Meet Charlene Dandoulis
Founder House of Alcheme
Alcheme Collective
We Are Alcheme Podcast
Faced with a life-changing diagnosis and a three-year prognosis as a solo mother, Charlene refused to accept fate. Instead, she set out on a relentless journey to heal, one that would reshape her future and inspire others to do the same. But before House of Alcheme was born, there was a moment that changed everything…
A life changing moment 4 years ago.
Four years ago, what began as bouts of severe dietary issues for 6 months led me to an emergency room. After over a week of being unable to eat, move, or use the bathroom, all while enduring excruciating pain, I was diagnosed with a severe blockage and narrowing in my colon.
Everything happened quickly from there. Within hours, I found myself in emergency surgery, waking up to the news that part of my colon had been removed and a colostomy bag put in place. Grateful I could breathe, and most preciously, grateful I could still hold and squeeze my beautiful little boy, it was the moment that came next that entirely shattered my world.
3 years... I decided that wasnt my story.
The post-surgery results revealed the 'C' word, and as a solo mother to my three-year-old son, I was given a three-year prognosis that threatened to rewrite both our futures.
In that moment of profound uncertainty, I made a choice that would transform not only my own life but become my life's purpose. Instead of accepting the conventional path, I chose to become the alchemist of my own healing. I dove deep into research, exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, testing countless therapies and treatments that could support my body's innate healing ability.
Through this journey, I discovered that true healing requires more than just physical interventions – it needs the right environment, the right tools, and most importantly, the belief in our body's remarkable ability to transform.
Fully healed I have a new purpose in life.
Today, I stand here fully healed, having transformed my pain into purpose. House of Alcheme was born from my deepest understanding of what it means to seek healing, to face uncertainty, and to emerge stronger. It's my offering to others walking their own paths to wellness – a sanctuary where science meets soul, where healing is holistic, and where each person is empowered to become their own healer.
Every therapy and treatment you'll find in House of Alcheme was first part of my own healing journey, carefully chosen and personally tested. House of Alcheme reimagines wellness as a science-based day spa, shifting the focus from merely treating illness to actively nurturing wellness in a setting that promotes safety, relaxation, and genuine care. This is where true healing begins.
