In 1999, after years of experiencing injuries and postural imbalances, Lara was inspired to study massage therapy. Through her quest for balance and harmony within her own body, she has dedicated her life to healing herself and others. During her own healing process, she realized simply massaging muscles was not enough. Though it feels wonderful, her body never felt any lasting changes. The missing piece: look beyond the symptoms to find the cause. Lara learned the depth and validity of structural bodywork, an approach that looks at the whole body to find the source of dysfunction. She has studied with leaders in the field of structural bodywork, such as John Barnes and Hugh Gilbert, as well as many other therapeutic and relaxation modalities.