December 2018 Blog - The Darkness and the Light

Holiday Message:  As I prepare to celebrate Christmas (which is my tradition) I cannot help but be reminded of the gifts of this past year, where I was fortunate enough to have expanded my practice and my knowledge base via study with incredible teachers including Cheryl Banfield (Sound Healing/Energy Work) and Natalie Kasdan and Anne Samojedny (craniosacral therapy) and Mary Ellen O’Brien (intuitive awareness) to just name a few.  As Rose Healing Center transitions to our 6th year of wellness care, we would like to thank each of you for your kind patronage and support. Being able to share healing energy with all of you, my clients, students and friends is truly one of my most treasured gifts of 2018.  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Yule, Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate. 

As I have shared with you in the past, this time of year when the night is long and the days are short can be difficult for me and for others I know.  Over time, I have learned to embrace the energy of the dark which is inviting me to dream, to lay down burdens, and to be aware of what is all around me and within me.   This time of year offers solitude and solace for some and for others it can be an extremely lonely time.   Metaphysically December is a good time to look within, to find the courage to release and let go, to meditate and honor our individual traditions as we prepare for the New Year ahead. The thing I find most helpful during the slower winter months is the knowledge that the light will return. For me grounding and centering occurs through body work. If I can help you ground and center, I am happy to do so.  Please contact me for a session.

There are two different Events being offered in December. One on 12/9/18 at the Lighthouse Retreat and Wellness Center in Croton and one on 12/30/18 at Rose Healing.  Our 12/30 event will focus on setting intention for the New Year.

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Christmas Spirit Essential Oil™

Christmas Spirit Essential Oil is the best oil to use during the holidays! But it can bring comfort, peace and joy all year long!

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Diffuse for a spicy holiday aroma, place it on pine cones or put it on the logs and throw them on the fireplace. Any way it is used, everyone will love it; and it will keep you in the spirit all year long!   Christmas Spirit blend relieves that occasional blue feeling and promotes

What is in Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend? There are three different oils in Christmas Spirit Blend. They are listed below along with a brief description of each oil.

Orange Oil aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration*. Also has calming effects and may be used for feelings of peace.

Cinnamon Bark is immune stimulating making it highly effective to maintain a healthy lifestyle regime*.

Spruce Oil is grounding and releasing. 

What are the Documented Uses for Christmas Spirit Essential Oil? Abuse, anger, occasional blue feeling, emotional trauma, happiness, emotional heart, bring joy to heart, joyous, protection, stress and trauma.

What is the Spiritual Influence? Christmas spirit helps us to embrace the spirituality and emotions of the season. It helps us to be grateful for our gifts and freely give to others with an open heart.  It allows us to express joy and feel protected; and release negative emotions of occasional blues, insecurity and low self worth.

How do I Use it?  Use diluted - 50:50 dilution (one part essential oil: one part of vegetable oil) or more. Then,

·                Apply several drops (2-4) to wrists, over heart, neck and feet;

·                Wear as a perfume or cologne;

·                Directly inhale; or Diffuse

What are the Safety Precautions?  Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using directly on infants and very small children.

Note if you want to save 24% off Retail please contact me to get a Distributor Discount.

Thank you for reading this.   Happy Holidays!

November 2018 Blog - Celebrating the Harvest and Doing the Holidays differently

Celebrating the Harvest

Welcome November. The month of Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for all that I have received. October was a month of travel for me. I was in Tennessee, North Carolina and Maine as well as my home state of New York.  

The gifts I have “harvested” from each of these trips are many. I will start with Tennessee where I was able to deeply reconnect with the great outdoors through a visit to the Great Smoky National Park.  In North Carolina, I was able to meet with the amazing crystal wholesale dealers at “Enter the Earth” and have brought home many exciting crystals which I am pleased to offer to the clients, friends and fans of Rose Healing at some very affordable prices just in time for the holidays!

Please note – crystal purchases are available by appointment only.

Finally, I have just returned from an incredible initiation into a healing modality called Love Light which activates the Light Centers of the Light Body.  I am still processing from this event and look forward to sharing more about this in future blogs.

