Dr. Valez takes her job and her patients' health very seriously. She is skillful and knowledgeable,…read moreand will tell you exactly what needs to be done in order to best remedy your issues. Her demeanor can be a bit abrasive, but I appreciate that she doesn't sugar-coat the issues. She understands that she has many patients to see, and none of them wish to be in the office longer than necessary. It is easy to be taken aback by the way Dr. Valez interacts with her staff, but she is adamant about precise organization and information about what her patients need so she can serve them both quickly and accurately. I honestly appreciate her passion for excellence. I know from listening to others in the waiting room that people often have frustrations about the time it takes to see each patient, usually somewhere around 2 hours. However, considering all the information she needs to review before performing any kind of service to your eyes, this feels acceptable to me. I have also looked into the wait times at other eye physicians around Boston and they are consistently 2-5 hour waits. I would highly recommend Dr. Valez to anyone in need of eye care. She may not carry on with small-talk or friendly conversation, but she is a true professional who wants your eye-health to improve as much as you do if not more. Thank you, Gisela.

Naturopathic and functional medicine should be the standard of care for all but that's just not…read morereality at this time. The fact that insurance may not cover your services does not reflect an accurate review of the practice itself. Avena is a 5 star practice and I'm grateful to have them in the quiet corner. I'm also grateful that CT recognizes naturopaths as doctors therefore it's possible for insurance coverage as a specialist. TIP: if possible, choose insurance that has co-pay for specialists and lab work plus check for providers in network

Blue Cross Blue Shield is my insurance provider, and one day while searching for naturopathic…read moredoctors (NDs) in my network (expecting to find nothing, honestly) I stumbled upon Avena. I was impressed by the information I found on their website, and immediately contacted them to set up an appointment. I had never seen an ND before, so I didn't know what would be covered or how it would compare to a visit with a regular MD. I'm lucky that my particular plan with BCBS covers a great deal, and I'm so thankful to have found Avena and in particular Dr. McCann. Prior to the first appointment, you'll fill out some extensive paperwork. I'm not kidding, I think I spent at least an hour completing it! Family history, wellness goals, food diaries, sleep habits, exercise regimes, ailments, surgeries, they want to know it all, because it's the only way to get a real picture of you. Though I'm only in my late 20s and look pretty healthy on the outside (and in many ways, am healthy), I've got a lot going on, and I was tired of having other doctors dismiss my concerns or try to scare me into doing things. My first appointment with Dr. McCann was 90 minutes, and it was incredibly refreshing to sit with a caring, knowledgeable person for that long. And each follow up visit is nearly an hour! I've been going to Avena every few months and my only regret is that I didn't start seeing an ND sooner. Dr. McCann has helped me correct some vitamin deficiencies and we continue to work on other issues as well. What I love most is the approach: while they certainly suggest supplements to help you manage symptoms and correct issues, that's only part of the solution. We also talk about routines, exercise, stress management, sleep patterns, work, sensitivities, lifestyle choices, and diet, among other things. From the front-desk staff to the NDs, the people who work at Avena are warm and knowledgeable. Honestly, I look forward to my visits and truly feel like I am taken care of and listened to. I cannot recommend them enough.

Understanding, prompt, and down to earth. Great experience overall. Easy to make appointments, and…read morethe staff are prompt to respond to patient requests. Excellent mental healthcare.

Bradford and Pamela are definitely experts at what they do. My wife and I have attended two of…read moretheir three classes on EFT tapping for stress relief and are looking forward to the third. Their motto "Stress Less and Thrive" couldn't be more true.

Pamela is an amazing coach, helping to relieve anxiety and stress using proven methods that really…read morework. Pamela helped me overcome anxiety that I have when experiencing turbulence when flying. She taught me the EFT tapping methodology and coached me about how to use it to help in these situations. It is amazing how it has worked! And as I use EFT more, I learn how to apply it in other life situations as well. We all have stress in our lives, coping methods like Pamela and Brad teach are life savers in today's world.

