For Patients & Families

Zakim Center is open for acupuncture and massage appointments. All other services are available live or pre-recorded.

Sign Up Now for MyZakim – Our New Virtual Programming Platform!

The Zakim Center remains committed to providing a community of support for Dana-Farber patients and caregivers through our virtual wellness programming. We are thrilled to announce that on September 20, 2021, we will begin to host our virtual programs on MyZakim. This new platform will allow our  participants and instructors the opportunity to meet face-to-face (if you so choose!) in select classes.

Please visit this link to sign up for MyZakim, and allow up to one business day for us to verify your account before you can sign up for classes.

Please continue to use our existing program calendar and those Zoom links until September 17, 2021. Starting September 20, 2021, you may begin to access classes directly through MyZakim.

Please contact zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you on MyZakim soon!

In-person Services Available

Acupuncture and massage services are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 617-632-3322 or email zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu.

For information about changes to our practice, please review our updated procedures. 

Pre-recorded Programs Available

You can view pre-recorded group programs on our YouTube master playlist. Contact the Zakim Center at zakim_center@dfci.harvard.edu with any questions.

About the Zakim Center

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.

How Can the Zakim Center Help?

Integrative Medicine Consultations

If you're wondering which therapies may be beneficial for you, you can book an integrative medicine consult with our nurse practitioner. During the consult, our nurse practitioner will explain the safety and benefits of our integrative therapies, how they work in conjunction with traditional cancer treatment, and which ones may best fit your diagnosis, treatment schedule, and interests.

New patients interested in acupuncture or massage appointments should first schedule an integrative medicine consultation. During this consultation, our nurse practitioner will review your medical history and discuss which therapies may be most beneficial for you.

Read our Insight blog for information and inspiration about the Zakim Center.