Soulful Living for Recovery

A 501(c)(3) Non Profit for Recovery & Financial Support program.

No human struggling to recover should ever fall between the cracks…

Soulful Living for Recovery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, challenges the limitations of traditional healthcare treatment by prioritizing a holistic approach to care. Within every human being lies an inner pharmacy that, when discovered, understood, and cultivated, can bring about profound and lasting change.

We have built a team of professionals that stand by the belief that sustainable recovery requires a deeper understanding of the human experience, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. By cultivating self-awareness, and embracing integrative therapies, Soulful Living for Recovery seeks to help individuals unlock their inner resilience and achieve lasting transformation.

Our Mission

Soulful Living for Recovery, 501(c)(3) is a community movement dedicated to fostering holistic healing and empowering individuals and families on their journeys of recovery from chronic illness, addiction, and mental health challenges. We offer compassionate support, innovative programming, and a bridge to effective services, ensuring that individuals have the tools and resources they need to thrive in their recovery and beyond.

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Grant Opportunities

Soulful Living for Recovery, 501(c)(3), provides grant opportunities for individuals seeking a holistic approach to support their recovery from chronic illness, addiction, and mental health challenges. In addition to free community workshops and events, a limited number of grants are awarded each year, based on financial need and availability. Grants provide individualized services that include:

Holistic psychotherapy
Recovery coaching
Yoga
Psychoeducation
Massage
Energy Medicine
Nutrition
Soul Contracting
Specialty Workshops/Classes

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Soulful living for addiction & long term recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Amanda Cerami

"Before I was accepted into the program, I was searching endlessly for the reasons why I battled with addiction. It wasn’t until I started the program that I felt safe enough to open up and be vulnerable. For my entire life, I denied the sexual abuse I survived as a young girl from my family. If it wasn’t for everyone at the center and all of the sessions that the program provided, I would not be where I am now.

In the beginning of the program, they all asked me what my dreams and goals are. They asked what I would want to do in my life is my addictions didn’t block the way. Once I began healing, I told them I wanted to move to the place I always dreamed of… Hawaii. Within a few months, they encouraged me every day and believed that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. After a couple of weeks, we created a plan for me to move and then, in June 2022, I bought a plane ticket and fell in love with life again. I was free and I was released from the bondage of addiction and abuse. I saw God, the universe and my guardian angels working before my eyes.

Needless to say, the healers, the program and the magic of the center healed my deep wounds that I thought could never heal. special shout out to Rhea, Michelle (They are incredible) Rob, Steve and Melanie as well! It is possible to heal and it is possible to accomplish your dreams when you accept your past and ask for help. The gratitude I have for this unbelievable opportunity is immeasurable and I can never repay the ways they’ve changed my life. It was a blessing!"

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Brendan Flanagan

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Mary Gnieser

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Colleen Gallagher

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Mark S. Katz, Esq.

