THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, December 21, 1995 TAG: 9512190066
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
SOURCE: Vicki Lewis
LENGTH: Medium: 66 lines
As a child, Dr. Rosalie Sanchez spent many a summer's day romping on the beach at Ocean View and riding rides at the old Ocean View Amusement Park.
Those warm memories of summer vacations with her aunt and uncle are what brought Sanchez back to Norfolk to open her chiropractic practice.
``Ocean View has the kind of small community/neighborhood feeling that I want to live and work around,'' Sanchez said.
She opened her practice, Better Health Chiropractic on Granby Street, three years ago. She came to Norfolk from Atlanta, where she graduated from Life Chiropractic College.
Sanchez, who is also a registered nurse, said she decided to become a chiropractor after she was ``personally helped, when all else had failed. Plus, the alternative and natural approach to health suits me better than the traditional model.''
After coming to the area, Sanchez worked at the Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center while getting her business started. She also joined the Ocean View Kiwanis Club and the Ocean View Merchants Association. She has has served as president and vice president of the Merchants Association.
``I really feel that a person needs to have some involvement in their community,'' Sanchez said. ``Many times, people want to see things changed, but they don't want to get involved. But it's important as a business owner and a resident.''
Name: Rosalie Sanchez.
Nickname: Dr. Rosi.
What brought you to Norfolk: Family vacationed here when I was a child. Wanted to live close to hometown of Baltimore.
Birthplace: Baltimore, Md.
Birthdate: Jan. 23, 1950.
Occupation: Chiropractor.
Marital status: divorced.
Children: one dog, four cats, two cockatiels.
Last Book Read: ``The Celestine Prophecy'' - a great book about the inter-connectedness of all things.
Favorite movie: ``The Bridges of Madison County.''
Favorite magazine: Natural Health.
Biggest accomplishment: Salutatorian of graduating class at chiropractic college.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I like me as I am.
Perfect way to spend the day: A ride in the country on by boyfriend's Harley-Davidson.
Favorite vacation spot: New Zealand.
Pet peeve: Litter on the streets.
First job: Teen model at department store.
Hobbies: Country/western dancing, aerobic exercise.
Favorite restaurant: El Rodeo (Mexican) and Bobbywood.
What do you like most about Norfolk? Living by the Chesapeake Bay.
What do you like least about Norfolk? Too much littering on the streets and beach. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JIM WALKER
by CNB