Best Wellness Center Cambridge Near Me

Katherine Benson: I began working with Kristine over 3 years ago after getting a glowing recommendation about her work from a trusted friend in the health field. I am so grateful that I began working with Kristine. I have been helped immensely with a number of chronic issues (struggling with for over 8 years). Her work and supplements have greatly improved my health and comfort in my body. I would absolutely recommend Kristine. She is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, caring and a highly skilled healer.

Clara McEleney: Kristen is an amazing professional who has helped me with issues ranging from alleviating my fatigue, my hot flashes, and has helped me regulate my energy. She is there for you and works at a distance as well as in person. Her approach is interdisciplinary and effective. She is straight forward and connects incredibly well with the patient. I highly recommend her.

Maxwell MacGibbon: Kristine is amazing. For weeks I had been suffering from a terrible rash that itched and felt like hot pokers all over my body. My doctor prescribed a topical anti fungal that didn’t do much. Through muscle response testing Kristine was able to figure out that the problem was stemming from too much yeast in my gut and put me on an anti yeast diet and gave me some anti yeast supplements. Two weeks later the problem has resolved. I’m so happy she was able to help me!

Elaine Cronin: For close to 3 weeks, my body was quite weak. I finally went to an ER ..6 hours where nothing out of the ordinary was discovered. I racked my brain about what to do. Finally, Kristine came to mind., whom I had worked with before. We set up a meeting and within 15 minutes she discovered the source. Really, my body, mind and Spirit felt wonderful. I was on the road to full recovery. There is no gift that surpasses having MySelf back. If you are having health concerns, consider calling Kristine.

Jennifer Perini: I will forever be grateful that we found Kristine. She healed my 4 year old of gluten, dairy and egg allergies and corrected her very poor GI health in a short amount of time with easy to follow at home protocols and in office sessions that a child could easily handle, and in her case, enjoy. Her expertise and skill to quickly diagnose a root cause is unmatched and her caring, thoughtful demeanor had us leaving our first appointment full of hope, followed almost immediately by visual progress at home. Do not hesitate to to start your journey to healing with her, we only wish we had found her sooner! Thank you Kristine!!

Francoise Dehaipe: Immediately after my very first session with Kristine I felt considerably better and I frankly had not felt that way in almost a decade. I had gone through years of trying to figure out what was off with me and I could never establish complete balance and rather made things worse for myself. I was afraid of certain foods because I didn’t know anymore what I could or could not eat. The sessions with Kristine brought positive changes to my body and consequently to my mental and emotional states. Cravings I had for years were gone within a month, as well as body aches, mood swings, sugar cravings, peri menopause symptoms, and the list goes on. My blood circulation has improved. I feel I have stronger and healthier guts. My fatigue after lunch meals which had paralyzed my daily life is gone as well as the fog and restlessness in the head. I have more energy and clarity. And this is all natural! This works and I recommend it very highly. It is worth -everything- you put into it. This the first time a method has worked so efficiently and wholly for me. I am tremendously grateful for it, and the bonus is: Kristine is truly awesome and she makes each session smooth and very pleasant!

Ana Mayorga: Kristine’s work has changed my life. She has been able to help me with digestive issues, allergies, emotional unbalance, etc - I love coming back for routine checks. It’s amazing listening to your body through the appropriate channels and meet your needs. Highly recommend!

Taylor Robbins: Kristine is the best. When i came to her i was feeling sick every day and couldn't figure out why. I would've never known my adrenals were depleted. Shes helped me with numerous other things that have come up since! Highly recommend giving it a shot!

Kate Boston: I am so grateful I chose to see Kristine. She has changed my whole life.I was suffering from something I thought to be a hormonal imbalance. Conventional medicine calls it PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder), with which they diagnosed me and attempted to prescribe anti-depressants for the symptoms. I decided I was interested in a different course of treatment.About two weeks before each period, I had these symptoms—very severe (debilitating) mood swings, extreme lower back pain with inflammation of the tissue, 15+ pounds of water retention, breast tenderness and swelling, and severe internal abdominal pain.The first visit with Kristine went well. It turned out I had bad adrenal fatigue, but nothing major. I was relieved! She prescribed supplements which helped OVERNIGHT. I continued to see her regularly (I was still having symptoms). Each visit, she uncovered something going on with my body that I had NO idea about. Every time she discovered, explained and treated the anomaly, I felt better. After a few months of this, my PMDD (or whatever one calls it) is GONE. I mean GONE! I have been having symptoms like this since I was about 21 years old. I am now 42. This is the first time since my late teens I have been symptom-free. It feels like a miracle. Now when I get my period, it creeps up on me because I didn’t even have any symptoms to let me know it was coming!I cannot say enough good things about Kristine. She is thorough, knowledgeable, kind and patient. Both my husband and mother-in-law see her now as well. They, also, have had incredible results.If you are considering the non-traditional course of treatment for whatever ails you, please do see Kristine. As I said earlier, it was one of the best choices I’ve made in my whole life!

