Huntington, NY

Feng Shui in New York and Wholistic Healing: Feng Shui for your Body, Mind and SOUL

I gave my talk on Feng Shui recently on Long Island New York. It went well and I always leave time at the end of my seminars for questions. There are usually MANY questions and often times a place will close and I'll have to ask the people to call me and I'll be happy to answer them over the phone.

There were a few questions and I went over the answers and I had covered many topics of Feng Shui during the seminar. One in particular related to my experience working in a Wholistic Health Center that was located right here on Long Island and very well known for it's progressive and all natural approach to Health following Ancient Chinese Principles.

It related to blocked Energy Fields in the body just as Feng Shui relates to blocked or stagnant energy fields in a space. I didn't realize that some people may have personal questions, things they don't wish to discuss in front of an entire seminar so I was somewhat surprised when some of the attendees started lining up after the seminar.

Many of the people had stopped by to ask WHERE to obtain such treatments. One confided that she had cancer and others had incurable diseases. They, too, were so very tired of going from one doctor to another, something I can relate to.

In New York, my experience with doctors has been less then desirable. Thinking I MIGHT find a good doctor if I went into New York City, I booked an appointment with a highly rated doctor at a well known hospital. I waited an hour and a half to see him and when he finally came in, he didn't look at me, rather at my notes.

He didn't greet me, he didn't initially ask me why I was there but instead came the all important question: "How did you get MY name?" I had hoped at SOME point during the visit he would make eye contact but that didn't happen, either. He didn't answer my questions (something I have found is almost impossible to get a doctor to do) and instead wrote me out some prescriptions, sent me for more tests and I was on my way. Since he didn't look up, I wouldn't recognize him if I passed him on the street.

I'd turned back to Wholistic Health. To people that spent time with you, which treated your mind, body and soul. To people that truly cared about their patients. It's a rarity. These people that stopped to speak with me had very similar experiences with doctors-and wanted MORE.

There is an ancient art of healing called Amma Therapy. While some call it a "Massage," it is far more then that. It is a form of massage that seeks to get your body back into balance by enhancing the Energy. It is an art that will soon be lost forever.

Developed by Dr. Tina Sohn, Founder of The New Center for Wholistic Health, Education and Research, it is based on a practice done 5,000 years ago. It is, to me, FENG SHUI FOR THE BODY. Sadly, it is no longer being taught.

For anyone that wants to experience this wonderful form of treatment, there are two very special people that had worked at this wonderful place and provide true Amma Therapy. I wasn't able to find them for years and thought they had stopped practicing but due to an old friend who found me on Facebook, she knew where they were...

If you are on Long Island NY and wish to contact them, they are located in the beautiful Town of Huntington, Long Island. Dr. Kim Rosado and Dr. Faye Shenkman can be reached by calling (631) 367-7427. They also provide Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Tai Chi & Chi Gong at The Wholistic Healing Arts, LLC. And yes, the "W" is left IN WHOLISTIC to signify WHOLE.

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

Carole Provenzale is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York and has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997. She consults for Homes, Offices, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction with On Site visits in New York City, Queens and Long Island and for those at a distance via phone.

Feng Shui in New York: Sherie's Story

Feng Shui in Huntington New York-This is a sad story. If you're looking for a "pick me up" you might want to move along to another post .There are also lessons here for ALL of us.

Last year Laura Cerrano and I did a Feng Shui Consultation in beautiful Huntington Long Island in New York. I didn't write about my clients at the time, their story was personal. I did write about the beautiful area of Huntington: Feng Shui in Huntington Long Island-- New York

Sherie had contacted me for a Feng Shui Consultation. She was having health issues, she told me, and wanted to see if there were any blockages in her home. I am often contacted for Feng Shui Consultations regarding health and, in almost ALL cases, you can "see" what might be blockages-what might need to be changed to open up an area and allow the energy to flow.

Sometimes we see a lack of Elements. We believe in The Five Element theory and address that as well. Sherie is a young mother with two beautiful pre-school children and a wonderful husband that is truly her soul mate. I remember her saying they "finished each other's sentences."

I also remember her telling me that until a month or two prior, she was living the "perfect life." She told us as we sat down to address her issues that she had been recently diagnosed with cancer. Back and shoulder pain that she thought would go away eventually drove her to see her physician.

It's "Mother Stress" she was told. She was told that again on a follow up visit-and again, when she was STILL having pain. She wasn't sent for any tests although a five minute non invasive CT Scan would have showed her cancer.

Until she finally insisted, it seemed no one listened to her. I've had this happen to me more often then I can say and I know what she felt like getting ‘brushed off' by the very people who should be LISTENING to you.

She was the picture of health at the time. Laura and I are especially careful with ANYTHING in an environment that can potentially cause health issues. In Sherie's home, we could find nothing. Not a thing-- which is very unusual. Her home was open, warm and inviting and there was proper placement of ALL the Elements.

We made several suggestions, did clearings inside and out and hugged her goodbye. Driving home that day, Laura and I were both quiet. Finally she voiced exactly what I had been thinking---Is it possible the Doctors are WRONG? How I wish they were.

Days, weeks and finally months passed and I was so reluctant to call-I was afraid I would seem intrusive. The energy and my thoughts of her became so intense I finally forced myself to pick up the phone.

