Rick E. Mannerino, C.S.
I was raised in Christian Science -- my mother is a Christian Science practitioner as
well. At an early age I learned that God is Love. While growing up in the
countryside (Chico, CA) my first patients were the neighborhood animals -- wild and
domestic. As a child the immediacy of their healings made an impression but at the
same time it was expected. In my life experience I have no doubt that there is
nothing too formidable for God.
In 1990 I graduated from Menlo College, (Atherton, CA) earning Bachelor of Science
Degree with an emphasis in business administration. From there I moved to Ocean
Beach in San Francisco, and served in various capacities (1990-1995) at Arden
Wood, Inc. -- a Christian Science nursing facility. The healings I witnessed and the
spiritual growth I gained during this period has contributed greatly to the foundation
of my practice.
The next chapter in my life took me to central Mexico. Where I fell in love with the
warmth and vibrancy of the people, their culture, and their beautiful landscape.
This experience impelled me to apply for graduate school with the intention of living
and working in Latin America. For the latter part of 1995 I attended an intensive
Spanish program at the Monterrey Institute of International Studies (Monterey, CA).
While Monterrey was a wonderful experience I realized that the close proximity of
the ocean and my passion for surfing might interfere with my studies. Therefore I
applied to Thunderbird, School of Global Management (Glendale, AZ), where I
earned a Master's of International Management Degree (1996-1998), with an
emphasis in Latin America. During this time I spent one month in Chile and in Peru
studying their culture and economies. I was so enamored with Peru that I visited
there again for a month's time in 1998 with the intention of securing employment.
After a few adventures, one of which included seeing God's protective hand foiling
a group of men attempting to kidnap me, I realized that my heart is in California.
Upon graduating from Thunderbird, I moved to San Diego and worked in the
financial services industry for five years (1999 – 2004). At the same time I
continued to practice Christian Science healing on the side. Most of my patients in
those days were non Christian Scientists. It was natural to offer help to others
whose curative methods were not working out. The satisfaction of helping those in
need of something better inevitably led me to leave the corporate world, in
February 2004, to enter the full time healing practice.
Currently I reside in Pacific Beach, where I recently finished a three year term as
First Reader at Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist (San Diego). I also serve on
the Board of Directors at Sunland Home Foundation. I still find time to get a surf in
now and then. However, my biggest joy is spending time with my son.
I was raised in Christian Science -- my mother is a Christian Science practitioner as
well. At an early age I learned that God is Love. While growing up in the
countryside (Chico, CA) my first patients were the neighborhood animals -- wild and
domestic. As a child the immediacy of their healings made an impression but at the
same time it was expected. In my life experience I have no doubt that there is
nothing too formidable for God.
In 1990 I graduated from Menlo College, (Atherton, CA) earning Bachelor of Science
Degree with an emphasis in business administration. From there I moved to Ocean
Beach in San Francisco, and served in various capacities (1990-1995) at Arden
Wood, Inc. -- a Christian Science nursing facility. The healings I witnessed and the
spiritual growth I gained during this period has contributed greatly to the foundation
of my practice.
The next chapter in my life took me to central Mexico. Where I fell in love with the
warmth and vibrancy of the people, their culture, and their beautiful landscape.
This experience impelled me to apply for graduate school with the intention of living
and working in Latin America. For the latter part of 1995 I attended an intensive
Spanish program at the Monterrey Institute of International Studies (Monterey, CA).
While Monterrey was a wonderful experience I realized that the close proximity of
the ocean and my passion for surfing might interfere with my studies. Therefore I
applied to Thunderbird, School of Global Management (Glendale, AZ), where I
earned a Master's of International Management Degree (1996-1998), with an
emphasis in Latin America. During this time I spent one month in Chile and in Peru
studying their culture and economies. I was so enamored with Peru that I visited
there again for a month's time in 1998 with the intention of securing employment.
After a few adventures, one of which included seeing God's protective hand foiling
a group of men attempting to kidnap me, I realized that my heart is in California.
Upon graduating from Thunderbird, I moved to San Diego and worked in the
financial services industry for five years (1999 – 2004). At the same time I
continued to practice Christian Science healing on the side. Most of my patients in
those days were non Christian Scientists. It was natural to offer help to others
whose curative methods were not working out. The satisfaction of helping those in
need of something better inevitably led me to leave the corporate world, in
February 2004, to enter the full time healing practice.
Currently I reside in Pacific Beach, where I recently finished a three year term as
First Reader at Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist (San Diego). I also serve on
the Board of Directors at Sunland Home Foundation. I still find time to get a surf in
now and then. However, my biggest joy is spending time with my son.
About Rick
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