Lauren Antone: Kristine is amazing! After coming off birth control, my hormones could not go back to normal and no doctor could help me. After just one session, Kristine was able to pin point the exact issue and address it immediately. Now, I feel better than have in years. Bonus: she got rid of my seasonal allergies too!

Gar Markoff: Kristine is amazing! She gave me wonderful advice and remedies for my migraines. I have my life back thanks to Kristine. I so highly recommend her.

A _Godette: I walked in to Central Square Health and Wellness with a open mind and a exhausted body. When I say exhausted I mean it (adrenal fatigue + hormonal imbalance + allergies = EXHAUSTED!) I didnt know what to expect but after Kristine introduced herself and her practice I was at ease. She is very friendly and detailed in her approach to wellness. Due to COVID my stress levels had been maintained for longer and higher periods of time. My seasonal allergies were worse and lasted longer this Spring. She provided me some supplements after her analysis and I was on my way back to normal shortly there after.  I highly recommend her for those looking for natural remedies to bringing your body back.

Alexander Morales: Kristine helped me to start my healing from my health issues. I felt better right after our appointment. Thank you!

Nicola Yurkoski: Kristine is a thorough, kind, and insightful healer. She takes a comprehensive view of the body and mind -- and works with her patients to find the root causes of their health issues. After 7 years of problems with digestion, acid reflux, and voice hoarseness - she has helped me to make progress in healing all of these issues. I highly recommend her, especially for patients not finding success with standard western medicine!

Amy Gui: My GI distress had been dismissed by my primary care, leaving me to feel completely alone, with the not so subtly implication that “it was all in my head”. During my 1st session, Kristine was able to detect high levels of mercury in my system. Initially, I couldn’t figure out how that could have happened as I don’t have a mouth full of old fillings. Then I remembered a recent food phase I went through where I’d eat a container of 6 ready to eat, peeled shrimp from Whole Foods, several times a week for several months. Bingo, I found the source of the mercury poisoning.Aside from her diagnostic skills, Kristine is curious, responsive and kind. She is refreshingly free from any ego that unfortunately too traditional medicine doctors have, leaving many to dismiss presenting symptoms. In contrast, Kristine remains curious and works with you to figure out what might be the root cause of your presenting symptoms. After my experience with my Primary care doc, this feels beyond validating but more importantly, my symptoms are decreasing and I feel so much better!

Linda Kaufman: Kristine has become one of my trusted health care professionals . She has helped me transition away from prescription medication for reflux and I am doing well. She's a talented healer and is patient, informative and very nice.

Kel Kelly: I’m not ashamed to say that I don’t completely understand what exactly Kristine does or how she does it, but she if a gifted healer and I’m so very thankful I found her. I had been dealing with tingling, numbing and cold in my hands and feet for years. I had seen every kind of Western medicine specialist on earth and all were useless -- a complete waste of my time. Kristine was the only person I saw who was able to get her arms around the source of my issues. She is uniquely gifted in identifying where energy flow is blocked and correcting it. Unlike Western medicine, she connects the mind, body and soul through brilliant, intuitive insight. She is a collaborative healer and it’s important that people who see her work with her through honest communication to get to a place where healing can occur. It may take time to find the source of the issue you are dealing with. People who see Kristine and expect an instant miracle aren’t serving themselves well. You can’t go to the gym once, eat a salad and expect to be fit from head-to-toe. Things take time and your physical and emotional wellbeing are worthy of that time. Kristine’s moral compass and integrity shine as bright beacons on behalf of who she is and what she stands for. Kristine has helped my 29 year old daughter through numerous health issues and as a Mom, I’m deeply grateful for her healing. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Kristine for anyone dealing with any health issue. I encourage people with open hearts and mind to reach out to her.

Genevieve Spears: I made an appointment to see Kristine Jelstrup for my seborrheic dermatitis. In our initial phone consultation, Kristine said she was familiar with seborrheic dermatitis and had treated clients before with this skin issue. When I arrived for my first appointment, Kristine said she wasn't familiar with seborrheic dermatitis. It feels like she makes up what she is doing in the body checks and energy tests. I went for 2 sessions and both felt rushed through. For 2 sessions (a total of under 1.5 hours) I spent $340 and my condition is no better. Kristine also sold me a "natural ointment" that has bovine orchic extract in it aka cattle testicles. Would not recommend.

