About the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

The Newton-Wellesley Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a medically approved exercise and education program to help people regain strength, endurance, and confidence after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other heart-related condition.

Our program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), a measure of excellence and quality. 

The Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

The goals of cardiac rehabilitation include:

• Improving health and quality of life
• Helping to reduce the need for medicines to treat heart or chest pain
• Lowering the chance of having to go back to the hospital or emergency room for a heart problem
• Preventing future heart problems
• Helping you live longer
• Decrease risk factors for other conditions such as diabetes, stroke, or peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Cardiac Rehabilitation Team

At Newton-Wellesley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, we provide a team approach to care. Our experienced team of providers includes cardiologists, specially trained nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, and social workers.

Our social workers provide assistance such as getting help at home, financial guidance, dealing with anxiety or stress, and other issues that can occur with a heart problem.

Our Facility

Our cardiac rehabilitation gym is located within the newly opened Elfers Cardiovascular Center. The equipment in our gym has been specifically planned for patients in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Congestive Heart Failure Clinic.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes treadmills, recumbent bikes, a standard stationary bike, and an elliptical machine.

Discounted parking at our facility, located at 2014 Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts, is provided for our cardiac rehabilitation participants with the use of valet parking services.