Ruscombe Mansion Open House Sunday, October 8, 2006 Was an Inspiring Success!

Brain Therapy for Children with Chronic Illnesses

with Christa Papiano

Brain Therapy is an integration of Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and a dental component. It is particularly helpful for headaches, asthma, earaches, vision problems, learning disabilities, reflux, TMJ, sinus problems and back pain, and minimizes restricted areas in the body without the need for deep tissue work.

Yoga for Your Eyes

with Bob Darlington

Vision Therapy teaches daily habits like pauses throughout the day for breathing, blinking (lubricating) and exercising our periphery and distance vision. Spending hours gazing at a computer screen is constantly overworking your central vision and can lead to macular degeneration.

Healing with Metaphors

with Gina Campbell

A cutting-edge, highly creative, mind/body therapeutic technique to promote personal healing, clarity, and growth. Working within the safety of your own symbols, rewire your brain’s old patterns of thinking and feeling.

T’ai Chi by the Lily Pond*

with Rosemary Scavullo

T’ai Chi is the ancient Chinese movement system of graceful poses designed to work in harmony with the “chi” or life-force sustaining every function of the body, mind and spirit. Relax and recharge with this session by our peaceful lily pond.

Aging Gracefully with
Facial Acupuncture


with Steve Broussard, L.Ac.

An inside-out approach to beauty as envisioned by the ancient Chinese.  Facial acupuncture can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

Menopause and the Holistic Approach: Bioidentical Hormones, Vitamins, Minerals and Plant Extracts

with Dr. Lorraine Fertsch, M.D.

Suffering from hot flashes and mood swings? Learn how diet, exercise, meditation and natural remedies can smooth the transition through menopause.

Reiki Energy Healing


with Brenda Doetzer

Reiki (“ray-key”) is an ancient form of energy therapy, which utilizes the human energy field for healing.  It feels like a stream of high frequency energy which flows into and through the practitioner, out her hands, and into the client.        

T’ai Chi by the Lily Pond*

with Rosemary Scavullo

Relax with another session by our peaceful lily pond. If rainy, the T’ai Chi sessions will be held in the downstairs Community Hall of the Hill House.

Osteopathic Medicine:
Just What Does D.O. Mean?


with Dr. Christine Mitchell, D.O.

A Doctor of Osteopathy, is a fully licensed physician who is authorized to prescribe medication and perform surgical procedures. She also offers a variety of non-invasive healing treatments, using her hands to diagnose and treat her patients.

When is the Right Time For Family Therapy?

with Alexandra Schor

Counseling Unlimited offers various modes of treatment including cognitive, behavioral, play, humor and sand therapies for individuals, families, couples and children.

Herbs for Cold and Flu Season


with Sara Eisenberg

During winter, our bodies naturally want to slow down and store energy. Herbal therapies offer that extra lift to keep you healthy. Learn how to “winterize” your body, boost immune and improve respiratory functions, and increase your resistance to colds and flus.