Laura Porcaro is an Integrated Health Practitioner facilitating pain and stress reduction. She utilizes practical, efficient methods that can be incorporated into daily routines with ease.
Laura brings over a decade of experience to her Positional Stretch Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Yoga Therapy. She is Kripalu trained and certified in a 200 Hour Integrated Positional Stretch Therapy Program — including Yoga For Pain Relief — and a 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Certification from the Center For Health and Healing. In addition to many other trainings and workshops, Laura is certified in Classical and Modern Mat Pilates, Reiki Level 2 and is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Therapeutic massage and Pain Reduction.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) and taught Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Massage Theory and Technique at The Body In Mind Massage Institute while living back on the east coast. Laura born and raised in New Jersey, lived and worked 18 years in California in corporate America yet left it all behind for a holistic education where she continues to learn and grow in her new location in San Diego at The Wellness Lounge.
As one of 49 Integrated Positional Stretch Therapy practitioners world wide, Laura teaches clients the root cause of pain and stiffness and offers pain free stretches and sitting positions to reduce or eliminate pain. She offers Positional Stretch Therapy sessions, Therapeutic Massage sessions and private yoga sessions.
In her spare time Laura is an avid gardener, nature lover, live music follower and loves gathering with friends and family over a cup of tea or a spirited conversation. Laura focuses on bringing awareness to mind, body, spirit and heart to her home life as well as her practice. Come visit her for Positional Stretch Therapy, Therapeutic Massage or a combination as they will leave you relaxed, balanced and stretched