About Nathalie
My healing inspirations began early in life.
It was 1977. I was 14. My mother took me to Lebanon and we visited an orphanage of mentally disabled children. I still remember the moment of seeing them rocking back and forth in their crib, some of them crying, some yelling constantly and how it made me wish I could do something to help.
Then in 1981, I went to Africa and lived in Gabon. There I visited a village which had a small community of people with leprosy. I found out that it was not contagious. What to do?
In both instances, I let my heart led the way and I responded with open arms and gave lots of hugs! That went a long way. At a tender, young age I experienced that heartful touch does make a difference. I received smiles and laughter back. I understood the healing power of loving kindness instantly.
In 1993, living in Boulder, Colorado raising my two sons, I again felt the urge to offer service. I became a CASA for 2 years (court appointed special advocate for neglected and abused children). It was an amazing experience that fulfilled my heart’s desire to make a positive difference.
In January of 2000, fate and a tree changed my path of healing into a way of life. I had a near fatal accident, skiing into a tree. Before waking up with massive head injuries, in a fraction of time, I had a clear choice to leave my body or stay in it! Staying in it meant a tremendous commitment to healing. I was determined to heal 100 percent physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This journey also became an opportunity for a spiritual awakening as well. I set my healing sights on a pilgrimage to Nepal in September to motivate me to heal my body and heart as I was also still grieving the loss of my mother to breast cancer 10 months prior to my accident. Upon my return, it was clear that I was ready to become a healer professionally.
In November of 2000, I went to the South Bay Massage College and became certified as a massage therapist. In 2001, I spent 2 months in Bali learning myo-articular therapy. In 2003, I completed a children’s massage training for children with special needs. I also began studying the works of Alice Bailey, Rumi, Deepak Chopra, Ram Dass, Kahlil Gibran, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Dan Millman, just to name a few. These authors were the back bones of my recovery, the nourishment for my soul.
What amazing power love is!
Growing up in Paris, France with homeopathy and herbs, I used natural remedies to continue and complete full recovery from my ski accident. In addition, I spent extensive hours in meditation daily and later on added yoga to my personal practice. All of which, continues to be part of my life today.
My hunger for knowledge continues as well. I tap into the resources that the Universe readily makes available to me – from quantum physics, shamanism, sound therapy, energetic work, accelerative learning, chanting, music therapy, nutrition – I love to learn and grow!
Overall, I practice the integration of my Soul alignment with my mind using positive affirmation and acceptance of who I was becoming and letting go of anything that does not serve my deepest purpose of sharing and providing a healing environment to the world around me.
This is how Le Refuge Wellness Retreat was born. My boys have since outgrown the nest, making room for me to extend my healing passion. I transformed my home into a retreat. I provide a safe, loving environment for people in search of reconnecting with their deepest sense of peaceful Self.
The Universal Laws remind us that the only thing constant in life is CHANGE.
I love to be a witness of change. Observing and participating in the eternal cycle of life and death, teaches me that they are two sides of the same coin – that our life is our death practice. In LETTING GO everyday, we’re able to see ourselves more clearly and truthfully.
I welcome you to come for a visit and exercise your “letting go muscles”. You will find it liberating, refreshing, and invigorating! The Le Refuge experience will propel you into the next chapter of your life with flying joy and celebration, knowing that you are empowered to create the life you want. Confident and reminded that you already have the freedom to participate in your own transformation.
One cannot see new horizons until one has the courage to loose sight of the shores.
Fear prohibits imagination.
Love is the energy, compassion is the matter.
Peace brings harmony,
Harmony brings Love,
Love brings Healing,
Healing brings Peace.
PEACE is FREEDOM…
It is the essence of what you are made of …
learn to use it!
Today I am fully healed, back on my skis, celebrating the Tree of Life with an attitude of Gratitude. I look forward to sharing Le Refuge with you and your family and friends!
NAMASTE
