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FirstLine Therapy

Good health, isn’t that what everybody wants? High energy, mental clarity, full function, and absence of disease well into old age. If that’s what you want, the FirstLine Therapy program can help.

What is FirstLine Therapy

FirstLine Therapy is a “therapeutic lifestyle program.” This means that this program will help you live your life in a way that improves your health. A “therapeutic lifestyle” means making choices every day that will enhance your health and help prevent disease, enabling you to achieve a full, healthy life.

FirstLine Therapy is based on extensive scientific research demonstrating that many of the chronic diseases associated with aging are largely caused by lifestyle choices. These diseases include:

• Overweight/Obesity
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Metabolic syndrome
• Stroke
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Symptoms from menopause
• Conditions related to aging
• Diabetes and insulin resistance

Are you ready for a HEALTH CHANGE?

• Lose Weight?
• Sleep better?
• Be less moody?
• Have more energy?
• Stay healthy & active?
• Think more clearly?
• Age healthfully?

Join Our 8 Week Group Program that includes:

• Assessment by Charise Ivy MD
• Body Composition Evaluation
• FirstLine Therapy guidebook
• Meetings with an FLT certified nutritional expert and a mind body therapist
• Recipes & More
• A meal from the Bistro featuring Organic Food
• A Groton Wellness Spa Service
• Introductory Group Price $492

Contact Us:

If you're interested in further information or would like to schedule an appointment or consultation, please contact us by calling us at Groton Wellness: Dental Spa & Medical Center: 978-449-9919 or contact us.

Where is Groton Wellness located?

Groton Wellness is located in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. We are about 12 minutes west of the 495 belt; about 45 minutes from downtown Boston.

Commonly Asked Questions about FirstLine Therapy:

What is FirstLine Therapy?

FirstLine Therapy (FLT) is a comprehensive therapeutic lifestyle program that will provide you with the knowledge you need to make the right lifestyle choices for your individual body each day. The program teaches you what types of foods and portions you should eat and how much you should exercise to accomplish your goals, as well as supports you in making changes to deal with stress. It is a nationally recognized program offered by certified doctors and proven through clinical research to decrease weight and to improve most chronic health problems.

Why is the program called FirstLine Therapy?

A therapeutic lifestyle program is recommended as the first line of treatment for chronic health problems by many national health organizations including: National Institutes of Health, National Cholesterol Education Program, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, North American Menopause Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and many others.

Why should I consider FirstLine Therapy?

The program is extremely successful for weight loss, and it teaches you how to eat to keep your individual body healthy. Your individual program is designed based on your height, metabolic rate, supplement needs, activity level, medical history, and goals.

What are the fundamentals of the program?

Optimal health includes knowledge and education, a balanced eating approach, regular exercise, stress management, sleep, water and appropriate supplementation.

How does this program differ from others weight loss programs?

Several factors make this a unique approach:

• This is a physician supervised holistic program
• The program keeps your blood sugar stable throughout each day so you don't feel hungry, your energy is improved, and your cells and organ systems are working better.
• The focus is on changing body composition which is evaluated by the use of bioimpedance (BIA) testing that is an integral part of the program. You do not buy food from us for the program. You learn to shop for, cook and eat whole, non-processed foods, and that knowledge carries you in the "real world."
• Other common diet programs out there may help you to lose pounds off the scale, but you often become unhealthier on a cellular level. The lost pounds are usually due to loss of muscle mass and cellular water, not loss of fat. FirstLine Therapy lays out the variety and portions of healthy foods you need to eat to lose fat and gain lean muscle. That change in body composition is what treats your organ systems and cells, to decrease pounds and decrease or eliminate medical conditions. The focus is on what foods you need to eat, not what to avoid.

How is my progress assessed?

We use regular bioimpedance analysis (BIA) testing. Through this painless, fun, and fascinating technology using two electrodes on your hand and two on your foot, you are able to learn about your metabolism, hydration, muscle mass, fat mass, and cellular health. You begin to understand your body on the inside, and you can follow the exciting changes as your diet and exercise improve. The tests also help us to determine your needs and recommend appropriate nutrients and supplements for you, and to follow their effects. There are four BIA measurements taken during the program.

Will I talk to the medical doctor?

Yes. You will have an initial one-on-one 30-minute consultation with Dr. Charise Ivy for a health intake and baseline measurements.

Why does the program emphasize a low glycemic approach?

Blood sugar management is key to your health and your success with the program so we emphasize intake of low glycemic index foods. FirstLine Therapy is easy to follow. You don’t have to count calories or points, you just have to learn the portions and varieties of foods that your body needs. Your nutrition plan keeps your blood sugar stable throughout the day, so you do not feel hungry, and it boosts your metabolism.

Are nutritional supplements required to participate in the program?

Supplements are optional, however highly recommended because results are enhanced by utilizing the proper nutritional supplements.

How long is the program?

8 weeks – you select whether you’d like individual meetings or a group format.

Is this covered by health insurance?

Although we cannot charge your insurance company directly, FirstLine Therapy is doctor prescribed and supervised. Because of that, some health insurance companies will provide full or partial reimbursement for the program visits, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) or similar plan can be used to pay in full.

Do I need to do this program?

Everybody needs to do this program! The knowledge you gain about your body and your nutrition needs is invaluable. And if you have gained weight or you have any medical condition, do this program to lose weight, avoid, decrease, or eliminate medications, and decrease your risks of long-term illness.