FROM HUSTLE TO HARMONY
A healing journey through sound and travel.
By Letizia Silvestri
I moved to Los Angeles in 2004, intoxicated by its energy, starstruck by its opportunities, and bedazzled by its kaleidoscope of flavours. I dove headfirst into the city’s hustle culture, managing over 100 high-stake events a year. Life felt fast and full. Or so I told myself. My body told a different story.
By 2010, I was a walking contradiction: outwardly successful, inwardly unraveling. Weight gain, severe acne, and mounting inflammation pulled me into a vortex of obsessive dieting, fitness routines, and relentless facial treatments. I furiously attacked the symptoms of stress, without ever stopping to consider its source. By the end of that year, I was diagnosed with auto-immune disease and prescribed a lifetime of medication. My body was at war with itself.
I refused to accept disease as my fate. Instead, I embarked on a holistic quest to reclaim health. From acupuncture and cupping to naturopathic cleanses and fasting, I explored every avenue of natural healing. But the true turning point only came in 2013, during an unimaginable heartbreak. I was in such a heightened state of stress that my holistic practitioner warned me I was creating the perfect terrain for cancer.
Sure, I had swapped mainstream medicine for alternative modalities. But I was still in battle with my body. The ‘C-word’ was my clarion call. My mind was begging for a cease-fire. My soul was asking for surrender. Healing would come not through ‘doing’ but through ‘being’.
I turned to mindfulness, meditation, hypnotherapy, and sound healing. Slowly but surely, the constant noise in my life gave way to stillness, clarity, and peace. By 2018, I had embraced a new rhythm. I’d left the high-pressure corporate world, started my own marketing agency, and established firm boundaries to create a more balanced life. Then came Covid. The whole world pressed pause and in the compulsory cessation, I found my calling. Or rather, it found me.
“Healing is not linear or solitary; it’s a collective experience of shared stories, struggles, and breakthroughs.”
My guide arrived in the form of a sweet yet traumatised rescue dog with aggressive behaviours and a fragile constitution. I called him Zen, and during the pandemic, he became my full-time focus. Every morning and evening, I introduced Zen to sound healing, crafting soothing vibrations to calm his nervous system. He began sleeping soundly, digesting better, and trusting the world. Over two years he totally transformed, and so did I.
To my astonishment, my autoimmune disease disappeared. Zen’s recovery mirrored my own, and Altha was born—a passion project turned global mission to empower others to find the healer within themselves.
Solo trips to Mexico provided the silence I needed for introspection, soothing my soul amidst lush jungles and serene beaches. Paradoxically, retreats opened my eyes to the power of community and unity consciousness. Healing is not linear or solitary; it’s a collective experience of shared stories, struggles, and breakthroughs. As Altha evolved, I began sharing sound healing across the globe—from the mystical landscapes of Vietnam and Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to the Mediterranean shores of Italy and the vibrant energy of Dubai. Each land has its own soul dialect and unique wisdom: the grounding traditions of the East, the spiritual depth of the Mayan rituals, and the soulful warmth of the Middle East.
The road hasn’t been without obstacles. I’ve faced moments of doubt, physical setbacks, and the emotional weight of starting over. But every challenge has been a lesson in resilience, self-compassion, and the art of surrender. I’ve learned to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth and to trust in my ability to create the life I desire.
At the heart of my story lies a simple truth: we are powerful creators. Our thoughts, intentions, and actions shape our reality. By aligning with our inner healer, we can transform our bodies and our entire lives.
Today, as a board-certified clinical hypnotherapist and sound healer, I’m proud to lead hypno-sound baths at luxury retreats worldwide, blending ancient healing practices with modern wellness. Altha is a reflection of my ethos: authenticity, connection, and the pursuit of balance. Through sound healing, mindfulness, and Ayurvedic rituals, my mission remains constant: to help others discover their path to serenity and self-empowerment.
If there’s one thing I hope to leave you with, it’s this: healing is not a destination—it’s a journey. And no matter where you are on your path, the power to heal lies within you.
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