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David Sollars, Clinic Founder and Medical Director

David Sollars, M.Ac., Lic.Ac., H.M.C., Clinic Founder/Medical Director, is a diplomat for the North American Homeopathic Master’s Clinician Course and the International Federation of Homeopathy. He has had the privilege to study and be influenced by many remarkable homeopaths including Lou Klein, Rajan Sankaran, Jan Scholten, Roger Morrison, Richard Moscowitz, Phil Bonnett, and Ted Chapman. He holds a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine and is certified in both Shiatsu and Tui-Na Oriental massage. He graduated from The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA). He is a frequent lecturer and consultant for hospitals, insurance companies, patient support groups, and hosted a local television show on alternative medicine. He has been a practicing health care provider for over 21 years in the Boston/Merrimack Valley area, offering a wide range of healing options for his patients’ continuing health care.

He is a member of The New England Homeopathic Academy; The Massachusetts Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine—Board Member (1991-95); The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists; Fibromyalgia Network Provider; The New England Pain Association; Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts; The National Center for Homeopathy; The National/New England Speaker’s Association; and continues in his commitment to international and community service as Past-President of the Andover, Massachusetts Chapter of Rotary International, Current Chairman of the Board for Challenge Unlimited, an Andover, MA-based therapeutic riding program, and Past Treasurer for the Integrative Medicine Alliance.

He is the author of the newly released The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy (R) and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure (R).  He has been a contributing editor for such books as Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, The Root of Chinese Qigong, and Eight Pieces of Brocade—Improving and Maintaining Health. Mr. Sollars is a senior editor for Natural Standard, a medical research writing collaborative, whose group recently published Herb & Supplement, Evidence Based Clinical Reviews and Herb & Supplement, The Clinical Bottom Line.

Mr. Sollars has combined his experiences from over two decades of practicing patient care during the continuing evolution of integrative medicine to offer a unique range of consulting. He is Past-President of Catapult Coffee, an herbal-enhanced coffee product with national distribution. Companies wishing to create or expand their footprint in the natural marketplace will value his knowledge of the health oriented marketplace, business development, and extensive background in natural product formulation. He is a national speaker and private consultant for developing business models for integrative medical practices.


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Jason Henson

 Jason Henson, Lic.Ac., MAOM, is a NCCAOM board certified and state licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Massachusetts. After receiving his Bachelors degree from Rutgers College, Jason began his formal studies in Chinese Medicine by attending the New England School of Acupuncture where he received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine. During this time he completed Clinical Internships at the NESA Clinic in Newton, MA and Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, MA. Jason has completed the Integrative Mandala Acupuncture Training course through White Pine Healing Arts, Essential Oil Therapy training through Young Living Inc. as well as Advanced Training in the treatment of Gastro-Intestinal Disease with Chinese Medicine through Honso, Inc.

Jason is also trained in Shonishin, a non-needle, non-invasive painless Acupuncture massage for children.  For more information on how to raise healthy kids, please read the following updated release ... Pediatric Wellness Initiative.

In 2007 Jason was the recipient of the Compassionate Healer Award in memory of Peter Faust awarded by NESA. Beyond his clinical practice at FirstHealth Jason is also a Research and Acupuncture Assistant in the Solomont Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology at Boston Medical Center.


 
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Lee McCarthy

Lee McCarthy, M.Ac., Lic.Ac., is a NCCAOM board certified and state licensed acupuncturist in Massachusetts.  She is a member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM). Lee received her Masters Degree in Acupuncture at the New England School of Acupuncture.  Her clinical internships include the NESA Clinic in Newton, MA, the Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center Clinics in Woburn and Wilmington, MA, the Malden Family Health Center in Malden, MA and the Roxbury Community Health Center in Roxbury, MA.  Lee also holds a Bachelors degree in Educational Psychology.

Lee maintained a private practice specializing in women’s health before joining FirstHealth of Andover. She has a special interest in women’s health issues as well as stress-related disorders.  She has certified training in stress reduction methods of meditation and movement exercises. Lee is passionate about the potential for acupuncture to increase the quality of one’s health and life. Overall, Lee enjoys being a supportive and caring partner on her patient’s path to health.


REGISTERED DIETITIAN DEPARTMENT
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Patricia Murray

 
Patricia Murray, RD, Med, LD,
has been a practicing pediatric dietician since 1983. Her work is centered on helping parents and their children focus on their total well-being with a personalized approach to nutrition and fitness. Patricia also specializes in developing nutritional programs for children with special needs including cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cardiac defects, seizure disorder, spina bifidia, PDD/Autism and other medically complex conditions. Patricia has been actively involved in Special Medical Services, a department of New Hampshire’s Health and Human Services where she developed its nutrition, feeding and swallowing program. She is a published author and frequently gives presentations on various nutrition topics related to children with special health care needs.

