My practice is located in a 200-year old building in Historic Sugartown, just a few minutes from downtown Malvern. The village of Sugartown, which dates back to the early 1800’s, fell in to disrepair, as we all do, so that by the 1970’s, it was dilapidated almost beyond repair. 

In the early 1980’s, a group of neighbors, who wanted to help the village reach its potential, joined together to pick up the pieces and rebuild the village to the point where it is now a beautiful, tranquil oasis. 

Like the history of Sugartown, we all have some parts of our lives in disrepair. Many of our own dreams have been left at the wayside. Rebuilding our own lives may seem hopeless. 

The restored village where Heartwood has its home is an allegory and an ideal setting for the restoration work we will engage in. The sunlight streaming across the deep windowsills reminds us of the inner beauty inside all of us, often calling to be recognized. The solid stone walls and foundations remind us of the solid ground on which each of us can stand when we come to recognize our own strength. 

At Heartwood,  we will strive to restore you not just to where you once were, but to where you can reach your full potential. 

      - Domenica Rafferty, MS, LPC