Groton Wellness

This practice is the best I have seen as far as dentists go. I have seen Dr. Nordine and Dr. Raggi. They are comprehensive and holistic. It was great to know that the stuff they were using was not going to make me sick. Both dentists had given me their cell phones and encouraged me to call if I had any problems. The receptionists are professional and kind. I also got a great Dr. Hauska facial. The spa has excellent products. I can’t say enough great things about this practice. I only wish it were in my insurance network and closer to home. It’s top-​notch.

I have dental anxiety. I kept it to myself and decided to white knuckle it. I was surprised when they put a blanket over me and gave my hands a paraffin wax treatment for free while getting my cavities filled. Then they gave me a $ 10 voucher for a nice fresh organic lunch, which I got takeout since I couldn’t eat. Second time I went to get my other side worked on, I got a massage half price. It really took care of my anxiety and helped me look forward to the visit. Staff is friendly. I got the best dentist ever. Love the free organic tea and holistic atmosphere.

I tried the facial (eh, ok), a 50 minute «relaxing» massage (it was very rough, I had to keep asking for a lighter touch), a session with the herbalist, and a colonic, which was a disaster. Note: If this is your first colonic, only try it for 15 – 20 minutes TOPS. The suggested 45 minutes is probably too long. Overall, this is a «wellness» center for people with a strong constitution who are already practicing an organic, holistic lifestyle. This is not for someone who wants a typical pampering spa experience.

This place is great. The spa is peaceful and calming the second you walk in. All the people in the café and at the front desk are helpful and very sweet. I have had a few services here including a facial, acupuncture, massage, and a session with the Heart and Energy Based Psychotherapist. Prices are a little high, but they offer a lot of deals and it’s totally worth it.

I love everything about this place. The atmosphere and the whole concept are unique and truly revolutionize what it means to provide therapeutic services.
Bonnie is an incredible esthetician and so much more. She takes her time to give you a very unique and comforting experience. Every time I have experienced stress related to my graduate program Bonnie was able to reset me. She is so lovely, professional and thorough. My skin is always suffering break outs do to school-​related stress and toxicity in the atmosphere at the hair salon I work in. After having an appointment with Bonnie, I feel energized, rejuvenated and my skin is much clearer. She also is certified in Reiki.
My sister who is a veteran and a drill instructor in the Marine Corps. also had a great and relaxing experience with Bonnie. I think this is most important to me because she is unable to find peace and Groton Health and Wellness was one of the places that has provided her with a sense of relaxation.
I recommend this health and wellness spa and to see Bonnie. This woman has the magic touch.

I have had difficulty finding good holistic healthcare practitioners in Boston. After I relocated here this winter, I became disillusioned with the local healing community. One doctor I saw was money-​hungry and inattentive. Another was set in his ways and wouldn’t listen to feedback regarding what works for my body. I was disappointed and nervous that the same would hold true for dental care. Thankfully that was not the case at Groton Wellness!
After researching dental practices in the Boston area, I chose Groton Wellness because of their knowledgable staff (even the office manager was familiar with the MTFHR genetic mutation!) and emphasis on whole health. The fact that it was over an hour away from Somerville didn’t matter — it is worth the hassle.
I am one of the lucky few who has never had a bad dental experience. Every dental practice I’ve frequented has been decent. However, the quality of care I receive at Groton blows all of those previous experiences away. My dentist, Dr. Katta, is delightful, thorough and intelligent. By following her advice I was able to stop gum recession in its tracks, regrow a bit of tissue and prevent further damage. Plus, she was the first dentist to ever discuss nutrition, genetics and gut health with me during an appointment. Natalie, a hygienist who cleaned my teeth, is an absolute pleasure. I felt like I was seeing an old friend, not having my teeth cleaned.
If you are on the fence about becoming a patient at Groton, I urge you to give them a try. Although some of their services may not be covered by insurance (i.e. a custom mouthguard), the quality of care and attention you receive are worth the extra cost. Plus, if you are in the same boat as me and are having trouble finding decent medical care in the area, they are a good resource and can put you in touch with people who are TRUE healers.

Really like the concept and was eager to try it out. Took my kids there. They offered sealants for third teeth and told me it would be covered by our insurance, so we went ahead with the procedure. In hindsight I probably should have checked this myself but figured they knew what was covered since the looked at our eligibility. They have such an impressive package that I didn’t think twice. Everything went well at the visit, we visited the café and brought lots of the items they were selling within the dental office. About a month later we get a bill for 600.00 indicating that our insurance did not cover the sealants because they were placed an baby teeth. I was surprised and figured I would look further into this to see if the insurance would cover it. In the meantime my wife called to reschedule our next appointments and was treated rudely by the person over the phone and the shakedown began. The receptionist was rude and not listening to her while she was trying to explain that we were checking in with our insurance. My wife was appalled because when you are at the clinic paying top dollar and buying all their goods they treat you like royalty. I loved the concept and the dentist, even purchased private dental insurance based on what they accepted but they really let me down. I called to discuss the bill and they were rude to me so (even though it was inappropriate) I purposely did not pay it right away. I would caution anyone to read the fine print and be prepared to pay top dollar for services you could get at another place for ½ the price.

Dr. Katta is absolutely fabulous. She is what I have wanted for years in a dentist. Her knowledge of nutrition is outstanding. I love knowing that she makes the connection that good health, i.e. good nutrition, is essential to healthy teeth. Her bedside manners are amazing. Plus she called me personally when I was having tooth pain. I can’t begin to say enough good things about her.

I had a big molar extracted by Dr. Evans last week. He said that first he wanted me to thank the tooth for all it’s years of service, but now it was time to let go. I thought, wow, this is great and up to date with the latest in mind-​body research. So in my mind I did what he said, and it helped to relax me and breathe and afterwards the assistant remarked on how well the extraction went. They gave me wonderful herbal, homeopathic, and other holistic healing remedies and I never needed the Vicodin subscription they sent me home with, or any Tylenol, either.
Years ago I had a wisdom tooth removed and it was the worst thing I’ve ever been thru! So this was the complete opposite and I couldn’t be more happy with Dr. Evans and the way this procedure went!
Also, afterwards, they took me over to the spa to an area with reclining chairs, gave me a pillow and a blanket and I fell asleep for an hour and a half! So great and just what I needed before driving home.
So far, everyone I’ve met here has been very solicitous and friendly.

I have been to Groton Wellness for facials a couple of times and while the facial itself is nice, the atmosphere is not very relaxing. Recently I went in for their «Spa Retreat» day expecting a relaxing, pampering experience. It was about as far from relaxing as it could be. I was rushed in to the first treatment room as soon as I walked through the door by a less than happy reception person. Then each treatment felt rushed and to seal the stressful ordeal, the lunch that was supposed to be included was so rushed that I didnt even have time to eat half of the salad before they asked me to box it up and move along. It was pretty much a waste of $ 300.
It is really too bad that this spa is so poorly run. The area could really use a nice spa. I guess it’s back to Boston for the nice spa’s.

I’ll try to make this a brief as possible… Our initial consult the Dentist kept us waiting 1 ½ hours (Jean Evans) should have walked away then. She did apologize and we continued with a treatment plan for my Daughter. Next visit was for a perio cleaning. After that cleaning they offered her a smoothie with the extensive work on her teeth and gums I would have thought warm water and sea salt might be more healing (Duh). Next cleaning didn’t go as well as the first but we continued to the next appointment which was for an extraction. Dr. Shutts did the extraction and told her she could call him if anything was wrong. Well… within hours my Daughter was in agony… the pain meds weren’t working and she felt terrible. She called the office and instead of speaking with the Dentist (Organ Grinder) she spoke with the assistant (Monkey). Which for me is a problem !!! No one offered for her to come in to see the Dentist so a couple of days later after she pulled from the extraction site bone, tooth or gauze she ended up going to Gentle Dental. They cleaned the site and gave her antibiotics due to the severe swelling in the area. She said after that object came out that there was less pain but it took time for that inflammation to go down. It was very serious. The lack of concern from Groton Dental Wellness is appalling! Still two weeks out and there is bone or tooth still coming from the extraction site. Its to bad because I loved the idea of Holistic Dentistry but not at the cost of our health. Appearances can be deceiving!!! Had to rate 3 Stars in order to get this to post… sad.

What a wonderful experience with Dr. Terrance Shutts. I had to pay full price because Groton was not an approved dentist with Tricare, but I was so happy with the service I didn’t mind. The office filed my claim and within a few weeks I received a check from Tricare for two-​thirds of what I paid. I trust and highly recommend Dr. Shutts. The bonus is you can schedule a spa day/​massage after your dental treatment. It’s the total package.

This review is about Groton Dental and Dr. G. Robert Evans, DMD.
Be careful of Dr. G. Robert Evans, DMD. He is very forceful when it comes to your teeth. I had 2 fillings done by him. After the procedures, my jaw hurt for days and one of my fillings is still causing me a lot of pain.
He is also out to get your money. Since insurance only covers a partial amount, you need to pay for the bulk of it out-​of-​pocket. That is a small part of the problem. The bigger one is that he will coerce you into a section of your mouth at a time because «it is easier» for him, as he puts it. He does not check to see if you need to have the work done first, before his recommendations.

It’s amazing how nice and professional the staff is there. The spa is exceptional. Clean, warm, and so peaceful. Each time I’ve gone in, I leave relaxed and a bit more informed about whole body health.
The bistro is a huge surprise. It’s hard to believe that a bistro in a wellness center could be so delicious. I had the falafel lunch and loved the homemade sauces that came with it and it. Prices were so great that I thought I’ld try the homemade mayonnaise and fresh eggs. Awesome! The chef there is great. And she is so happy to be there as everyone else. I wish this gem was closer to home for me!

This place is a gem! Had a spa retreat with a friend (massage, facial, clay bath) and we left this place walking on clouds! If it wasn’t so far from my home I’d go every month. Worth every penny and everyone is so sweet! Try the food, especially «The Velvet» smoothie!

Yesterday I had a Spa Retreat at the Groton Wellness Center and it had to be the most positive experience ever! Each team member I came across was so professional and kind that I can honestly say I will be going back there very soon! And the Bistro food is incredible! Absolutely worth going to check out!!!

I visited the spa this past weekend with my cousin. We both had the 1 hour massage, clay bath and facial package. This place is great, the staff is professional and you feel welcomed here.
The décor and facilities are exeptional.
I defeinitely left feeling relazed and happy.
I get massages every other week so for me to rate this well is because they deserve it.