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Linda Nuszen

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Testimonials

"I have known Alissa Schwartz for almost 16 years. She is one of the most caring and empathetic therapists I’ve ever known and I’ve been to a few. She has taught me how to treat myself with kindness after suffering many many years of abuse. The center offers many opportunities for us to attain that true sense of self and who we are by offering many types of classes, such as meditation, massage therapy, Reiki sessions, and I have utilized them all. I highly recommend the holistic center for healing if you seek clarity and want to be the best version of yourself."
-Laura M.
"The Holistic Center for Soulful Living has been an important part of my life for the past 10 years. I have participated in both individual and couples therapy and attended several workshops over the years. The therapists and instructors are professional and compassionate. While the experiences have been different, what has been the same is that they all made me feel understood, supported and empowered. I would not be the person I am today without their guidance."
-S.S.
"I have been attending Steve's Sunday Meditation class at The Holistic Center for about 2 years now. I look forward to his class every week! I have grown and changed so much with Steve's support. He has helped me to get rid of anxiety and negative thoughts using mindfulness tools and meditation! He has helped me to change my life! I highly recommend Steve and his classes and workshops! He is compassionate, intuitive and truly cares about all of his clients! The Holistic Center is a beautiful, welcoming space to practice meditation and yoga!"
-Jamie B.
"Over the past five months I have been meeting with Rhea biweekly. She is always attentive, empathetic, and understanding while also offering valuable advice with coping tools. The relaxed environment she creates sets the mood for successful sessions every time. There have been measurable changes over the past five months under Rheas therapeutical care."
-Anthony B.
"I have been meeting with Rosemary at the Holistic Center for Soulful Living for several years. From the first time I entered the center, I felt a warm and welcoming feeling of peace and tranquility. It has become a sanctuary to me ever since. Rosemary has a beautiful spirit, filled with positive energy and a special gift of connecting with people in a gentle and caring manner. Her wisdom and compassion have helped me navigate some of the most challenging times of my life. With her support and guidance, I learned how to overcome many of the fears that have kept me stuck over the years. She has shared invaluable techniques and tools to help me approach relationships and daily life challenges from a place of awareness and acceptance. Rosemary continues to remind me of the importance of self-love, mindfulness, and curiosity. She has helped me realize the many gifts that come from daily practice and perseverance of inner work. Through working with Rosemary, I have gained a sense of confidence, wisdom and enlightenment that allows me to navigate my life in a more healthy and positive way. Rosemary is truly a lightworker. Working with her has been a life- changing experience for me. I am incredibly blessed and grateful for her presence in my life."
-Kerri B.
"For many years, I have attended a myriad of the modalities Steve Interrante offers … from sound healing to private relationship sessions to group and private past life soul regression. There is even more he also offers that I have yet to explore. Steve is so very uplifting, grounding, comforting, and reassuring. He is a true devotee to his life’s work. Steve is present and available all year round without hiatus. He has been very instrumental to my path of self-mastery, growth, and healing. I have brought many friends to his events, and they are now part of his tribe and love him like I do! Thank you, Steve and to the Holistic Center for the support for us all in the beautiful center and for your services. 🙏🏻 Flow towards Steve. ~~"
-Charlyn P.
"I have been a client at the holistic center for about four years after having to find a new therapist. I was highly recommended to the center by multiple people because of their multifunctioning space. The process of being matched with a therapist that is a good fit was super easy and shows how much they care. On top of therapy, they offer many classes like meditation, yoga and more. The center is a relaxing safe space to help you learn and grow not only emotionally and mentally, but also spiritually. I look forward to my visits here and always recommend the center to my own clients."
-L.M.
