OUR STORY
Three Friends Who Built a House Full of Healing
Cumberland Crest House didn't start as a business plan. It started as a friendship and a house that finally caught up to it.
Emily Brown
JOYOUS OT
Always pictured her practice inside a real house, not a clinical office.
Michelle Lynray
EESYSTEM & TOTAL BODY BEING
Brought the Energy Enhancement System to Little Rock and needed a space built for healing and wellness.
Cindy Brown
ATTACHMENT SERVICES OF ARKANSAS
Wanted the three practices formally under one roof to support shared clients.
HOW WE BEGAN
Three Friends, One House
Michelle Lynray, Cindy Brown, and Emily Brown had been friends for years before Cumberland Crest House existed. Cindy and Emily are mother and daughter, and all three had been sharing clients and swapping referrals long before anyone thought to put a name on it.
Each of them, separately, had arrived at the same need. Emily had always pictured her practice, Joyous OT, inside a real house rather than a clinical office. Michelle was ready to bring the Energy Enhancement System to Little Rock and needed a space built for healing and wellness. Cindy, who already shared so many clients with both of them, wanted something more than proximity; she wanted all three practices formally under one roof, so their clients could move between them effortlessly, providing continuity of care and attention.
In 2022, they found this house. Cumberland Crest House opened its doors in August 2023. Michelle bringing EESystem and Total Body Being, Emily bringing Joyous OT, and Cindy bringing Attachment Services of Arkansas: three founding practices built on a friendship that predated the building by twenty plus years.
A NEW ADDITION
Penny Joins the House
For over a year, Penny Rea drove past Cumberland Crest House nearly every Tuesday, helping her daughter with a catering business nearby. Each time, she found herself slowing down, drawn to the house, the gardens, the quiet of the place, and wondering the same thing: I wonder if they have space available where I could work.
Eventually, a client she shared with Michelle made the connection. It turned out Penny and Michelle had known each other since 2005, so when Penny finally reached out in 2026, it was less an introduction than a reunion. Penny Rea Hypnosis became the fifth practice at Cumberland Crest House, proof that the house wasn't finished growing.
CIRCA 1889
The House Itself
Cumberland Crest House sits in the Quapaw Quarter, named for the Quapaw people who lived in the area, close to MacArthur Park and the Governor's Mansion Historic District.
The house was built circa 1889 by Ms. Lizzy G. Bein, a Victorian Queen Anne cottage designed by local architects Max Orlopp and Casper Kuenser, replacing an earlier home lost to fire in 1888.
In 1982, the architectural firm Witsell, Evans, and Rasco restored the house after decades of division into apartments, preserving the large doorways and original woodwork that still define the home today.
A house that finally caught up to a friendship, twenty+ years in the making.
WHY "CUMBERLAND CREST HOUSE"?
A Name with Meaning
We named the home Cumberland Crest House after discovering the rich history behind the name "Cumberland."
Once a historic county in northwest England, Cumberland had its coat of arms, which featured the Parnassus flower. This delicate bloom, native to marshy ground, came to symbolize for us the beauty that can arise from life's most difficult and muddy experiences ~ a fitting metaphor for the journey of self-discovery. You'll find quiet nods to this symbolism woven throughout the property.
Discover Your True Self.
Underneath the stress response, the roles, and the noise, there is a calmer, clearer version of you.
Our work is helping you find your way back to that source within.
WITH THANKS
The people Behind the Details
Tracy Rivers of Angelfish Decorative thoughtfully designed the interior. Inspired by a visit to Paris, Tracy brought warmth, elegance, and a sense of timeless comfort to every room; the kind of design touch that makes each visitor feel immediately welcomed.
The grounds are a garden masterpiece, designed and maintained by Jose Martinez. A vibrant array of flowers bloom year-round, alongside peaceful seating areas and a fire pit we light for gatherings, a serene space to relax and reconnect.
Shortly after we purchased the property, a Little Rock arborist told us the majestic 200-year-old oak tree in the front garden had to come down. To preserve its spirit, we used its wood to create signage throughout the house, from the entrances to the garden, a small story that still brings smiles to visitors who ask about it.
TODAY
Five Practices, One Address
Today, Cumberland Crest House is home to five independent practices, and clients who feel peace restored simply by stepping inside.
Cumberland Crest House
A wellness center inside a restored 1889 Victorian home in historic Quapaw Quarter, downtown Little Rock, two blocks from SOMA, close to MacArthur Park and the Governor's Mansion Historic District.
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EESystem Hours
Tues-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-3pm
Closed: Sun & Mon
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Inclusivity
Cumberland Crest House is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community where everyone is welcome regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, status, or background in admission to and/or receipt of the services and benefits.
DISCLAIMER: Results may vary. Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Energy Enhancement System and Cumberland Crest House do not dispense medical advice, prescribe, treat, cure, or diagnose illness. The views and nutritional advice expressed by Energy Enhancement System and Cumberland Crest House are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.
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