cambridge naturals is one of my favorite stores and i've only been once! it's filled with all…read morenatural products, from herbs & teas to grocery items to supplements, to home goods, cleaning products, pet products, beauty products and more! i was searching for supplements and there was a gentleman who seemed to know what he was looking for beside me, and i asked him for advice on some products. he took the time to explain a few benefits of certain products, and he was so kind! then we introduced ourselves, and it turned out, it was michael, the co-founder of cambridge naturals! what a pleasure, he showed me a picture of himself & his wife from 1974 when they started the store. i could tell he knew what he was doing when he was searching for supplements. i spent a good amount of time in here, and they have so many amazing products. i found the staff to be super helpful and if you're interested in natural and local health conscious products, cambridge naturals is the place to be.

Pleasant place, but RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE. A bottle of apple cider vinegar is 8 bucks. A couple…read moreof doors down, you can get the identical brand at the supermarket for about 2 bucks. Dubious medicinal cures. All the foods are overpriced. Placebo medicine.Everything is so appealing till you look at the price tag. The jury's still out on cannabis gummies. The staff do answer questions but no one there is medically trained. In the 20th century and beyond, many lives have been saved by Western medicine. It just screams Cantabridgian "privilege."

Marci is a fabulous nutritionist! She was recommended to me by CEDC after I finished an intensive…read moreoutpatient program there. She explains things really well, so that a lay person like myself can understand them. She does a good job of combining biology (like how the body digests food, etc) with food counseling (like whether you should be on a meal plan or not). I found Marci to be really honest, smart, and easy to talk to. If you're looking for a nutritionist who can help you with emotional eating, Marci's your gal!

Marci is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.. for real! She is an amazing person…read morewho has been an inspiration to me and a very helpful nutritionist. I have felt very comfortable explaining everything in a truthful manner to her, and she is not judgmental, which is very helpful when dealing with difficult issues. She truly understands what I am going through, and she always has concrete advice to give to help me get back or stay on track. I find her to be very organized and on top of things. She has a lot of worksheets and book suggestions that have been quite helpful. Also, her ideas for nutritious and delicious foods are great. I have learned many helpful tips and rules from her that have helped me to adjust during a period of having eating disordered behaviors that had been ingrained in my life for many years, to evolving toward the opposite end of the spectrum where I have learned to honor my hunger and eat what I'd like in a reasonable manner and to not get too hung up if I have negative experiences. When you go to Marci, be prepared to work on yourself and your eating and health in ways you may not have delved into this part of your life, and know you'll come out feeling more healthful and free to enjoy life more to the fullest without having to focus on eating issues that may have taken over your life in the past. I went to her after going to the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center and she has been a very big part of my recovery. I am very proud of myself to have gotten my good health under control, and it worked with a combination of help from Marci as well as with my therapist and psychiatrist who have all helped me to make a complete turn around. With this, I thank people like Marci and I hope that others who are looking for a great nutritionist find Marci. She is probably the best nutritionist to work with in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and one of the best in the Boston area. Go to her website www.marciRD.com - it is a very nice looking and well put together website that accurately reflects how she works and what she does, and you can contact her from there. Good luck with your recovery or with supporting someone you know who is in recovery, and know you're in good hands if you end up working with Marci! (she does accept insurances also so you just pay a co-pay as you go).

Nicole is the real deal. She is very knowledgeable and effective in her treatments. I have a…read morecomplex medical history and western medicine alone was not able to heal me. With Nicole's expertise as a healer, she was able to help my body and mind significantly. I have a great deal of trust and confidence in Nicole. She offers top-notch care and you can rest assured you are in excellent hands with her.

The star was for how Super nice she was but assumed I didn't have any money for her services just…read moreimmediately made every excuse in the world to not take me in as a client I guess it was good to hear it over the phone before I got in my car wasted money on gas.