Doing the Holiday Season differently.

One of the themes for November continues to be the letting go and clearing out what no longer serves. As you clear away the old and make conscious proactive choices towards change = what might that look like?

There are many things in life that could use a change. Think about all the structures that you use every day. The most important one being your body as the main vehicle that supports your life. There is also your career, work, family; community; the various extensions of yourself such as your vehicle, computer etc. Finally and perhaps hardest during this holiday season is our schedules and how we use our energy on a daily basis. Perhaps we can consider doing the Holidays differently this year. A little less rush and stress and a little more love and joy.

Realizing this may may require some adjustment and a lot of patience.  Rose Healing Center is here to help.  In addition to our individual treatment sessions, we are offering two incredible sound baths in November and December.

Sound is the link between science and spirituality “No amount of medicine or talking can reach the deepest, darkest places of the human soul. Sound takes you in those places.” Jeralyn Glass

Both the 11/17/18 and the 12/30/18 sound healings will be with the Quartzophone – the Pure Crystal Harp.  This is a deeply transformative experience that I hope you can find the time to join us for.  Advance sign up required.

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 The oil for November is Gratitude (of course)

https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/gratitude-essential-oil

Thanksgiving Message: As I think about the many things I am grateful for this Thanksgiving season, certainly near the top of my list will be the incredible opportunity I have been given to share my healing gifts with all of you through Rose Healing Center. As we enter our 5th year in business, I am deeply appreciative of you - my clients, students, and participants.  I wish you and your families an season of abundance, gratitude and love.

October 2018 "Letting Go"

Oh sacred season of autumn be my teacher, for i wish to learn the sacred virtue of contentment edward hayes

Welcome to October. Historically the time of many festivals including my most favorite Holiday – Halloween.  In the old tradition Halloween was called Samhain – (pronounced saah-ween) a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter.   So in the old traditions, it was a time to honor the harvest and to celebrate ancestors and those who have passed from this lifetime.  Halloween like many holidays marks the passage of time. We may notice that vegetation dies back with the arrival of killing frosts. This maybe where the ancient notion that the veil between the worlds is thinniest around this time.  In other words, some believe this time of year is when it is easiest to communicate with those who have died.

In more current times Halloween is the holiday where children (and others) don masks and costumes and go trick or treating.   I have tried to figure out over the years why I love Halloween so much. I think because even as a child, I knew this holiday speaks to a sense of fantasy, community and generosity.  On what other holiday do we seem to trust our neighbors so deeply – knock on doors, are greeted with a smile and a treat?  On what other day of the year are we encouraged to pretend to be someone else even and engage our imagination for just a few hours?    From memories of the early days of my childhood in the 1960 and 70’s going door to door with my father and sister to trick or treat, to later going with gangs of friends, or college parties filled with crazy costumes, to adulthood when my husband and I so loved decorating our house and yard and we became the ones answering the door and giving out the treats, this Holiday has always made me happy. 

In October nature begins to show us the cycle of death and rebirth through her amazing display of colors on our trees. It is a time of great transition where the light wanes and the temperatures drop. October is a time for clearing away the old unnecessary things or habits that no longer serve us.  It is a time when we honor those who have died and the gifts they brought us when they were here on earth.  For our ancestors, it was a serious time of setting intention that winter will come and go with the least negative effects.

Our bodies can be challenged this month as it tries to assimilate all the changes in frequency hitting our planet. It will take some discipline and a great deal of compassion and patience and you can begin by looking at how you support your physical body and what you can do to increase that support. Rose Healing is here to help with this.

Some other ideas for how you can honor this Autumn:  Take a meditative walk in nature observing the beauty of the colored leaves. Experience the cycle of death and rebirth as nature shows it to us.   Visit a cemetery where some of your ancestors lie in their final resting place.  Maybe carve a pumpkin, bake an apple pie or don a costume and embrace the energy of October.  Since it is also a time of letting go, consider going through your closets and giving away that which you no longer need or use.  This exercise of clearing away things from our household also encourages a “clearing away” on other levels.