I have suffered for decades with pelvic floor pain. For men, that's usually categorized under…read morechronic prostatitis despite the fact that my prostate is normal. My PCP is out of Boston but was able to find Patti Piecewicz In Auburn, MA. Her amazing reputation precedes her. My PCP have been looking for Pelvic Floor PT for Men for 2 years! Of course, Like all pelvic floor PT's, she does pelvic floor PT for women as well. She is friendly, makes you feel comfortable and is really good at what she does! I've been seeing her for months after decades of extreme chronic pain. Slowly working through the layers of pain. Every time I leave I feel like a new person. I highly recommend her for anyone who has pelvic floor PT issues!

In May 2009, Bethany B wrote:…read more The eval went well, the first visit was helpful and then it went down hill. When I arrived for my third visit, I was left in the waiting room for almost 20 minutes. When I was finally retrieved the therapist was irate that I hadn't been started on my heating packs yet. That lasted for most of my visit -- not very relaxing. The visit went way over my 1/2 hour slotted time and I left sore. Not sore but helped, just sore and sad. Oct. 2009 - from Rita: This review happened to catch my eye as I was looking for something else. I am sorry that your experience at SCPT turned out to be far less than satisfactory and can appreciate the frustrations and even inconvenience not keeping to schedule can pose. I decided to join Yelp so I could provide remarks about the care I received at SCPT, as someone who has used this facility for about 6 months straight in 2007 and a few months during 2009. I have also continued in their After-care pgm. (mainly rehab type pool where each of us is given our own exercises based on our specific problems - this is an option, out-of-pocket after P/T runs out). This is a really big plus for me or anyone who needs warm water pool for exercising as there are few to be found. I think if a therapist or therapy is not going too well, it is still worth trying to address the problem with him or her. Another suggestion would be to ask to be assigned to someone else as there are differences between them. By using SCPT for the past 24 mos., I have noticed that they will occasionally run into staffing issues and not each and every visit had run as smoothly as I would have liked. Another important point is that P/T often takes 7-8 sessions before a difference can be felt and yes, I have had problems which made me hurt more first, but as a joint or limb was loosened up or the impingement was released, I started to feel the benefits. It takes time to see results from P/T (no matter where one goes) and also hard work on the patient's part. There were times I wanted to throw in the towel, but I didn't. However, by having used another P/T facility in Auburn as well as trying out P/T at UMass Rehab (on Rt. 9), I found most of the therapists at SCPT to be very dedicated, skilled and hard-working. They do have a unique set-up where the treatment tables are all open and therapists work on patients side by side, often coordinating two patients at a time. And I will admit this took some getting used to, but after a while I no longer noticed who was on table next to me or out on the floor doing exercises. In fact, I'd say this is one key aspect of SCPT which I think folks need to know ahead of time so not to be surprised if/when you start getting therapy there. Most of the therapists are quite skilled and most have gone to learn new techniques or use new tools. But there is a difference between therapists - some will be more aggressive or passive in their style and some will be most attentive and caring. I have a few favorite ones who spent all the time they could to complete a treatment - so going beyond one's schedule time is usually very much appreciated, though I understand if someone has a tight schedule, that may not be best for them. The individualized attention and creativity (things that some of them would come up with and really try to find ways to provide a treatment) far exceeded what I experienced at the other facility and at the hospital. One of my favorite therapists did not need to ask me anything as she could sense (or feel with her hands) if her touch was too heavy or whatever. So, I would at least like to leave others with my opinion and personal experiences of this place. Those are all the positives. For me, since I live closeby, I am also very happy not to have to drive a long ways as sometimes it feels the tension of driving on Rt. 290 will undo a lot of the good accomplished from a treatment. The negatives would be how busy and noisy the treatment hall (don't know what else to call it) can be at times. The positives outweigh the negative aspects for me.