My partner had an experience so awful that I cannot wait until I can switch my Health Insurance…read morecoverage. My partner is experiencing pain from a tooth that needs a root canal. He had received a filling earlier today and unfortunately, the dental student did not secure a prescription for pain medication due to thinking a filling would solve the issue. Since he was seen by a dental student and due to the day/time they were unable to have an overseeing dentist prescribe him pain medication. He decided to call HUHS to see whether his PCP or his staff could help him with medication until a root canal on Monday. After speaking with someone on the phone, the person said they did not know what to do for him, but they said he could come down if he was close by and wanted to discuss it with a Nurse Practitioner. He went in person and ultimately nothing could be done because his PCP was not in. It would have been much preferred to hear that over the phone as opposed to walking (In pain) to the Smith Campus Center. That itself could have been a misunderstanding but how he was treated when arrived there is the real problem. The front desk staff were rude and dismissive from the moment he started speaking to them. The man at the front desk denied he had coverage (rudely, cutting my partner off...) and questioned everything my partner said. My partner presented his card and then said his PCP's name and that he had been there before, the man responded "Well that's impossible." Someone else then looked him up and found him, but as he was walking to see the NP they shouted out "No wait you don't have coverage!" To then check again and confirm he did. What is going on at HUHS that they can't even check someone in who has been there, and if the system was having issues then that is not their fault, but how they treated my partner is again the issue. The NP then told him that they did not have the authority to prescribe him anything. This, again, could have been said clearly and directly over the phone to not waste his or anyone's time but again would not be a huge issue if not for the interactions at the front desk. My partner was in pain and thought he would receive at least basic level of human decency in his interactions with HUHS staff. He was treated like he was a criminal walking off the street demanding drugs. He has seen his PCP there. This is HIS healthcare provider. They were asking him whether he was a "summer school student"...do they really not know how to use their own system, and that itself is understandable because systems change/new staff/systems act wonky... but being rude and dismissive is not. I have heard others' stories of bad experiences at HUHS (including my partner having previously been given wrong information in getting blood work done) and now it is just too much. If you are a staff member, then choose another insurance option. I had been a graduate student at Harvard before becoming an admin and thought it easier to stay. But I deeply regret that decision after what my partner experienced.

This review is for all of the nonsense that I have personally had to deal with as a student here…read more I am honestly fed up with the general attitude here. Giving it 2 stars because of neutral to good experiences I've had with some members of staff. Freshman year: I go to my primary care doctor. I tell him I have these horrible headaches. He literally tells me to just get sleep. Um. Ok. Sophomore year: I have this massive 2nd degree burn. I go to urgent care, literally no patients waiting there. I have to wait an excruciatingly long time before I get treated. When the doctor is ready to see me, she says, "Oh we have patients staying overnight who have more urgent concerns than yours." No apology. To top it off, the primary treatment I am given is this topical cream that, after a quick google, I find out, "prolongs healing time" and shows no "real indications of efficacy." I get by on codeine. Junior year: I go to an urgent care having filled out a survey. My thyroid might actually be infected. A doctor sees me, and she tells me, "Oh, we don't treat thyroid issues in urgent care. It's not urgent. You have to go see primary care." I guess I would have really appreciated it if they had just emailed me to not show up rather than making me show up and wasting my time. The next day, I phone in to try to schedule a primary care appointment. She asked me why I didn't call yesterday, and I told her that I had a lot of work I was trying to take care of. She literally scoffed at me. She also was both extremely unhelpful and condescending when I asked her about the steps I would need to take to treat thyroid issues and . . . I'm fairly certain that she doesn't understand the difference between getting the ok for a thyroid screen and actually getting a screen. She honestly didn't seem to know what she was doing in general. It goes without saying that it is extremely frustrating to talk to someone who is both illogical and also arrogant about it. Never in my life have I dealt with such terrible service from health staff. Point being, HUHS, step up your game. We as students go to you to be treated, not aggravated.

First time patient, and I loved it. Saw Chris, who spent some time with me explaining what I should…read moreexpect, and how Accupuncture works. He also provided pointers on how to focus on breathing and body sensations during the 30 min of treatment. The space is clean and comfortable. Soft scents, lighting and music provide a comfy studio where one can relax and focus on healing. Great experience overall! I am making appointments for the rest of the summer!

I have to say, I love this place! I was looking for help with my back, neck, and sciatica pain…read more Also had tendinitis of the achilles tendon. I could barely walk. I was in PT, and that was moving slowly. Found Harvard Sq. Acupuncture, this place is reasonably priced, so I can afford to go 2xs a week. In 2 weeks, my pain level dropped! A few weeks later, walking without a limp!! I've seen each acupuncturist, and they are all amazing! well educated, experienced, kind, truly listen to your needs, and most of all, help you feel better at a reasonable price! I could go on and on, but if you need help, check this place out.

I've had a great experience with everyone here. It actually doesn't matter to me who I see from my…read morecare team or other providers for more urgent issues because I feel well cared for by all of them. The online portal is surprisingly easy to ease and is the first time I've been able to message directly with care providers as well as about scheduling and test results. I feel that the record keeping, transparency of notes, and the overall level of care is better than I've received anywhere else.

Dr. Emily Hanson is an amazing PCP and everyone in this office is very kind and patient. I highly…read morerecommend CHA for family and individual care!

