Dr. Trubow has been my primary care doctor and OB/GYN for several years and is kind, caring, and an expert listener. I appreciate the functional medicine approach and the patient-focused care. While my chronic health conditions do not have easy answers or straightforward solutions, I always feel supported by her and her team. I have had great experiences with both in-person and virtual appointments. Dr. Trubow always provides referrals and orders tests when needed and I have appointments with her regularly. The Five Journeys administrative staff are also prompt and extremely helpful. They respond quickly to my questions and help process paperwork. Five Journeys offers a number of other health-related services (many which are unfortunately not covered by health insurance, like supplements and wellness IVs). I have had great experiences with Maren when she administered IVs for me in the past. They are clear about the costs involved if you ask and have recommended other options when I have indicated something is outside my ability or budget. Five Journeys is a membership-based practice, so there is a monthly cost (as listed on their website), which is separate from health insurance and billing. I recognize it is a privilege to afford the type of patient care that, in a world with a better medical system, everyone should have access to. Given my chronic health conditions and the stretched medical system, this cost has been well-worth it to me to have the fantastic level of care and response times that Five Journeys provides.
Five Journeys
Medical Spa in Newton, MA
Profile reviewed by No BS Med Spa Reviews Editorial Team · Updated 2026-05-20
Key Facts
- Five Journeys is a medical spa located at 181 Wells Ave #202.
- Rating: 4.6/5 across 201 patient reviews.
- Phone: (617) 934-6400.
- Services: Dermatology.
- Price range: $$.
Our composite score from 6 weighted data signals.
How we calculated this
- Google rating1.38 of 5 · weight 30%
4.6/5 stars
- Review volume0.83 of 5 · weight 25%
201 reviews (log-normalized)
- Review recency0.50 of 5 · weight 10%
100% of recent reviews in last 12 months
- Sentiment analysis0.60 of 5 · weight 15%
80% positive across 5 reviews
- Data completeness0.75 of 5 · weight 15%
8/8 data points verified
- Google Place ID verified0.25 of 5 · weight 5%
verified via Google Places API
Five Journeys in Newton, Massachusetts offers dermatology services to the local community. The practice is rated 4.6 stars across 198 patient reviews. Located at 181 Wells Avenue, Five Journeys provides skincare treatments and solutions for various dermatological concerns. Patients searching for dermatology care in Newton often consider Five Journeys when evaluating their options.
Contact & Location
Ratings & Reviews
Five Journeys ranks via our priority score (rating × log of review count), which favors providers with both high satisfaction and substantial review volume. See how we rank.
14 Data Points We Evaluated
11 of 14 verified- Verified address181 Wells Ave #202
- Phone number(617) 934-6400
- Real website (not directory URL)fivejourneys.com/welcome-to-181-wells-ave-newton
- Aggregate rating4.6/5
- Patient review volume201 reviews
- Recent review text5 most recent on file
- Service inventory1 services documented
- Operating hours7/7 days documented
- MSD Editorial Score4.3/5
- Sentiment analysis80% positive across 5 reviews
- Editorial team notespending editorial visit
- Contributor experiences0 on file
- Service strength analysispending — needs review text
- Editorial sub-ratings5 aspects scored across 5 reviews
We evaluated these 14 data points for Five Journeys before listing. Read our research methodology →
Recent Patient Reviews
Verified reviews sourced from Google. 5 most recent shown.
Very frustrating. I was a patient up until 1/5/2026. My provider wrote a prescription for a glucose monitor that same day and sent to CVS. CVS came back and said they needed a prior authorization. Five Journeys won't write the prior auth because I am no longer a patient even though the prescription was written when I was a patient. I told the office that the plan was for me to be a patient again in March but since they are holding my prior auth hostage I will not come back now. When I told that to the person I spoke with at the office she did not care and just said "OK". Do not recommend this practice. ****Update: my response to the office’s reply: concerning your statement “When a patient is no longer under our care, there are strict legal and regulatory guidelines that limit what we are able to do on their behalf. Prior authorizations are considered an active part of ongoing medical management, and once a patient relationship has formally ended, most medical practices are not permitted to initiate or complete new authorizations” ...please point me to the documents that show the regulatory guidelines you say limit your ability. I await your response. Thank you.
