Be Well and Beyond

09/14/2025

Thinking about acupuncture for chronic low back pain? Check with your insurance to see if sessions with Dorene or Nina are covered!

A new NIH-funded study found that older adults (65+) with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had better improvements in pain-related disability and physical function than those who only received usual care.

Before scheduling acupuncture treatments, call your insurance provider and ask:
Does my plan cover acupuncture?
Under what conditions? (e.g., number of sessions, provider credentials)
Do I need a referral or pre-authorization?

NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group.

06/17/2025

We closed one month ago on our new space and have been up and running at 12 Damonmill Square since June 1! Here are a few photos. Come and see us! 

05/17/2025

20 years ago, our mom started Be Well and Beyond. Today, we are excited to share that we closed on new office space at Damon Mill Square! We will still be seeing clients in our current space through May, and officially moving in for June. We look forward to seeing you at our new space!

10/04/2024

We're excited to introduce Nina Reis, who will be joining Dorene's practice as an acupuncturist! Dorene has been searching for someone who shares her patient-centered approach to treatment, and Nina is the perfect fit. Nina will be available for appointments on Fridays, starting October 11th, from 9am with her last appt at 3pm. While she expects to be credentialed by Blue Cross in Jan 2025, she may be available as an out-of-network provider before that. To schedule an appointment, please email her at info@ninareis.com.

09/14/2023

Check out Dorene on Get Healthy With Holly, discussing how acupuncture can help with the side effects of cancer medications and other ailments.

Holly speaks with Dorene Bowe-Shulman, Acupuncturist from Acton, MA about acupuncture and how it can help with side effects of cancer medications and other a...

07/17/2023

Denise will be doing a Reiki talk and demo at the Acton Council on Aging, July 25th, 2-3pm! Please RSVP if you would like to attend: seniorcenter@actonma.gov.

Learn about the gentle, effective practice of Reiki during this entertaining and informative event. A Reiki based self-practice technique will be included that you can draw upon for your personal promotion of health and healing skills. All are welcome!

09/19/2019

Check out Dorene’s article on treating post-mastectomy patients!

04/23/2019

Is stress affecting your wellness? Is healthy food prep a challenge? Do you have normal sleep patterns? Schedule a free 1/2 hour wellness exploration session with Debbie if you’re ready to make a change. She is offering sessions every Thursday between 1:30-6:30pm. Email debbie@bewellandbeyond.com or call 978-394-2073 to schedule.

Debbie Ward is a certified health and life coach. Her practice serves women with a holistic approach to reducing stress and upleveling physical and mental energy. She provides a confidential space to navigate ways to make sustainable changes in your life.

02/25/2019

Please welcome our newest Health and Life Coach, Debbie Ward! Stay tuned for a special she will be running in March, and for now, here is more info about Debbie:

Debbie’s Health and Life Coaching practice serves women with a holistic approach to increasing physical and mental energy. Her focus is to uplevel well-being and resiliency. After 25 years in the high tech corporate world serving customers, she has now focused her work on helping others to be the best version of themselves. Debbie’s journey to health and wellness began in earnest 10 years ago when her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Living in the present, minimizing stress, increasing exercise and healthy eating are holistic ways to slow the progression of PD. She has seen first-hand how making healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on well-being. Health and Wellness has became her passion and motivated Debbie to dedicate herself to helping others through her coaching practice.

12/08/2018

This holiday season, we are offering a massage gift card promotion! Buy a gift card for a 60 minute massage, and receive 90 minutes. It is a great value and we hope you take advantage! Message us here or email to purchase. Info@bewellandbeyond.com