“Lara has done it again! She has opened our eyes with her remarkable life experiences that led her to practice integrative medicine—a true gem in today’s world. Through sharing her personal journey, Lara empowers readers to embrace their intuition and inner knowing with confidence and clarity. She encourages us to trust, not fear, as we seek to heal ourselves and our families by incorporating holistic medicine alongside allopathic care when needed. This beautifully written book is a testament to Lara’s leap of faith, as she courageously puts herself at the forefront, sharing her wisdom and knowledge. She trusts in Spirit and her deepest consciousness, bringing her journey into the light so that you may do the same. Enjoy, and may your body, mind, and spirit reach their fullest potential in health!”

—Beverley Blass, Integrative Health

“Rescuing Ourselves is an illuminating story of personal and professional growth and a bold call to action to fix the ailing ‘Big Medicine’ machine,  using  the wisdom of Integrative Medicine as a guidepost. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,  a patient and a parent, reading Lara’s loving words touched me to the core. She shares ways to prevent ‘burn out’ both personal and professional—how to humanize the increasingly productivity-oriented corporate health care system and ways to ‘rescue ourselves’ and improve our wellbeing by weaving the principles of integrative medicine into our practice and our daily lives. Check out Lara’s prompts at the end of each chapter and her Walking Meditation and let the journey begin!”

—Ruth Goldbaum, ANP, PMHNP, MPH

“I read this book all in one sitting! It is a powerful and engaging discussion of our health care system and the problems we face as either providers and parents. Lara O’Neil, APRN has managed to pull from both her decades of experience as a health care provider, her experience as a mother, and her own deep well of both gentle and fierce passion to write a book that is inspiring for providers, and empowering for parents. It is difficult to write a book that meets the needs of these two groups of people simultaneously, but she has done it with grace and humility. She very clearly and honestly discusses the problems with the whole health care delivery system, while infusing the reader, with her hope, commitment, creativity, and validation. Any provider looking for a loving guide in dealing with some of the issues that cause us to stay up at night or burn out, give up or rebel will find this book to be essential. On the other hand if you are a parent knowing in your heart that something is wrong, and needing answers or encouragement, you have found a wise and caring guide. I am so grateful that Lara O’Neil has become the leader she has and for her loving and determined spirit.”  

—Miela Gruber, ND, Forest Family Medicine

“Lara O’Neil’s new book, Rescuing Ourselves: A Story of Love, Healing, and Resilience through Integrative Medicine is part memoir, part healthcare guide, part inspiration for living one’s authentic life. After experiencing the many imbalances of traditional Western medicine, O’Neil found her way as an integrative healthcare practitioner and now seeks to empower as many families as she can in their health journeys. Inspiring, well-written and a sign of the changing foundation of healthcare for the collective, Rescuing Ourselves is a must-read for any family in the Western medicine model who are looking for a more effective and balanced path forward.” 

—Dr. Heather Kristian Strang, Mpsy.D, author of Love Letters From Mary Magdalene: The Untold Tale of Her Life, Love & Legacy