This is a time of year for contemplation.  A time to recalibrate. The themes continue about letting go and clearing what no longer serves us.  Explore your daily life.  Think about what works, what doesn’t.  Be creative, try something new.

Our oil of the month is Cedarwood.

Cedarwood has an earthy aroma that is soothing and grounding. It has been used for centuries by the Eqyptians and Tibetans.  It is mentioned over 40 times in the Bible. Cedarwood is a great oil to help us feel connected, grounded and comforted.  This oil eases nervous tension, calms anger and relieves stress.  It can help us embrace the feelings of safety and security. 

How to use Cedarwood: Apply to 2-4 drops on neck, hands, feet,  Directly inhale or diffuse.

If you are interested in purchasing Young Living Oils, please contact me.

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Events Upcoming at RHC

11/18/18 @ 10 AM Sound Healing with the Crystal Harp. 

We here at Rose Healing Center stand ready to help you become more centered, grounded, peaceful and healthy.  Our practitioners, Dr. Pam Charles,  Betty Sue Hanson,  Mary Ellen O’Brien, and myself are ready to help.

September 2018 Blog with Spotlight on Craniosacral Therapy and Interconnectedness

 Our Oil of the Month is Ylang Ylang.

In the last few weeks I keep running into spider webs.  For the past week, each day I open our front door and step onto our porch, a giant spider web has been built across our opening.  This has happened like 6 days in a row!  I think the spider is trying to tell me something.   So I looked up the metaphysical meaning of spider webs. 

A quick search brought me this information:

The spider is an ancient symbol of mystery, power and growth. We take our first lesson from the ancient symbol of the spider by contemplating its web. Just as the spider weaves a web, so too must we weave our own lives. Not only do spiders and their webs draw attention to our life choices, they also give us an overview of how we can manipulate our thinking in order to construct the life we wish to live.

Whoa. Powerful stuff. That last line really resonates for me particularly the part about how we can manipulate our thinking in order to construct the life we wish to live. For those of you who have known me a while, you will know that the spider has long been trying to get my attention.  I think I am finally in the place where I am ready to listen.

The message the spider brings not only to me but to all of us is about the interconnectedness of all things.  Some world religions including Buddhism view that everything in the world is interconnected. When Buddha gained enlightenment, it was the realization that we are all interconnected and that love is the true nature of all beings. We are not only connected to other people, but to the air through our breathing and to the universe through light.

How aware are you that the choices you make on a daily basis construct your life?  Do you choose health? Love? Peace?  I am choosing more wisely every day with new awareness thanks to the spider!

Craniosacral Therapy 

In September, I will be completing my 5th level training in Craniosacral therapy with the amazing teachers Natalie Kasdan and Anne Samojedny.  Of all the holistic modalities I have been trained in, craniosacral speaks to me the most.  So a little about this modality is below. re much more available on my website.

Craniosacral Balancing Therapy:  is a holistic healing practice that uses delicate  touch to assist the body’s natural healing ability. Following the rhythmical flow of the cerebral spinal fluid, the practitioner detects and assists the release of restrictions. Gentle touch on the head, sacrum, and other areas of the body can induce deep relaxation, improve chronic conditions, and release emotional blocks and tension as the body’s inherent vitality is restored. More information is available on my website.  If you have not had the chance to experience this modality, I would love to show it to you. 

our backyard garden with 'samantha' the garden witch.

Our Oil of the Month is Ylang Ylang 

Ylang Ylang oil is steam distilled from the flowers of the tree. And means “flower of flower”  It has been used customarily for promoting healthy hair and balancing emotions. Some report that Ylang Ylang  has helped control hypertension. Ylang Ylang is one of the most important oils to be discerning about the quality of the oil you purchase if you want the best results possible.  It has sweet and floral aroma that is very calming and relaxing. It expands the heart chakra.    Buy YLANG YLANG:  

What is the Spiritual Influence? Ylang Ylang Oil has been used to balance male and female energies so one can achieve a state of harmony.It accomplishes this by releasing negative emotions such as anger, possessiveness or low self-esteem. And nourishing the positive emotions such as confidence, self love and spiritual awareness. Ylang Ylang oil also helps those who are physically or spiritually drained. It brings the body, mind and spirit back into alignment.

