Free speech IS diversity of speech. Alternative medicine is a different way of looking healing, which is a way of looking at life. We need diversity in healing and the ability to speak the truth as we see it.
We return after Covid. We helped a lot of people heal during that time by improving their immune system and giving their body herbs and supplements to accelerate The Healer Within.
We are located in America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, near the historic district, just South of King Street on US 1. View the directions to our clinic here and we’ll see you soon!
Herb Shop -- Largest Selection of Herbs in North Florida
Visit our herb store to find the most popular herbs used in alternative medicine. We carry hundreds of bulk Chinese, Western, Organic, and Ayurvedic herbs, and remedies.
We care about your health! Our team is dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal health. We base our natural healing knowledge on:
Tradition
Scientific Research
Clinical Experience
East/West Philosophy
Visit us and receive general recommendations from our staff; or make an appointment for a consultation with a certified clinical herbalist.
We’ll help you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s a folk remedy or the latest use of herbs based on scientific research.
Herbal Dispensary – Exactly What You Need
Need a special formula? We can custom blend tinctures, grind and combine bulk herbs into capsules, design special teas, create classic Chinese tea formulas, and make syrups for children. We also can send 5:1 Chinese herbal extracts directly to your home.
Have you moved or you can’t access your practitioner? We can help you reconstruct your protocol and find the remedies that you depend on.
Need a recommendation? We can make general recommendations from our large formulary, or you can book an appointment at our office for a consultation, or book a virtual visit.
Therapeutic Massage -- Services with Flexibility
Need a great massage, and something beyond a back rub? We have some great bodyworkers here who can design a program specifically for you.
If you are someone who has tried massage, physical therapy, and pain management and they haven’t helped, we can offer you different solutions.
Holistic Herbalism – A Natural Approach to Healthcare
The owner of Healing Waters and lead practitioner, Laurence Layne has been working in the herbal healing field for over 30 years and learning natural healing methods even longer. He can help you understand and implement safe, effective protocols to improve health and balance your metabolism.
Here are some of the holistic services you will receive here:
Natural Healing–how to use vitamins, supplements, superfoods, remedies, holistic nutrition, breathwork, and exercises; we can help you understand Functional Medicine recommendations and walk you through how holistic and natural healing works.
Chinese Medicine–Chinese herbs, formulas, foods, Qi Gong exercises, advanced cupping, Gua Sha, moxibustion (everything but the needles).
Osteopathy -- The Best Kept Secret In Natural Medicine
Osteopathy is a manual therapy practice that helps relieve pain, and restore normal range of motion to joints and tissues. The way we like to describe it is that it’s a little like Chiropractic without the “cracking,” and a little like Massage without the “rubbing.”
Osteopathy is an effective collection of hands-on techniques that are gentle, align the body’s structure, and lengthen restricted soft tissues that cause biomechanical dysfunction. Laurence Layne has studied with famous teachers of Osteopathy, and taken post-graduate training in Canada in osteopathic methods.
Herbal Education
Confused about some of the specific terminology or phrasing that we use? Not sure the difference between a Demulcent and a Discutient? Look no further than our Glossary of Herbal Terms.
Want to know the difference between Herbalism and Homeopathy? Check out this article.
Not sure how herbs even work? We’ve got you covered right here.
Laurence works on your whole body, not just one specific area, & he takes his time. He is very knowledgable & kind to his patients. His work makes me feel good being inside my own body & I highly recommend him to anyone, even chiropractors out there working in the field to enhance thier own work. :)
Amanda Arnett Edwards
2024-04-09
I’ve been going to Lawrence for years for a variety of ailments. He is one of the most knowledgeable people about the human body and has certainly exceeded my expectations with his manual therapy and Herbal recommendations. I’ve taking my baby to him for torticollis, my husband for foot pain, myself for orthopedic issues, TMJ syndrome and a host of common illnesses and he’s helped me every time! I highly recommend Lawrence and Healing Waters!
KIMBER LANEE
2024-04-07
Always have what I need
Jeanne Ryan
2024-03-01
Kelsey helped me create an herbal formula for my issues. She was super sweet and knowledgeable.
Alexis Favero Torok
2024-02-16
Love this place. Great things to discover.
We bought some herbs and essential oils.
Fair prices.
Bailey Kaiser
2024-02-10
Someone referred this place to me and as someone who has never tried holistic or natural healing/medicine, I was skeptical… but OMG! I had horrible pain in my leg/foot, unsure of the cause, and with just one appointment Lawrence was able to tell me exactly what was wrong, what caused it, how to avoid it, and then he went to work and I am HEALED! I went from barely able to walk on my pinched nerve to back to normal in one session. HIGHLY recommend you try this place first!
Angela Ferreira
2023-12-15
I see mark for Myofascial massage and he is a very great professional at his job. It’s a really eclectic atmosphere. Stop in for many herbs and teas with knowledgeable professionals.