What is your name?
Marisa Fanelli
What is your occupation?
Acupuncturist / Hypnotherapist / Mystical Curator
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
2+ years
What is your Instagram handle?
@healingpointtherapeutics
What is your LinkedIn URL?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/healingpointtherapeutics/
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
No. I was born and raised in Connecticut, moved here to attend graduate school for acupuncture, then decided to stay to open my business.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I started out as an English teacher, but after two years realized it wasn’t for me. On a whim, I applied for a graduate program in acupuncture. I opened a practice in Wayland, and after a year decided that hypnotherapy would perfectly complement acupuncture. I got certified in hypnotherapy and began combining it with my sessions. My business grew, and I expanded into a larger space, which ended up having a negative energy I didn’t understand. Seeking help introduced me to a community of healers, readers, and psychics. This journey led me to curate mystical events with carefully vetted metaphysical practitioners, shaping the business I run today.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
The energy of my business, space, and connection with clients is uplifting and transformative. Clients love the sense of connection and community intrinsic to my business and often comment on how dynamic and ever-changing it is. There’s always something new to look forward to.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
People respect you and your business more when they are trained to meet your boundaries and rules. You must be consistent with setting boundaries.
What is your favorite book?
The 48 Laws of Power
What is your secret weapon?
My ability to transmute negativity into fuel for growth. The more negative feedback I receive from competitors, the more motivated I am to surpass my previous achievements.
What is your most recent WIN?
I was just informed that I won the Business Person of the Year award in Sudbury, MA!
What advice would you give to your younger self?
You won’t even recognize the person you are a year from now, so stop dwelling on the pain you’re experiencing in this moment.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I take random road trips, exploring secluded areas for hiking or long walks, and reward myself with great meals and wine. I enjoy spending time in solitude.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I originally wanted to be a mortician, but transitioned due to my love of writing.