At Blue Rose, we believe true wellness honors the mind, body, and spirit.
Blue Rose is a sanctuary for MODERN healing in the heart of downtown La Plata, where advanced WELLNESS technology meets care.
deeply human
We offer a curated range of holistic therapies to help each guest reconnect with their body, calm their mind, and restore their sense of self. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional wellness and intuitive healing by offering care that feels good and does good.
Now, we’re here to serve our community with integrity, compassion, and the highest level of care we can possibly offer.
emily + shannon
We’ve used every service we offer ourselves: to find clarity after loss, to recover from stress and chronic illness, to reconnect with ourselves when we felt most disconnected. Blue Rose was born from the highs and lows of that journey — and all the joy, healing, and strength we found along the way.
Meet the Founders
We’re lifelong learners, wellness practitioners, and healers by both calling and training. But most importantly, we’re women who’ve walked our own healing journeys and along the way, we’ve discovered the power of community, connection, and care
Emily blends deep intuitive insight with a sharp strategic mind. With nearly two decades of experience in energy work and a degree in Political Science and Art History from Loyola University Maryland, she brings both credibility and clarity to the world of holistic wellness.
She’s trained extensively in intuitive modalities and energy-based practices, including Quantum Energy Healing, her own adaptive approach to spiritual and energetic recalibration. Her mission is rooted in accessibility: making powerful, research-backed healing methods available to the people who need them most.
- Quantum Energy Healing
- Intuitive Sessions & Energy Reads
- Oracle Card Spreads
- Past Life & Aura Analysis
- Spiritual Mentorship
- Energetic Recalibration & Trauma Release
Co-Owner & CEO
Intuitive Energy Practitioner | Wellness Advocate | Business Strategist
Emily Burke
Shannon brings a deeply calming, empathetic energy to Blue Rose both in the treatment room and behind the scenes. With an associate degree in Medical Massage Therapy and training as a Reiki Master, her approach blends clinical precision with a nurturing presence.
As a highly attuned empath, Shannon is especially gifted at helping clients feel safe in their bodies again. Her massage work is trauma-informed and restorative, offering relief not just from physical pain, but from nervous system strain and energetic imbalance.
- Therapeutic, Swedish & Sports Massage
- Reiki & Energetic Reset
- Lymphatic Drainage & Myofascial Release
- Himalayan Salt & Hot Stone Massage
- Hip Flexor Trauma Release
- Aura Reads & Spiritual Mentorship
- Reiki Certifications & Group Healing Education
Co-Owner & C00
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) | Reiki Master | Holistic Healer
Shannon Burke
“This is a calming oasis in the chaos that is modern day world.”
" Just walking through the doors somehow removes a bit of the stress you accumulate living your life and I, for one, always leave feeling lighter. The owners are fabulous, knowledgeable, and so personable.
Whether you are searching for a gift, a specific crystal, need a massage or are seeking spiritual guidance, they have an uncanny knack for guiding you to something that truly resonates with whatever you're seeking. And don't get me started on their free Mindful Mondays, life changing is not an overstatement."
Our clients choose Blue Rose because they can feel the difference, not just in the results, but in the intention.
Patrick brings decades of experience in the paranormal and spiritual realms. As a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher, he guides others through intuitive development, spiritual protection, and the unseen layers of the human experience.
Jean’s approach to wellness is rooted in lived experience. With years of holistic study and a NASM certification in Personal Wellness, she supports others in building practices that are practical, sustainable, and deeply healing.
Joanna brings intention to every corner of the Blue Rose shop. With a background in marketing, a Reiki Master certification, and global experience studying spiritual practices, she curates our retail space. She also helps shape our events and experiences by weaving intentionality and authenticity into everything from the products on our shelves to the feeling you get when you walk through the door. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Gannon University.
With a Master’s degree in Television and Media Management from Drexel University and years of experience creating content for small businesses, social media, podcasts, and film projects, Melissa brings a rare blend of creative skill and strategic insight to the Blue Rose brand. She’s also a Reiki Master and card reader, blending her deep understanding of media and spirituality to craft content that feels meaningful, aligned, and energetically grounded.
Sydney is the steady presence behind the scenes — organized, intuitive, and deeply attuned to the rhythm of the team. With a natural gift for coordination and connection, she brings calm, clarity, and cohesion to every detail.
Amanda blends ten years of hairstyling experience with advanced training in Japanese Head Spa therapy and Reiki. Her sessions offer a unique kind of reset that’s restorative, holistic, and deeply relaxing for both body and mind.
A Space for Everyone
We created Blue Rose to feel like a sanctuary:
We built Blue Rose for the people who are ready to reconnect with their bodies, their peace, and their sense of wholeness. For the ones who’ve been holding it all together and finally need somewhere to let go. For those walking healing journeys that are layered, deeply personal, and not always linear.
Our clients span every generation and walk of life. What unites them is a desire to feel better in every sense of the word. Whether you’re managing chronic stress, seeking deeper clarity, recovering from burnout, or simply wanting care that honors your whole being, you belong here.
Every detail of Blue Rose was chosen with intention, from the textures and tones to the technologies and treatments, so your entire experience here feels grounded, peaceful, and restorative.
This is a space that invites you to exhale. To pause. To reconnect with your body, your breath, and what you need most.
We spent over a year restoring a 105-year-old building in downtown La Plata. Not just to house Blue Rose, but to bring its vision fully to life.
