Active Healing Wellness Center & Biohacking Spa Active Healing is a wellness center and biohacking spa founded by Sargent Goodchild, who became seizure-free as a boy through NeuroDevelopmental Movement after five years of medication had failed. From our signature NDM program for children to optimization and healing services for adults, we help the brain and body do what they do best: heal themselves.
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Drug-free therapy that helps kids with autism, ADHD, seizures and developmental delays make real progress.
See if it's right for your childSauna, PEMF, IonCleanse and more to recover faster, detox, sleep better and feel like yourself again.
Explore the spaIt's our signature program, and the reason Active Healing exists. NeuroDevelopmental Movement uses gentle, specific physical movements to help reorganize the way a child's brain and body work together, going back to fill in the developmental stages the nervous system may have missed.
It's the same approach that freed our founder from a childhood seizure disorder. Over 30 years we've seen it bring real, sometimes remarkable change for children with seizure disorders, ADD/ADHD, autism, and learning differences. No drugs. No pressure. Just the body's own developmental blueprint, replayed in the right order.
Especially helpful for:
Six drug-free therapies for recovery, detox, and feeling better. Come in for one, or we'll build a plan around your goals.
Detox · Relax Rest your feet in warm water while a gentle current supports your body's natural detox pathways. All from a massage chair.
Sweat · Relax A private, 3-person infrared sauna in its own room. Gentler air than a traditional sauna, and a deep, satisfying sweat.
Recovery Smooth, sound-driven vibrations give your muscles an exercise-like stimulus with almost no effort. About 10 minutes, in regular clothes.
Brain · Calm Light and sound guide your brain into calm, focus, or deep rest. EMDR sessions included. Your pick.
Recovery Gentle magnetic pulses run through a full-body mat while you rest, fully clothed. Optional far infrared adds soothing warmth.
Breathe high-concentration oxygen through a mask while you pedal or step lightly. Guided, and gentler than it sounds.
Not sure where to start? Book a visit and we'll build a plan around your goals.
Every client gets a personal consult on health conditions before any service, so what you book always fits you.
Who we help
For 30+ years, families and individuals across the North Shore have come to Active Healing when they wanted another path. Here are some of the things we're asked about most.
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4.8 · 22 Google reviews39+ reviews across Google, Facebook & Yelp
“Active Healing is fantastic. Sarge provides top-tier holistic treatments with a high level of expertise and kindness. Their neurodevelopmental work is particularly impressive and effective.”
“Active Healing is life changing! We are beyond grateful to have found Sarge for our son. Thank you.”
“I have been using services at Active Healing for several years and have always been satisfied with the attention and personalized care I have received. There have been many examples over the years when various symptoms have been relieved with Active Healing's methods. Most recently I was diagnosed with Asthma and prescribed a steroid maintenance inhaler for difficulty breathing and a persistent cough. My lung capacity was at 64%. After I saw Sarge and he put me on the PEMF mat, whole body vibration with oxygen, and suggested breathing exercises to do at home, I no longer required the steroid inhaler and my lung capacity jumped to 82%! I love that Active Healing provides alternative/supplemental care to conventional medicine. Sarge's methods are never invasive, but always helpful! I'm so thankful to have this resource!”
“Active Healing has been such a blessing in my life. The founder and clinic director, Sargent Goodchild is genuine and kind and gives you so much of his time. From my initial interaction with him I could tell he is very passionate about helping people feel better and truly cares about one's healing process. I highly endorse Sargent and his wonderful clinic which offers several holistic, natural approaches to health and wellness. His knowledge is amazing and superior. After several treatments at Active Healing I can honestly say that I am feeling better and the most hopeful I have ever been in getting healthy – in mind, body and spirit. I am so grateful to have connected with Active Healing. Thank you Sargent for offering such a fantastic clinic. I feel so grateful to have found healing here.”
“The best part is what he does for people with autism through neurological reorganization. The equipment there is top of the line. Seriously my #1 for self care!”
“Wow what a fantastic place! I am a massage therapist and yoga teacher so I am fairly knowledgeable about the body. Sarge truly is a magician, he understands the integration of the human body and also the bodies human qualities. I feel so grateful to have found healing here. Looking forward to my next visit!”
“Kindness, Compassion & Sarge knows his stuff. I was referred to Sarge/Active Healing from a friend of mine. What a WONDERFUL referral this was. I had a tele- meeting with Sarge who took the time to LISTEN to what the issues were. At no time was I ever talked over or rushed. He then asked questions that pertained to root cause and not just the symptoms of my issue. He quickly came up with a plan of action and I'm feeling better. If you're looking for someone who will listen to you without judgement or rushing you along, and you're looking for a big Pharma alternative- you've come to the right place.”
