Healing Point Therapeutics

Marisa is amazing! I saw her at least once a month for two years for acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha. I initially started going for migraines, which improved dramatically with her treatment. She really treated my whole self though. I was less stressed, my immune system was boosted, and I had more energy. I get wicked knots in my back and shoulders, and they were so much better after cupping, needling, and gua sha. I do not live in MA anymore, but if I did I would definitely be seeing her still. She is extremely friendly, very accomodating with her schedule, and truly a joy to be around. Highly recommended!

This was a wonderful experience. I’m a psychiatrist and I’m used to prescribing medications for sleep. When I started having sleep problems myself, I came to realize first hand the drawbacks of using sleep medication (morning grogginess, feeling dependent on medication, etc). Then I thought to try a different approach. Acupuncture definitely works for insomnia. Thank goodness :). I’ll be recommending this to my patients from now on.

I am growing tired of Western medicine and it’s impersonal, drug-​heavy approach, so I took a chance on hypnotherapy. Marisa truly cares, even beyond the session. I feel lighter and the traumatic event feels hazier. I am going to physician’s assistant school, and she inspired me to take a holistic and open-​minded approach to my future practice. I am going to try acupuncture with her next time.

I have been to see Marisa for a variety of reasons and every one she has helped me with! From back and neck pain to fertility and labor induction, she helped them all! She is very easy to talk to, nice clean space, would highly recommend !!

All I can say is Marisa is amazing. Anything ailing me she treats, and my back injury would not be better without her!!!

I’ve only been going to Marisa for about 8 weeks but I wish I started a lot sooner than that! I’ve struggled with chronic back pain for years. Regular massages helped but within a few days the pain was back. Motrin had become part of my daily routine for longer than i care to admit. I knew I had to do something different. I felt like acupuncture was sort of a last ditch effort but I was desperate for relief. Marisa is great! She thoroughly explains everything she does and how and why it helps. While the needling is surprisingly relaxing, it’s the cupping and gua sha that have helped me the most. It’s mind boggling to me that I’ve gotten so much relief and it didn’t involve medication! And in such a short period of time!

I can’t say enough good things about Marisa and Healing Point Therapeutics! She is very knowledgeable, has great people skills, and her various techniques have helped me and several members of my family. She practices so much more than just regular acupuncture. Highly recommended! I would give way more than 5 stars.

Marisa is AMAZING! I admit that I doubted acupuncture at first, but after seeing the results from sessions with Marisa, I really believe in it now. I recently had an appointment to treat a bad cold. I went in with a runny nose, an achy body and sinus pressure. Almost immediately, my symptoms were relieved. Marisa is friendly and down-​to-​earth and being treated by her is like being in the company of a friend. I have recommended her to many of my friends and they, too, have been impressed with her. I highly recommend Marisa!

Marisa is helping me with behavior patterns that I am looking to change through hypnosis. She is so intuitive and creates a safe and relaxing atmosphere. I feel like I’ve known her forever as I am so comfortable in her presence. After four sessions, I already see a shift in how I am thinking and living my life.

I have been going for acupuncture for years and love it! I recently started seeing Marisa for regular Hypnoacupuncture and cannot believe the difference in how I feel. My recovery from my neck issues has been shorter and I also have more of an all over general feeling of well being. I love her enthusiasm for her work and the fact that she has many different ways to attack the issues. From the minute I met her, I knew this would be a lasting relationship!

This was my last ditch effort for my son. He’s been experiencing anxiety because he is the shortest kid in school. Every night he would cry about it. After one hypno session with Marisa, he was like a new kid. He feels strong and confident. He even said the other day that he was going to sit down and do some visualization before school! I highly recommend this strategy for kids who may have anxiety issues.

If I had to describe Marisa in 4 words, I’d say amazing, compassionate, sensitive and dedicated.
She has never kept me waiting for an appointment. Each time I have a treatment session, Marisa makes me feel like she has all the time in the world and that I am the only person that matters. She is always gentle and concerned about my level of comfort.
Marisa is also extremely honest. If she feels that another session isn’t necessary, she will tell me. I never feel like she is trying to push me in any way.
I have had 3 other acupuncturists in the past and Marissa is by far the best.
I would highly recommend Marissa and am thrilled that she is so close by.

