The Comprehensive
Healing Conference
Explore the Science of Healing
Our inaugural convening will take place October 5–6, 2026, at the MGB Assembly Row Campus in Boston.
This first-of-its-kind, two-day, CME-accredited event will feature research presentations and hands-on breakout sessions that allow attendees to experience healing modalities such as acupressure, Reiki, mindfulness, sound therapy, and more.
Participants will leave with practical tools and firsthand experiences that deepen their understanding of whole-person healing and can be applied in their own practices and communities.
Mass General Brigham at Assembly Row
Personal Health Tech
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Reiki
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Nutrition
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Yoga
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Dance Therapy
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Tapping/EFT
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Mindfulness
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Acupressure
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Sound Therapy
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Energy Healing
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Mitochondrial Research
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Tai Chi
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The Science of Gratitude
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Acupuncture
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Personal Health Tech 〰️ Reiki 〰️ Nutrition 〰️ Yoga 〰️ Dance Therapy 〰️ Tapping/EFT 〰️ Mindfulness 〰️ Acupressure 〰️ Sound Therapy 〰️ Energy Healing 〰️ Mitochondrial Research 〰️ Tai Chi 〰️ The Science of Gratitude 〰️ Acupuncture 〰️
Agenda
Available Credit
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7:00 - 7:45 AM | Optional Movement
Meditation
8:00 - 8:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast
Light, nutritious, and delicious breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Maurizio Fava, MD; Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH;
Eden Evins, MD, MPH; Susan Gabrieli, PhD
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Opening Plenary Session: “The Future of Whole-Person Healing: Medicine at the Crossroads”
Wayne Jonas, MD
10:00 - 10:15 AM | Break
10:15 - 11:15 AM | Experiential Session: “The Science and Practice of EFT & Tapping”
Nick Ortner; Eden Evins, MD, MPH; Susan Gabrieli, PhD
11:15 - 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 - 12:30 PM | Rotation – Pick two 30-minute sessions:
Acupressure, Sound Healing, Grounding Exercises, Tai Chi, Yoga Therapy, Breathwork, Tapping, Reiki, Energy Healing, Gratitude Journaling
12:30 - 12:45 PM | Break
12:45-1:45 PM | Lunch-and-learn
Peter Wayne, PhD
1:45 - 2:00 PM | Break
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Breakout Sessions - Attendees Choose 1 Session:
Breakout Session A: “InterPlay: Unlocking Story, Movement, and Voice”
CC King
Breakout Session B: “Understanding the Emotional Basis of Chronic Pain”
Michael Donnino, MD
Breakout Session C: “Exploring Energy Healing in Clinical Practice”
Rick Leskowitz, MD
Breakout Session D: “Health Tech & Wearables: Neurobiology Integration”
Andrew Ahn, MD
3:00 - 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 - 4:15 PM | Breakout Sessions 2 - Attendees Choose 1 Session from the above
4:15 - 4:30 PM | Break
4:30 - 5:30 PM | Day 1 Closing Plenary “The Microbiome & Our Brain-Gut Health”
Alessio Fasano, MD
5:30 - 6:30 PM | Reception: Wine & Adaptogenic Mocktail Tasting & Light Hors d’oeuvres Appetizers
6:30 PM | Program Concludes for the Day
Attendees explore local dining options
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7:00 - 7:45 AM | Optional Movement
Meditation
8:00 - 8:45 AM | Breakfast Opens
8:45 - 9:45 AM | Opening Plenary Session: “Mitochondria: Regulators of Stress Responses, Energy, and the Healing Process”
Martin Picard, PhD
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 - 11:00 AM | Fireside Chat: “Molecular Thriving and the Social Genome”
Steve Cole, PhD
11:00 - 11:15 AM | Break
11:15 - 12:15 AM | Rotation – Pick two 30-minute sessions:
Acupressure, Sound Healing, Grounding Exercises, Tai Chi, Yoga Therapy, Breathwork, Tapping, Reiki, Energy Healing, Gratitude Journaling
12:15 - 12:30 PM | Break
12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch
1:30 - 1:45 PM | Break
1:45 - 2:45 PM | Breakout Sessions - Attendees Choose 1 Session:
Breakout Session A: “Prescribing Movement: The Future of Integrative Lifestyles”
Beth Frates, MD
Breakout Session B: “Cooking & Nutrition for Healing”
David Eisenberg, MD
Breakout Session C: “Energy Healing in Practice”
Laurie Nealon
Breakout Session D: “Breathwork for Health and Resilience”
David Magone; Susan Gabrieli, PhD
2:45 - 3:00 PM | Break
3:00 - 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions - Attendees Choose 1 Session from the above
4:00 - 4:15 PM | Break
4:15 - 5:15 PM | Panel Discussion: “Energy Healing and the Patient Experience"
Laurie Nealon; Mary Beth Toran, MD; Susan Gabrieli, PhD
Potential Speaker: Rick Leskowitz, MD
5:15 - 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks
5:30 PM | Conference Concludes
11.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
11.00 Nursing Contact Hours
11.00 Social Workers
11.00 Participation
11.00 Psychologists CE Credit
