Physician & NP-Led Group Medical Visit Series
Creating Health from Within
A seven-part series on the art of building lifelong health — integrating lifestyle medicine and anthroposophic medicine.
Rooted in salutogenesis, the science of creating health, and the healthy development of the Seven Life Processes & the Twelve Senses
October 2026 – March 2027 · Mondays 5:15–6:15 PM · Waltham, MA
Led by Stephen Roberts, MD & Ziesl Maayan, NP
What is Salutogenesis?
Creating health — not simply preventing disease
Salutogenesis is the process of creating health — not simply preventing disease. By cultivating healthy rhythms, nourishing relationships, meaningful activity, restorative sleep, movement, nutrition, and inner development, we strengthen our capacity for resilience and healing — not only for ourselves, but in the lives of others we help shape.
Through interactive group medical visits, you’ll gain practical tools for cultivating health while deepening your understanding of the relationship between body, soul, and spirit.
Who This Series Is For
Open to anyone seeking greater vitality, resilience, and a deeper approach to health — and designed with special care for Waldorf families, faculty & staff, and members of the Anthroposophical Society.
The Series
Seven sessions, beginning this October
Fall Sessions · October – December
1Mindfulness, Rhythm & Regulation
Mon 10/19- Stress physiology, the autonomic nervous system, breathing, and thermal regulation.
- Building healthy daily, weekly, seasonal, and biographical rhythms through mindfulness, movement, nature, sleep-wake routines, and habit formation.
2Nutrition, Digestion & Gut Health
Mon 11/2- Individual constitutional approaches to nutrition, metabolic health, hydration, blood sugar balance, and anti-inflammatory eating.
- How digestion, the microbiome, immunity, and emotional health connect — and the ability to “digest” both food and life experiences.
3Environment & Sensory Health
Mon 11/16- The effects of food quality, water, air, light, sound, technology, allergens, and seasonal living with nature on well-being.
- Developing and supporting the Twelve Senses while reducing sensory overload and strengthening resilience through nature and healthy relationships.
4Sleep & Restoration
Mon 12/7- Circadian rhythms, hormones, light exposure, temperature regulation, and practical sleep hygiene.
- The relationship between sleep, breathing, circulation, consciousness, chronic pain, anxiety, restorative healing, and spiritual development.
Winter / Spring Sessions · Dates TBD
5Movement & Vitality
TBD- Aerobic fitness, strength, mobility, balance, walking, recovery, and movement prescriptions for different constitutions.
- How movement supports physical vitality while nurturing healthy emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development through the Twelve Senses.
6Healthy Aging: Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit
TBD- Bone, brain, blood vessel, and nerve health through nutrition, metabolism, mineral balance, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Anthroposophic perspectives on aging, spiritual maturation, cognition, and the role of the senses in healthy aging.
7Relationships, Meaning & Emotional and Spiritual Health
TBD- Healthy boundaries, connection, the Four Temperaments, biography, creativity, gratitude, self-compassion, and joy.
- Cultivating emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, spiritual health, and a sense of purpose in daily life.
Dates & Times
Mondays, 5:15 – 6:15 PM
- Sessions 1–4: October 19 · November 2 · November 16 · December 7, 2026
- Sessions 5–7: dates to be announced
- Registration is required for each session.
What to Expect
Each session includes
How to Join
Medical enrollment
This series is conducted as group medical visits — real medical appointments in a supportive group setting, part of our community healing programs. Registration is required for each session.
Current IHM Patients
You may register directly for the series using our secure sign-up form, or call our office to reserve your place.
New Patients
A brief introductory visit with our Nurse Practitioner is required before joining the group. This visit establishes care and allows for personalized recommendations throughout the series. Sign up and our office will contact you to schedule it.
*Group visits are medical appointments billed to your health insurance, subject to your individual plan’s coverage and benefits. HMO plans require a referral from your primary care provider for coverage. Prefer not to use insurance, or have a plan we can’t bill? Self-pay option: $40 per session ($280 for the full seven-session series). Questions? See our FAQs or contact us.
Registration & Space Are Limited
Begin your salutogenesis journey
Whether you are seeking greater vitality, improved resilience, or a deeper understanding of healthy human development, this series offers evidence-based lifestyle medicine integrated with the wisdom of anthroposophic medicine — in a supportive community.
Sign Up for the Series (781) 614-7800 info@innerhealingmedical.comInner Healing Medical · 465 Waverley Oaks Rd, Suite 201 · Waltham, MA 02452