Barbara Currier: Don't know how Kristine does it but in 2 weeks I felt better than in years. She's amazingly knowledgable and talented- highly recommend seeing her!

Ivy Moser: I come down from Maine to see Kristen, and she is worth the trip! Last year I went through a six month period where I was sick with tonsillitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis--just about every "itis" you can imagine, and my regular doctor was at a loss how to treat my low energy and inability to fight off viruses (although I spent hundreds of dollars on all the testing). Kristen quickly identified that I had tired adrenals--a very common problem in our stressed-out society, but not something that a regular doctor considers or treats (until your adrenals completely fail--then they can treat you!). Using natural remedies, Kristen got me back on track in a few months, and I'm so grateful! I recently went back for another issue, and she was great in helping with that, too. I now consider her my primary care provider and would go to her first before seeing anyone else. I'm so thankful I found her!

Gina Lein: This was a wonderful find! After being sore from working out hard, Bella made my muscles feel relaxed. I had a stiffness in my rotator cuff that magically went away after the massage. My husband and I both had wonderful results. We will definitely go back.

Carrie Raffaelli: After 20 years of receiving massages, I’ve never found anyone better. Na is professional and kind. Her technique has healed pain I’ve had in my shoulders and back. She is wonderful!

Wilson Brown: Great massage, very friendly staff and nice comfortable setting.

Dmitry M.: Awesome massage! Feel like another man.

Yana Osmecki: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality

yuying huang: Na has excellent massage skills. This place is Nice and clean.

Steve Windwalker: If you are a somewhat creaky older runner like me, you sometimes feel like life is a constant search for the perfect massage to keep one going in the face of all the little injuries and ailments that slow one down. For me, the search is over! I am so happy to have found Orient Sunshine Wellness Center on the Cambridge-Belmont line! It is professionally managed by Na, who strives to find the right balance of massage for each client and mixes in stretching and other modalities based on her years of experience and her willingness to listen and communicate. Susan and Katya are also highly skilled massage therapists, so you really can't go wrong.

Tyler Morrill: I’ve been experiencing bad neck and shoulder pain for monts. It got to the point where sitting at my desk at work was like torture. The massages I’ve received at Prient Sunshine have helped break up the many knots in my back and neck, and reduced the pain level to the extend that sitting at my desk at work is no longer like a physical torture session. I highly recommend this place - excellent value for highly skilled masseuses!

ivy yin: I can not say enough about Na and the wonders that she works. She is truly a healer in every sense of the word! I have been to many spas, but never found anyone who has such great instinct and talent.That’s why I follow her. Her new work place is brand new and the location is very convenient, plenty of parking spaces.

Carter Chamberlain: Ignore this review. Google maps won't stop advertising Healthworks and rating it poorly is the only way to de-prioritize the recommendation. If the business paid for targeting advertising, they did so excessively and deserve this review.

T Lieberman: I've been really enjoying healthworks so far. I joined about 6 weeks ago, and have been really appreciating the frequent class schedule- including great challenging classes-, wide variety of equipment, sauna, clean locker room, and towel service. And great location. I now have a gym habit again after 18 years of trying occasionally and failing.The app for booking classes works really well, and I find that I can usually get the class I want. This is true even if a class initially looks booked, because of folks drop out on day of.One complaint would be that the gym says it is open until 9p but cleaners are working on the gym floor starting at 8p (though you can ignore them) and the sauna closes at 8:45p. It would be great to be truly open later. Another would be for the mics on the classes to be tested a little better, I often can't hear what the instructor is saying over the music.

Nicholas Coops: Professional staff

Adriana Azar: Nice, clean, great equipment, top facilities and classes. The only negative is how crowded it gets past 5.30pm. Other than that I love this place.

Sulafa Zidani: Giving this place two stars because they are charging way too much to have this kind of customer service. The location is great, however, they are non-responsive, and when they do respond, they talk down to customers. In my experience, they don't reply to emails, then on phone calls they'll say they will send information/forms via email and then never send it. There's also lack of transparency about charges during membership freeze, and that's another area where it seems patronizing and suspicious. For a place that's so expensive, this is unacceptable. I burned a lot more emotional energy than calories here, and I will be cancelling my membership.