I’m not typically a believer; however, I am a RN and have recently found that many providers at the pain clinics where I work have been referring to acupuncturists and patients have found phenomenal results. I attended an open house run by Marisa a while back and she was very welcoming despite my resistance. I didn’t have a «problem» that needed fixing, at the time, so she performed a basic treatment. She easily got me over my fear of acupuncture needles, which was not an easy task! I will be back for a more thorough treatment in the near future!

I’ve never had acupuncture before. Starting with Marisa is a great way to experience it for the first time. She explains the whole process, and is always open to answering any questions you may have. Each week she asks if there’s anything new you want to work on — so don’t feel like you’re stuck only working on the issues you first brought up!
I’ve also had a few hypno-​acupuncture sessions, which really enhance (in a good way) the issues you’re working on.
I always thought weekly massages were an indulgence. Now I view weekly acupuncture sessions as a necessity. I’ve really made some amazing changes in the 3 months I’ve been coming for sessions, and it’s all up from here.

Marisa is a wonderful and truly healing healthcare provider. I initially sought acupunture care for severe back pain 6 months ago. While the back pain is much improved, I continue to see Marisa once or twice a month because I get so much out of my visits with her. Besides helping me minimize and cope with back pain she has completely eliminated neck pain that had nagged me for months. She has also helped me reduce my anxiety, control unhealthy food cravings, and restore mental and physical balance to my life. Marisa is caring, friendly, open, and accepting. I highly recommend her.

Just sat down for dinner after the most relaxing car ride during a rain storm. I feel like the guy from office space after the psychiatry treatment, just without the boss.
This is all thanks to an incredible acupuncture treatment at Healing Point Therapeutics in Wayland. I never thought I would ever get acupuncture, but now I really wish I had sooner.
Marisa is the owner and is one of the most friendly and calming people I have met in some time. Definitely worth a visit! Sometimes you just need some «you» time in the middle of a hard work week to clear your mind and relax. You can really feel the thousands of thoughts slowly slip away as the endorphins physically relax you and center your Chi.
Highly Recommend it!
Thanks again Marisa!

I have been searching for an accupunturist that has weekend hours with a long list of other requirements. Oh my. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Healing Point Therapeutics! I have a chronically bad back. There are days that are just hurt. I walked into Marisa’s office a few weekends ago barely able to move. She gently found the right points, I could immediately feel the points working and my back unclenching. I saw her later in the week and once again, improvement.
She is a true professional: she always follows up via email to make sure everything is ok. She has let me know that if I need a quick follow up to let her know and we can work something out. Most of all, I truly believe that her treatments of my back in conjunction with PT has truly lead to the improvement.
I highly reccomend Marisa to anybody to is seeking an accupuncturist in the MetroWest area.

I have had shoulder and upper back pain for as long as I can remember. Through the years, people have suggested acupuncture, but I absolutely hate needles. Just looking at a needle makes me sick and nauseous, and the thought of seeing one going into my skin-​no way. Recently a friend of mine introduced me to Marisa, an acupuncturist in her building. The acupuncturist was giving free treatments that day and offered to give me one. I wasn’t interested. She just smiled and asked if I would let her put one needle in, and if it hurt she would remove it right away. I finally laid down on the table to be polite, and before I knew it, she had put in several needles, on my hands and feet. I never felt them. After a few minutes she turned me over and did a few things to my back, none of them painful. The best part? After just a few minutes of treatment, my shoulder hasn’t bothered me since!

I have a history of shoulder pain for a few years so my doctor recommended acupuncture. I bought two coupons from Tippr but was skeptical of the results.
I was very happy with the hours of operation. I work insane hours so it was very convenient for me.
My first appt was about 90 min. Marissa was very detailed and took 30 min to discuss my medical history, concerns and treatment plan.
Both my sessions were good. I wasn’t concerned about the needles and they didn’t hurt at all.
Be sure to try her out!

I have been treated by Marisa many times over the last 5 years and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. She has an excellent bedside manner, is completely thorough with her intakes and makes you feel absolutely at ease! Her needling technique is so gentle and her use of Japanese style acupuncture is perfect for people new to acupuncture or who may just be sensitive or apprehensive about needles.
I created a Unilocal account soley to rave about Ms. Fanelli. It is clear she is doing something right and I would definitely never see another practitioner.