MindBodyWellness

“Mind/body medicine leads you to become more involved in your health care and to make positive changes in your life. Health is not simply the absence of illness.” - The Wellness Book by Benson & Stuart

MindBodyWellness is committed to providing exceptional holistic services that promote overall health and well-being. By supporting the body and calming the mind with our restorative programs, we help you achieve a balanced, harmonious state, enhancing the effectiveness of traditional medical treatments.

Our services

10-week mind/body program

Our mind/body approach is modeled after the Mind Body Medical Institute program at Harvard Medical School. We incorporate the latest scientific and clinical research by mind/body pioneers Herbert Benson, M.D. and Alice Domar, Ph.D. All of our clinicians are certified to practice mind/body medicine.

Our program is highly effective in reducing the physical symptoms of stress such as insomnia, fatigue, headache, and gastrointestinal distress as well as minimizing the feelings of depression, anxiety and irritability. Stress is responsible for more than 60% of all physician visits and is known to cause or exacerbate many conditions including heart disease, infertility, gastrointestinal disorders and chronic pain. Left untreated, stress can seriously affect your health, work performance, relationships and general well-being. Our mind/body program teaches you how to use your own healing power to manage your stress and take control of your life.

As a participant, you will meet once a week for two and a half hours. Each session combines group support, skills training and symptom monitoring. You will learn how to:

• Elicit relaxation at any time through meditation, mindfulness and visioning
• Alter lifestyle habits to improve your overall health and well-being
• Free yourself from negative thought patterns using cognitive restructuring techniques
• Support yourself and others in the process of transformation and healing

One-on-one instruction is also available.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy developed more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture treatment stimulates specific energy meridians that exist throughout the body. Scientists have observed that this stimulation can cause a physiological response in brain activity, hormone levels, blood pressure, heart rate and immune system function, all of which help the body return to its innate state of balance and harmony. Our acupuncture room offers a tranquil retreat for acupuncture sessions by appointment.

Massage

Massage therapy helps reduce anxiety, pain, headaches, insomnia and other stress-related symptoms. It also aids circulation, helps with detoxification and enhances relaxation. Our certified massage therapists specialize in stress reduction and relaxation.

Other modalities

MindBodyWellness has relationships with local trusted partners who offer nutritional counseling, yoga instruction, specialized massage therapies, and individual or couples counseling. Let us assist you in creating a customized restorative plan to meet your specific needs.

Statistics

• Of those women suffering from insomnia, 9 out of 10 experience an improvement in symptoms and a decreased need for sleep medication¹
• 80% of patients suffering hypertension lower their blood pressure²
• Participants typically cut their Beck Depression Inventory scores nearly in half

1) Benson 2006
2) Benson, Selburn 2005

Contact Us

For more details, scheduling information, class registration and pricing information, contact us at the Egg Freezing Center.

Links/Resources

• The Domar Center for Complementary Healthcare
• Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine