Meet the Owner and Acupuncturist:
Crystal Meyers-Farnsworth, LAc., MAOM: Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner
Professional Qualifications:
-Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine: Since September 2014
-Master’s of Acupuncture in Chinese and Japanese Styles of Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture: 2014
-Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition, Framingham State University: 2011
-NCCAOM certified: Since 2014
-Clean Needle Technique certified
-CPR, First Aid and AED certified
How I got into practicing Acupuncture:
When I was a senior in high school I became very sick. My hair was falling out, I was unable to stay awake, my body temperature dropped drastically while I slept and even with pints of blood taken out, no one could tell me what was wrong with me. By chance my mother saw an article in a magazine highlighting a woman with similar symptoms as mine who had gotten better through the help of a Naturopathic doctor. I had nothing left to lose so I scheduled a consultation and hair analysis. My results came back and I had 400 times the normal amount of copper in my body. I detoxed with herbs and completely changed my diet and recovered over time. From that point on I decided I that I wanted to help other people who are suffering and have nowhere left to turn. I have always had a passion for helping people, and finding out about holistic medicine and later on acupuncture and the amazing impact it can have on people’s lives gave me an avenue in which to accomplish my goals.
Why a Judgement Free Clinic is Important to Me:
Having been looked down upon for my style of dress, my tattoos and my piercings for a better part of my life, I want to provide a judgment-free space where anyone can come in and not be afraid to be themselves. I want to provide a platform for people to come and increase their quality of life while fostering the growth of both body and spirit as they pursue an individual path of healing.
About Crystal:
Crystal has a strong passion for treating both the body and spirit which is what has drawn her to practice acupuncture and incorporate different treatment modalities into her sessions including essential oils and gemstones.
In her free time she enjoys doing projects around the house and yard with her husband, gardening, listening to podcasts and live music and spending time with her 6 cats and 14 bantum silkie chickens.
She is the oldest of six children, half Cuban and can speak Spanish and understands it well. She has multiple tattoos and piercings and believes in fostering a safe space for all walks of life regardless of their tattoos, piercings, body modifications, appearances, colors, shapes, sizes, genders, sexualities, fetishes, religions and backgrounds. Crystal has always loved working with kids and prior to becoming an acupuncturist she worked as a nanny for many years as well as a supervisor in a pizza shop cooking up delicious pies!
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Our Associate Acupuncturist: Dyan Vincent, LAc. DAc.
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Our Wellness Instructor:
Angela leads our group Reiki shares, hosts community workshops and offers Private Reiki sessions out of our Wellness Center.
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Our Licensed Massage Therapist
Kathleen offers private massage therapy out of our Wellness Center. Reach out to her to book your massage today!
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Sound Healing with Haven Sound:
Maria is booking sound healing sessions out of the Wellness Center on Tuesday Nights. She also hosts monthly Sound Healing Events in our Community space. Book your 1:1 or 2:1 session
Book your 1:1 or 2:1 session HERE:
https://www.havensoundhealing.com/services
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Reiki Master Teacher: Denise Doherty
Denise leads our Reiki shares and books private Reiki sessions out of our Wellness Center.
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Reiki Master Teacher: Leigh McStay
Leigh offers private Reiki sessions out of our Wellness Center. Contact her to book.
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Reiki Master Teacher: Tina Gryzyboski
Tina offers private Reiki sessions out of our Wellness Center. Contact her to book.
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Our Herbalist: Angela Joyce
Angela Books one on one sessions out of our Wellness Center, has her own line of herbal health products sold out of the Boutique and hosts community workshops on herbalism.
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Our Medicinal Sound Practitioner: Maeve Hoglund
Maeve hosts quarterly sound baths in our community space- look out for the next one!
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Our Spirit Communicator: Justine Cohen aka Spirit Baby Lady
Justine is based out of LA and travels back to her home town in MA where she hosts in person workshops in our Community Space. Look out for her next workshop or book a 1:1 with her via zoom
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Our Nutritionist: Lauren Ranley
Lauren Hosts Nutrition Workshops our of or Community Space
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Our Cacao Healing Circle Leader: Veronica Paris
Veronica offers both private and public Cocoa Healing Circles out of our Community Space. Contact her to book.
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Our Astrologist: Pamela McIntyre
Pamela offers mini readings at our Artisan Markets and offers Private full readings via zoom. She also hosts Divine Moves monthly movement classes. Contact her to book.
