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Our Programs
Wellness Group
Family Practice Group is proud to support a community built around sustainable habits and wellness, by offering Wellness Group visits to our patients. Based on our great group experiences here at Family Practice Group, we have formed a non-profit organization, WellnessCampaign.org.
Dr. Wayne Altman and Kerri Hawkins (dietitian and certified personal trainer) work with you in a small group setting (6-12 people) to help you create a balanced, healthy lifestyle that is sustainable through support, education, accountability, and personalized tools and resources.
We have completed over 75 groups and 300 people have lost over 6,000 pounds and kept most of the weight off. Although, the group is not focused on weight loss. Instead we are focused on feeling better and being healthier with weight loss as a pleasant side effect. Our groups have created a network of support to help people maintain their healthy habits. Our results were published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine in 2017. Since then, we have developed a community model of this program in the City of Woburn, thanks to the support of the Cummings Foundation.
Wellness Group Information
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What: 15 Tuesday evening sessions over 20 weeks.
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Time: 5-6pm
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Where: Family Practice Group (11 Water Street Suite 1A Arlington, MA) or virtual by Zoom if needed for safety
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Cost: One-time Group fee of $200 plus 15 copayments paid upfront; deductibles and co-insurances may apply (please check with your insurance company).
Once your 15 sessions with us are completed, you are not on your own. We offer ongoing support through follow up visits, group reunions, our summer programs and Advanced Wellness Group.
Interested in the next session?
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Please call (781) 648-9700
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leave your name
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email
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Send a MyChart message to Dr. Altman with your interest in the program and any questions you may have.
Many of our materials and challenges can be found at wellnesscampaign.org
Health Coaching Program
About the Program Our health coaching program is designed for anyone looking to build healthier habits with the support and accountability of a dedicated health coach. Whether your goal is to lose weight, increase your energy levels, or simply feel your best, we are here to guide and support you on your journey to optimal health.
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How It Works
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Initial Consultation with Our Dietitian Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with our in-house dietitian. During this session, we will discuss your health history, goals, and lifestyle to ensure a personalized approach. Based on this consultation, the dietitian will pair you with a health coach best suited to your needs.
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Regular Health Coaching Sessions Meet with your health coach for 30-minute sessions, either weekly or biweekly (every other week), to set and work toward customized wellness goals. These virtual sessions can be conducted via phone or Zoom—whichever works best for you.
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Program Duration and Flexibility The program runs for 3 months, with the option to renew if you’d like to continue building on your progress.
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Dietitian Follow-Up
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If you opt for weekly coaching sessions, you’ll meet with the dietitian once during the 3-month program.
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If you choose biweekly sessions, your follow-up with the dietitian will take place at the end of the 3-month period.
During this follow-up, the dietitian will provide feedback, offer nutritional education tailored to your progress, and help you plan your next steps toward sustained success.
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Why Choose Our Program?
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Personalized support tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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Flexible scheduling options to fit your busy lifestyle.
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A comprehensive approach that combines expert nutritional guidance with health coaching.
Cost
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Weekly meetings: $135 for three months ($45 per month) + 3 office copays.
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Biweekly (every other week) meetings: $75 for three months ($25 per month) + 2 office copays.​
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Take the first step toward a healthier, happier you—we’re here to support you every step of the way!
How to Sign Up
Please (781) 648-9700 or send a message via MyChart if you are interested in signing up.
Relationship Group Program
Are you interested in improving your relationship with your partner?
Dr. Wayne Altman, family physician, and Lexi Williams, MFT who has a
Masters in couples and family therapy, will be running an 8-session group to help couples improve their relationship.
Who should join?
Couples interested in learning strategies to improve their relationship.
What will we learn and discuss?
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Understanding each other’s wants, needs, and expectations
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Setting Relationship Goals
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Balancing change and acceptance
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Fair fighting and respectful disagreeing
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Admitting wrong and being accountable
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The Power of Apology
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Co-parenting and intimacy
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Where do you go from here?
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You will be expected to attend each of the eight 60-minute sessions with your partner.
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Group sessions will take place on Thursday late afternoons.
What is the cost to join?
The program will simply be billed as office visits: eight each for you and your partner. Unless you have a deductible plan, you and your partner will each be expected to pay your 8 co-pays upfront as a commitment to the group; otherwise, your insurance should take care of the rest.
How to Sign Up
Email dylanchickey1900@gmail.com to indicate your interest in participating in this program.
Support for Parents/Caretakers of Toddlers
Are you interested in having more support along your parenting journey? Casey Gaffney, PA-C, physician assistant in Family Medicine, and Rhea Chase, PhD, psychologist specializing in parent coaching and family support, will be running a 10-session program to guide and support parents/caretakers of toddlers (aged about 18 months - 5) interested in learning strategies to reduce stress and optimize parenting skills.
They will discuss normal toddler development, positive reinforcement, siblings, discipline, screen time, apology, empathy, sleep, nutrition, toilet training, and more.
Sessions will take place on Tuesdays from noon-12:50pm via Zoom, from October 7th through December 16th (except for November 25).
Each of the 10 sessions of the program will simply be billed to your insurance as office visits. You will be expected to pay your 10 co-pays upfront as a commitment to the program; otherwise, your health insurance should take care of the rest.*
Email dylanchickey1900@gmail.com to sign up for the program or if you have any questions.
Support for Parents/Caretakers of Teens
Wayne Altman, MD and Rhea Chase, PhD will be running a 10-session program to guide and support parents of teens (about 12 – 19 years old) interested in learning strategies to reduce stress and optimize parenting skills.
They will discuss normal teenager development, co-parenting, empathy, consequences & rewards, navigating conflict, apology, fostering independence, social media, mental health, sexuality & identity, and more.
Sessions will take place on most Thursdays from 1-1:50pm via Zoom, from October 2nd through December 18th.
Each of the 10 sessions of the program will simply be billed to your insurance as office visits. You will be expected to pay your 10 co-pays upfront as a commitment to the program; otherwise, your health insurance should take care of the rest.*
Email dylanchickey1900@gmail.com to sign up for the program or if you have any questions.
*Payment for all of these programs described above is different if you have a high deductible health insurance plan. We are delighted to discuss alternative payment options for those with high deductible plans so that the cost of the program does not become prohibitive for you.
Cholesterol Group
Join Dr. Parra Tomkins and Hannah Paoletti, MS, RDN, for an interactive discussion held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at FPG. Learn how cholesterol impacts your heart health and explore evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, medications, and supplements that can make a difference. With expert insight, practical strategies, and time for Q&A, you’ll leave with clear next steps and support for lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of cardiovascular events.
Please call Family Practice Group at 781-648-9700 to make an appointment for this program.
We will bill your insurance for an office visit for this program so you will either pay your copay, or, if you have a high deductible, you can choose to pay $80 instead of us billing your insurance.
Hot Flash Café - Menopause Group
Join Dr. Parra Tomkins and Dr. Laura Zucker for an interactive discussion on peri-menopause and menopause. You will learn strategies and treatments for menopause symptoms.
Please call Family Practice Group at 781-648-9700 to make an appointment for this program.
We will bill your insurance for an office visit for this program which may result in you being charged a copay or charged for the visit if you have a high deductible.