Our Offerings

Holistic Healing

My intention is to help you with your own body’s healing so that you may live life filled with health, joy, peace, balance, and in your fullest potential! I offer deep listening and connection, working with you to provide various holistic healing services tailored to your body’s needs.

I feel honored to have a small healing practice on Lopez Island, at our Whispers of Nature Labyrinth, and in Lopez Island, WA. I also serve folks remotely, through distance holistic healing sessions by phone.

Based on my experience working with people for almost 30 years, we are all similar in many ways, but we also have very different needs at any given moment. I do my best to listen to your body, mind, and spirit, and to help you feel better during the time we are working together.

Sessions begin with a mind-body-spirit intake to determine your individual needs and wants. I a variety of modalities I’ve been trained in over the many years, including muscle-testing, the body’s meridians, energy work, Neurological Integration System (NIS), Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), Reiki, Jin Shin Jyustu, Herbals, and/or other services to match up with your particular needs. I may also offer education on nutrition, herbal remedies, body and brain health, and/or stretching exercises, relaxation, mindfulness, and visualization exercises, or other lifestyle support tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, if you are interested in incorporating the labyrinth into your healing journey, please do not hesitate to inquire.

My specialty is working with women, children, and couples, as these have been my primary areas of focus over the years, with a few exceptions.

NIS

(Neurological Integration System)

Your brain is simply amazing! It is your body’s primary control center, similar to a circuit breaker in your house. As long as the breakers are all on, the electrical circuits are working in all areas of your house. When a circuit breaker switch shuts off, the lights in your kitchen or bathroom may not work, and you must go to the circuit breaker box to investigate and turn the switch back on. Our bodies are similar. If something in your brain is short-circuited, something in your body isn’t working correctly. When this happen,s you may experience pain, inflammation, infection, indigestion, allergies, anxiety, low energy…

This work utilizes muscle testing (kinesiology) to identify circuits that are ‘mis-firing’ and reactivates them, allowing your brain and body to work together more harmoniously. Muscle testing reliably identifies where the breakdown in motor-sensory loop signaling occurs between the brain and the rest of the body. A strong muscle going weak while touching specific points of the body indicates a circuit is ‘misfiring’. The circuit is then integrated using a simple method of brain stimulation, thereby restoring your brain and body to optimal health and wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neurological Integration System(NIS)?

Neurological Integration System (NIS) work is really a science-based term, meaning to bring balance back into your body and mind. This work recognizes where the brain and body are and aren’t communicating fully and turns the switches back on so the communication is happening again. It works on a few premises: that we have full potential to heal from within; that our inner-connected systems in our bodies are highly intelligent and we listen to that innate intelligence through this work; that I, the practitioner, am only a conduit, a facilitator, that your body and brain are actually reconnecting signals and bringing balance back to your own body.

If my body and brain are doing the balancing, why do I need a practitioner?

In truest form, you don’t need a practitioner for your body to heal itself! When things are out of balance, and you are aware of them, and what to do and how to rebalance your body and systems, this is a wonderful thing! Yay for you!!! And, in our world, we have so much happening that we all need a little assistance from time to time, and sometimes regularly, depending on your life circumstances. In this case, having a practitioner that can be team with you for your health and wellbeing is super helpful!

What does an NIS treatment look like?

The first appointment is an intake appointment and first treatment, gathering information and asking questions to see your full story and picture of what is happening for you. Then, using applied kinesiology, or muscle testing, as the indicator for listening to your brain and body, the NIS works to figure out your brain and body neurological signaling or lack thereof, and integrates the brain/body connection. NIS attempts to go to the root of what is causing your symptoms, typically infection, stress, trauma, toxins, emotions, etc. NIS literally taps into your innate wisdom and initiates the body’s healing response, and resets the autonomic nervous system.

Is NIS similar to massage or acupuncture?

Yes, in that NIS elicits your body’s relaxation response and allows your parasympathetic nervous system to be activated for healing. NIS restores interference within your brain and body systems, allowing your body’s innate healing response to reactivate.

Is NIS safe?

Yes! NIS is very gentle, non-invasive treatment that is complementary, so can be done with other treatments as well. No harm can be done with NIS work, because it is tapping into your body’s innate healing system.

