Endorsements

“The late Dr. Albert Schweitzer once said, “The only ones among you who will really be happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” What a perfect testament that defines the mission Andrea St. Hilaire and the Halcyon Healing Center has undertaken to finding the pathway towards posttraumatic growth.  I personally can attest that Andrea has committed herself selflessly, relentlessly, and resolutely to benefit our Warfighters in achieving balance, serenity and growth. 

  The Halcyon Healing Center is the “pathway” that ensures our Warriors will flourish in all aspects of their lives.  There are so many options out there that promote improving the lives of our Warriors.  However, The Halcyon Healing Center does that, and more! What is the “and more?” The approach that Andrea espouses (and has devoted her personal and professional life to); the healing remains firmly with the individual.  This is not a one-stop-fits-all approach.  Rather, the therapeutic model is based solely on the individual and their respective needs, to heal – the Halcyon approach ensures the individual achieves the balance and serenity they need to continue on a pathway of enlightenment and a fulfilling life we all deserve.

  This is the time we need to truly listen to our better angles and seek opportunities and pathways that lead us to truly enhancing those that silently suffer.  Let us embrace the modalities that The Halcyon Healing Center promotes and seize the opportunities that are offered at the center.  We owe it to our Warriors so they may enjoy the halcyon days of their lives ahead of them.”

 -Anthony A. Spadaro, Sergeant Major, USMC (34 years of service, countless deployments in every climate and place)

  “Highly recommended! Andrea St.Hilaire brings a unique and valuable perspective to the treatment of post-traumatic stress and moral injury, combining flow state engagements, equine therapy, meditation, and outdoor activities in a holistic approach that replaces trauma with growth and understanding. Her passion for healing and helping those who have served and suffered is truly a sight to behold. Andrea's extensive network of caregivers and her facility's proximity to our Nation's most deployed military units make Halcyon the go-to for taking care of our warriors and first responders.”

- James E. Hayes III, Colonel, U.S. Army

“Andrea St.Hilaire brings to the table a trustworthy passion for working alongside military and veterans who have survived trauma in combat and in life, as well as with their spouses and children. She deeply, personally understands the complexities of service life, the need for community, the ins and outs of the human psyche, and assimilating all pieces for effectively surviving and navigating change. Andrea comprehends the darkness that I know I and others have experienced, and provides a platform of reprieve, decompression, and discovery of purpose. Andrea “gets it,” which I did not think was possible for someone who wasn’t with me in my experiences. As I have come to know her well, I enthusiastically recommend Andrea’s work and offerings with Halcyon Healing Center.”

- Rob D, (25+ years US Government, multiple deployments)

 “Andrea's empathetic, thoughtful and impassioned nature creates a foundation through line for all elements of Halcyon.  As I've watched her build this operation from the ground up, she consistently questions to improve and achieve the ultimate goal of helping others through real connections.  Her ability to leverage a unique network of brilliant professional minds spanning multiple, seemingly unrelated disciplines and bring them together in new ways will continue to benefit the lives of our veterans.”

- A.T., New Hampshire  

“Halcyon Healing Center, Inc. and its CEO, Andrea St.Hilaire, take a unique, multimodal approach to recovery from trauma and moral injury. Focused on veterans and current members of the military, Halcyon has helped many people with decompression, and recovery, and growth in a post-traumatic environment. Andrea herself is a dedicated researcher, constantly reading the latest research and searching for treatment techniques that will complement the already successful program at Halcyon. This constant search for newer and better methods makes Halcyon successful.”

-Steve Lavergne, USMA ‘83

“I have known Andrea for more than five years and I have always been impressed by a commitment and passion to the work she does. Because, like many of us, she has “lived” it – she has the experience, knowledge, and empathy to help people with their needs and recovery to emotional well-being. With her natural bonding and communications with animals a sense of return to self-worth and optimism for the future can be achieved – without the prejudices and re-conceived ideas of friends, family, and work mates. It is a project to be applauded, supported and wholeheartedly entered into. I wish her every success for the future.”

- Henry Symington, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom

 “Andrea is a remarkably dedicated and committed person who strives to improve the lives of the people she so passionately serves. Get to know her and her program because speaking personally, she can make a difference for you.”

-  T.M., Virginia

 “I highly recommend Andrea St.Hilaire and Halcyon Healing Center for individuals facing the realities, and diving into the effects, of the numerous years of military deployments. Individuals struggling with traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain issues, and depression will find Halcyon to be a place for escaping from daily struggles, especially with a program focused on engagement with flow states. Andrea has dedicated her life to understanding and assisting military and veterans with the challenges on the path to recovery from combat-related trauma.”

- 1SG Lawrence Turner, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.)

 “Halcyon is definitely on the cutting edge of moral injuries. With a background in psychology coupled with professional equine credentialing, Halcyon is able to merge the two focus areas creating a healing environment for the military warrior. Regardless of what proclivities there may be with the stigma of seeking help with PTSD, Halcyon creates a safe atmosphere solely focused on recovery and self-awareness no matter where you are along your healing journey. I know this firsthand, for I have benefited beyond words from the environment Halcyon has created for me.”

- LTC Roger, U.S. Army Spec.Operations, 20+ years, Active Duty and still on my healing journey.

“In the time I have known Andrea, I have found her to be patient, encouraging, generous, kind, compassionate, caring, and thoughtful -- the traits required for providing support to our military trauma survivors. While most of us can only imagine how that trauma affects those individuals, Andrea has provided steps for those survivors to pause, decompress, assess and we discover those simple joys in life that we all take for granted.  By utilizing flow states, one can be mentally and physically prepared to face the challenges resulting from trauma, and are better able to encompass the healing process. The passion, dedication, and professionalism Andrea brings to supporting this community is extraordinary.”  

- MSG Ackley, US Army Special Operations (Ret.), 14 years