My name is Lara Ratterman, owner of Body Tao Therapies. It is with gratitude that I honor your desire to find a massage therapist that is the right “fit” for you. You are invited to explore below the foundation of my practice, extensive education and personal motivation that makes Body Tao Therapies a place to awaken well-being.
My professional training began while living in New York in my 20’s where I was introduced to the healing touch practice of Therapeutic Touch. This practice unleashed a long held desire to nurture others through the power of touch, and in 1995 I found myself in Tucson studying at The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts. In 1996, with a certification in the healing modality of Zen Shiatsu, I began professionally providing body work services as an independent therapist. In addition to my private practice and continuing my studies in various Eastern Healing Arts modalities, I also spent time supporting one of my teachers in promoting and building the Eastern Healing Arts department at Miravel Life in Balance Resort. Body Tao Therapies soon became my official business name, further supporting my desire to bring Tao, or harmony, to my clientele.
Practicing body work over the last 20 years, witnessing both personally and in others the powerful healing of touch, my calling to help people feel better and experience well-being has grown. In addition to becoming a Certified Healing Tao Educator I have earned additional certifications in the dynamic modalities of Chi Nei Tsang, Thai Massage, Oriental Foot Reflexology and most recently in the art of Medicupping and the barefoot massage therapy of Ashiatsu.
In 2015, with a desire for greater autonomy, I opened my own studio in a quiet office at 800 N Swan. With a peaceful desert landscaped courtyard as an entrance, it is here that I have the privilege to interweave my intuitive sense of healing with my many years of experience and training to awaken and support the well-being of others. In my practice today, I am blessed to have many long term client relationships and the flexibility to introduce new clientele to the unique offerings of Body Tao Therapies.
When not practicing, receiving, teaching or seeking further body work education, I can be found enjoying the sweet company of my two beautiful children and husband, exploring Tucson, the Sonoran Desert and the beaches of California and Mexico.
I welcome the opportunity to share my eclectic healing blend of care with you. Personally experience Tao (harmony) at Body Tao Therapies by contacting me at 520-322-5421 to schedule your personalized body work session.
With blessings on your day,
Lara