How do I use it?  Use NEAT (undiluted). Apply several drops (2-4) directly to chakras or feet. Directly inhale or Diffuse.

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Events Upcoming at RHC (these often sell out fast!)

Sunday 9/09/18  Betty Sue Hanson's Reiki Level 1

Sunday 9/16/18   Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls and introduction of the Crystal Lyre/Harp. 

Sunday 9/29/18 - Special Event in Croton @ Devoition Yoga – Intensive Healing with Crystals and Sound with Rosemary B. Lasher and Betty Sue Hanson. 

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We here at Rose Healing Center stand ready to help you become more centered, grounded, peaceful and healthy.  Thank you for reading this blog. 

August 2018 Blog with Spotlight on Energetic Influences

Our theme for August is Energetic Influences and Clarity 

Balloon Flowers by Rene Pastolove

The more experience I have with being in touch with energy, the more aware I have become of certain larger energetic influences on myself and my clients.  I have always followed astrology –not every day, but certainly monthly and I have always been deeply curious about the sun, moon and stars and their influence on us.

Intuitively it makes sense if the sun and the moon can have such deep impacts on our oceans, imagine the impacts it can have on our bodies.  According to H.H. Mitchell of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.    So of course, we have to feel it on some level – if we are in touch with it.

The past few weeks has certainly made me research a bit more about what is going on because in addition to what I have been experiencing, so many of my friends, fellow healers and clients are experiencing agitation, confusion and deep shifts.  Certainly I have known for over a decade that the times of Mercury Retrograde have an impact on me and those around me.  For those who are not familiar with retrogrades, they're periods of time when a planet appears to be moving in reverse. While that backward movement is just an optical illusion, it carries major astrological implications. 

The summer of 2018 has a total of SIX planets in retrograde. All at one time.  With so many planets in retrograde it is a deep reminder to slow down and act more thoughtfully.  Think before your leap. All retrogrades are a time to go within and allow us rest, restore, and to replenish. 

Each planet  has its own power and influence but the retrograde in August in the planet of Uranus (the planet of immense change) reminds us that before we can see the change in the world we seek, we must first seek change in ourselves.  

My father used to use the quote “physician heal thyself” and that feels in alignment with the message of Uranus in retrograde. All of us are on a journey and all of us are being asked to examine our stuff.  The good news is we can do that examination outside in nature.  August is still summer and we are being encouraged to go outside and listen.

One of my favorite astrologists, Pamela Cucinell of Insight Oasis has this quote which really resonated with me:

As we find ourselves in a summer of change, what direction will we take? Directions chosen at this time have a long reach. These eclipses set the mood for autumn and beyond. If you don’t want to be eclipsed, then look to the light. A Lunar Eclipse reminds us that in order to truly evaluate the light, we have to be willing to walk in the darkness and see what is there.

https://insightoasis.com/

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Our Essential Oil of the Month: CLARITY

Do you want to create an environment for focus and clarity? Whether it’s diffused or applied topically, Clarity essential oil blend’s refreshing aroma can provide the perfect setting to get things done!

Clarity is a blend of Basil, Cardamom, Rosemary, Peppermint, Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, and Palmarosa essential oils. Together, they make the perfect combination to brighten and refresh any space or situation!

How do you use Clarity?
• Apply it topically to the base of your neck and back of your head to start your day in the morning.
• Have a million things on your to-do list? Apply a few drops of Clarity to your wrists or diffuser jewelry for a clarifying aroma wherever you go.
• Diffuse in your office or while your kids do homework.
• Apply topically on your feet after a long day.
• Inhale or diffuse during moments when you need to refresh throughout the day.

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Events Upcoming at RHC (these sell out fast!)

