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The Zakim Center is open for acupuncture and massage appointments, and some in-person exercise classes. Our other services are available virtually. Sign Up for MyZakim – Our Site for Group Programs and Classes! The Zakim Center remains committed to providing a supportive community for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers through our wellness programming. Join live and on-demand classes on MyZakim, and sign up for our in-person exercise classes! Please see our Program Calendar for detailed instructions on how to sign up for MyZakim. Individual Services Available The Zakim Center is open for acupuncture and massage services. Exercise consultations and music therapy sessions are available virtually. To schedule an appointment, please call 617-632-3322 or email zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu. Visiting Us in Person? Use these directions to find us from the screening area on the first floor of Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center for Cancer Care. Pre-recorded Programs Available You can view pre-recorded group programs on our Digital Library on MyZakim, or on our YouTube master playlist. Contact the Zakim Center at zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu with any questions.
Sign Up for MyZakim – Our Site for Group Programs and Classes!
The Zakim Center remains committed to providing a supportive community for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers through our wellness programming. Join live and on-demand classes on MyZakim, and sign up for our in-person exercise classes! Please see our Program Calendar for detailed instructions on how to sign up for MyZakim.
Individual Services Available
The Zakim Center is open for acupuncture and massage services. Exercise consultations and music therapy sessions are available virtually. To schedule an appointment, please call 617-632-3322 or email zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu.
Visiting Us in Person?
Use these directions to find us from the screening area on the first floor of Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center for Cancer Care.
Pre-recorded Programs Available
You can view pre-recorded group programs on our Digital Library on MyZakim, or on our YouTube master playlist. Contact the Zakim Center at zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu with any questions.
The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber is dedicated to the belief that cancer patients can enhance their quality of life through integrative therapies such as acupuncture and massage, and healthy living programs such as exercise and nutrition counseling.
Our clinical services, education, and group programs led by physicians, therapists, nurses, and other health care professionals empower patients to be active participants in their treatment plans. This integrative approach can help patients feel better by reducing the pain, stress, and anxiety caused by cancer and its treatment.
Named for cancer patient and activist Leonard P. Zakim, the Center offers individual treatments including acupuncture, massage, and Reiki; group programs such as movement, meditation, and creative arts; and exercise and nutritional consultations. All Dana-Farber patients are eligible to take advantage of the Zakim Center's one-on-one offerings and free group classes.
We offer lectures and educational seminars on topics related to integrative therapies and cancer treatment, which patients, their families, and their caregivers are invited to attend. We also conduct research on the value of integrative therapies and healthy living for cancer patients and survivors.
The Zakim Center offers Integrative Medicine Consults designed to educate Dana-Farber patients about integrative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, and meditation. Patients meet one on one with a medical provider who will review how integrative therapies can help manage treatment-related side effects and improve overall wellbeing and quality of life. Integrative Medicine Consults also provide an opportunity for patients using supplements to review these with a trained provider who can help assess potential risks and interactions with traditional cancer therapies.
To schedule an in-person Integrative Medicine Consultation, please call 617-632-3322 or email zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to arriving for your appointment.
The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber is dedicated to treating the mind, body, and spirit of cancer patients to enhance their quality of life through integrative therapies such as acupuncture and massage, and healthy living programs such as exercise and nutrition counseling.
Read our Insight blog for information and inspiration about the Zakim Center.
This Zakim Center podcast is about how food and eating are impacted by cancer. Hear candid conversations as we seek integrative approaches to finding joy in food.
The Zakim Center's Healthy Living program includes a broad range of offerings, such as physical activity, mindful movement, weight management, and nutrition education. Call 617-632-3322 to learn more.
Learn more about the Zakim Center's many integrative therapies that help patients feel better by reducing anxiety and pain.
To learn about the many ways you can support Zakim Center initiatives with a philanthropic gift, please contact Jennifer Russell at 617-582-8393 or jennifer_russell@dfci.harvard.edu.