“A torn meniscus, a cortisone shot that did not help, PT that was not getting it done, and I was afraid surgery was my only option. Fast forward two months and I am playing ball pain-free. I just turned 50.”
“I have been seeing Sargent Goodchild at Active Healing for the Turbo Sonic and Ion Cleanse to help with inflammation. Three weeks in and I can feel a distinct difference in how my joints are responding, and my chiropractic visits have been easier for it. The office manager is warm and friendly, and both she and Sarge make my son feel at home and entertained while I am involved in my treatment. I am a definite fan.”
“As a former dancer, I can no longer exercise due to chronic illness. Western medicine alone has completely fallen short of the care I need to function. I was so excited to find Active Healing! The whole body vibration tends to the lymphatic system, while the infrared sauna provides endless health benefits. My father treated cancer patients and always recommended infrared saunas. Sarge and Dawn have stayed late for me when my schedule's unpredictable - they are so accommodating and treat their customers like family. Highly recommend!”
“Everyone is treated like family. I was treated for Lyme and mold, which I had for 3 years. I have been home five days and every day I am feeling better.”
“I went in for help with a long term shoulder injury. Two times on the turbo sonic and it feels as good as new. The turbo sonic was able to realign me much better than a massage.”
“My sister Rose told me about Active Healing. Rose has sought out only the best in holistic health care. I was always main stream, but open to suggestion. So I have been going to Active Healing now for a little over four months. Being a creature of habit, I stuck to the same services - "shake and soak". Until I was told that I could come in for healing with a cough. I asked Jenny, even though I have been sick? She said, "Especially because you have been sick. It will build your immune system". So yesterday I did "shake and bake"- the turbosonic followed by the sauna. Peaceful, relaxing and healing!!”
“After serving in Afghanistan, along with the traumas of regular life, I was in rough shape upon meeting Sarge. He has changed the direction of my life for the better.”
“Great place to go if your looking for alternative treatments for debilitating conditions. Sarge is there to help! He's very knowledgeable and has the experience to back up that knowledge. I have been going to Active Healing for Audio and Visual Entertainment, I can definitely say this treatment works. My mood has changed for the better and I'm able to function better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking into alternative treatments. Sarge is someone that truly cares about his patients and wants each of them to live the life they want”
“I cannot speak highly enough about the experience Sarge and Allison created for my son- and me (we moms need some TLC too!)! They were both very friendly, helpful, and open to discussing any questions I had. Not only were the people great… but so was the vibe of the whole place. It was inviting and relaxing from the get go! I am looking forward to going back. It will be part of my self-care plan, for sure! Thank you, Sarge for having such a welcoming oasis!”
“Love love love this place! I drive down from NH, but it is well worth the trip. One on one attention and services to fit each individual's needs.”
“Small healing center, big effects, for the whole family/ all ages. Sarge is wise in detecting and interpreting effects of interruptions to early development, and effects of various stressors. He offers a range of carefully curated therapies, and is patient and enthusiastic in explaining their use and benefits. Went for one modality, have tried several others- now realizing the marked results of a gradual improvement in energy and overall wellbeing. Plus an unintended but welcome significant change in weight. Prices are reasonable, staff is welcoming and supportive, treatments are easy and have made a difference for me, and for friends I've brought along.”
“Dr.Courtney is the best from her healing hands to her bedside manner. I look forward to my appointments with her and always leave feeling like a million dollars. She has additionally aligned my children from birth. Make an appointment today; you will not regret!”
“I was totally overwhelmed with parenting my 3 year old son. He had boundless energy, zero focus, and was dangerously impulsive. After less than a year of Neurological Reorganization (NR) therapy through Active Healing we were able to see the joy of parenting that I had read so much about. Sargent Goodchild is a tireless advocate for the health of the developing child. He recognizes the struggles all members the family go through when something needs fixing and gives parents the tools to cope and heal. In addition to Neurological Reorganization Therapy for my son (who is now 6 and shows signs almost none of his earlier issues) I have been going to Active Healing for a course of detox from copper toxicity using the Turbosonic and IonCleanse. The office staff and Sarge make clients feel cared for and listened to in a clean, bright, and pleasant environment. Sargent Goodchild is THE expert in a very specialized field. He has clients from all over the world and speaking arrangements all over the country. He can recognize neurological development issues in children and adult that other medical professionals would simply pass by. His ability to evaluate is astounding and his ability to truly turn a life around is a gift.”
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Active Healing's work has been featured by media and podcasts across the wellness world. Dig in before you decide.
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Talks, demonstrations and explanations from Sarge and the Active Healing team.
On YouTubeListen
Hear Sarge on The Science of Self Healing, Cultivating Greatness, The Energy Blueprint and more.
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If your child is struggling and you’re looking for another path, we’ll help you take the first step.
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