Founders

RosaRosa M. Buffone, MA, LMHC, RMT, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Reiki Master Teacher and Weight Management & Lifestyle Consultant. Her holistic approach to health and wellness integrates the foundational principles of psychodynamic theory, energy work, and spiritual development. She is co-founder of The Center for Balance.

DianaDiana DiMartino is a Practitioner and Instructor at The Center for Balance. She is an Intuitive Consultant, Spiritual & Energetic Healer, Reiki Master & Teacher, Ordained Minister, and Essence Practitioner and Teacher. She also offers Spiritual and life-style coaching. In her practice, Diana has helped open the door and support the path of healing for many individuals. Diana is a co-founder of The Center for Balance.

Practitioners, Faculty, and Staff

Bhaird Campbell, MAOM, Lic. Ac., is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He received his Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from New England School of Acupuncture. Bhaird is a general practitioner and has practiced acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in a variety of clinical settings in the Boston area including, Boston Medical Center, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital and Dimock Community Health Center. He has advanced postgraduate training with Dr. Richard Tef Fu Tan, whose acupuncture style is well known and respected for its simple yet very effective treatment strategies. He is fluent in Japanese and brings with him prior training and experience as a paramedic.

Mary AnneMary Anne Buffone, LATC, LCMT, is a Nationally Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer, Muscular Therapist and Reiki Master specializing in Orthopedic Massage and Pregnancy Massage. She blends her knowledge of traditional medicine with the gentle approach of eastern practices to create a safe, therapeutic environment for her adult and adolescent clients.

PhilPhilip Covitz has been studying astrology, the tarot, mythology, kabbalah, and ancient literature for nearly twenty-five years. He holds an M.A. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Classics from Brandeis University. Philip is available for astrology or tarot readings and classes at the Center for Balance.

SharonSharon L. Crowley, RCST, RPP, CHT, is a registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and registered Polarity Practitioner. She is also certified in Integrated Energy Therapy, Fascia Strain and Dental Trauma Therapy, Hands on Healing, Shamballa Reiki, Breathwork, Hypnotherapy, and Kundalini Yoga. Sharon listens to the body and draws on the modalities that will best serve the client. She has had many years in the healing profession and has worked with people from different walks of life, including people diagnosed with mental illness. Sharon comes from a place of love, compassion, presence and joy. She empowers, educates, and supports everyone who comes to her.

GayleGayle DeBay, RPH, is a registered pharmacist with 30 years of experience. Her focus is on educating the public about woman’s issues, alternative choices, natural and herbal products as well as the proper uses of conventional medicines. Men and women alike can benefit from Gayle’s knowledge about health, medicine and nutrition.

JonathanJonathan Goldberg is a massage therapist, licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He graduated from Spa Tech Institute, and after graduation he became the schools’ Director of Education. Jonathan’s massage sessions focus on the needs of his clients, and he offers an eclectic mix of technique depending upon the therapeutic goal desired. His massage sessions can also incorporate the healing benefits derived from Polarity Therapy.

DoreenDoreen Menelly is a Life Coach and Energy Healer. She specializes in helping people overcome anxiety and panic. She can easily relate to her clients, since she herself has overcome many years of anxiety and panic. She helps clients create better coping skills and discover who they are and what they truly want. Her approach: Anxiety affects our whole being. We need to work on all three levels: psychological, physical, and spiritual. Her 5-week class and private sessions have helped many people move past their struggle with anxiety and live more enjoyable, fulfilling lives.

VladimirVladimir Minuty, CTH, CJJI, is an Advanced MCKS Pranic Healer, Certified Theta Healer, and Certified Jiu Jitsu instructor. Since 2002 he has studied and practiced various energetic healing modalities and meditations, including MCKS Pranic Healing, Theta Healing, Kiatsu, 7 Yoga Meditation, Meditation on The Blue Pearl, and The Meditation on Twin Hearts. Vladimir has facilitated the physical and spiritual healing of many people. This is one of the great joys of his life.

Board of Directors

Roberta Robinson, President
Gayle DeBay, Vice President
Diana DiMartino, Treasurer
Philip Covitz, Secretary
Orla Kane
Meredith Roser
Robin Thomas

Office Manager

Doreen Menelly

Founders

Germano Angelini, MS
Rosa M. Buffone, MA
Diana DiMartino
Nancy Angelini Goolkasian
Peter Johnson