I'm a believer in eastern medicine. I've had issues that western medicine said I'd have to take for…read morelife. Not with eastern medicine. I've been coming here for 5 months and had kidney stones completely disappearing. Body aches that is going away. Dr Bhutti is an amazing person, she has been doing this for over 50 years. She cares for each patient like no doctor I've ever had. I drive 3.5 hours just to come here. The herbs that she gives you don't taste the greatest but that's to be expected. I don't even comprehend every aspect of eastern medicine but I'm a firm believer in it. If you are worried about eastern medicine not working trust me it does but takes time to kick in. One day you're in pain and next thing you know it's gone.

I've been going to Dr. Bhutti for about 5 months now. I had prostate issues and a friend of mine…read morerecommended her. With help from her herbals, the problems were resolved. I'm still going to her for other issues. I find her straightforward, helpful, and thorough. Unlike Western medicine (which I also use), her herbals have had no side effects. I'd recommend her to anyone who is interested in trying Eastern medicine!

If you are looking for the most reputable practitioner in the arts of Chinese herbal medicines,…read morelook no further than Dr. Ming T Wong. His prices are around $70 for a visit, plus the cost of whatever herbs he prescribes for your particular needs. I have known him for over 20 years and can vouch personally for his honorable and ethical character. His office is at 572 Washington St., Brighton MA. 02135 #617-254-5805. Make sure and leave a detailed message, and he will usually call you back the Monday after your call to schedule an appointment. This is a life changing experience! But you must have patience for these are not drugs but medicines that can actually cure you.‍

I came to Dr. Ming Wong on the recommendation of two friends who were helped by the doctors. I had…read moreno ailment, but wanted to get a health check-up, via Dr. Wong's diagnostic pulse- reading . I believe he has the intuition and sensitivity it takes to tune into a paerson' constitution, temperament, metabolism and more. His consultation is brief. His charge is affordable even for people with limited finances. ?It is a very good investment in one's health to use herbs even as preventative, like tune-ups, so one does not become ill. The herbs Dr Wong prescribes, and need to be cooked at home in a non-corroding ceramic or enamel pot, are inexpensive, effective and have no side effects, unlike Western alopathic pharmaceuticals covered by insurances.

Very bizarre and expensive experience. ( I don't blame anyone but myself for this). I was given the…read more"I am not a doctor" before going into my appointment. However, during my appointment and after listing all my symptoms and how gynecologists have told my I have suspected endometriosis, I was told by Kristine that I don't have that during muscle testing. I was shocked at such a bold statement ONLY because it went against the "I am not a doctor" statement I was told. I convinced myself this woman had a strong intuition until my chronic pelvic pain did not subside from the tinctures I was given. Which ... they weren't supposed to. It was only something western medicine could handle. Here I am two weeks post op with all endometriosis excised from my bladder and deep from my pelvis. So, Yes. I did have that. But the point of this review is that I was told I didn't have something..... when I absolutely did. It did not align with the " I am not a doctor" which I was told twice. If you are not a doctor, then how come I am being told I don't have something? Everything was very speedy and rushed... but I am assuming that is all because routine is the same for every person. Listen to symptoms, muscle test, and send home with 2-3 tinctures/ vitamins. Waiting for the western medicine and natural path world to align and become one instead of being so separate from each other!!! Hopefully one day. I see reviews that this practice is a scam, I think it is in some ways, but for some people (especially when their symptoms are mental, body is low in vitamins, contains parasites, etc. ) it could really help but it seems to be an expensive guessing game that is for sure.

After reading so many 5 star reviews, I was desperate to give this a try, even with the high…read moreinitial price point (approximately $200 for the appointment and homeopathic drops). I have to agree with another recent reviewer that this is a scam. The entire process was strange from start to finish in terms of what she does to check the body energy. None of it makes sense and you can watch her video on Yelp to see what I mean. I have chronic gastritis and came in for help with that. What she found and the drops given did not help me. Actually a very natural remedy did recently, but nothing that was done during this appointment or following. I am not sure how what she does helps people with digestive issues and I don't think she should be advertising that she can help with that. I also don't think she should be ripping people off with such a high initial price point when there are no guarantees and what she does is pretty hard to believe as legitimate. I really wanted this to work but I warn people to not go and use your best judgement. As desperate as you might be, this is too good sounding to be true and effective.

This was an amazing experience. Ramon is so kind and welcoming. He explained and guided the small…read moregroup (5) through the process of the sound bath. Afterwards he was very open to our reflections and offered water and Chocolate (hydration). It was my first time - and I look forward to attending again on my healing journey.

Absolutely fantastic, soothing, relaxing, rejuvenating. Ramon will put you at ease and answer any…read morequestions you may have. The setting is lovely, on street parking only. Try it out!

I was all but disabled by Long Covid/Chronic Fatigue syndrome for 2 1/2 years. Dr. Philip…read moreMessineo at The Lydian Center put me back on my feet in 8 weeks. When I started I couldn't walk my dog, do errands, garden, or sweep the kitchen. I had to nap twice a day for at least an hour each time. I went to 8 sessions - very pricey - $190/each - and of course I wondered if it was worth it. But the morning after my eighth session, I woke up feeling like myself again. It was amazingly sudden. I was immediately able to do everything I couldn't do before - starting slow, but building up to almost normal. Now, 5 months after I started seeing them, I'm trying very limited aerobic activities like longer walks, and swimming. It's slow progress at this stage, but a big change from doing nothing!!! I don't pretend to understand their theory or method, but it worked for me. The whole staff is kind and caring. Spend the money if you possibly can. Don't waste your time in bed!

The practitioners at the Lydian Center have been an essential part of my family's healing from…read morevarious injuries big and small over the last decade. Their unique and gentle method is favored especially by the kids who happily come to the sessions. Positive attitude and vibe all around in this nice place, including from the front desk. Highly recommended. DJ

I'm very impressed with Kristine Bahr. Shas an extreme knowledge of alternative medicine and…read moretherapies ,truly helped my whole family's health and solved a number of issues. She has the time to listen to you and authentic compassion, she cares and she is never in a hurry. I highly recommend Kristine Bahr, she is one of a kind.

From the owner: K.Bahr Cutting Edge Wellness is a local nutrition business headed by Kristine Bahr. With more than…read more20 years of experience in the industry, Kristine works with you to create a plan for your unique needs by determining what nutrients you need and how your body absorbs and processes them. Tests might uncover toxins, hormonal imbalances, or even hidden parasites. Once Kristine knows your health issues, she creates an action plan to improve your health and functioning. Most insurance plans cover these tests and services, so you only pay your usual co-payment for the consultation. Contact Kristine today for more information!

I have worked with many homeopaths, but Farah is by far the best. She has been able to get me over…read moremy chronic fatigue and many other problems. She introduced me to water dosing, where the pellets are dissolved in water to make them more effective. She is patient, intelligent, diligent, perceptive and always kind and gracious. If you are looking for the best homeopath, she is the one.

Years ago I tried numerous homeopaths. Farah is by far the most competent one. My six-year old son…read moreused to suffer from intense ADHD symptoms. They are gone now and he has become a very happy and active little boy. I was so impressed that I asked her to treat my PTSD. The positive results were immediate, and after a month of treatment, I feel the long tunnel in which I was stuck in for many years is gone. Life changing for both of us, so for all our family and friends. THANK YOU!

What a pleasure having my first appointment with Anne yesterday and receiving an excellent…read moretreatment due to her expertise in listening and experience in treatments.

How did I not discover this paradise sooner? Granted, the…read moreunassuming, small space Looks like a suburban living room, but... You leave feeling like it was a five star spa! Anne is a licensed, master acupuncturist with a very nurturing, empathic personality. THE DEAL: she allows you to stay for as little or as long as you want for each treatment. They also offer us sliding payment scale... Although their prices are already, by far, the cheapest acupuncture in Back Bay Boston!

