Heather has been working as a Natural Health Practitioner for the past 14 years. She has worked in private practice both in Australia and overseas, and worked as a consultant for the Hospital Board in Jamaica, West Indies. Heather's broad range of modalities and extensive experience will allow her to develop a treatment program specific to your needs.
Prior to becoming a Natural Health Practitioner, Heather spent a number of years in the Information Technology arena both as a computer programmer and technical writer. She obtained a Bachelor of Business in Australia, and then travelled overseas to study Naturopathy. Her qualifications in the Natural Health Field include a Master of Science (Natural Health), Doctor of Natural Health, and Diploma of Herbal Medicine which she completed in the USA. Additionally she has obtained an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture in Brisbane, Australia.
Whilst Heather has wide experience in all aspects of Natural Medicine, her main interest lies in musculoskeletal (arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatism) and other painful conditions. She also has extensive experience in the treatment of fertility, skin conditions, anti-ageing and women's health issues.
Heather takes a holistic approach to understanding the processes of disease and uses a number of different treatment methods for a range of health conditions. Depending on your condition and your individual needs, naturopathy, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, SLM Bodywork or herbal medicine may be used within the same treatment consultation. This ensures that you get the maximum benefit for minimum time and cost.

Juliet is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) in New York and is nationally board certified in Oriental medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine (Diplomate Oriental Medicine – Dipl. OM) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in New York and earned her Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) through a four-year graduate program where her degree holds a dual emphasis in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism. While she treats a wide variety of complaints, her special interests are pain management (acute and chronic pain,) headaches/migraines, women’s health, and emotional/psychological wellness. Juliet is committed to facilitating her patients’ physical and emotional well-being, and to help them progress towards healing.

As dedicated health practitioners, we wholeheartedly believe that your health is your most precious resource and most valuable asset. Without good health, your quality of life is diminished and it’s hard to feel content. Approaching wellness from an integrative, holistic manner, we strive to eliminate the causes of disease and illness while promoting wellness education.

Combining the efforts of general practitioners with nutritional experts, functional medicine associates, and others, our staff works to improve the body/mind/spirit connection to help elevate wellness levels throughout the entire body.

From chiropractic treatments and acupuncture to IPT cancer therapy, we work in partnership with the patients themselves, allowing them to take ownership in their own treatment plan while learning more about the integrative nature of the human body. Our focus is to treat the underlying cause of disease and illness, alleviating symptoms and pain through holistic healing.

Here at the Gentle Wellness Center, we are driven by a mission to empower consumers and practitioners both through education, training, and research. We are here to assist each patient on their journey to optimal wellness.

George Mandler is a Massachusetts Licensed Acupuncturist and Licensed Nutritionist and Dietitian. With a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Oriental Medicine and a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of New Haven, as well as much post-graduate study in the field of Functional Nutrition, George is dedicated to helping patients regain a hold over their health and their lives.
At both his Stow and Cambridge office George uses a multifaceted approach when treating patients that represents his wide breadth of knowledge. Whether presented with chronic illness or with a nagging cold, George is dedicated to helping patients begin their healing path through Functional Nutrition, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Our emphasis is always on helping our patients achieve their best possible health. Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes, we can often not only help with persistent conditions, but also improve a patient's general well being and happiness. We not only treat the current condition; we also focus on and address the underlying causes that prevent a patient from experiencing their full health and well being.

Specialization:

Leslie has a particular interest and passion for using her talent and knowledge in addressing womens health. She feels that many of the common problems faced by women today can be beneficially addressed by the time-honored methods of Oriental Medicine that she has spent so much time studying and practicing. From the issues involved in the changes a womans body undergoes during the processes of childbirth, to those experienced by older women in their golden years, and in all of the years between, Leslie feels that she has the empathy, knowledge, and understanding to help her clients live the happiest and most fulfilled life possible.