell it every night! I can't say enough about Laura's classes. I'm so thankful that my sons are learning - and enjoying - mindfulness practices now that will benefit them the rest of their lives."-Lisa, Evanston, IL
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