Is NIS a stand-alone treatment?

Yes, and no! It depends on you, your body, brain, and mind, what is happening for you! Each person is uniquely different, so there is no pinpointed answer for this. If more than NIS is needed for you, I also offer additional holistic care services, including neuro-emotional work, Reiki, wellness education and coaching, Western herbal medicine, and reflective listening. I also make referrals to many other community resources that I believe would benefit you. We’re all in this life together, and one modality may or may not be what you need at any particular time.

How long does it take before I feel results of NIS?

Good question. The answer is it depends! Some folks feel results after the first visit and only need 1 or 2 visits. Each of us has unique situations and circumstances in our lives that may need a short amount of time or longer. Together, we discover the answer to this when we work together.

Reiki

Reiki’s meaning is simple and pure – “universal light"

Reiki, developed by Dr. Mikao Usui, originating in Japan, uses hands-on healing to help each individual’s “life force energy” flow. Reiki’s meaning is simple and pure – “universal light.” In modern terms, this is a hands-on technique for reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and facilitating healing. Reiki treats the whole body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Its power works for each individual based on his/her particular needs.

The Reiki Practitioner is not the ‘healer’, but rather the vehicle through which the light energy flows to support healing. Reiki is a safe and effective practice that can yield miraculous results. Reiki treatments are performed in person with the receiving individual clothed comfortably. Non-local, Distance Reiki treatments are also performed and have effective results!

Reiki Treatments:
Locally on Lopez Island and remotely, Reiki sessions are available. You can request a Reiki or Distance Reiki session by emailing us at whispersofnatureherbs@pm.me or calling 360-298-8665 to schedule an appointment. A Distance Reiki appointment includes a telephone conversation at the time of the session to make the experience more personal. Home visits may also be available on Lopez Island.

What is Distance Reiki?
This method of hands-on treatment allows for the practitioner and the client to be in two different locations at the time of the treatment. Distance treatments provide the same amount of energy transmission, only in a non-localized manner.

Before the Distance Reiki treatment, the Reiki provider and the recipient coordinate a time for the session to take place. During the scheduled time, the receiver is encouraged to use this time as if they were going to another appointment (i.e., NIS, massage, acupuncture…). Creating a quiet, calm environment to lie down or sit comfortably (using dim lighting, a candle, soft music, etc.) for 30 minutes to one hour works well for the recipient of Reiki. However, this setting is not necessary for the receiver to receive the Distance Reiki energy.

Herbal Remedies & Plant Medicine

Our handcrafted herbal remedies are formulated using time-honored traditions and a deep understanding of nature’s healing gifts. These small-batch creations support the body, mind, and spirit in natural, gentle ways.

Need a herbal remedy?

The Labyrinth Experience

Walking a labyrinth is a sacred journey—a moving meditation that allows you to center yourself, release stress, and gain clarity. Our labyrinth space is open to individuals, groups, and special ceremonies.

Workshops & Events

We love sharing our knowledge and creating sacred spaces for learning and connection.

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Testimonials

Hear what our clients have to say

“Susie Teague is a Being of Light. She has a deeply caring heart. Her loving vibrations are instilled in every bottle of Whispers of Nature Herbal Preps. Whispers of Nature preparations are top notch. I know- I have tried a number of them and felt profound healing effects“

Steve, Fitness Trainer, Lopez Island, WA

“The Dear Friend Salve and Bone Healer Tincture drops worked a miracle. I am a tennis fanatic and haven’t been able to play up to my potential since I collapsed on a trail in Sedonna, Arizona, three years ago. My shoulder bothered me years before that. For the past two weeks I have been playing at the top of my game with very little pain. I never would have believed it possible – and in such an incredibly short time. Thank you! Thank you!”

Phil, Wisconsin

“I did use your elderberry tincture for the fist time when I was feeling something coming on in conjunction with neti pot, and it kicked it out before it took hold. I will definitely keep you updated on the next use. Also it was delicious! Thanks for making your beautiful products.”

Kenny

“Your First Aid’ balm was amazing. It totally eliminated the itching on my ankle. I keep a jar on the shelf in my medicine cabinet and if the itch comes back, I’ll use it!”

Jim Ghiglione