Sherie has been through more treatments then most of us could imagine. She has lung cancer, bone cancer and it has metastasized to her brain. She was happy to hear from me and it broke my heart to hear this news. Yet she stays positive, despite the pain which at times is agonizing. She is truly a beautiful soul.

She made me aware of a group on Facebook (which I had just joined I Got the Surprise of my Life! -there are NO coincidencesand I wanted to share it with you for prayers for Sherie and her family while they go through this terrible time.

I believe in Energy Intensified. And I believe in the power of prayer-no matter who or what you believe in. Those good thoughts and blessing ALL help; I have seen miracles in the past and hope for another one.

If you'd like to join, the group on Facebook is called "Team Sherie." You can read about her story, leave a comment or check her progress there. I hope to go back to visit her when she is up to having a short visit; not as a Feng Shui Consultant but as a FRIEND. "Client" is only a word we start off with in SO many businesses-we end up with friends that we truly care about.

Blessings to you, Sherie and to your family as you follow your difficult journey. We ARE with you.

http://www.FengShuiLI.com

**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. FengShuiLI@aol.com

A New York Feng Shui Consultant Explores “Hauntings”

Whenever people think of “A Haunting” in relation to Long Island—just 45 minutes from New York City they automatically think of The Amityville Horror House. Made famous by a book and movie of the same name, it claimed that a house located in Amityville Long Island was haunted due to the terrible incident in the home.

An entire family murdered—it later revealed that one of the sons, Ronald DeFao had killed his entire family while they were sleeping. Although most New York Feng Shui Consultants believe very much in Predecessor Energy, I believe this later turned out to be a hoax.

There IS one place on Long Island New York that I have visited once before and tend to stay away from. It was the earliest stories of Hauntings I’d ever heard as a child. I went once at night and found the place SO eerie, I had never traveled the road again. Until recently.

I am speaking of Mt. Misery Road located in Huntington New York. Mt. Misery did NOT get it’s NAME from the Haunting, it was actually called that from earlier settlers who found the roads too difficult to travel on. Some people say there are UFO’s there. Many have seen ghosts wandering around in the darkness. The road at night is completely dark and very narrow---actually there is nothing to indicate the END of the road except a piece of wood---pretty easy to miss.

There are also reported to be “Men in Black” there. Residents report seeing these men quite often, and they are always spotless….even in the rain they are reported to be dry. History says there was a hospital on the grounds at one time. Some say it was a psychiatric hospital that burned down, reportedly taking the residents with it. In the end, Mt. Misery is best known for “MARY’S GRAVE.” The ghost of Mary who is buried nearby and died a tragic death on the road, she now refuses to leave. She is said to be a being who is earthbound. Say what you will, Long Island has it’s share of Haunted Areas. It’s interesting that many of my photos from that day DID not come out…..hmmmm.

These are the ones that did:

The Long and Winding Road...

Cheery Sign Post

Three Sixes--Painted on the poles

Shoes?

The Woods...

The End...No Warning and No Lights.

If you're ever inclined to visit Mt. Misery Road in Huntington Long Island--bring your GPS. And lights!

http://www.FengShuiLongIsland.com

Carole Provenzale and Laura Cerrano founded Feng Shui Long Island & New York in 1997 and provide Feng Shui Consultations onsite for New York City - Manhattan - and all of Long Island for Homes, Offices, Retail, Businesses, Renovations, Studios & Condos, Renovations and New Construction. Also available for workshops and lectures and works closely with Realtors to assist in the sale of homes.

The simple things get over looked sometimes. Some of my listings come from just

walking around on the same block that a new listing goes up. I like to follow the top

agents in my market, when knocking on doors. Because it seems that one person

buts there house for sale most likely someone else is going to as well.

Best of all is when the agents in my own office put up a sign in someones front

yard and a few days maybe a week later my sign goes up right next to there's

on the same block. I must tell you that I hear wise comments like are you following

me or were did you come from. Confession yes I am but, the resolutes so far are

great.We need to have some fun to. I still love the people I work with.

Why Do You Have to De-Clutter?

When I take a new listing I go through the house and make a note on everything that I need to speak to the homeowner about. In today's age with the popular HGTV channel homeowners are more aware of what it take to sell a home. Sometime they tell me use we promise to de-personalize the space and we know we have to get rid of the clutter!

I want to clarify some things because I have been told its cruel to ask a proud family to remove all of their children's artwork off of the fridge. I also ask sellers to get rid of almost all family photos. I love family photos just as much as my sellers do. I have them displayed all through out my home! The reason why? It distracts buyers. That's it. Its quite simple.

I will give an example. I was working with a couple a few months back. I showed them about 30 properties. They looked at every family photo, every degree, every piece of family artwork and anything else that would tell them about the family living there. He was a therapist and this is what he did. Yes he was nosey, but if these personal things were not displayed he would have nothing to look at.

Another distraction is pets. I love dogs. When I preview a home and the homeowner has a dog, I immediately go over and pet the dog. I had a young couple that were animal lovers. If I showed them a home with a pet they were so distracted it was hard to show them the house. They would talk in great lengths to the homeowner about their pet. If I know that the homeowner has a pet, I ask them kindly to take the dog for a walk. If the homeowers really want to sell they are more than willing to do this.

It is a very simple solution to avoid distracting potential buyers. I always tell my homeowners start de-cluttering and packing now because I plan on selling your home quickly! It will be less work for them in the end when a lot of belongings have been packed!