Patricia’s publishing credits include:

  • Co-authored a chapter in the ADA publication: Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Community Pocket Guide
  • Co-authored an article for Washington University’s Nutrition Focus Newsletter: Enteral Nutrition Management for Children with Special Health Care Needs

 

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Rebecca Panzer

 
Rebecca Panzer, RD, LD, ACE Trainer, Adaptive Fitness Specialist,
graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science in dietetics and an emphasis on exercise science/adaptation. She completed her dietetic internship with Keene State College in New Hampshire practicing disease prevention and behavior modification. She is passionate about patient advocacy and chose to pursue a master’s degree in Health Communication with Emerson College and Tufts School of Medicine. She uses her education to locate and translate the latest research on treatments and procedures to help patients find the most appropriate path to better health.  Nutrition Services

Her nutrition counseling techniques are a fusion of education and behavior modification; not lectures revolving around food models and portion size. Her sessions are for all ages and lead the patient to an amiable relationship with food wherein healthy choices become second nature.   Nutrition Brochure

She uses MedGem Resting Metabolic Rate Testing to give clients an accurate representation of how many calories they personally need to maintain, lose, or gain weight in order to attain better health.

Her philosophy on nutrition is: “There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods but rather functional foods that serve a purpose. Everything has its place whether for physical, emotional, or social reasons. It’s about making compromises that bring you to a higher state of health but still allow you to live your life to the fullest.”

Extensive exercise education and experiences include:

·        Functional Movement Screen training

·        Internship as an Athletic Trainer focusing on rehab and taping procedures

·        Instruction and training experience with the Chicago Bulls strength and conditioning coach

·        Apprenticeship and training in yoga and pilates

·        Experience coaching and competing in marathons, ultramarathons, and triathlon competitions

·        Volunteer trainer for the visually impaired

·        Volunteer trainer for students with disabilities

She’s worked one-on-one with a wide variety of individuals ranging from clients competing in Ironman triathlons to those with cognitive disabilities. Her experience in healthcare as a nutrition and exercise professional allow her to work closely with physicians and therapists to tailor subsequent exercise programs client’s abilities, experience, and health conditions.

Rebecca is an avid Ironman triathlete and ultramarathon competitor. When her nose isn’t in the books, you can find her running on the trails, swimming in ponds, in a heated yoga class, or biking on the roads of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.


NATUROPATHY/NUTRITION DEPARTMENT
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Tara Greaves, ND

 
Tara Greaves, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor.  She earned her Naturopathic Doctorate at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. 

Dr. Greaves pursued a career in Naturopathic Medicine after being discouraged by limitations of conventional western medicine including harmful side effects from many pharmaceuticals.  She has always had a passion for holistic health and preventive medicine.

Dr. Greaves is a primary care doctor trained in a wide variety of therapeutics including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, spinal manipulation, pharmacology, and counseling.  She is also trained in conventional fields of diagnosis and can order laboratory tests if necessary.  If patients are currently under the care of another medical professional, Dr. Greaves can collaborate with them to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.  Her practice includes men, women and children of all ages.  For more information on how to raise healthy kids, please read the following ... Pediatric Wellness Initiative.

Dr. Greaves has been in practice since 2003 and looks forward to using her skills to help those in need.  She is a member of Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

She happily makes her home in Chelmsford, MA.


 

MASSAGE/BODYWORK/REFLEXOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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Jack & Sona Barakitis

Jack and Sona Barakitis are both graduates of the DoveStar Institute of Massage and Alternative Healing Arts. Both are Nationally Certified Bodyworkers, licensed in the state of Massachusetts, and members of American Massage Therapy Association.

Jack is approaching his 12th year as a massage therapist and 5 years as a Continuing Education Provider and educator teaching Kriya massage, Shamballa Reiki and anatomy and physiology. He has served on the board of directors for two non-profit foundations Head Heart and Hands of Savannah Georgia and Healing Haven Center for Women of Hilton Head Island South Carolina. Both foundations offered rehabilitation programs for abused women and children. Jack is a speaker advocating the benefits of massage, organic food nutrition and discourse analysis. Jack is also a massage expert on www.AllExperts.com with 11 nominations for expert of the month. He co-organizes Meetup groups with his wife in Reiki, and Conscious Communication – Liberate Your Life Through Your Language, a linguistics group created by Jack who has authored books on CD, based on his discovery of the transformative power of the spoken word. Jack also offers a Superior Men's support group inspired by the author David Deida. Over the past decade as a massage therapist, Jack has developed methods of helping clients achieve results by offering common sense solutions that guide to healthier living. His approach is to map out how your body stores tension then orient the therapy in a direction that is effective for you.

