About Linda

Hi. I’m Linda Resca.

I have lived with health challenges all of my life. I was “failure to thrive” at birth after being relinquished by my biological mother. Throughout my years of growing up and into adulthood I developed a multitude of health problems ranging from minor and irritating to serious and life threatening. I have had five surgeries and cancer twice.

My earliest memories of not feeling well are almost always accompanied by fear. After being relinquished by my birth mom, I was adopted by a family that was rich in love, money, and, unfortunately, violence. Until about four years ago, I spent my life living with fear of harm coming to my body. What I feared most became a reality twelve years ago with my first cancer diagnosis.

It wasn’t until I got cancer a second time (a different type than the first) that I began my deepest journey into healing. My life was now on the line again. If I wanted to live a life full of deep peace, rest, and safety, it was clear that I had to find a way to deepen my connection to the Divine. The question was no longer would I live or die, but instead, what was the fastest way for me to “go home” before I die?

I knew when I began my journey home that the potential existed for tremendous healing: healing the root of my fears, my need to maintain control, and the wounding in my heart from life’s events. I distinguish between “healing” and “curing.” Everyone can heal, but only some receive a cure. Many experience tremendous healing as they are dying.

One of the benefits of living with so much fear for so long is that I know it intimately, inside out and upside down! I have a deep and thorough understanding of what my clients experience - fear, overwhelm, and confusion. I have been there and I have deep compassion for them.

To be set free from the chains of fear I had to become highly skilled at understanding the language of my heart while looking to my connection with the Source. These two steps - connecting with my heart and learning how to receive Divine guidance - were ultimately my only way out - my only way home.

What if there is a way to use your illness as a vehicle for healing life-long struggles? You can do this; it is what happened to me. After working with hundreds of people who were ill, frightened, or struggling, I know that for the deepest and most complete healing to occur, the heart and spirit have to be engaged; the mind alone is not enough. My goal is to help you find, through your illness, the answers and healing that your heart is calling for.

I have always had a fascination with and a thirst for discovering the deeper meaning of things. Seven years ago I enrolled in the what is now called The University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism. After three and a half years of intensive study as a student and one year as an assistant teacher, I acquired a deep understanding of healing. In addition to my studies at the Jaffe Institute, I hold a Masters degree in Education.

I have brought my work out into the world in a variety of ways. I have done individual healing work, and I have taught classes on the topic of Hope. I was a guest speaker for four years at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon, where I taught medical students about Doctor-Patient Communication. I gave two presentations to Hospice staff on the topic of “Caring for your Client while Caring for Yourself.” I’ve had two articles published on the topic of living with cancer: “Fear, Intention & Gratitude - Facing a Cancer Diagnosis” (Alternatives for Cultural Creativity magazine, Winter 2000-2001) and “Touching the Deep Tenderness and Mercy - My Experience of Surviving Cancer”( Open Exchange Magazine , July/August/September 2003)

If you are struggling with overwhelm and fear in the face of serious illness, I would love to help. Although it’s never easy to live with something that could threaten your life, I’ve discovered that there are steps that can be taken to ease the burden. I’ve walked down that road that feels too full of choices. And I’ve successfully navigated my way through until I was clear and at peace with my decisions. Now, it’s my joy and privilege to help others.

When not helping people with serious illness, I love to spend time with my cat Buttercup, who is full of love and wisdom, hike, and make and eat healthy food. I also love to daydream about the possibility of living in a yurt!

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