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Referrals:
Chiropractic Care: Franklin Area
Absolute Health Chiropractic: Dr. Brian McKenna and Dr. Chris McKenna
Absolute Health Chiropractic is committed to providing the best chiropractic care to anyone in need. We also work in conjunction with various local health care providers including medical doctors, personal trainers, physical therapists, and massage therapists to make sure that each individual receives the care that he or she needs and deserves in order to reach optimal health and maximum potential.
Our goal is to get you as well as possible as quickly as possible. To that end we provide all patients the flexibility to choose which type of care they are comfortable with based on our recommendation. Patients may choose from programs structured for pain relief, spinal correction, and/or the improvement of their total body health and wellness.
46 South Street Wrentham, MA 02093
E: info@AHChiropractic.com
P: 508.384.0944 F :508-384-0977
Chiropractic Care: Boston Area
Dr. Mercurio Jamaica Plain Chiropractic (617) 522-0546
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Mental Health:
Licensed Social Worker: Liz Eanniello, LICSW.
Within each of us is the innate ability to heal; to feel at ease in our minds and bodies and connected with our truest selves. But often throughout our lives the relationship with this part of ourselves becomes strained or may feel out of reach.
My role, as a human centered clinician, is to help reconnect you with that part of yourself. I practice from a lens that recognizes the variety of ways in which emotions can manifest in our lives and bodies and offer expertise in mindfulness-based skill building, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic and experiential learning, and internal family systems.
My hope is to offer all clients a safe and supportive space for exploration and self-discovery, an opportunity to be fully seen and heard, to build new skills, grow, and reconnect with the peace within.
Contact info:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/769001
lizeannielloLICSW@gmail.com
(857) 353-6973 or 617-297-8642
Deep Listening & Somatic Mindfulness Practitioner: Glen Chiacchieri
Book a free hour intro session: hello@glench.com
After a spiritual awakening in 2017, I quit my job as a software engineer and began the path of a healer. Since then I have completed graduate studies in counseling and trained in the Hakomi method of somatic mindfulness.
Through these studies, I found that the body and mind contain a deep wisdom that heals. The trick is to make ourselves available to it! Using methods of body-mind awareness and movement in an environment of safety, gentleness, and compassion, I help clients reconnect with the deepest parts of themselves, leading to greater wisdom, peace, love, freedom, and joy. It’s a really amazing process.
I’m also committed to open, non-judgemental, and deep listening for you, whoever and wherever you are in your life. I have struggled with many issues throughout my life — including chronic illness — and know that compassionate, receptive presence a is beautiful medicine. Our sessions are also completely confidential.
To book a free introductory session with me, just email hello@glench.com
For articles and more information on Glen visit: http://glench.com/
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ACUPUNCTURE: Jamaica Plain, MA
REFUGE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS: Aaron Wickenheiser, LAc.
Email Boston.Refugeacuwellness@gmail.com or call 617-942-1537 for appointments!
Aaron received his acupuncture License from the Board of Registry in Medicine here in the state of Massachusetts. He is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomat in Acupuncture.
His academic studies and clinical training in the field of East Asian Medicine was completed at the New England School of Acupuncture. With focuses being Traditional Chinese methods, more subtle Japanese methods and Traditional Chinese Herbology.
He enjoys treating a wide range of ailments including orthopedic musculo-skeletal pain, pediatric complaints, internal organ derived problems and infertility. In addition, he has done further training focusing on pregnancy health and easy labor. He treats his patients with many modalities which may including tuina (style of Chinese body work), electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping, gua sha and Chinese nutritional counseling.
He comes to the practice of acupuncture from a life-long practice of contemplative study. He has been a long time Buddhist mediator and practitioner of energy movement arts such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong. The study of how to find harmony between the mind, body and energy has been a constant drive.
When not treating in the clinic Aaron enjoys spending time with this wife and baby daughter, exploring natural and wild areas and building and making things with his hands.
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ACUPUNCTURE: Framingham, MA
HARVMIT ACUPUNCTURE: Harvmit Huang, Licensed in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Harvmit Huang graduated with a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Massachusetts. As a student, he was an intern in an Orthopedic Specialty clinic at NESA, at the Pathways to Wellness Clinic in Boston, as well as the Adult Day Health Center in Lynn. In 2012, he received a Certificate of Advanced Clinical Practice from the Liaoning Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. In 2012, Harvmit spent three months in Nepal volunteering as an Acupuncturist for an organization called Mindful Medicine Worldwide. While in Nepal he became a Level 1 Healing Touch Practitioner. Harvmit is passionate about helping people and through community acupuncture hopes to provide affordable alternative medicine.
In his free time, Harvmit teaches swimming and is in his fourth year of managing his own team. He loves the water and has been a swim instructor for over 10 years.