8/12/18 @ 10 AM:  Sound Healing with The Crystal Bowls and a special introduction to the Crystal Harp Lyre with Rosemary B. Lasher. 

9/09/18 @ 9 AM  Reiki Level 1 with Betty Sue Hanson 

9/16/18 @ 10 AM Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls and the Crystal Harp (More info coming in September Blog about the Crystal Harp/Lyre!) with Rosemary B. Lasher

9/29/18 @ 1 PM Special Event: Intensive Crystals & Sound Healing at Devotion Yoga . Co-led with Betty Sue Hanson and Rosemary B. Lasher. 

NOTE: No Sound baths in October - 

11/18/18 @ 10 AM Sound Healing with the Crystal Harp. 

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We here at Rose Healing Center stand ready to help you become more centered, grounded, peaceful and healthy.  Our practitioners, Dr. Pam Charles,  Betty Sue Hanson,  Rocio LaRosa, Mary Ellen O’Brien, and myself are ready to help.

July 2018 Blog with Spotlight on Clear Crystal Quartz

Our theme for July is “Independence and Abundance” and our Spotlight is on “Clear Quartz Crystal”.

"Independence is happiness"       Susan B. Anthony 

The theme of “Independence” is timely because on July 4th we celebrate American Independence day.   There is so much we can sometimes take for granted living in this great and complicated USA.  Sometimes in my angst over the news I can forget how very fortunate I am to be in land of the free and the home of the brave.  This got me to thinking about my own "independence". 

What does it mean to be personally independent? A true feeling of independence starts with an energy that fuels the human spirit.   But here is what I quickly conclude that a sense of independence is also recognizing that freedom is a state of mind.  Of course it help to have that “state of mind” in the USA (for those of us who are fortunate enough to live here).  Independence also means having a sense of connection, gratitude, awareness, self-reliance, dominion and safety.   So the ironic thing is to be "personally independent" we need healthy connections to others. Ha! Interesting.  So being personally independent means having: 

• Connection – fostering healthy relationships (spouse, family, friends)
• Gratitude – deep appreciation for all that you have
• Awareness – being awake to the moment
• Self-Reliance – knowing you can do it
• Dominion – owning your personal space
• Safety/Home – no matter where you are “home” is within

Personal independence is something that no one can ever take from you, because it has nothing to do with external stuff. Your personal power is where you reign.

“ Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune in to””

— Wayne Dwyer

This quote by Wayne Dyer (1940-2015) really touches a nerve in me.  Maybe abundance is not something we have to “get” maybe we have always had”.  Hmmm…thought provoking.  I recently started reading the “The Abundance Project Book” by Derek Rydell and found some of his thoughts helpful. 

My friend Kacey Morabito Grean recently interviewed the author Derek Rydell on her radio show/podcast and that is what inspired me to get the book.  You can listen to the Podcast here. You can click on image to the right to be taken to Amazon to purchase a copy of the book. 

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SPOTLIGHT ON CRYSTALS – CLEAR CRYSTAL QUARTZ

Clear quartz is the most iconic of the quartz family. One of the most abundant minerals in the world, clear quartz is found on every continent. For this reason, quartz is tied to many ancient cultures from around the world. The term “quartz” comes from the Greek word for “ice”.  For Crystal Healing therapy Clear Quartz is considered the “master healer”.

Quartz has a hardness score of 7. That makes it extremely durable, and apt for a wide range of uses especially in our electronics driven world. Quartz is in our cell phones, computers and more. The hexagonal structured system of the crystal is made up of silicon dioxide. Just as the human body is comprised of silicon dioxide, the earth’s crust consists of 12% silicon dioxide. Many believe that this similarity in cellular composition accounts for the interactive communication between gemstones like quartz and the human body. 

A scientist at IBM, Marcel Vogel, has studied the connection between human emotion and the molecular structure of crystals. He believed that the crystal’s cellular formation was susceptible to change depending on what he was thinking at the time. According to Vogel, the crystal reacts to your “program” and mirrors it in its own composition. 

