About Dr. Weiss
The founder of The Healing Institute (THI), Jeffrey N. Weiss, M.D., is former Faculty of Harvard Medical School and a Visiting Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Weiss was introduced to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) when, Dr. Richard Neubauer, a pioneer in the use of HBOT for brain injury, came to him as a patient. Unfortunately, Dr. Neubauer reciprocated the help when several years later, Dr. Weiss’ son, Justin, experienced a near-drowning episode.

Dr. Weiss made an intensive study of the field but when he suggested HBOT to the physicians treating his son, they refused. Though they gave Justin no hope for life, and fought with the Weiss’ to “pull the plug” they wouldn’t allow HBOT because it “might hurt his ears.” The Weiss family successfully fought the doctors and hospital in court to allow Justin to undergo HBOT. The legal victory made international news because it was the first time a hospital was forced to provide treatment. In his ruling, the Judge stated, “I can rule for life, or death and I choose to rule for life.”

During the 6 years since Justin’s accident, he has attended kindergarten, first and second grade. He is fully cognizant but is limited by his physical handicaps. Justin undergoes rehabilitative therapy 5 days a week. Many different treatments have been tried and Justin may be driven 40 to 50 miles per day for what the Weiss’ have identified as the best, most effective therapies. Understandably, the Weiss’ have the resources to give Justin the best possible care. But, what do other families do?

Watch a video and read the story "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Those In Need" from CBS 4, featuring Dr. Weiss and his son Justin. Click here!

THI will be the first comprehensive neurologic rehabilitative center in the United States that combines the best in therapies for improvement. Our goal is improvement and we will continue to investigate and adopt new therapies and discard the less beneficial ones. At the present time, HBOT, biofeedback and physical therapy will be offered at THI.

Discounts have been arranged for patients at area hotels and for car rentals. Contact us for more details.

About Our Facility

Equipment
The Healing Institute use Sechrist monoplace chambers. The 3200 chamber is large enough to allow a parent and child to go into the chamber together. Each chamber has a television with a satellite and DVD connection. We have a large library of children’s movies.

Waiting Room
There are two spacious waiting rooms. One contains a children’s play area, the other a wide-screen television with satellite connection. Either waiting room can accommodate wheelchairs.

Changing Area/Bathroom Facility
There are two handicapped equipped facilities and a changing area for babies. Scrub outfits are provided as are eight private lockers for the patient’s personal items.