Research

This program is modeled on the Stress Reduction Clinic at University of Massachusetts Medical School. For twenty-five years UMASS Medical School has been a leader in mind-body medicine, pioneering the integration of mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness-based practices into mainstream medicine and the community.

Published research on the UMASS program indicates that participants report:
An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long term stressful situations.
An increased ability to relax.
Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms.
Reduction in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away.
Greater energy and enthusiasm for life.