Quartz is an amplifier. It can be programmed to manifest intentions. To program the quartz with your intentions, hold it in the palm of your hand, and focus on what you want to transfer into the crystal. The crystal’s memory will download your intentions, and help to manifest those goals through its ability to amplify in the same way it does in technological devices. However, quartz healing properties will amplify any energy surrounding or being put into it, so making sure to occasionally cleanse the stone is important in order to maintain a positive energy. 

You can cleanse you Quartz by running it under water, placing it in the moonlight, or on a bed of Himalayan salt. 

Quartz can help open up the mind and elevate negative perspectives to more enlightened point of view. Its metaphysical purposes are vast, from helping to expand consciousness to facilitating open communication and stimulating the chakras. For those needing clarity of mind, clear quartz healing properties will eliminate energy blockages and allow energy to flow smoothly throughout the body. 

We are happy to offer a lovely selection of reasonably priced pure Quartz crystal points at Rose Healing.  Store hours are by appointment only. Please contact Rosemary if you would like to stop by our crystal shop.

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YL OIL OF THE MONTH:  Abundance Essential Oil™ 

Abundance Essential Oil is a manifesting blend with a spicy aroma which helps attracts wealth and health in our lives.  There are eight different therapeutic grade oils in Abundance Blend. They are listed below along with a brief description of each oil.

• Myrrh is a very powerful antioxidant making it supportive for healthy skin. It opens our mind to receiving gifts.

• Patchouli has a sweet and rich aroma that is very beneficial for the skin. Use to reduce wrinkled or chapped appearance. It reestablishes mental and emotional equilibrium and energizes the mind.

• Orange is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration*. Also has calming effects and may be used for feelings of peace.

• Clove promotes a healthy immune response, and may support overall wellness*. An important ingredient in Young Living's Thieves blend, its principal constituent is eugenol.

• Cinnamon Bark date back to the Egyptians!  The essential oil promotes a healthy immune response, and may help maintain a healthy lifestyle regimen*. Brings feelings of joy.

• Frankincense is high in sesquiterpenes. It helps to uplift mood and brings feelings of relaxation. It may help smooth the appearance of healthy-looking skin, and is useful in combination with massage after exercise.

• Ginger supports the digestive system, ginger is commonly used to soothe, comfort, and balance digestive discomfort*. Emotionally it gives us courage.

• Spruce is physically grounding and relaxing. Has a sweet and earthy scent that is fresh and fruity. It is also said to release blocks to prosperity and wealth.

How can I purchase Abundance Oil:  PURCHASE 

What is the Aromatic Effect on the Mind? Its spicy aroma is uplifting and balancing.

What is the Spiritual Influence? This helps us release emotions of we are not enough and worry. It helps us let go of scarcity and poverty consciousness. This is an excellent oil for those who struggle and worry about money and want to move to a wealth consciousness.

What Chakra is Affected? Opens the root and heart chakras.

How do I use it? Use diluted - 50:50 dilution (one part essential oil: one part of vegetable oil). Then,  Apply several drops (2-4) to wrists, over heart, neck and feet;  Apply to feet  Directly inhale; or diffuse.

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Events Upcoming at RHC (these sell out fast!)

7/29/18 @ 11 AM: Align With Your Higher Self- A Channeled Guidance Session with Mary Ellen O'Brien.

8/12/18 @ 10 AM:  Sound Healing with The Crystal Bowls with Rosemary B. Lasher. 

9/09/18 @ 9 AM  Reiki Level 1 with Betty Sue Hanson 

9/29/18 @ 1 PM Special Event: Intensive Crystals & Sound Healing at Devotion Yoga . Co-led with Betty Sue Hanson and Rosemary Boyle Lasher. 

We here at Rose Healing Center stand ready to help you become more centered, grounded, peaceful and healthy.  Our practitioners, Dr. Pam Charles,  Betty Sue Hanson,  Rocio LaRosa, Mary Ellen O’Brien, and myself are ready to help.

Wishing you a wonderful July filled with Sun, Fun and the Celebration of Summer.