Lauren Porstner
Lauren loves helping other people to feel better, it’s her passion. She first witnessed the power of a compassionate touch in 2011 while volunteering as an EMT for a local rescue department. In 2012 she received her first CranioSacral Therapy treatment (CST) which changed her life as it alleviated pain when nothing else had worked. She signed up for her first CST class in 2013 and has taken many more classes including Somatic-Emotional Release, Integrating Meridians with CST, the Brain Speaks, CST and Autism, and Full Body Presence. She went on to obtain her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree in 2016. Additionally, she is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Her love for learning keeps her continually growing as a person and as a therapist. She takes classes regularly to advance her knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Lauren understands that stress directly impacts our physical health and in 2012 received her QiGong (a moving meditation practice) instructor certification. She has been teaching QiGong, Meditation and Stress Reduction classes since 2016. She shares education and relaxation techniques with clients, empowering and assisting them to be pro-active and make natural changes to support the happy and healthy life they desire.
Lauren blends the knowledge gained from all sources, combining gentle, natural techniques into each treatment. Her goal is to promote the body’s own healing process, assisting each person to alleviate pain, trauma, and dysfunction and to empower each person to make healthy choices. Lauren would be honored to assist you in your journey toward health.
I hope you can benefit from everything I've learned and I would love to help and support you as you continue in your journey toward greater health. More information can be found about each of these amazing modalities on their respective pages and I hope you will check each one out.
My Education/Training
I obtained my Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license in May of 2011. I worked for a local Rescue Department for a few years, then resigned when I returned to school full time.
I obtained my Level-1 QiGong Instructor certification in September, 2012.
I took my first CranioSacral class (CranioSacral I) from the Upledger Institute in July of 2013.
I completed CranioSacral Therapy II in January of 2014. It was at that time when I knew this was what I wanted to do.
I returned to College and obtained my LPN in August of 2016.
I have taken various CS classes including SomatoEmotianal Release 1, SomatoEmotional Release II, Acupressure and Meridians, and The Brain Speaks.
I have worked as a teaching assistant for the Upledger Institute teaching CranioSacral Therapy.
I plan on continuing my education through the Upledger Institute. So many classes, so much to learn!! I love CranioSacral Therapy.
In May, 2017 I earned my Usui Reiki I Certification and January 2019 I earned Reiki Level II. Many hospitals are using Usui Reiki Masters in their Pain and Cancer Units. I am excited to be a part of that because I know how well CranioSacral Therapy and other modalities work at relieving pain. I look forward to one day having these modalities covered by insurance policies (gym memberships and stress reduction techniques too!!) and will work toward that happening.
In 2022 I received my certificate for Manual Lymphatic Drainage. In 2023 I received my certificate for Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
My hope and deep desire is to help people feel better. I help those who need help, regardless of their income. This is evidenced through the volunteer time and treatment donations I provide. The majority are listed on my "Heart to Give" page.