Dr. Levitan is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me regain my health after long Covid. After having a fever and post exertional malaise for five months, I am now, again, able to function in life and walk my dog for 40 minutes daily. I am extremely grateful!!
Dr. Levitan at Five Journeys is an exceptional medical doctor practicing integrated medicine. He thoughtfully brings together the best of Eastern and Western approaches. When I came to him, I was struggling with my health and feeling frustrated by the lack of clarity around next steps. From the very beginning, he earned my trust by being kind, patient, and straightforward, guiding me through testing and helping me clearly understand the results. My health has been restored, and I feel terrific. I cannot recommend Dr. Levitan highly enough.
As a parent of a child with autism and DMDD, it can be incredibly hard to find a doctor who truly listens and looks beyond the surface. Dr. Levitan did exactly that. He was extremely thorough with labs and provided clear, actionable guidance that has already helped improve my son’s mood. We feel hopeful and supported for the first time in a long time. I can’t recommend him enough.
What our analysis found across 5 reviews
AI-assisted analysis using Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 — every theme below was derived from the original Google reviews shown below this section, which you can verify yourself.
What patients praise
- Dr. Levitan's integrated medicine approach
- Thorough testing and clear health guidance
- Kind, patient, expert listeners
Concerns mentioned
- Administrative staff unwilling to process prior authorizations after patient status changes
Editorial sub-ratings
Across 5 reviews · AI-assisted analysis using Anthropic ClaudeFive aspects we score for every spa with reviews on file. Each citation below is a verbatim quote from the actual reviews — you can verify any of them in the Recent Reviews section.
- Staff & bedside mannerFriendliness, attentiveness, communication.5.0of 5
“Dr. Trubow always provides referrals and orders tests when needed and I have appointments with her regularly. The Five Journeys administrative staff are also prompt and extremely helpful.”
- CleanlinessFacility appearance, hygiene, equipment care.3.0of 5
- Pricing transparencyWere prices communicated clearly up front?2.0of 5
“Five Journeys offers a number of other health-related services (many which are unfortunately not covered by health insurance, like supplements”
- Wait timesPunctuality and scheduling experience.4.0of 5
“The Five Journeys administrative staff are also prompt and extremely helpful. They respond quickly to my questions and help process paperwork.”
- Results qualityDid treatments work? Naturalness and longevity.5.0of 5
“After having a fever and post exertional malaise for five months, I am now, again, able to function in life and walk my dog for 40 minutes daily.”
Sub-ratings are produced by Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 reading the spa’s public Google reviews. Each citation is verbatim — we do not paraphrase. If an aspect was rarely mentioned, we default to 3 (neutral) and leave the citation blank. Read methodology →
Sources we analyzed for this listing
- 201 Google reviews
- 5 review excerpts on file
- 0 YouTube reviews found
- 0 Reddit threads referenced
- 0 first-person experiences from our contributor network
- Editorial team notes: pending visit
Last updated May 19, 2026 · How we source data →
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Submit your experience →What clients love about Five Journeys
- Long track record — 201 patient reviews and counting
- Convenient Newton location
- Verified by No BS Med Spa Reviews
Services & Specialties
Services include Dermatology.
Financing Available for Dermatology in Newton
Many med spas in Newton offer financing through Cherry, Affirm, or CareCredit. Five Journeys can typically work with you on payment plans for treatments starting around $X. Ask during your consultation about month-by-month options.
Financing terms vary by provider and approved credit. Bring your questions about deposits, APR, and prepayment options to your initial consultation so you can compare totals across dermatology packages in Newton, MA.
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Five Journeys located?
Five Journeys is located at 181 Wells Ave #202 in Newton, MA.
What is the phone number for Five Journeys?
You can reach Five Journeys at (617) 934-6400.
What services does Five Journeys offer?
Five Journeys offers dermatology. Contact the provider directly for current service availability and pricing.
What is the rating of Five Journeys?
Five Journeys has a 4.6/5 star rating based on 201 aggregated patient reviews.
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