Evolution of The Healing Shack and Three Pines Healing

The Healing Shack, founded in 2014, is the fruition of a dream of mine.

I dreamed of having a place where people could gather, share, and feel safe and unjudged. A place where people could come as they are, explore, learn, heal, and simply be. That dream became The Healing Shack in 2014, and it has been so much more than a building in the woods. It has been a gathering place, a sanctuary, and a home for connection, growth, and community.

From the Jasper stones nestled beneath the floor to the vaulted ceiling and the guardian pines surrounding it, The Healing Shack was built with intention, love, and an invitation for open expression of self for all well-intentioned visitors.

And now, as life calls us westward and our roots find their way toward the mountains, that dream is taking on a new form. With a cross-country move and a heart that has long felt drawn to the mountains, The Healing Shack is evolving into Three Pines Healing.

While the landscape may change, the heart of the work does not. The quality, depth, intention, and richness of the offerings are not dependent on a particular building or location. They come from the experience, the relationships, the wisdom shared, and the space we create together, wherever that may be.

Three Pines Healing carries forward everything that has grown from the years as The Healing Shack, while making room for new landscapes, new connections, and new possibilities. The pines may look a little different, the mountains may replace the rolling hills, and the scenery outside the windows may change, but the roots run deep and the intention remains the same.

The Healing Shack isn't disappearing; it's simply finding its way into a different forest.

Whether gathered beneath the pines, in a mountain sanctuary, at a retreat, or virtually from wherever you happen to be, the invitation remains the same: to reconnect, explore, learn, and remember.

The work of Laura and Three Pines Healing extends far beyond any four walls. Through workshops, trainings, retreats, gatherings, and individual offerings, we continue to bring opportunities for healing, connection, and growth wherever the path leads.

Different forest. Same roots. Same heart. Always growing.

Founder

Laura Ollendick

Experienced Yoga Teacher, Reiki MasterTeacher, Medicinal Aromatherapist, & Author

My path to self-love and a deeper understanding of myself began beneath three guardian pine trees, during some of the more challenging seasons of my life. Through my own struggles, I learned the importance of grace, forgiveness, and no longer allowing the expectations or perceptions of others to define my worth. The journey toward wholeness has been anything but linear, but it has given me a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to show up, do the work, and continually find our way back to ourselves.

That journey became the inspiration for The Healing Shack, a dream brought to life in the pines of Northeast Iowa. For 12½ years, it became a gathering place for community, connection, exploration, healing, trainings, workshops, and transformation. It was a place where people could come as they were, feel welcomed without judgment, and be encouraged to discover and embrace more of who they truly are.

Now, as life calls me westward to the mountains, that dream is evolving into Three Pines Healing. While the geographical landscape is changing, the heart of the work remains beautifully intact. The Healing Shack may have called one forest home, but the offerings, wisdom, experience, and intention behind this work were never confined to a physical space. Three Pines Healing is simply carrying those roots into a different forest.

Over the years, my work has grown to encompass yoga education, teacher mentorship, energy work, retreat facilitation, community gatherings, and personal development. I bring more than a decade of experience teaching yoga, facilitating workshops and circles, guiding trainings, and creating spaces for meaningful exploration and connection.

My formal education includes:

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, completed in 2016.
300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, completed in 2021.
Yoga Teacher Training School/Facilitator 2024
Reiki Master Teacher Initiation, completed in 2025.

Alongside these credentials, I bring years of hands-on experience, continued learning, personal practice, and a deep respect for the individual journeys of those I work with. My approach draws from yoga philosophy and practice, trauma-informed principles, energy work, intuitive guidance, and the understanding that meaningful growth looks different for everyone.

As a teacher, mentor, and guide, my intention is to create a welcoming and thoughtfully held space where people feel safe enough to explore, supported enough to grow, and empowered enough to trust themselves. I want those who spend time with me to leave feeling seen, encouraged, and more connected to their own wisdom and authentic expression.

Ultimately, my work isn't about telling someone who they should become. It's about creating the conditions for them to remember who they already are.

Different forest. Same roots. Same heart. Always growing.