Location
Longfellow Health Center is located within The Longfellow Club on Route 20 in Wayland, MA. We are a community-based holistic health care facility whose services are available and open to the general public. The professionals both in The Health Center and The Club, working hand-in-hand in the development and maintenance of fit individuals and healthy lifestyles, are committed to a healthy future for individuals, our community, and the world.

Hours
Although our office is open and our office manager is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, each practitioner maintains their own office hours by appointment only and may be available from 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, along with available Saturday and Sunday hours. Please call 508-358-4900 for a specific practitioners days and times.

Money Matters
We make every effort to help keep down the cost of your health care costs at Longfellow Health Center. You can help by paying for treatment at the time services are rendered. We do accept cash, personal checks, Mastercard and Visa. Questions regarding payment plans or accepting assignment with major private insurance companies, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Worker's Compensation, and Automobile or Personal Injury policies may be discussed with our office manager. For a current fee schedule of our services please call our office manager at 508-358-4900. If you must cancel an appointment, we request 24-hour notice to avoid being charged a missed appointment fee and to allow another patient the opportunity to schedule their appointment.

Please note that all Longfellow Health Center practitioners offer a FREE 10 minute No-Cost Consultation. Please call 508-358-4900 to reach our office manager. She can answer questions you may have on Longfellow Health Center or schedule an appointment with any practitioner..

acupuncture

chiropractic

therapeutic massage

massage therapy

nutritional counseling

physical therapy

water therapy

polarity therapy

reflexology

reiki

Purpose Statement
The Longfellow Health Center's purpose is to provide quality health care by offering a multi-disciplinary approach integrating the mind, body, spirit and environment. Our team of professionals is committed to developing relationships that support people in achieving vibrant health through traditional and modern healing technologies. We work with our clients to create a health maintenance program which enables them to achieve their full human potential, live a balanced lifestyle, and experience overall well-being and vitality.

HIPAA Statement
Pursuant to the New HIPAA Regulations, please view Longfellow Health Center's "NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION".

 

 

 

Acupuncture
Chinese medicine is based on the theory that energy flows through the body and channels. When there is a disruption or imbalance in the flow of this energy, illness or discomfort occur. Acupuncture works by accessing the energy via fine single-use needles placed at points along the channels. Blockages are removed and imbalances corrected with the needles and other modalities. Herbs are used either with acupuncture to enhance the effect or on its own to achieve balance in the body. Many people find acupuncture treatments relaxing and achieve a sense of well-being after several treatments. Acupuncture can be very effective in the treatment of asthma, chronic fatigue, digestive and gynecological problems, headaches, insomnia, complications of pregnancy including morning sickness, and the control of chronic and acute pain, among many other conditions. Acupuncture health-care benefits may be available through major private insurance companies, workers compensation, and automobile or personal injury insurance policies..

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Chiropractic
Chiropractic can provide relief from chronic headaches, pains of the neck, arm, shoulder, leg, and of course, back problems. From auto accidents to sports injuries, the painless Activator Method of Chiropractic care can be your first choice for conservative detection and correction on either nerve or musculoskeletal problems. The Activator Method utilizes a small, handheld instrument to adjust misalignment of the spine and other joint of the body. The Activator painlessly delivers a quick, light thrust to the problem areas. Chiropractic health-care benefits may be available through most major private insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Medicare, Workers Compensation, and Automobile or Personal Injury insurance policies.

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Therapeutic Massage
"The benefits of therapeutic and sports massage includes improved circulation in general body tone, enhanced function of joints and muscles, and relief of mental and physical fatigue. Our certified and licensed massage therapists are trained in your muscular therapy in general massage therapeutic techniques. With the you are seeking a relaxation massage, treatment for specific sports related injury or any other soft tissue impairment, appointments are available Monday through Saturday in either 30, 45, 60 or 90 minute sessions. Massage therapy health care benefits may be available through Workers Compensation and Automobile or Personal Injury insurance policies. Hot stone massage is available in a 90 minute session. The use of heated stones is combined with traditional massage techniques to create a beneficial and relaxing experience. Heated stones are placed on your body to relax muscles while other stones glide along tired and sore muscles. Hot stone massage has many benefits including increased circulation, the flushing of toxins from the body and facilitating more effective deep tissue work. Therapeutic massage health-care benefits are not available through health insurance carriers at this time.

