Rose Chao, Ph.D.                                                                                   June 29^th , 2005
Ho Chi Foundation

Dear Rose,

As the 4^th anniversary of September 11^th approaches, I am reminded of the initial liaison with Healing Hands in September of 2001, as well as the great fortune of our continued liaison to the present time.  The members of this downtown community, affected by loss on multiple levels from this terrible event, have benefited greatly from this holistic modality.  These services continue to integrate beautifully within the Integrative Stress Management Program, which began in response to the magnitude of emotional trauma endured by so many from the events of that day.

As we have moved forward in time since the 9/11 event, I am well aware of the benefit of Healing Hands in this outpatient hospital setting.  Naturally, hospital outpatients experiencing stress associated with their medical problems also attend this clinic.  They, too, are benefiting from a reduction in stress levels, and a greater sense of calm, along with the release of blocked energy patterns that results from this Ho Chi modality.  I remain thrilled in continuing to have your support and assistance in keeping these vital services accessible to all the people who need them.  And of course, I look forward to our continued partnership in providing integrative health practices to the people we treat.

Respectfully, 

Joan Siobhan Dolan, RNC, ADS
Integrative Stress Management Program Coordinator

Shelly Menolascino, MD, L.Ac.
Integrative Stress Management Program Supervisor