Laura Rowe

Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Seeker

I’ve always felt that it was my dharma to teach people about their own divinity and know that the highest place within them is God. We are not these bodies; we’re neither our accomplishments nor our possessions—we are all one with the Source of all being, which is God.

~ Anita Moorjani

Laura Rowe, MA

Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Seeker

I’ve always felt that it was my dharma to teach people about their own divinity and know that the highest place within them is God. We are not these bodies; we’re neither our accomplishments nor our possessions—we are all one with the Source of all being, which is God.

~ Anita Moorjani

Background

I’m Laura Rowe (rhymes with how and now), an empath, spiritual seeker, and intuitive healer working with empaths, helping them feel comfortable in their skin and connected in this world. I approach this work through a social justice lens, seeking to help empaths explore their power while considering the power dynamics of our White Supremacist, Patriarchal, Fourth Stage Capitalist society. Our culture views sensitivity as a weakness and my work is focused on helping empaths heal the wounds left by this world and reframe their own self-concept of being sensitive.

The Vital Spirit was founded in 2013 in Portland Oregon, USA on the traditional lands of the Indigenous People of the Lower Columbia River (Multnomah, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Clackamas, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians). I work with clients all over the country, and the world, including Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Australia. I conduct my sessions through Google Meet, by phone, or in person.

I have spent 35+ years exploring spiritual traditions and practices and the last 16 years training in intuitive energy healing modalities, with certificates in reiki and Theta Healing. For 8 of those 16 years, working with a mentor, Linda Kardos, who was a pioneer in intuitive energy healing.

My background in business operations holding a BA in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management is where I honed my natural skills in systems thinking that helps me identify patterns in behavior and energy that have informed my study of empaths and the struggles they face.

As an empath myself, I understand feeling different, misunderstood, and judged for my sensitivities. I care deeply about empowering empaths to inhabit their whole self — accepting and deeply connecting with the truth of their being.

Each of us is powerful beyond measure; The Vital Spirit wishes to remind people of their power through whole-being wellness: body-mind-spirit. My work allows my clients to live more deliberate and authentic lives through compassionate empowerment.

Why am I doing this work?

When I was first learning that I was an empath, I sometimes felt victimized by this so-called “gift.” While on the one hand I was relieved to learn there was an explanation for what I had been experiencing my whole life, on the other, I was frustrated that so little was known or readily available so I could educate myself on how to feel, how to heal, and how to turn a curse into a blessing.

In 2005, empath was not a medically or scientifically recognized attribute. There was very little written about being an empath. Judith Orloff, MD was the beacon in the night for those of us who wanted to understand and have our experience validated. And her work is pivotal to the growing acceptance from the mainstream for our experience as deeply feeling, highly sensitive, and psychic beings. Being an empath still isn’t anywhere near mainstream, but there are a growing number of health professionals that recognize it as something that needs to be worked with and managed.

In 2016 I shifted the focus of my business to working with empaths exclusively. I have felt what was missing was a fuller understanding of what makes an empath, an empath. And no one was talking about thriving. About how to live a full and vibrant life as an empath. It is time to THRIVE empaths!

Read my Manifesto to learn more about my philosophy.

Testimonials...

...for Quantum Alignment

"Laura is a gifted intuitive and healer who provides a warm and safe space for powerful and transformative work to happen. I loved the combination of oracle reading, energy clearing, intuitive reading, and restorative reiki treatment. It was a smorgasbord of energy modalities that left me feeling clear, centered, and connected to my own inner knowing. As a practitioner she is both highly sensitive, empathic, and deeply grounded and able to hold space. Highly recommend her!"

...for Spirit-led Entrepreneurs

"Laura's empathic abilities are amazing! Combine them with her amazing way of supporting people in their business and you have a winning combination! Whether working on my mind/body/spirit or business I highly recommend her to get your business going, find that new direction, or refresh what you are doing. You could spend months at a counselor talking about what you want to change or get to the heart of it by quickly shifting blocks that have been holding you back. Your life and your business will be abundant!"

...for Speaking & Teaching

"I really can't say enough about the benefits of the Thriving as an Empath workshop. Laura is genuine and knowledgeable and very personable. She facilitated the group perfectly and I learned actual tools to practice and fine tune to help me navigate life better than I was before. I finished with a base knowledge and understand more and more each day about living as an Empath. You will finish this workshop with no regrets!!"