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Massage Therapy
The benefits of therapeutic and sports massage includes improved circulation and general body tone, enhanced function of joints and muscles, and relief of mental and physical fatigue. Our certified and licensed massage therapists are trained in neuromuscular therapy and general massage therapeutic techniques. Whether you are seeking a relaxation massage, treatment for a specific sports related injury, or any other soft tissue impairment, appointments are available Monday through Saturday in either 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions.

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Nutritional Counseling
Most of today's major disease processes (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, diabetes, etc.) prey silently. The practice of modern medicine is swinging to prevention with a large component focusing on the diet. Our nutritionists, registered dietitians, can help Taylor and eating strategy that not only meets your individual needs, but also fits into your busy lifestyle. Nutritional counseling, offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute individual or group sessions can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, decrease your blood pressure, improve your athletic performance, and allow you to feel more energetic. Nutritional counseling health-care benefits may be available through most major private insurance companies and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

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Physical Therapy and Water Therapy
Our physical therapists utilize traditional and modern technologies acting as facilitators to assist you in regaining function with ongoing education to achieve your goals. We provide quality health care planning, treatment/prevention techniques and independent or supervised health maintenance programs which promote active, injury free lives. A holistic, comprehensive approach is consistent with treatment. Physical Therapy techniques include manual therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular reeducation, electric stimulation, ultrasound, Nautilus, free weight training, aerobic conditioning, specific conditioning for job or sport related injuries and Water Therapy.

Water Therapy at Longfellow Health Center entails therapeutic exercises in a virtually gravity-eliminated environment. The buoyancy effect of water provides a safe, pain-free environment, while water resistance provides a challenge for strength training and aerobic conditioning. The buoyancy of water supports injured structures and eliminates compressive forces that can cause pain and restrictive mobility. The hydrostatic force of water provides both a stimulus and a resistance for all structures in order to increase strength, stability, and tissue resiliency. Exercising in water allows the client to more actively participate in his/her recovery. These water activities are holistic in nature and immediately applicable to function on land.

Water Therapy is ideal for patients who are de-conditioned, overweight, or in pain. It is also great for those with orthopedic, neurologic, or arthritic conditions. Our program has been used successfully by high level professional athletes and those simply wishing to increase their level of fitness. Water Therapy in conjunction with traditional physical therapy, modalities and exercises provide the most benefit to clients in need of rehabilitation.

Therapy services at Longfellow are provided by a licensed physical therapist in a one-on-one setting. A comprehensive evaluation is conducted, then treatment goals and a plan are then set. The patient is seen individually for 45 minutes, usually one to three times per week, to receive treatment and instruction in their program. Each program is "tailor-made" based on the patients evaluative findings. The patient progresses as fast as possible through a course of 10 to 12 sessions. A re-evaluation then determines the course of either continuance of treatment, furlough or discharge.

Physical Therapy and Water Therapy health-care benefits may be available through most major private insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Medicare, Workers Compensation, and Automobile or Personal Injury insurance policies .

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Polarity Therapy
Polarity therapy uses gentle two hand contacts, deep, light or dynamic, to restore proper balance and movement of the life-energy for health of body, mind and spirit. A session provides deep relaxation and revitalization. Holistic health building techniques like polarity yoga exercises, relaxation techniques, cleansing diets and meditation may be offered to help maintain balance on a daily basis. Polarity therapy health-care benefits are not available through health insurance carriers at this time.

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Reflexology
Reflexology of the feet and hands revitalizes the entire body. Contact points made on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands reduce stress, help sore feet, may relieve pain, and often improve overall health. Reflexology health-care benefits are not available through health insurance carriers at this time.

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Reiki
Reiki is a hands-on form of energy work which connects the universal life force energy, "ki" with the bodies innate powers of healing. It is a gentle, non-invasive, healing modality. Reiki helps to restore balance within the body on the physical, mental and emotional levels. It can also be a powerful adjunct to conventional therapies creating relaxation, reduced stress, and harmonizing and balancing the client leading to healing. A Reiki session is done fully clothed and takes 1/2 to 1 hour. Reiki health-care benefits are not available through health insurance carriers at this time.

Acupuncture | chiropractic | therapeutic massage
massage therapy | nutritional counseling | physical therapy |
water therapy | polarity therapy | reflexology | reiki

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