Walking Meditation Ideal for individuals with high-energy, or those who feel restless or drowsy during seated meditation, Walking Meditation is most enjoyable when done outside in a park or natural setting.  With your arms relaxed and by your sides, focused … Read More

According to Paula Curtiss, Founding Director for Healing Hands School of Holistic Health (HH): Meditation techniques gives our minds a single focus that allows us to slow racing thoughts and lull it into a calm, healing-receptive state.  The three types … Read More

Are you someone who enjoys helping others?  Curious about healing therapies like Massage, Nutrition, Herbalism, or Energy Work? Do you seek a career that offers the satisfaction of a great income plus the flexibility to live your life your way? … Read More

The long-term effects of massage therapy provide more than just a stress reliever; they benefit one of the most vital organs in your body- the heart. February is American Heart Month. Recognizing our heart health is crucial, as heart disease … Read More

With massage clinics, day spas and wellness centers now located in neighborhood strip malls and shopping plazas, most of today’s consumers are well aware of the therapeutic benefits of massage.  What many don’t know however, is which modality is best … Read More

Aromatherapy is a holistic health practice that uses essential oils and aromatic plant compounds to improve a person’s physical health and emotional/mental well being.  Used by most ancient civilizations, Aromatherapy dates back at least 6000 years when ancient Egyptians used … Read More

“Did you know, one of the primary benefits of Massage is its positive effect on inflammation?” said Harmony Curtiss, Director for Healing Hands School of Holistic Health – Laguna Hills (Healing Hands).  “Our bodies either resist pain, which takes energy, … Read More

“Having a sense of humor and being able to spontaneously laugh and play are important aspects of any holistic wellness program,” says Paula Curtiss, Director for Healing hands School of Holistic Health. “Though medical doctors have used humor to distract … Read More

“While the relaxation benefits of massage have been known for decades, new studies are showing that its effects go much deeper” said Paula Curtiss, Founding Director for Healing Hands School of Holistic Health.   “In fact, studies at both Cedars-Sinai … Read More