Ash Blossoms: Do you love getting chased out of the gym at 8 p.m. to aggressive cleaners, an hour before the gym actually closes? Would you want to come here, every day, never complain once, then the one time you actually complain about something valid, have the general manager do nothing? Then this is the gym for you!

Stephanie Berk: Healthworks is the best gym. The staff, trainers, spa staff and classes are amazing. The facilities, showers, steam bath, sauna and locker room are amazingly clean, well maintained and a pleasure to use. I couldn't recommend this gym more highly. It is heavenly-

Tanya Raymond: Staff are extremely rude and talk down to their customers. I’ve been warned about this place by former members. I will be canceling my membership. This place charges a lot of money for a lot of services. Customer service isn’t one of them.

Adelaide B: Been going here for a few months. Was sort of aimless at first but then started training with Ian once a week. He helped me build a solid routine, taught me form and consistency and all the intricacies of strength training. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and very good at his job. Highly recommend his services for anyone who wants to get seriously strong!

Morenvino M: Gender discriminative gym! I booked a class through their partner website, and was only told it's women only gym after I got there. Total waste of my time

Laura Grace: Love this gym. All the pamper-y amenities, classes are included in membership (and they're amazing), and the community is super inclusive.

Joy Kucinkas: Joined this gym in January… love the location, trainers, steam room/sauna and all the machines and classes!

Brandon Wilson: Been a member of the Cambridge Healthworks gym for several decades and rate it very highly for lots of reasons, including many workout amenities, convenient location in Porter Sq. w. parking and many other key businesses of convenience, extended hours, design and cleanliness of Club space, and friendly and professional staff, mgt. and trainers. Tends to be pricey, but overall, worth it if can afford it. Like their Foundation that also reaches out to less advantaged populations.

monique mcnally: Responsive management , clean areas, great staff, amazing wet room. Also a great place to take classes and get a personal trainer or a massage! Well worth the money

Grace: Healthworks is amazing!!! I love the staff and the amenities are fantastic. Sometimes I just go for the sauna. They waived my cancellation fees when I moved across the country too!! Just a sign of a great community establishment. Healthworks is what I will miss most about Boston!

Lynn Chou: I just joined recently and have loved being a member at Healthworks! It has friendly staff, clean facilities, great classes, and an amazing hot tub and sauna, which is always great for a post workout soak. Healthworks also has terrific member benefits and other cool programs — digital fitness platform, personal trainers, and onsite massages. Definitely recommend! :)

Danielle W: Great value and excellent services offered. This is truly a luxury gym and the staff keep up worth that image! Taylor is a great personal trainer and would recommend her to people of all abilities!

Jenna Sunshine: REALLY GREAT GYM! It is slightly more expensive than what I was used to, but I get 20x more stuff for the price!Classes are my jam (Zumba, Barre, Body Pump, etc); My old gym was $73/ month but they only offered ~2- 3 classes per day.Healthworks has ~20-25 CLASSES PER DAY!! There is barely an hour where there isn't a class offered. And they have every sort of class imaginable as well as a great cardio area a ton of training tools (TRX, medicine balls, bands, etc) a decent, (albeit somewhat small) free weight area, a ton of weight machines, and let's not forget one of my favorite things: they have a hot tub! Just 5 mins in there after a workout takes away all my aches & pains. Their locker room is amazing with towel service, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, razors, shower caps, makeup removing wipes, hair dryers, a clothing steamer, vanity areas to put on makeup and do your hair. They have a pretty much nonstop locker room attendant that is always cleaning and restocking everything so it's a VERY CLEAN locker room (which is definitely not always the case with gym locker rooms!). They have personal trainers, massage therapists, child care, etc. At my old gym I rented a locker and they charged $32/month for it, so I was paying $105/month there anyway, and now I'm paying the same amount for a 10x the number of classes, and a ton more services and amenities. SO WORTH IT! I purchased the membership that enables me to go to their 3 other gyms as well but you can buy a membership to just one gym too. I got a free 2 week membership first to see if I'd like it, and there's absolutely no commitment to join after that; if you want me to help you get a free 2 week membership, just LMK!

Lisa Wood: I've been going here for a few years and have loved it. Lots of equipment, great classes, and I've never had to wait for a squat rack. Very clean and the staff is super helpful.Unfortunately, I've had to leave due to a move. The process to cancel is very painless and the membership associates go out of their way to make sure the process is quick and easy.Can't recommend this place enough.

J W: Predatory, they singed my 83 year old grandmother up when she walked by for a year and forced her to use her bank account versus a credit card. Made her sign a contract without giving her a copy of the contract. Scumbags.