Bridging the Gap Between Eastern and Western Medicine

Although some alternative therapies are becoming more main stream, a great divide remains between Eastern and traditional Western medicine. The Bridge Healing Arts Center (BHAC) in Farmington, a new collaborative holistic community, was created to help close that gap. Already, several enthusiastic practitioners of the healing arts have moved into their new home.

Like many of the BHAC providers, Cindi Renee Rose studied medicine and began her career 30 years ago as a registered nurse. During that time she discovered her unique ability to communicate and heal through divine guidance. This guidance led to her Reiki Master Certification. She is also trained and attuned as a Shaman and Minister of Spirit.

“As a nurse, I realized there is a direct correlation between a person’s physical body and their life-force energy,” explained Rose. “I found that by travelling spiritually with a client, we can discover the root cause of suffering by using techniques customized to each person’s unique energetic blueprint.”

Vera Halina, Center Director of the BHAC, notes that holistic practices can be used in conjunction with those prescribed by conventional doctors. “Holistic simply refers to treating the person as a whole. Nutritionists and yoga instructors fall under the same umbrella as acupuncturists, naturopaths and energy healers.”

Joining others at the BHAC is Barb Danek Porlides, the owner of PANACEA-Healing for Body and Sole. She facilitates a person’s wellness journey by using gentle foot reflexology, body work and Ayurvedic treatments.

Massage therapist Dora Avila of Muscular Puzzles Therapy describes her purpose as “providing relief to those who are in pain, luxury to those in need of indulgence, relaxation, and recovery to those in need of maintenance and healing, in order to maximize ones unrealized capabilities to live a happier, healthier life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through my hands.”

While there are numerous modalities to encourage the body to heal itself, the goal of all holistic treatments is to balance the mind, body and spirit. Most incorporate massage or other methods of relaxation to reduce stress and release negative energy.

And just as these professionals believe all aspects of a person’s being need to work in harmony, they too are open to synergizing with physicians and others in the healing arts.

“Regardless of our beliefs and methodologies, we can all learn and grow professionally by working as a team,” said Halina, who is also a Yogi and energy healer. “We can truly address all of a client’s needs by offering them access to a wider choice of healthcare treatments under one roof.”

In the spirit of sharing, the BHAC presents a full calendar of events that range from fun one-time classes for casual learners, to professional courses that will train attendees to become holistic healers themselves.

Currently, Spring Detox - 92 days of Healing, is a FREE private group on Facebook with suggested workshops and treatments held at BHAC throughout the Spring https://www.facebook.com/groups/superbetter6weeks/.

Bridge Healing Arts Center is Connecticut’s first synergistic holistic health center located in the beautiful Farmington Valley. The impressive 8,000 square foot complex includes a serene outdoor space for classes and meetings, affordable temporary or permanent office suites, modern meeting rooms and common areas, onsite reception staff, video production studio and commercial kitchen. Leased and managed by Universal Enterprise LLC. Located at 304 Main Street. For more information visit www.bridgehac.com.