Sona is approaching her 6th year as a massage therapist and has received Certified massage therapist recognition from the Zlin Institute of Massage in the Czech Republic. School for Self Healing in San Francisco California and the DoveStar Institute of Savannah Georgia. Sona has the ability to create an environment for you to deeply relax into the nurturing dance and rhythm of her massage. Her intuitive approach to bodywork offers the experience to achieve physical and emotional well being. Sona also co-organizes Reiki and Conscious Communication Meetup groups with her husband.

With certifications in Kriya Massage, Shamballa Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Neuromuscular, Couples Massage, and Pre- and Post-Natal Massage, Sona and Jack have the ability to offer an integrative approach by combining massage techniques into one singular massage designed for your individual needs. All products utilized in treatments are Certified Organic.

For more information please visit www.andoverintegrativemassage.com
 

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Diana Edwards

 
Diana Edwards, BSC, LMT, BPT
, has always worked in the healthcare field.  She has been a microbiologist, a dental hygienist, a physical therapist, and most recently a massage therapist.

Diana was fortunate in having the opportunity to study massage during her training in physical therapy, but as a physical therapist she rarely was able to incorporate massage into her daily schedule.

She graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada with a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.  She has worked in Canada as a physical therapist for over 22 years.  She has taught anatomy at the university level and is currently teaching anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology at a massage school in Massachusetts.

Diana recently became a massage therapist, graduating from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is nationally certified as a massage therapist and is a licensed massage therapist in Andover.  She is also a member of the American Massage Therapist Association.

She has, in her several years of experience as a physical therapist and even more recently as a massage therapist, broadened her educational knowledge and expertise by taking many courses including neuromuscular therapy and CranioSacral therapy.

Diana has three grown children.  All have graduated with under graduated university degrees.  Her first daughter speaks six languages and teaches German and English in Japan.  Her second daughter is pursuing a law degree at Georgetown University, and her son recently graduated with a psychology degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

The expansive scope of her clinical experiences can most certainly aid in her contribution of knowledge and practice as a massage therapist.

Diana is committed to making a positive difference in people's lives, and has always and still intends to offer a very safe and extremely high quality of care in her practice.


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Marie Dahlen Keane

 
Marie Dahlen Keane, BS, LMT, is a graduate of the  Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge. She is trained in Muscular Therapy, which is a combination of treatment and client self-care education designed to reduce or eliminate chronic muscle tension and promote health and well-being. Her other areas of study are sports massage, injury-related tension and myofascial technique. The past few years she has volunteered for Dana Farber at the Boston Marathon providing post-event sports massage. Marie is nationally certified from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Marie also holds a degree in Human Resources from Uppsala University, Sweden. She has held different positions in the corporate world (in Sweden) for eight years prior to having children and moving to the U.S.

Whether it is through relaxation massage, muscular therapy, sports massage, prenatal massage, or hot stone massage, Marie is committed to make a healthy difference in the lives of people she touches.
 


 
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Ken Driscoll

 
Ken Driscoll, LMT, EMT, AHA CPR and AED Certified,
  is a graduate of Muscular Therapy at Cortiva Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts. He is a member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is a licensed massage therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ken has also been an EMT for ten years in the Boston area.

Ken’s areas of interest are sports massage, injury-related tension, neuromuscular technique and myofascial technique. He also offers a combination of these techniques in a therapeutic massage or relaxation massage. Massage benefits include: stress relief, relaxation, relief from muscle tension and soreness, and helps to reduce levels of anxiety.

Ken has volunteered at the Pan Mass Challenge where he provided sports massage to the athletes while incorporating knowledge of anatomy and physiology. His techniques included friction and deep compression and stretching to relieve the build up of toxins within the muscle bed.

Ken believes in providing healing to those who value their health.
 


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Ellenmarie Joyce, RN

 
Ellenmarie Joyce, RN, BSN, CIMI, Certified Reflexologist,
has been a nurse for over 12 years practicing in a variety of clinical settings in the Rhode Island and  Massachusetts area.  Prior to nursing, Ellenmarie was a Senior WIC nutritionist in Boston's South End, specializing in prenatal/postpartum women, infants and children to the age of 5 years.
 
Ellenmarie received her reflexology certification at the New England Institute of Reflexology and Universal studies in Onset, MA.  She also is a infant massage therapist, Reiki Usui/Karuna   Master/Teacher, and certified to present Peggy Huddleston's Prepare for Surgery ... Heal Faster Workshop.  She is also a certified hypnotist in the Julie Griffin program.

Along with these healing modalities, Ellenmarie is certified in several others such as healing touch level, Integrative Energy Therapy, Divine Intervention, Rising Star, and is a CranioSacral Practitioner Level I and II. 

To read more about Ellenmarie's certifications and trainings, click here.


 
ADAPTIVE FITNESS DEPARTMENT
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Rebecca Panzer

 
See Rebecca Panzer's Bio (above)

 

 

 

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