Insurance accepted: We accept Fallon, Senior Whole Health, BMC HealthNet, Tufts Health Plan, Allways Health, CIGNA, United, Aetna Insurance Plans
223 Walnut Street, Suite #16, Framingham, MA, 01702
508-859-6009 (Tues-Sat)
https://www.harvmitacupuncture.com/
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ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE: Somerville, MA
Save Point Acupuncture and Massage Clinic is owned and operated by our good friends Ashley Ledford and John Finn. Recently married, they have ventured out and opened their own wellness clinic! Crystal has received many treatments from both of these amazing practitioners and highly recommends them both for your acupuncture and massage needs! They also accept many insurance plans for acupuncture treatment!
https://www.savepointacupuncture.com/
Ashley Ledford, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Hello! Those abbreviations just mean I hold a Masters in Acupuncture (from The New England School of Acupuncture), that I am certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture from the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and that I am licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in MA. My education also encompassed training in various forms of body/energy work, including Tui na, Sotai, and certifications in Reiki and Tong Ren Therapy.
I’ve worked in hospitals, community clinics, and private practice.
When I’m not doing this job that I love, I enjoy picking weights up and putting them down in the exact same place, hiking with my dog, and wandering the wasteland in a video game like Fallout 4 (also with my dog).
John Finn, LMT, OMT
I‘m a licensed massage therapist (from the Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy in 2014) with certifications in orthopedic massage therapy and Reiki II. I worked at Harvard University’s “Center for Wellness” until 2017 when I left to start my own independent practice.
I like feeling strong and want to continue moving well until I’m old and gray, so my goal is to enable others along the way do the same. I’ve made it a mission to never stop learning and cover every angle of approach to bodywork. I have a very mechanical view of the body, lengthening the steel cables with too much tension while ratcheting up the ones with too much slack, so that the structure stands fully upright and balanced.
The energetic aspect to my work is much like a heartfelt hug given to someone in need. I try to bring that energy into how I interact with people and share positivity. Reiki harnesses a person’s energy to help a person heal themselves. I, as a massage therapist, let this energy guide where I’ll focus most of my deep work to restore the body back to a neutral position. Balance the muscles, the rest of the body will follow.
https://www.savepointacupuncture.com/
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Senior Citizen Support: Seniors Strong
Annette Scannapieco, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Chair Yoga Instructor, Exercise Specialist, First Aid/CPR certified
Support your senior with this is a unique service celebrating the spirit, mind, and body of seniors! Annette is a wellness professional serving a vast population by enhancing senior wellbeing through exercise, massage and nutrition.
One-on-one customized attention and programs including Exercise Plans: walking, seated bike, boxing, bands and weights; Balance work, memory games, art projects; stress reduction through massage therapy, meditation/breathing techniques; Nutrition Counseling, and Seated Chair Yoga.
Please call 508-541-8466 or email Annette for an appointment at piecoclan@yahoo.com
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Akashic Records/Hypnotherapist:
Yvonne Alers, Holistic Practitioner/Spiritual Life Coach
Yvonne Alers loves connecting with you in a deep, gentle and healing way. She is a reader of the Akashic Records, Hypnotherapist, Holistic Practitioner and Spiritual Life Coach. Her abilities as a soul communicator assists you to access the infinite sources of wisdom from the Akashic Records. These sessions provide insight or healing. You gain a better understanding of yourself and a renewed sense of purpose.
Yvonne is a gifted, heartfelt intuitive, sensitive to your needs and concerns. As a hypnotherapist, she guides you to this natural, yet deeply relaxed state of mind. In this state, you use your subconscious mind to change behavioral patterns or ways of thinking. Hypnotherapy helps improve relationships, increase your self-confidence, stress management and so much more! She is a passionate and dedicated spiritual life coach.
Yvonne assists you to develop a personal and meaningful relationship with yourself. Her commitment is to provide you with the tools to make the best out of this “thing called life” and live it to your fullest. In her free time, she loves all things purple and Prince! She is an avid reader and enjoys trying new vegan recipes!
Reach out to Yvonne for a loving, healing and empowering session! You can reach her at alersyvonne@gmail.com or (617) 701-7781.
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Assisted Living Resources: MA and other states
Assisted Living Research Institute (https://www.assistedliving.org/) is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand actionable guides and resources.
They have a dedicated section that provides extremely well-detailed and thorough information for families and senior citizens in Massachusetts. You can read their MA-specific articles here:
- https://www.assistedliving.org/massachusetts/
- https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-near-me/
- https://www.assistedliving.org/cost-of-assisted-living/
- https://www.assistedliving.org/senior-housing/
- https://www.assistedliving.org/independent-living/
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