Tried this practice/doctor for a year. As of this writing, I believe the annual individual fee is…read more$10,000. I do not recommend them and did not renew for several reasons: * Dr. Donahue is not terribly responsive. There were several occasions where he said "I'll get back to you" and then never did. * Relatedly, I would have to call and follow up every time test results came in-he/the practice never reached out to me. Even the boring ol' dermatologists and ob-gyns of the world (in non-concierge practices) let you know your test was negative/positive/whatever. For $10k a year...can't Dr. Donahue or his staff do the same? * Inability to schedule online (every time I emailed to ask about an appointment--even for telehealth--I was told to call in to speak to someone live just to schedule the appointment). Every time they wanted to see me, they would email me and say "please call in to make an appointment." Couldn't you just have...sent some appointment times in that very email? Or call ME? For this (alleged) level of service and fees, I'd like the ability every hairdresser and nail salon has had since 2010: let me schedule online! Offices can certainly review and reject appointment requests, as these other professions do. * Dr. Donahue is relatively scatter-brained, to put it politely, to the point that it will affect your care. I experienced this a few times across my year in his practice, including in minor ways (e.g., promising to get back to me after he reviewed an article I'd sent him), but the most egregious example is that we had a entire appointment (reviewing test results and recommending actions for me) that he subsequently forgot about. I checked in with him about a month after the appointment to follow-up, and he emailed me to ask me to take a variety of tests before we met...which tests I'd already taken and discussed with him the prior month. When I mentioned the date of our prior meeting and the lab results, he sent an email apologizing. Still: if I were less meticulous--or forgetful myself--I'd have undertaken a whole new round of tests (not covered by insurance, natch). At various points throughout the year, I actually wondered if he might have early-onset Alzheimer's. * Dr. Donahue runs a LOT of tests--many of which are not covered by insurance--the results of which are not terribly helpful. For example, one relatively expensive test for 'food sensitivities' revealed some for me...I asked if I should eliminate those items that showed up in red on the test, at which point he told me the test could be revealing a sensitivity OR just picking up on stuff I'd been eating a lot of lately. That....would have been helpful to know before the test, when I might have modified my diet; when I mentioned this, he said that I could always eliminate something concerning me and then retake the test in a few months. * Dr. Donahue would frequently say things--especially early on, going over my medical history, etc.--like, "now THAT'S interesting!" if I presented a medical quandary or something bizarre or troubling. This language happened a few times, when I presented new issues or we got new test results in. Conversely, I got the sense he was a bit zoned out when we talked about your regular 'run of the mill' medical issues (e.g., high cholesterol), and that overall, the only way to keep his interest would require an ongoing litany of unusual troubles...like he's "House" or something. *At our first meeting/physical exam appointment, he cheerily pointed out a few times that he could do my ob-gyn work, too! I have a great gynecologist, which I mentioned--and he re-mentioned, again, later, that he could do it, too. I thought it was odd that he mentioned it first (I hadn't brought up ob-gyn work because I already have that taken care of) and more than once. I was attracted to the practice because I felt that Dr. Donahue's experience as a doctor in a more rural community may have given him the knowledge/wisdom a kind of old-timey house call doctor would have. Instead, what I got was part absent-minded practitioner, part woo woo medicine dude. No, I don't want to order oregano oil from your Personal Health MD dispensary at Fullscript.com, where you make a commission (and where everything you prescribed costs more than from GNC, Amazon and other online stores). Jeez Louise. That kind of stuff makes you feel like you're in a multi-level marketing scam rather than a pricy concierge medicine practice. If you definitely want to be part of a concierge medical practice, you can find several others in the area for much less money and with more responsive, professional doctors. If you're still on the fence about signing up for concierge medicine at all, I'll say this: you're in the Boston area, and there are no shortage of awesome physicians to choose from who are just part of the regular ol' conglomerates we have. Whichever way you decide to go, this guy ain't it.

If you're not aware of what 'Functional Medicine' is make sure you google the background before you…read morecommit to being a member of this practice. While I do support and believe in alternative therapies, when they make sense. I believe in them after traditional medicine might not work, such as acupuncture or massage therapy and the like. I Don't subscribe to the idea that Supplements or Molecular and numerous Genetic testing should be used as a Primary approach to health care or in lieu of traditional medicine first and foremost. That's what Functional Medicine is, lab tests that your standard insurance carrier will not cover and will reject the claim as 'Experimental' because it is which might also explain the high annual membership cost. If you're looking for a physician who isn't interested in 'your' input regarding your medical needs and would prefer to 'tell you' what they thinks is best, than this is the practice for you. If however you want to have a meaningful dialog to work on a plan together such as discussing past comprehensive medical history or being 'asked' if you're familiar with a certain medication or protocol 'before' making assumptions and decisions...this is 100% definitely NOT the practice for you. The membership fee is very high and while you usually don't have to wait long for an appointment. The trade off is not having a traditional GP/Patient relationship. A traditional GP wouldn't sell me a $140 bottle of CoQ10 because my whatever enzymes were low for instance. Or some vastly overpriced liquid fish oil to help with joint pain, because we all know joint pain is based on inflammation and fish oil reduces inflammation...okay. (Which I found on Amazon at 1/3 the price btw.) Don't get me wrong. If this approach 'is' your thing and your not interested in a standard medical GP for your routine illnesses than by all means, enjoy the lovely persian rugs and fine china while you sip some herbal tea. If however you're looking for a Concierge Physician that practices standard traditional medicine or to provide routine referrals as needed. This is not the practice for you. I'll stick with a traditional approach where the emphasis is on treating the patients needs, it's never failed me before and you're valued a great deal more than in a Functional Medicine approach which prefers to ignore the symptoms and go off on tangents for the all important 'root cause'. Vitamins have their place...on the store shelf of my local pharmacy.

When your subtle bodies send a signal for alignment that run deeper than most will notice - Kamalei…read morewill hear you. And will respond with extraordinary, grounded, expansive presence. There are too few words to express the mastery of ages that Kamalei brings to a GEM session - precision, compassion, ego-absence, generosity, calibration come to mind. I walk this life on the path of a wounded healer so my multidimensional needs are rarely met by the typical. And when I find a treasure whose life devotion is in full bloom - craft honed, heart clear, willing and available to support next level unfolding - where body, mind, spirit are ALL touched with reverence accurately -- I can only sing from the roof tops! Here. Now. This is it. Make it so. With love.

The whole experience was awesome! Kamalei is very knowledgeable of the human body and how to treat…read moreit. She has strong hands and really makes sure you she treats your issues. I look forward to seeing her again!!