Health Professionals in Massachusetts

I work with busy, professional women on building better habits around diet, exercise and lifestyle in order to promote more energy and enable/facilitate healthy, long term weight loss through targeted blood sugar control and strategized behavior change.

The Healing Touch System is a synthesis of many of the best Eastern and Western psychophysical therapies that fully incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection. It adopts an integrated therapeutic model to diagnose and treat acute or chronic illness caused by structural, physiologic, organ, and immune system dysfunction. Our signature care speeds recovery from trauma, illness and injury, alleviates pain, improves circulation, builds immune function, relieves emotional stress, and enhances clarity of mind. Diverse acupuncture and integrated Ayurvedic energy medicine and massage treatment methods are tailored to address your specific needs and unique condition.

I am a Massachusetts Chinese Medicine doc and Licensed Dietitian. I studied Functional Medicine before it became a buzzword 15+ years ago, although no longer use much expen$ive testing. I have a special interest in the areas of digestive issues such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, IBD, IBS, and reflux. I get outstanding results. I am also really good at using Chinese Medicine to successfully treat many gynecological issues such as heavy bleeding, menopausal symptoms, pain during periods, and irregular periods. In addition I have excellent results with autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular and diabetes.

I became interested in natural healing techniques a long time ago. Considering the potential side effects of medicines commonly prescribed, I thought it worthwhile to study alternative methods of healing. Initially, I trained in Shiatsu and Massage Therapy, I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1984. My post-graduate studies involved extensive training in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

...WE HAVE YOUR NUTRITION PRESCRIPTION(Rx)... Are you challenged by Bingeing, Compulsive Eating, Weight Gain, an Eating Disorder? Are you Pregnant and need Diet Mangement? AlexisRD and the NutritionRx Team have been helping men, women, children, and adolescents immersed in problematic eating syndromes since 1985. From supporting patients through the weight loss process to helping patients prevent and cope with disease through the weight loss process to helping patients prevent and cope with disease through better nutrition, to providing a patient with the skills he or she needs to overcome an eating disorder and establish a healthy relationship with food.

Kristine is a registered dietitian with recent experience working as an outpatient dietitian at a premier Boston hospital. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Bentley University and then went on to complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion at Simmons College.

I am a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist trained in Chinese, Japanese and Daoist Medical Arts. I utilize herbal medicine along with TuiNa massage, Gwa Sha, Qi Gong, cupping, moxibustion, electroacupuncture and magnet therapy.

At Tai Chi Acupuncture & Wellness Center our goal is to create healthier and happier people by providing quality care and alternative healing therapies to those in need. While there will always be a place for Western Medicine, we take a different approach to health and wellness. Our programs, classes and treatments focus on bringing balance to mind, body, and spirit. Our bodies are amazing vehicles, and we are just beginning to understand their full capacities. Our intention is to teach others that the path to a happy and healthy life lies within each and every one of us.

Does food feel like more of an enemy than a friend? Are you confused and stressed about what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat? Do you fear foods, obsess over calories and labels, or worry about how foods affect your appearance? You are not alone. In our current world, information overload on how to feed yourself and options for food are overwhelming leaving people lost on how to nourish themselves and their families.

I am a Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the New England School of Acupuncture. Most patients I see have some type of pain, lower back, sciatic, tennis elbow, arthritis just to name a few. I also am certified by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York for the treatment of cancer patients using acupuncture. Patients are pleasantly suprised at how comfortable they feel during acupuncture treatments and how easily the thin sterile needles are placed. Please call if you have any questions. Best Regards Heidi M. Hughett Lic.Ac.

Do you constantly wish you had more energy? Less confusion? More confidence about your health? That's what you are you going to get from Nicole. Personally tailored tools for you to build up your health skills, so you can stop questioning your choices. The last thing you'll get is one-size-fits-all advice. At your initial visit, expect to do a lot of talking while she does a lot of listening. After learning about your health history, favorite foods, eating and exercise habits, she will help you set goals and prioritize. Follow-up visits will focus on maintenance and monitoring your progress. You pick the topic.

Collaborative Kidney Care was launched to offer a patient-focused practice with individualized treatment plans to meet you where you are and help achieve optimized health outcomes through innovative approaches.

Dr. K.Zhang holds a PhD degree from Fujian Medical University and a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) in Chinese acupuncture from New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), MCPHS and the pain program from Tufts University School of Medicine. Before coming to US, Dr. Zhang had practiced in China for years. He is a national Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, certified by NCCAOM, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to practice acupuncture in the state. He is also a research scientist in Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).

Jeffrey S. Wernick, Lic. Ac., LICSW is a Licensed Acupuncturist with the Massachusetts Board of Medicine and Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 1984. He is a graduate of Queens College and the New England School of Acupuncture. He has been affiliated with the Shattuck hospital Pain and Stress Clinic, Massachusetts Osteopathic Hospital, Brockton Pain Management Group, and Kushi Institute.

Our relationships with food are often complex and dynamic. We provide telehealth support to those seeking an individualized outpatient treatment program for eating disorders including ARFID, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, and others. While helping clients achieve complete peace with food, we also guide and motivate them towards optimal health and wellness through mindfulness based practice, compassion, and support. Our work together will consist of building a strategy to navigate difficult food situations, building confidence in food decisions, securing body-image, and allow you to finally enjoy food for ALL of what it is.

I am an acupuncturist trained in China with over 27 years of clinical experience. I have written 4 books: Acupuncture & Hormone Balance, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs for Common Diseases, Acupuncture and Infertility and ED and Prostate Problems. I help patient to find the root cause of each healthy condition and correct it with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I accumulated a lot of experience in treating acid reflux, acne, AF, allergies, anxiety, excessive sweating, facial wrinkles, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bursitis, COPD, colitis, cystitis, depression, diabetes, tinnitus, eczema, and erectile dysfunction.

Do you ever eat beyond the point of fullness or feel guilty for what you ate? Do you find yourself eating for reasons other than hunger? Have you tried a diet (or a lifetime of diets) and "failed," only to put the weight back on...and then some? Are you frustrated by your relationship to food and your body? Do you know what to do but have a hard time following through? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you are not alone and you are in the right place! Happy Valley Nutrition is the Pioneer Valley's ONLY group practice of weight-inclusive, fat-positive, HAES-aligned RDs.

Are you tired of dieting? Are you looking to feel better, improve your health, and feel more confident about your body? I am a dietitian that focuses on creating long-term change by eliminating the restriction of dieting and instead focusing on your relationship with food and eating. I use principles of Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, and couple this with core nutritional foundations. The result is not a diet or restriction, but instead small lifestyle changes that feel empowering and sustainable. My goal is create an atmosphere for clients that is both supportive and nonjudgmental of your individual goals. Change IS possible!

Do you have a healthy appetite? Have you tried several diets and failed? Do you eat beyond fullness or feel guilty after eating? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you are in the right place! I strongly believe that part of healthy eating, is eating! No one food or drink is going to give you all the nutrients your body needs and no foods are off limits. I personalize nutrition to fit your lifestyle and want you to develop a healthy relationship with food, in addition to achieving meaningful weight loss. As a Registered Dietitian who has had her own struggles with weight and food, I'm here for you!