Our Beginning

Alyssa and Leslie both find peace in the outdoors, so when it came time to name their healing practice, they knew bringing in some of  Earth's beautiful elements would be an important way for them to honor their love of nature.  Alyssa was drawn to the lotus flower because of the resilience it must have to bloom through murky waters, while Leslie appreciates the strength a fir tree must have to grow tall along the rugged, coastal edges of New England.  Together, their common interests formed what is known as Balsam Lotus Healing + Wellness. 

A Balsam Message

Just as the Balsam fir tree manages to grow tall and strong in rough, rocky conditions, so too can individuals facing present dilemmas and past memories.  The tree's grand image offers us encouragement that we too can rise up when we take ownership of our own lives.  By being authentic with ourselves, we are able to see opportunities for change more clearly.   We can reach a place of strength and integrity which will help us achieve our personal goals.

A Lotus Learning

Lotus flowers are some of Earth's most beautiful creations.  Despite their appearance, lotuses get their start in the muddiest of waters.  It isn't until they are ready to show their true beauty that they rise to the surface of the water revealing their wholeness.  The deep roots of a lotus reminds us that we can find strength to triumph over obstacles.  Lotus flowers encourage us to overcome challenging emotions and pain in order to find opportunities for rebirth and enlightenment.  We can achieve mental and physical purity when we allow ourself to be truly seen and heard in our work.