"Because once you have that depth of knowing your own giftedness, you are able to stand for your passion no matter what and co-create a life better than anything you can imagine". 

-Laura Doctor

Purpose Mentorship, Organizational Consulting & Rites of Passage

My Path to Healing Work

From a young age, I was drawn to the world of holistic healing. As a teenager, I experienced intense growing pains—so painful they would wake me in the middle of the night. My mother would come to massage my legs, and in those quiet moments, something profound opened in me: a window into the power of healing touch. That experience planted a seed that would later grow into my life’s work.

By 19, I had graduated from massage school and begun my professional journey as a licensed massage therapist. I worked in several spas before stepping into a leadership role as a manager, eventually transitioning into private practice where I rented a space and built a loyal clientele. This chapter gave me a deep sense of freedom and autonomy—qualities I’ve sought to maintain throughout my life.

In massage school, I was introduced to a wide range of global healing modalities—acupressure, craniosacral therapy, infant massage, and more. Each new technique brought healing not only to my clients but also to my own body, heart, and spirit.

Around the age of 25, two pivotal events profoundly shaped my path. A longtime client, a young mother I had worked with for years, passed away suddenly. Her death launched me into deep inquiry: What is true healing? How can I support people beyond the physical body?

Shortly after, I became seriously ill with a bleeding ulcer. This health crisis initiated a deeper spiritual journey to uncover the emotional and energetic roots of my illness. I turned to acupuncture, began practicing yoga and meditation, met a teacher from India, and eventually traveled there to study more deeply.

That journey expanded to Mexico, Peru, and Australia, where I learned from indigenous healers, wisdom keepers, and sacred lands. Later, I studied with a teacher whose lineage carried West African and Native American traditions. These cross-cultural teachings awakened in me a passion to understand how ancient peoples lived in harmony with the Earth, the stories that sustained them, and how they brought healing to their communities.

Along the way, I began reconnecting with my own ancestral roots. I felt the presence of those who came before me—their gifts, their struggles, and their guidance. I came to understand that part of my purpose is to help others reclaim this same connection: to their ancestors, their soul’s knowing, and their deeper calling.

Over time, this work evolved. I now support individuals and groups both in person and virtually, offering mentorship, rites of passage, and organizational consulting. My role is to clarify and facilitate healing—helping clients identify and move through what’s blocking them from fulfilling their mission. This may include one-on-one coaching, financial organization, identifying needed support systems, or offering practical tools for growth and transformation.

Through these experiences, I’ve come to understand my purpose clearly: to support others in uncovering their unique gifts and visions. I believe we all carry innate wisdom and creative potential, and I’m deeply devoted to nurturing that emergence.

My work is rooted in ancestral healing and soul remembrance. I hold space for those who are suffering, seeking, and ready to remember who they truly are. Through this journey, we awaken to our purpose, reclaim our gifts, and bring healing to our bodies, lineages, and communities.

I offer consistent, dedicated support to individuals and groups each year. If you feel called, please reach out. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your path of passion, purpose, and soul-aligned service

-Laura Doctor

            

Training and Certifications: