1005 Williams St. Great Bend, Kansas 67530 620-793-9067 Toll Free 800-793-9066 Email: anita@hcwh.net

Who We Are . . .

We are a ministry sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The Center provides a quiet, healing and hospitable atmosphere. The staff has been trained in various aspects of alternative healing. It is a part of Heartland Ministries. The other prongs are Heartland Center for Spirituality and Heartland Farm, also sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Our philosophical belief is that our health depends on a healthy planet. Improving our health is inextricably linked with ecological well-being. Good health lies in recognizing that each of us is a part of a wider web of life. When the web is healthy we are more likely to be healthy. But the rising rate of environmental illnesses is a constant reminder that the web is not healthy. Our biosphere is rampantly toxic and woefully depleted; therefore, the mounting number of our health problems can only be understood as part of a larger pattern.

In the present medical system, We have seen almost miraculous emergency care and the marvels that our advance technology can offer. However, when it comes to chronic types of diseases, it seems that the best we have to offer is symptom relief.

Sadly, we approach our bodies with much violence. We “declare war” on disease. We spend billions of dollars trying to find the “magic bullet.” We “attack” bacteria (the good along with the bad) with all the “big guns” we can muster. It’s time to come to peace with our bodies and the earth of which we are a part. It is time to “build-up” rather than “to destroy” in order to heal.

Homeopathic Remedies: Used for generations, homeopathy is based on the law of similars, “like cures like.” This law states that a remedy can cure a disease if it produces in a healthy person, symptoms similar to those of the disease. Through the use of natural substances (plant, animal and mineral), it seeks to cure in accordance with natural laws of healing. Pharmaceutically prepared in very small doses, homeopathic remedies work with the body’s natural defenses to heal itself and help maintain balance and health. Safe and effective, there are no known side effects.

Stem Enhance is a breakthrough, natural botanical extract that supports wellness by helping your body maintain healthy stem cell physiology. It is the very first product on the market from the latest phytoceutical product category called “stem cell enhancers.” To view the Spec sheet on Stem Enhance Click Here. the Double Blind Crossover study Click Here. and the Patent for Stem Enhance Click Here. or the Medical Journal Article Click Here.

When you take two capsules of Stem Enhance, the ingredients help to support the release of stem cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. Through a natural process, those stem cells then travel to areas of the body where they are most needed.

What are stem cell enhancers?

Recent scientific developments have revealed that stem cells derived from the bone marrow, travel throughout the body, and act to support optimal organ and tissue function. Stem Enhance a stem cell enhancer supports the natural role of adult stem cells.

Many diseases that are prevalent today are diet-related. So what is the solution? Eat a healthy diet, rich in raw, organic plant foods, exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and get enough sleep. It sounds easy, doesn't it? Unfortunately, many people live a lifestyle that interferes with good health. People are busy; they lead stress-filled lives. They eat food designed to be fast, instead of foods designed to be fit. We all need a good vitamin-mineral supplement.

Other Alternative Health Products: We believe that many medications may have serious side effects and may only mask symptoms---symptoms that are trying to get our attention because something is going wrong. Therefore, we stock numerous nutritional products to enhance the immune system and to improve health.


Trasan Microfiber Cloths: If you would like to replace your household cleaning chemicals in order to save time, money and our precious environment, please check out our website (link above). You will view the highest quality, ultra-fine Microfiber cloth available. It is literally changing the way America cleans. Trasan stands behind every product with an unconditional, 100% money-back guarantee.


Tachyon; to learn about Tachyon energy or Zero-Point Field that exist beyond the speed of light and products that have been tachyonized, please click on this site, Tachyon-Partners


Those who are experiencing diseases such as cancer or other major diseases will find further information on the following websites: www.outsmartyourcancer.com, www.protocel.com and www.nutrition2000.com

Massage: we have a great need for “touch therapy.” In spite of advertising pleas to “reach out and touch someone” we have very little physical contact with our friends, family members and coworkers. Yet touch is like food---a basic nutrient for survival---so basic that babies deprived of it die. Therefore, one of the greatest benefits of massage is the human caring that is conveyed by the therapist. Beyond that, massage provides: deep relaxation and stress reduction, relief of muscle tension and stiffness, greater joint flexibility and range of motion, better circulation of blood and lymph, relief of tension-related headaches and relief of many other physical ailments.

Reflexology: a scientific technique of applying pressure to the 7,200 never endings or reflexes of each foot, which has a definite effect on the normal functioning of all parts of the body. This reflect work sends stimuli to various organs, glands, and nerves in the body. Reflexology promotes balance and normalization, reduces tension, revitalizes, reactivates, regenerates, and brings the whole system into harmony and a state of good health.

Chiropractic: many illnesses are the result of improper nerve supply; chiropractic can alleviate pain and restore essential nerve supply in many conditions. This assists the body to heal itself and maintain healthy function.

Naturopathy: we have a working relationship with a naturopathic physician (Dr. Andy Hefner) who specializes in homeopathy among other modalities.

Sister Anita Schugart OP, Director M.S. Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN 1980 B.A. St. Mary of the Plains College, Dodge City, KS 1966 Dr. Jay Sherer’s Academy of Natural Healing, Santa Fe, NM., studied Massage Therapy, Homeopathy, Applied Kinesiology and other healing modalities, 1987 International Institute of Reflexology, St. Petersburg, FL 1983 First, Second, and Third Degree Reiki 1985-1987 Attended seminars on Homeopathy and Kinesiology conducted by the International Academy of Modern Bioenergetics, Irvine, CA Attended Life Enhancement Workshop conducted by Yuan Zhi Fu, L.Ac. M.D. of China Healthways Institute of Irvine, CA 1994 Studied Tachyon Energy and the use of Tachyonized products with David Wagner of Santa Rosa, CA Studied Radionics and Intrinic Data Fields with Robert Fridenstine, Columbus, OH Ministered in Hospital Administration for 20 years before becoming Director of Heartland Center for Wholistic Health.

Sister Cecilia Ann Stremel OP, Office Manager B.S. Elementary Education (Sacred Heart College) Newman University, Wichita, KS, 1965 International Institute of Reflexology, St. Petersburg, FL. 1988. First and Second Degree Reiki, 1989. Advanced Reiki and Reiki Master with William Rand in Sedona, AZ. 1996. Ministered in elementary education for 23 years before joining the staff of Heartland Center for Wholistic Health.

Amy Antle D.C. (Chiropractor) Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Los Angeles, CA 1998

Jessica Williams, Massage Therapist BMSI Institute of Overland Park, KS, 650 hour program, 2004 Pregnancy Massage Certification, BMSI Institute, 2004 Reiki I and Reiki II

Nicole Smith, Massage Therapist, NCMT Graduate of Heritage College, Wichita, KS, 2012 Nationally Certified Trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular Massage Trigger Point Therapy and Post-isometric relaxation

Andrew Hefner, N.D. (Naturopath and Consultant to the Center) National College of Naturopathic Medicine, ND, Portland, OR 1968 Hahnemann Memorial Institute, Bradenton, FL, HMD 1980 Extensive Post Graduate Studies, including the study of cardiology at the University of Vienna, Austria, Served as Preceptor for Preceptorship program at Bastyr University, Seattle, WA