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Rescuing Ourselves: A Story of Love, Healing, and Resilience Through Integrative Medicine

“Lara O’Neil’s book speaks the truth. There is no one else who can rescue us but ourselves. However, she is one of the rare healers who is willing to take on the chore of rescuing herself without the fear of failing. Rescuing ourselves is an instruction book for life. The benefits to those who do not fear taking on the self healing task are, from my experience too, what we can all accomplish when we take on the chore that life presents us with. Read her book and do not fear taking on the process of rebirthing your true self. Read and graduate into your true life with a degree from Lara.”

—Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles and The Art of Healing

Dive into your next transformative health journey with the guidance of Lara O’Neil, APRN, CPNP—discover a new path to wellness and embrace the potential for positive change.

In this captivating memoir, Lara O’Neil shares her insights and expertise, offering a vision of a healthcare system that values the holistic well-being of the body, mind, and soul. Through authentic storytelling, vulnerability, and a profound love for her work, Lara takes readers on an emotional adventure, evoking laughter, tears, and, above all, hope.

For parents seeking a holistic approach to family well-being and healthcare practitioners looking to integrate a more comprehensive approach, Lara’s book is a valuable resource. This book is not just a memoir; it’s a guide for anyone seeking a more profound understanding of integrative medicine. 

Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with additional certifications in Integrative Health, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Reiki healing, Lara provides a unique perspective that blends traditional medicine with alternative healing practices. With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, Lara unveils a compelling narrative that not only chronicles her personal evolution but also serves as a beacon for the future of healthcare.

  • “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