Complementary and Alternative Treatment Programs
at the Hallowell Center, Sudbury

For more information, call the Hallowell Center at 978-287-0810

Go to Evaluative and Ongoing Services information.

Body-Based Psychotherapies

Deborah Russo, Ph.D.

Chronic and unresolved stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. Dr. Russo specializes in treating the physical symptoms (as well as psychological) of those dealing with chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression or a mood disorders, and life traumas.  She also works with family members of patients to treat the unresolved stress associated with being married to, or taking care of, those with ADHD.

Cogmed Working Memory Training

Cogmed Working Memory Training is a proven, software-based intervention, specifically designed to help children with attention deficits.  The program can be done at and from your home; all that is needed is internet access and a phone.  The program is directed by Dr. Anita Pliner, pediatric neuropsychologist.  The program is 5 weeks in duration for approximately 30 minutes 5 days a week.  Patients do not have to be seen at our office to participate in the program. More information about CogMed

Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS)

Brainwave Readings with LENS

Rebecca Shafir directs LENS treatments

LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) is a safe and non-invasive procedure that monitors and analyzes EEG (brain activity). It is an effective, non-medication approach for persons who do not tolerate medications, prefer not to use medications or who do not find medications helpful. Symptoms associated with ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, migraines and Asperger’s can improve significantly with LENS. Via a tiny sensor placed on the scalp the LENS system acquires brain wave information at each of 19 sites and uses that information as feedback for sending signals back to the brain to normalize brain activity. Note: As with medications, LENS is not a cure, but it can make measurable improvements in sleep, mood, energy, clarity and anxiety without the side effects typically experienced with some medications. A client can participate in LENS treatment along with medications, and in some cases LENS can help the medications work better.  Furthermore, LENS enables the client to use compensatory strategies with greater ease and efficiency.  Compared with traditional neurofeedback, the LENS process requires no work by the client and accomplishes improved functioning in much less time and at a much lower cost.  For more information on LENS see www.ochslabs.com or call Rebecca Shafir (978) 287-0810 x117.

My Sensory Solutions

 My Sensory Solutions at the Hallowell Center is excited to offer the NEW “portable” generation of auditory stimulation which utilizes an individualized listening schedule integrated with balance, voice, movement and visual activities.  Using bone conduction headphones with a unique iPod delivery system, My Sensory Solutions applies psychoacoustic techniques first discovered in Europe by the pioneering research of Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis the French ear, nose and throat specialist. Dr. Tomatis discovered the root cause of learning disabilities and a highly efficient technique to remedy them.

    Discover the medication-free treatment you can use in the comfort of your home, school or office to help adults and children with ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Auditory Processing, Sensory Integration other learning difficulties.  For one economical price you will enjoy a stress-free program that benefits the whole family with no time limits or additional fees. More info about My Sensory Solutions.

My Sensory Solutions host events to raise awareness about learning difficulties and to provide information. Share our commitment to helping children and adults who are affected by learning difficulties. Learn about My Sensory Solutions Open House and Informational Sessions.

Heartmath at the Hallowell Centers

In coordination with cognitive therapy and/or the Low Energy Neurofeedback System we use the Heartmath emWave® PC technology to help our patients learn internal awareness, self-regulation, and emotional management skills. One can learn to prevent stress by becoming aware of when the stress response starts and stopping it in the moment.

For more information on how we integrate Heartmath biofeedback at the Hallowell Center, please contact Rebecca Shafir at (978) 287-0810 x117.