"I cannot express how grateful I am for the support I received from Rhea and the Holistic Center for Soulful Living. Rhea has been a guiding light in my journey of overcoming anxiety and navigating complicated family dynamics. Her compassionate holistic approach helped me address not just the surface issues, but the deeper emotional roots of my struggles. Thanks to her, I have not only found peace from anxiety, but also have rebuilt self-esteem and reconnected with my inner strength. Rhea’s insight and encouragement have powered me to take control of my life again, and I now feel more confident and grounded. The peaceful and nurturing environment at the holistic center also played a role in my healing process. If you are looking for a therapist who genuinely cares, listens, and provides tools to help you grow, I highly recommend Rhea and the Holistic Center for Soulful Living. They have been a true blessing in my life."
-Anonymous
"A peaceful and welcoming oasis. Rhea quickly became a great partner to express and explore thoughts and feelings about my addiction experiences. Rhea and The Holistic Center for Soulful Living have been an invaluable resource to help support my continued recovery."
-Anonymous
"I have been working with Rhea at the center for over two years and it's been the most rewarding experience. Through thoughtful and inspiring sessions, I have learned to not only improve my current self, but to search my heart and soul for a deeper and more meaningful life filled with honesty and compassion. Rhea not only supports me with our discussions but always provides practical suggestions and tools to inspire me to continue healing and growing in between sessions. I strongly recommend Rhea at the center; I for one am so grateful that I found her!"
-L.B.
"I enjoy going to the center to attend classes with Steve Interrante. I have learned so much from him about being mindful and how to mediate. I really enjoy his Sunday morning mediation classes; they really help start my week off in a good mindset. Attending mediation classes with Steve has really helped me manage a lot of the anxiety I had. Thanks to Steve and his teachings, I was able to come off most of my anxiety medications. My life has been forever changed, and I am so grateful. The center is very lucky to have Steve as part of the team. Steve's soul recognition therapy was also a wonderful experience. I was privileged to do a private session, as well as a recent group session. Each experience left me feeling great and taught me more about myself. I will be back for more. I have also attended Steve and Charlie's sound bath healing sessions, and they are AMAZING. After these sessions, I feel so relaxed. I have invited friends to join me, and they also have enjoyed the benefits of sound healing and now return to the space with me. I love the center; the big room is beautiful and serene. It's a wonderful place to meet other like-minded people and share ideas."
-D.M.
"I’m writing a testimonial in the midst of my “journey” with the center. Important because while I feel like a work-in-progress, each time I visit with Alissa or Rosemary I am amazed at how insightful they can be. At the same time they prompt me, challenge me and direct me to a level of introspection that can only be described as transformative. Before being introduced to the center I met with a more “clinical” psychologist and was very disappointed. I’m so glad I did not give up on therapy, but instead gave up on therapy that was not designed or equipped to bring me in touch with my best self. The name “soulful center” is not to be taken lightly. It is no cliché. If you seek to connect with your soul, if you seek awareness, effectiveness, insight and so much more this is the place to visit. I can say with all sincerity that it takes one visit… In that short time, you will know if you’ve arrived at the right place. I did."
-B.F.
"Reconnective Healing Sessions with Rob Koenig have been an amazing experience which affected my life in such a positive way. Each session has connected me and aligned me emotionally, spiritually and also physically. After each session I felt peaceful and more balanced and could see the effect flowing into all areas of my life. When I took my twenty two year old daughter with a severe debilitating health issue to Rob for a series of three sessions, I was able to observe and watch the magnificent power of this healing method. Where conventional medicine stopped their work, Reconnective Healing completed the healing process rapidly. My daughters debilitating health issues rapidly decreased and after a few short days she was starting to feel herself again and was healed. I highly recommend seeing Rob for Reconnective Healing Sessions. You will be so glad you did. I am very grateful for Rob and Reconnective Healing."
-D.S.
"“I have been a client at the center for almost 5 years now. Through a combination of therapy, Reiki & hypnotherapy I have transformed from an anxious, angry, frustrated child into a rational & confident man. Rosemary, Alissa & Mary have helped me to unlock my past and understand the nature of my insecurities. I stave to live in the present now and am happy and successful thanks to their skills. I am SO grateful!”."
