Laura has worked with many hundreds of people and, being one of them, I can say that she has skills that not many other people have: presence, mutuality, the skills of relationship and appropriate touch.
Julie Henderson, PhD, Sanjay Khandro & Founder Zapchen Somatics, | Napa, CA
5 stars 12/22/1996
With the unique ability to make me relax, Laura has been very helpful in teaching practical ways to slow down, recenter, stay present, and handle difficult situations with more clarity. Her approach feels calm, supportive, and easy to connect with. I really appreciate the tools she shares and would recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful support.
Dennis B. | Durham, NC
5 stars 06/08/26
I have been on a healing journey for over a decade now. While my husband and I found long-term talk therapists, we struggled to find someone who could help us grow as a couple. Until we met Laura!
Laura offered us profound insights and teachings. Her approach is unique, drawing from a variety of practices including eastern medicine, somatic healing, and talk therapy which she has put together in a way that I have since described as outlandish and surprisingly effective.
After nearly two years of working with Laura, my husband and I are more connected than we ever expected to feel. We laugh together a lot more. We’ve done away with patterns that Laura called us out on that were dysfunctional. I’ve softened and let go. Our lives are better for all this. I highly recommend Laura for anyone but, especially for marriages that are good and want to be even better!
Ingrid C. | Oakland, CA
5 stars 06/05/25
There are so many "healers" out there, so many "spiritual guides" or "self help gurus" who advertise having studied in an authentic spiritual lineage, so many californians who dabble in so many disciplines, but it is a rare thing to find someone who actually is tapped into an authentic lineage and truly embodies what they teach. Laura Lund is one of the few.
My partner and I have studied Zapchen Somatics with Laura for about two years now. We were searching for a spiritual discipline that addressed the body as well as the mind and that was accessible to us as westerners without being watered down. Zapchen Somatics turned out to be exactly what we were looking for, an ancient wisdom packaged in a delightfully grounded, essentialized, playful, and accessible way. She is one of those rare people who really listens and teaches according to what is coming up for you in the moment instead of from some preconceived plan. She really knows her material (anatomy and physiology, the energy body, and emotions), and illustrates the results of years of awareness practice by being comfortable in her own skin; a perceptive, intuitive, humble, human who does not take herself too seriously. Laura has been a friend, mentor and teacher to both of us—an invaluable ally in this topsy-turvey world.
Whether you are a seeker, or just someone who wants to actualize their fullest potential in an embodied and authentic way, I would highly recommend Laura and the priceless wisdom she has to offer.
Tara F. | Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 2/21/2014
I'm several weeks into working with Laura through some major life transitions. From the very first session, Laura had a unique ability to dig deep past layers of story and emotions to get at the root of what has been distressing me. I sought the help of several different therapists to assist me with feelings of loneliness and depression. While each of the modalities had something to offer, in one session it was clear that Laura's work would not only help me out of the rut that I've been in, but also offers the tools to go deeper and address root issues. I can't recommend her work highly enough. It has been a true gift and a blessing to be able to work with her. Each day I notice the impact it's been having on my life. Initially I believed that I just wanted help working my way out of my depression. I never realized that it was possible to go deeper than that, to be free of perceptions and emotions that I've come to accept as part of who I am, that I don't have to be chained to the inner story that "this is just who I am." If you are reading this review, looking for a therapist, do yourself a solid and book an appointment. It doesn't have to be a commitment, but even with a single session, you'll be glad to have met this wonderful healer.
Matt A. | San Leandro, CA
5 stars 4/3/2017
Working with Laura has been nothing short of an Amazing Experience!
In my experience, spiritual teachings can often seem distant, remote and unwieldy in this modern world. In contrast to this, Laura brings simplicity, warmth, authentic wisdom, and a deeply human perspective to her practice. I heartily recommend her services to anyone looking for the real deal!
My girlfriend and I have been working with Laura for over two years. She has become a trusted friend and valued mentor to both of us. We came from a strong background in spiritual practice having studied classical meditation practices and Tibetan Buddhism. We found Laura through our search for a teacher who could explain the Tantras from a unelaborate yet authentic perspective. Learning from her has since exceeded both our expectations. She has introduced us to a world of energy work that is at once simple and childlike and incredibly deep, connecting the practitioner with the very essence of spiritual practice.
Jacob S. | Western Massachusetts
5 stars 2/11/2014
As a trans man, I have trained myself to disconnect from a body that doesn't match my view of myself or my identity. Laura managed to make feeling my whole body seem like a very compelling invitation. I am still feeling connected to my body in ways I never realized were missing. She offered perspectives on 30-year-old mysteries in the ways I feel my muscles, and made me feel safe and at home. Usually, I shy away from anything "woo-woo" but I swear she managed to communicate and soothe my tissues and strain through chanting. I can't recommend Laura enough, and there is no way I will ever address my needs for healing with someone else.
Sam C. | Nashville, TN
5 stars 2/18/2014
Laura was my counselor/coach for more than 3 years. She knows me on a very deep level and helped me through some really challenging times. Laura has a somatic approach to counseling which has you focus on the sensations and internal energy that are often missed when you are lost in your head. She helped me focus on my own innate wisdom in my body to help gain awareness that led to more ease. She is also really fun and funny...always helping me bring a chuckle to even the most difficult of circumstances without being dismissive. I really felt like for three years there was someone in my corner routing for me. Have a session with her and see if you click. If you click, I bet it will be one of the most valuable decisions you've ever made
Troy D. | Berkley, CA
5 stars 12/23/2006