Roll-On . . . Week 2 & 3 Some of my thoughts as I’m training for the Healing Garden Ride . . . . 9/18 This is great. I really like being outside. I’m not sore at all. The weather is perfect—it isn’t really that hot. I love Fall... read more →
Oct
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Sep
18
Roll-On . . . Week 1 You can’t do this! Are you crazy?? Mom, you suck at exercise. Plus, you’re old! These were a few comments I heard from my family when I announced I was going ride in the Healing Garden’s 2020 QuaranTEAM Challenge (a virtual 66-mile ride Register... read more →
Aug
31
Sharing a few laughs, some inspiration, and a lot of love! Although QuaranTEAM 2020 is a virtual event this year, we want to provide you the best experience as you prepare for the event in October. We may be walking/biking/hiking alone, but hope you feel the love, knowing that many... read more →
Aug
11
Through the generous funding from CHNA15, the Community Health Network #15, under the discretion of Emerson Hospital, the Healing Garden is excited to introduce our LiveWell for Cancer Survivorship Program. The LiveWell program is designed to improve the well-being of cancer patients through a group-based healthy eating program that provides... read more →
Aug
15
by Amy Noordzij, Chef, Personal Chef to individuals in cancer treatment As a Chef I strive to support clients' unique needs through highly personalized meals comprised of whole, real foods that are local, seasonal and organic whenever possible. We have heard the term “eating the rainbow”; starting with color... read more →
Jul
15
Guilt-Free Self-Care: Making YOU a Priority during Cancer by Healing Garden Staff “It’s cancer” is something you never want to hear. For some, it comes along on top of life challenges like unemployment, single parenting, and financial instability. Not only does it take a toll on your body, it... read more →
Jun
13
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to celebrate those who have fought and are still fighting this disease. The Healing Garden is happy to share the story of our client, Jeannie Aejin Choi Karwowski. Jeannie recently spoke with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization for which she serves... read more →
May
23
The "state of the burbs" blog recently visited the Healing Garden and spoke to our Co-Directors of Integrative care, Brianne Carter and Christine Zinke, about what makes the Healing Garden unique for patients, families, and caregivers. We are pleased to share original content and photos below from this in-depth interview.... read more →
Apr
29
The Healing Garden is pleased to offer our clients access to various forms of psychological therapy from group support, to individual counseling, to art therapy. We recently sat down with Max Roberts, Healing Garden Intern and Lesley University Master's Student, to understand the benefits of art therapy and learn how... read more →
Feb
28
Vicarious Resilience - An Added Benefit of Care at The Healing Garden! Did you know that The Healing Garden distinctively fosters a phenomenon called Vicarious Resilience? Vicarious Trauma The term Vicarious Trauma is used in the field of psychology and refers to when a therapist is at risk of experiencing... read more →