For many years I've been to physical therapy so many times due to several back injuries and I have…read moreto say Rachel (from their Central Square location) has by far been the best physical therapist I have had. She is not just knowledgeable and right on point about a treatment plan that has helped me me get stronger and in considerable less pain, but she really listens to where I'm at in this journey and adapts my routine and talks through the whole picture- not just pain, but what daily activities can be shifted and identified for me to feel better. She is THE BEST! Get an appointment with her!

BSPT has been great. Easy parking nearby and T accessible. Jolene is very thorough in her…read moretreatments and looks at the big picture for treatment. She is able to adjust therapy to pin point whatever is going on. Ben helped a lot with needling on my arm for chronic pain and it definitely has helped speed up the process. The staff is friendly and space is exceptionally clean. Covid measures: everyone has a temperature check upon arrival. Sanitizer at the front desk. Everything is wiped down and everyone is masked up at all times. Would definitely recommend. I am being treated for arm and neck pain and tennis elbow. I have had issues with hip and leg pain in the past and would definitely come here to help with treatment for that as well.

Kale helped me understand myself and my wife much better and improved our marriage. She is a great…read morelistener, honest, insightful, supporting and caring. She is extremely easy to talk to and I recommend her to anyone looking for help.

I have been seeing Kyle as a Therapist off and on for about 25 years (wow, hard to believe!)... I…read morefirst saw her when I graduated college and then here and there as things have come up in life that needed tending to. At one point I was living in Plymouth but I would still drive to Cambridge to have a visit or two with her. I have always found Kyle to be very insightful and sincerely very caring, always leaving me with the feeling that I am glad she is my therapist and have made that connection with her. I have even gone for long gaps of not seeing her, sometimes as long as 10 years and the amazing thing is, when we've gotten together again, its like I saw her yesterday and I am always amazed at the things that she remembers, even the small things. I had an instance a few years ago where I had to get some help for a relative and a call to Kyle was the first one I made and she gave me the names of people to get in touch with to get my relative the help they needed. I can't say enough good things about her.

I made a reservation not realizing they would charge me right away even if it was made for weeks…read moreahead. They charged me in full, which is an absurd business practice. I understand a deposit but full amount?! I called once I saw the charge and asked them to cancel the appointment within two hours of making it, same day. Then they kept $7 for credit card fees. Stating it clearly states that online. I never saw it any of this when checking out. What a rip off. In times like these taking people's hard earned money is unethical. Will be letting everyone know this place values profit over customer service.

Very poor business practices. I received a same day cancellation notice due to my massage therapist…read more(Luz) recovering from minor surgery. Although cancellation due to illness is understandable, I feel that recovery after a planned surgery requires a little bit of planning. As customers, we are being asked to confirm our appointments 24 hours in advance. I don't think it is fair to give oneself until the morning of to decide whether or not to see clients that day. A 24 hour cancellation notice would have allowed to make alternate plans somewhere else. In addition, I received a text message stating I would be contacted if other spots opened that same day or the following day. Needless to say that no one ever bothered to follow up.

I didn't know what to expect when I buzzed the doorbell at a condo in Cambridgeport, and was…read moregreeted by Mary, following her up a shabby stairwell. However, once I stepped inside the gorgeous studio space I felt reassured that I had made the right decision in coming to see here. The decor is Thai themed with rich red and orange, with copious quantities of natural light from the four windows. Mary was warm and welcoming, getting me some water flavored with a hint of fresh ginger and lime juice as I filled out my intake form. After that, we sat and talked for awhile about how I was feeling, my history with bodywork, etc. I feel like she got a really thorough understanding of where I was at and how to best address my needs. As for the massage, I had never had a Thai massage before, so I didn't know what to expect but I think Mary made a convert out of me! It was totally different than anything I've had before. It started with me laying on my back, on a shiatsu mat on the floor, then Mary proceeded to not only massage me but also place me in a variety of stretches that were both challenging and deeply relaxing. By the end I was in a dream-like state, feeling calm and restored, ready to go back into the world. I never feel rushed, and am always invited to hang out, have some water, and chat until I'm ready to go. She makes sure I get the amount of massage time I came for, sometimes running over. I have since come back for more 90 minute sessions, especially if I know I'm going to have a rough week ahead of me. After Mary is done with me I'm pretty sure I'm a little taller than when I first walked in the door.

Once I walked into the orange room, I immediately felt great. Aside from my favorite color, it…read morejust gets those vital juices going. Mary is awesome - and I really like the way she took the time to get to know me. We chatted about lots of different things - friends, family, life - all while she diligently worked to undo the painful knots in my shoulders. The true testament is the range of motion I have going in (can't turn my head from side to side), and the range of motion I have walking out (spins around 360!!!)