New on the Avenue
A new business has opened on Mt. Hope Avenue called A Healing Sanctuary. The owner, Joan P. Powell is a lifelong resident of the neighborhood, growing up on Cimarron Dr. and then raising her daughters, along with husband Geoff, on Elmerston Road. Joan previously worked in the neighborhood at the Epilepsy Foundation, a member agency of the Al Sigl Center agencies, for 20 years.	“Walk through our door to the peaceful ringing of wind chimes and settle in for a uniquely relaxing experience.”
Although she helped found another wellness center on East Ave. four years ago, she was eager to move back to Mt. Hope Ave. and open a smaller office. Luck would have it that the perfect place offered itself when Dick Rowe purchased the house at 1722 Mt. Hope and it became available this past fall. A Healing Sanctuary offers Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue/Connective Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Acupuncture, Foot Reflexology, Reiki Energy Work, and Spiritual Readings. Joining Joan, who is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Reiki Master, are Kevin Brunelle, LMT; Jillian Kelly, LMT; Kathleen Lynch, LaC.; and Robyn DeVoist, Medium and Reiki Master Teacher.
Joan P. Powell, owner of A Healing Sanctuary.	The business is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, by appointment only. The business website www.ahealingsanctuary.com explains the styles of Massages, Acupuncture, Reiki and what is involved in receiving a Spiritual Reading.
All neighbors and neighborhood businesses are invited to attend an Open House on Sunday afternoon, February 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 at 1722 Mt. Hope Ave. Come see the calm space set aside in our wonderful neighborhood – a place where you can “get away” and still be home in a few minutes. To make an appointment or to introduce yourself and say hello, call 442-3998.