Business Details
Integrative Chronic Pain Management in Medway
Healing Choices is a specialty medical practice dedicated to providing integrative rehabilitation care for patients with chronic conditions. Founded by Dr. Keith W.L. Rafal, a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, our practice bridges conventional and alternative medicine through interdisciplinary collaboration. With expertise in treating fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fatigue syndromes, we offer personalized care supported by a network of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and specialists in complementary therapies. Our approach emphasizes patient empowerment through health education and holistic treatment modalities. Dr.Rafal's extensive background includes leadership roles at regional rehabilitation hospitals and academic appointments at Brown University. We provide access to diagnostic testing, medication evaluation, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and mind-body therapies tailored to individual patient needs. Located in Medway, Massachusetts, our practice serves as a regional hub for integrative care, combining evidence-based medicine with complementary approaches to optimize patient outcomes. Through partnerships with local practitioners and therapeutic programs, we deliver comprehensive care for chronic pain, neurological rehabilitation, and women's health concerns.
Services
Chronic Pain Management
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Low Back Pain Relief
Osteoarthritis Care
Neurological Rehabilitation
Women's Health Services
Highlights and features
- Board-certified physician with 25+ years in physical medicine
- Interdisciplinary approach combining conventional and alternative therapies
- Specialized treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Access to therapeutic pool and rehabilitation specialists
- Academic affiliation with Brown University faculty
Services
Chronic Pain Management
Our chronic pain management program combines physical medicine with alternative therapies to address persistent pain conditions. Using evidence-based approaches like acupuncture and physical therapy, we develop personalized treatment plans targeting musculoskeletal and neurological pain sources. Patients benefit from coordinated care that integrates medication evaluation with holistic modalities to improve quality of life.
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Specialized fibromyalgia treatment focuses on symptom management through interdisciplinary care. Our approach combines medical evaluation with complementary therapies including nutritional counseling and mind-body techniques. Patients receive comprehensive support addressing pain, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms through a structured program developed during Dr. Rafal's tenure at regional rehabilitation hospitals.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation services address recovery from stroke and other nervous system disorders. Our program integrates physical therapy with alternative approaches like cranial sacral therapy. Patients receive individualized care plans that combine conventional rehabilitation techniques with complementary modalities to optimize functional recovery and quality of life.
Women's Health Services
Women's health services focus on musculoskeletal and chronic conditions affecting female patients. Our integrative approach combines gynecological care with pain management strategies tailored to women's specific needs. Treatment programs incorporate physical therapy, nutritional support, and stress reduction techniques to address conditions like chronic pelvic pain and hormonal-related pain disorders.
Mind Body Medicine
Mind body medicine programs address the psychological aspects of chronic illness through evidence-based techniques. Our approach combines behavioral medicine with stress reduction practices developed during Dr. Rafal's training in geriatric medicine. Patients learn self-management strategies that complement physical treatments, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness through mind-body integration.
People
Keith W.L. Rafal
Founder & Medical Director
Board-certified physiatrist with 25+ years experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Former Medical Director at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island and Assistant Clinical Professor at Brown University. Holds Masters in Public Health from Tufts University and specializes in integrative approaches to chronic conditions.
Questions
What chronic conditions do you treat?
We specialize in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, osteoarthritis, low back pain, and neurological rehabilitation. Our integrative approach addresses both musculoskeletal and systemic chronic conditions.
What makes your practice different from conventional clinics?
We combine traditional physical medicine with alternative therapies like acupuncture and nutritional counseling. Our interdisciplinary model bridges conventional treatments with evidence-based complementary approaches for comprehensive care.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly for insurance verification. Our staff can help determine coverage for physical medicine services and alternative therapies offered at our Medway location.
What therapies are available for pain management?
Our pain management program includes physical therapy, acupuncture, medication evaluation, and mind-body techniques. We also offer access to therapeutic pool programs and occupational therapy services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Medway office at (508) 533-1110 to schedule an initial consultation. Our team will coordinate your first visit and provide necessary intake information for new patients.
What is the Mind Heals Approach?
Our proprietary Mind Heals ApproachSM integrates behavioral medicine with physical rehabilitation. This evidence-based model emphasizes patient education and self-management strategies combined with traditional medical treatments for chronic conditions.
