Dedicated to delivering comprehensive and integrative health care to all women in one location.
   
Link to About the Center
   
Link to About Dr. Keefe
   
Link to Keefe Center Services
   
Link to More Resources
   
Link to What to Expect
   
Link to For Patients
   
Link to Contact the Keefe Center
  Keefe Women's Center
Faulkner Hospital
1153 Centre Street
Suite 35
Boston, MA 02130
617-983-4GYN
617-983-7476 (fax)
E-mail Us
     
Keefe Center Services

The services offered by the Morgan H. Keefe Women’s Center were designed with the whole woman in mind. Each treats and cares for a different aspect of a woman’s mind, body, and spirit.

Call (617) 983-4GYN (4496) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Gynecology
All gynecologic services for all ages are offered at the Keefe Center. From adolescence through the child-bearing years and beyond menopause, annual gynecologic exams are vital to a woman’s overall health and well-being.
Offered by Kristin A. Keefe, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic oncology is the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system. Treatment may include surgery or some form of chemotherapy. We also offer a specialized class for cervical cancer patients and those with pre-cancerous changes (abnormal pap smears).
Offered by Kristin A. Keefe, M.D.

Back | Top

Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture consists of the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown to be effective in the treatment of certain health problems. Traditional herbal medicine is one of the many different approaches to using plants as remedies. It aims to be holistic — it aims to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, and to encourage the body to heal itself.
$70.00/60 min.
Offered by Milissa Gillen L.Ac., MAOM.

Aesthetics, Aromatherapy & Laser Surgery
Aesthetic services include skin care, facial treatments, hair styling, manicures and pedicures, and waxing. These treatments are especially helpful and soothing just before and just after surgery. (We are also pleased to introduce the DermaSound Plus, a revolutionary instrument which benefits your skin in three distinct ways. With the flexibility this tool offers, we expect it to become the cornerstone of our exfoliation, acne, rosacea and mature skin treatments. It's highly effective, yet gentle enough for the most sensitive skin.) Aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of body, mind, and spirit.
$ 85.00/90 min.; Facials: $80.00/90 min.
Offered by Diane Lawrence and Susan Powers.

Back | Top

Counseling: Individual, Couple, and Family
Issues include stress, infertility, menopause, pregnancy loss, among others. Treatment approaches and topics include psychoeducation; the impact of disease process on the patient’s emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual functioning; relationship issues; coping skills; stress management and relaxation techniques; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); building of support systems and resources; diet, exercises, and lifestyle choices; and issues around loss and grief. The following groups are also offered: Stress Management for Women, Group Program for Perimenopause/Menopause, and Group Treatment for Women with Fertility Problems.
Some insurances accepted; sliding fee scale available.
Offered by Ingrid Mattson-Charnley, Ph.D.

Back | Top

Fitness and nutritional consultation
This consultation will help you discover key health indicators like muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, blood pressure and hydration measurements that can "freeze frame" your body's age in years. You will discover how far your body, regardless of your chronological age, has already proceeded along the normal aging continuum and to help identify risks for preventable disease.
Offered by Dr. Abbas Qutab

The Keefe Women's Center is pleased to recommend and distribute nutritional products from Biotics Research Corp.

Hospice
Hospice is a compassionate, patient-centered approach to medical care and support for people at the end of life and their families. It is care focused on maintaining dignity, increasing quality of life, and providing comfort, including pain and symptom control.
Offered by VistaCare.

Back | Top

Massage Therapy
Three different types of massages are available: oncology massage, muscular therapy, and sports massage. Personal pre- and post-operative massage coaches are also available to care for you and your family during your stay.
Offered by Donna Murtagh, RN, LMT.

Oncology Massage: Gentle massage modified individually for people who have cancer, are in cancer treatment, are at the end of life, or have survived cancer. Studies have shown massage can complement medical treatment in supportive ways.
$120.00/90 min.; $100.00/60 min.

Muscular Therapy: A combination of different speeds, rhythms, pressure, strokes and education to address areas of tension and support healthy muscle tissue. Focus is placed on stress and tension patterns people often develop in everyday living, whether chronic or acute.
$90.00/60 min.

Sports Massage: Sports massage can benefit anyone who is physically active. This type of therapy works with specific muscle groups that may be stressed through excessive overuse or work with related injuries to enhance recovery and help maintain optimal health.
$90.00/60 min.

Back | Top

Pilates
Pilates encourages you to "tune in" to your body by means of breathing and postural techniques designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles. Pilates can also increase your cardiovascular strength and endurance. Techniques can be modified for the individual enabling all to participate.
$35.00/30 min.; $ 50.00/60 min.

Qigong
Qigong is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation. Visualizations are employed to enhance the mind/body connection and assist healing. Regular practice of qigong can prevent and treat illness, reduce stress, establish balance, integrate mind/body/spirit, and bring peace.
$35.00/30 min.; $ 50.00/60 min.

Back | Top

Reflexology
A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body. By stimulating and applying pressure to the feet and hands, you increase circulation and promote specific bodily and muscular functions.
$45.00/30 min.; $90.00/60 min.
Offered by Donna Murtagh, RN, LMT.

Reiki
An ancient form of healing utilizing a gentle, non-invasive laying-on of hands. Reiki promotes the healing of body, mind, and spirit. Personal pre- and post-operative reiki coaches are also available to care for you and your family during your stay.
$85.00/60 min.
Offered by Rebecca Garcia-Flynn RN, Donna Murtagh, RN, LMT and Susan Powers.

Back | Top

Therapeutic Touch
A process whereby energy is transmitted from one person (the practitioner) to another (the patient) for the purpose of enhancing the healing process of one who is ill or injured. Therapeutic touch promotes relaxation and a sense of comfort and well-being. It has been found to be effective in decreasing anxiety, altering the perception of pain, and mobilizing the person's own healing potential to restore health, balance, and order.
$90.00/60 min.
Offered by Catherine Collins, RN, M.S., C.H.E.S.

Workshop: Circle of Women
A small group for women to discover joy in their lives and create space to nurture themselves. Half-day workshops and weekly series are available.
Offered by Lois Freedman, M.Ed., C.C.E.

Back | Top

Workshop: Journey Through Time
Three (3) session program designed to awaken and nourish one’s inner creative self through meditative, hands-on collage workshops, using a wide variety of tactile, sensory materials.
Offered by Jessie Kravette.

Workshop: Vocal Therapy
Correct singing combines the health benefits of gentle exercise with meditation. This workshop covers proper body alignment, basic breathing for singing and vocal projection, and beginning vocal placement.
Offered by Mary Niederkorn.

Back | Top

Yoga
Developed in India, yoga is a spiritual practice that has been evolving for the last 5,000 years. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up — all at the same time.
$35.00/30 min.; $ 50.00/60 min.

Call (617) 983-4GYN (4496) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Back | Top

 

About the Center | About Dr. Keefe | Services
Resources | What to Expect | For Patients | Contact | Home

© 2004-2005 Morgan H. Keefe Women's Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecology