Letter from the Executive Director
|  Dear Friends, You all are tremendous supporters of our work as one of the largest non-profit providers of free and low cost holistic health services in the nation. With your help Pathways provided over 10,000 free and low cost holistic services (acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbal medicine) in fiscal year 2012, a unique resource for the greater Boston community. I'd like to share some exciting news: We have an incredible opportunity to relocate just a block away, at 35 W. Newton Street, on the corner of W. Newton and Washington Street. This location is going to allow us to grow our market rate business which supports our mission through a retail type of store front. The lease is long term --10 years with two additional five-year options, allowing us to stay put for 20 years. Why move at all? The South End Community Health Center, our landlord for the past six years, is growing and unable to renew our lease, but wants to continue our partnership. Click to continue. . .
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Pathways Online Auction is a Big Success!
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Thanks to all of our item donors, bidders, and volunteers for participating in our first online auction. Your efforts played a big part in the auction's success.
With your help we raised over $9,000 for Pathways' free and low-cost holistic care programs for people with HIV/AIDS, military veterans, and others without resources. We couldn't have done it without you--thanks so much!
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Client Satisfaction Survey
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Pathways cares about your experience as a client. Our bi-annual client survey will be distributed in September and October to all clients receiving care, and results will be compiled, analyzed and reported in our Winter newsletter. Please look for the survey in your email or pick up a copy at our front desk. Your feedback is important to us! |
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Pathways Research Director Goes to Washington
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This past June, Pathways Research Director Beth Sommers, L.Ac., Ph.D. was invited to Washington, DC by the Integrated Health Care Policy Consortium (IHPC) as part of a group which briefed members of the House and Senate, as well as talked with representatives from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), about how integrative medicine is being practiced in community health settings.
Pathways continues to be recognized as a national model of how acupuncture, massage, and Chinese herbal medicine can be provided in a public health environment.
Beth has also been recognized by the Massachusetts Human Service Providers Council with their Gerry Wright Direct Service Employee Award for her exemplary commitment to the human services industry.
The Gerry Wright Direct Service Employee Award is given to direct service employees who provide essential support, services, and above all, care to individuals with varying needs. The award is given to a direct service employee to fully recognize outstanding dedication.
Beth will be honored along with other winners of the Awards for Excellence at the 37th Annual Provider's Council Convention on November 28th.
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Another Acupuncture House Party Success!
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Many thanks to Jennifer Mason for hosting a delicious and relaxing Acupuncture House Party in Dorchester over the summer. Guests relaxed with demonstration acupuncture treatments provided by Beth Sommers, L.Ac., while dining on delicious hors d'ouerves provided by Jennifer and her spouse. Pathways Executive Director, Demie Stathoplos, shared a brief presentation on the mission and programs of the organization, and military veteran and Pathways client Joel P. shared the benefits he has experienced from his care at Pathways.
Acupuncture house parties are a fun and innovative way to introduce your friends and colleagues to the programs that Pathways to Wellness offers in the community, while allowing them to experience the benefits of holistic care for themselves.
If you are interested in hosting an acupuncture house party, contact Demie Stathoplos at dstathoplos@pathwaysboston.org or call 617-859-3036, x270.
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Transitions
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This seems to be the season of change for us.
We said farewell to Jim Liebke, Program Manager at the end of May when he was recruited for a position at Vinfen to start a program for head injury survivors, his area of expertise. Jim remains a part time home care massage therapist with us.
Jessica Green joined us as Program Manager and has come on board with strong management experience from opening and running a Pita Pit restaurant in Brookline and volunteering at Network LaRed. She has tremendous energy and enthusiasm for our mission. In three short months she has helped us get our satellite site up and running at Tufts Cancer Infusion Center, where we are providing acupuncture and massage therapy to patients receiving chemotherapy.
Jenn Mason, our Clinical Operations Manager departed at the end of August and Keku'i Ledward will be departing at the end of September. Both will be sorely missed by staff and clients alike. Amanda Hart, new to Boston from Pittsburgh, has recently joined us as Clinic Coordinator. She has strong office administration skills and is a welcome addition to the Pathways family.
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Thank You New England School of Acupuncture and Pathways Volunteers
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The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) has been a long time supporter of Pathways. It was NESA graduates who started the AIDS Care Project as volunteers, and helped found the organization back in 1989. Today, NESA students and teachers provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal consults and prescriptions to Pathways clients at low cost, or in the case of military veterans, for free. Three clinical supervisors from NESA have overseen the work of students at Pathways this year, and are responsible for the high quality of work done by the students under their supervision. They are John Colville, C.J. Allen, and Winnie Chow. Pathways sends a huge THANK YOU, and warm appreciation for the support these talented clinicians provide. Pathways has been very fortunate to benefit from the volunteer efforts of many professionals in our community. Special thanks this season go to: Bryan Furze for assisting in the negotiation of the lease at 35 W. Newton St. Chad Lundeen for volunteering professional construction project management services for our new site Ilene Perlman for donating professional photography services to document the work of our clinicians Justin Kennard and Mary Ferrise for designing the look and copy of print ads for Pathways Mari McKeon for consulting services to help us develop our building fund drive case for support Linda Markarian for managing our web site Michele Mittelman for donating complimentary ad space in the September issue of Global Advances in Health and Medicine
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Pathways Makes House Calls!
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 Now you can experience the healing power of acupuncture in the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Home acupuncture or shiatsu treatments, provided by Pathways highly trained and licensed clinicians, offer a private and relaxing way of caring for yourself.
To schedule your home or office appointment please call 617-859-3036, x320 or for more information click here.
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Community-Style Acupuncture
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Experience the healing energy of a group
acupuncture session!
Sliding scale rates:  $25-$45 per treatment All are welcome. Find out more!
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Acupressure Point
of the Season
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Governing Vessel 14
Da Zhui
By Christina Dea, LAc
GV 14 is located between the two most prominent bones at the top of the spine.
Fall is a season of movement and change, and can be stressful.
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15% Discount for Referrals!
We greatly appreciate our satisfied clients' making referrals to
friends and family and, as a nonprofit, we depend upon it.
As thanks,
we offer a 15% discount voucher for each referral you make to Pathways.
This voucher is valid with all other discounts. For more information, call us at 617-859-3036, ext 0.
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Thank You for Sharing the Care!
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With your help we're able to provide free acupuncture for people with HIV/AIDS and low-cost care to many others who otherwise could not afford it.
The cost of your treatments helps pay for someone less fortunate. We also rely on donations to ensure that no one is denied our care.
Please Share the Care and help others who need our services. |
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Insurance Discounts
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| Are You a Harvard Pilgrim Plan Member?
If so, acupuncture may be covered under your
plan. Harvard Pilgrim recently instituted full coverage for acupuncture
treatments under certain plans. There is a $20 co-pay and coverage is for 20
treatments. Check with your benefits administrator to see if your plan
qualifies.
If your plan does not qualify, Harvard Pilgrim
members can still receive 25% off our standard rates for all services.*
Pathways Also Offers the Following Insurance
Discounts:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield members:
25% off standard rates for all services*
AARP members:
25% off standard rates for all services*
Medtac:
Members of LU26 receive the following:
- 20 free acupuncture treatments per year
- 12 free shiatsu bodywork treatments per year
- 12 free Chinese herbal consultations and
prescriptions per year
*no other discounts apply
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