-J.C.
"Rob Koenig created a peaceful, supportive and caring space in which to heal. During my Reconnective Healing session, I was aware of the sensation of energy moving around and through me, and afterwards, I was very relaxed. Although I went to the first session with the hope of a healing a physical ailment, a more powerful, life-altering “healing” occurred that was quite unexpected but much appreciated and needed. I experienced three sessions, each more powerful energetically, than the one before. This is a wonderful gift that Rob is sharing with the world. Thank you!"
-A.G.
"My journey with The Holistic Center for Soulful Living began almost 3 years ago when a dear friend highly recommended Rosemary to me. I felt stuck in my life at the time. I was unhappy and no longer knew what I wanted. Rosemary has since helped me tremendously, and I am so thankful to her. When you don’t quite know how to articulate what or how you’re feeling, it is comforting when someone just gets it. Rosemary identifies exactly with what I struggle to verbalize. The overall Center is welcoming from the moment you step inside. The beautiful and inspiring decor along with the heartfelt greetings are extremely reassuring. It can be so nerve-wracking to face your insecurities, regrets and fears; but those feelings disappear as these professional and compassionate women guide you to a place of understanding, strength, progress and peace. The Center offers so many services and opportunities to help you grow. Anytime I encounter someone struggling with an area in his or her life, I now highly recommend The Holistic Center for Soulful Living."
-J.H.
"Come to The Holistic Center for Soulful Living and become a soul seeking warrior. The rewards are great but it takes focus, determination and commitment, Qualities of any strong warrior! I’ve participated in several programs the center has created and I always come out of it inspired, rejuvenated and hopeful for improving myself, my outlook and my habits. Their programs help to open your heart and mind to fulfilling your heart’s desires and making a realistic plan or expectation on how that can happen. Exploration of what really matters to you and what your heart desires enables you to make small changes in your daily life that brings positivity and possibility to any situation. Participating in these workshops is the best gift you can give yourself. Plus they are totally awesome people living their truth!!"
-M.S.
"The Holistic Center for Soulful Living is a warm and inviting place that has set out to nourish the soul and touch the hearts of many. Professionals here have a holistic approach and strive to help the individual discover inner peace and serenity. Each professional here at the Holistic Center for Soulful Living truly dedicates themselves to the people they help each and every day. No matter the service, the individual is guaranteed to be given the tools and skills they need to achieve."
-J.R.
"There are no words that can truly articulate all of the Blessings that were bestowed upon us during our time at The Holistic Center for Soulful Living. The interactions with the center were indeed the catalyst to the transformation that took place on a souls level for both my husband and myself. The Holistic Center for Soulful Living, embodies an energy like no other wellness center. Each practitioner “shows up” for you as their client in a way that is unlike any other. The energy that is held in each session is one of complete compassion, positivity, inspiration, insight and sincerity. I believe the philosophy, approach, and mission that The Center embraces and stands for is the answer that you have been looking for in helping you to release anything that is holding you back from healing, finding your truth, and embracing your authentic self. I am SO Grateful for the Blessing of these practitioners in our lives. I can truthfully say that we would not be the people we are today or living the life we are living without their guidance and support. The words THANK YOU could never be enough. In Love & Light,"
-M.S.
"The Holistic Center for Soulful Living has transformed my life in ways beyond comprehension. I came to the center with my 6 year old daughter to help us recover from a turbulent home life. I was beaten down and completely numb to life. Rosemary has changed my perspective and is helping me shift my way of thinking. I am discovering that I do have goals and dreams. My daughter came fearful, overwhelmed & confused. It has been two years and I am learning to live a life with purpose and I choose how I experience every precious moment. I have come into the fullness of who I am and my daughter has begun her journey at an early age and has already transformed and become a beautiful spirit with self awareness. We are receiving gifts and blessings we never imagined possible. THANK YOU for giving us the gift of a truly Soulful Life!"
-One Grateful Family

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Brendan Flanagan

Brendan Flanagan is a Finance professional and a CPA who works for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) out of their headquarters in New York City. Brendan has been part of the ELC Finance organization since 1998. Having worked in several parts of the Corporate Finance team Brendan recently became the finance lead for Clinique North America. Prior to joining ELC Brendan worked as an Engagement Manager for PWC in their Financial Services division. Having been born and raised on Long Island, Brendan earned his undergraduate degree at Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus and his MBA at Hofstra.

Brendan is joining the Soulful Living Board of Directors as Treasurer and is thrilled to be bringing his expertise to the team. Brendan explained “I’m inspired by the founding members of this organization, the passion and dedication of fellow board members, and I’m motivated by a personal desire to support those battling with addiction and other life challenges.” Brendan is a staunch believer in the type of compassi onate and soulful care that is offered through this organization. Through his board participation he is hoping to reach people in need, to be enriched through the collaborative efforts of the group and to inspire others to join in the mission.

Mary Gnieser

Mary is the founder of Turtle & Butterfly Internal Arts, a unique holistic wellness practice where Mary offers not only her holistic psychotherapy expertise but also her knowledge and experience in training in the Internal Art of Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Meditation. Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen plus years experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents and adults. She is also a certified Integrative Hypnotherapist. Mary has worked in various mental health settings on Long Island and is excited to be once again collaborating with the founders of this non – profit who she had partnered with in The Center for Soulful Living. Mary has been a student of the Daoist internal arts for over a decade and has traveled extensively in pursuit of authentic teachers of Qi Gong and Nei Gong. She is a student within the Lotus Nei Gong International School and the Xian Tian College of Chinese Medicine located in Manchester, UK. Mary earned her Masters of Social Work from Adelphi University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland.

Mary is honored to have a role on the Executive Board of the Soulful Living for Addiction and Long Term Recovery. This position allows her to fulfill a promise made to herself years ago to help others affected by addiction. Mary’s catalyst in becoming a clinical social worker was born from the experience of having a family member’s bright life ended by an overdose. The impact of this tragedy on her family had Mary making career and life changes that have brought her to where she is today. Mary is excited to collaborate with the founders of this organization and the other board members to bring services to those in need and believes in the power of holistic therapies for the recovery process.

Colleen Gallagher

Colleen is a tireless advocate for bringing integrative care services to the community at large. Through her work, research and support she has provided program development in the healthcare industry for over thirty years. She has provided and or created opportunities for special populations in long term care, massage therapy, residential services, acute psychiatric, addiction and more recently prison based health services.

Colleen believes in educating the public and using evidence to open minds and doors for the underserved while she walks her unique path of social justice through healthcare. Currently and for the past 12 years her focus has been within the criminal justice system. Colleen is educated through public and private institutions including the Swedish Institute, the United States Navy and Hofstra University.

Colleen has a strong belief that chronic illness, which includes addictive disorders, can be compounded or lessened based on the availability of quality integrated care and services, she works to help others to understand that single path approach can sustain a person while living in a community of others.

Colleen is honored to bring her unique gifts to this holistic endeavor of soulful, mindful choices for long – term recovery.

Mark S. Katz, Esq.

Mark S. Katz, Esq. recently joined international insurance broker RT Specialty as an Executive Vice President with responsibility for developing and enhancing first – party property insurance products and programs. Before joining RTS, Mark compiled 25 years of boutique law firm experience with Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP — seventeen as a partner and three as the firm’s managing partner — analyzing and litigating complex insurance coverage disputes, with a special emphasis on commercial property coverage litigation.

His resume includes involvement in matters concerning large-loss property damage claims, builders’ risk claims, lost business income, extra expense, and delay in completion/start-up losses. He has analyzed claims and litigated actions involving properties under construction, railroads and transportation authorities, manufacturing facilities, municipalities, fossil fuel and renewable energy/power facilities, marine structures, hotels/resorts, casinos, residential condominium/co-op buildings, warehouses, big box retail stores and various other commercial properties. Mark is a frequent lecturer on first-party property insurance issues, is admitted to the New York and New Jersey bars and has mediated, arbitrated and litigated throughout the United States.

He is also a graduate of Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and of Hofstra Law School (J.D. 1993), where he was an editor of the Hofstra Law Review.

Linda Nuszen

Linda Nuszen is the founder of LOOK UP FOR ADAM & THE BEADING HEARTS .

Linda is an absolute inspiration and pure ray of sunshine, having lost her own beloved son to the battle of addiction, she works to raise awareness, educate and support countless families across Long Island and beyond who have lost their loved ones to this epidemic! The Soulful Living for Recovery team looks forward to working closely with Linda in an effort to continue to help pave the way for MUCH NEEDED change in the field of Addiction & Recovery.