Back to Find a DPC Doc
DPC Practicing Physician
Personal Statement
John Littlefield
MD
262 Swansea Mall Dr. Swansea, MA 02777
Professional Bio
Dr. John Littlefield has practiced medicine for almost 30 years in Southeastern MA and brings his experience to The River Health and Wellness as Medical Director.
He attended Oberlin College, received his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed an Emergency Medicine residency in Akron, OH, before returning home to Massachusetts in 1996. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, he took a new career path in 2022 and now enjoys working in a Family Practice setting.
Dr. Littlefield has extensive experience in the acute care of patients of all ages and believes in a wholistic approach to health care, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, soul, and spirit. Passionate about building lasting, collaborative relationships with his patients, he prioritizes personalized care rooted in mutual respect and medical freedom.
He has led many medical mission teams with his church, serving in Honduras, Ecuador, China and Senegal. His faith has provided the inspiration to bring help and healing to people.
Dr. Littlefield lives in Berkley with his wife, who is an artist and potter. They share their home with their alpacas, goats, chickens and cat. Their 3 adult children have moved on to follow their own dreams.
In his free time, Dr. Littlefield enjoys canoeing, kayaking, camping and exploring the rivers of New England. This passion led him to solo paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in 2020, a 740 mile waterway between New York and Maine.
He attended Oberlin College, received his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed an Emergency Medicine residency in Akron, OH, before returning home to Massachusetts in 1996. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, he took a new career path in 2022 and now enjoys working in a Family Practice setting.
Dr. Littlefield has extensive experience in the acute care of patients of all ages and believes in a wholistic approach to health care, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, soul, and spirit. Passionate about building lasting, collaborative relationships with his patients, he prioritizes personalized care rooted in mutual respect and medical freedom.
He has led many medical mission teams with his church, serving in Honduras, Ecuador, China and Senegal. His faith has provided the inspiration to bring help and healing to people.
Dr. Littlefield lives in Berkley with his wife, who is an artist and potter. They share their home with their alpacas, goats, chickens and cat. Their 3 adult children have moved on to follow their own dreams.
In his free time, Dr. Littlefield enjoys canoeing, kayaking, camping and exploring the rivers of New England. This passion led him to solo paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in 2020, a 740 mile waterway between New York and Maine.
DPC Practicing Physician
Personal Statement
At The River Health & Wellness, I practice Direct Primary Care with a focus on relationship, time, and whole-person care. This practice model allows me the time to address both symptoms and root contributors to health and illness. I take a wholistic approach to health that integrates body, soul, and spirit and emphasizes strong, collaborative relationships built on trust, respect, and partnership.
My Christian faith informs how I view healing and human worth, and while care at The River is never conditional on belief, it shapes my commitment to caring for the whole person. My goal is to offer care that feels personal, thoughtful, and supportive — restoring confidence, trust, and peace in the medical experience.
Practice Overview
My Christian faith informs how I view healing and human worth, and while care at The River is never conditional on belief, it shapes my commitment to caring for the whole person. My goal is to offer care that feels personal, thoughtful, and supportive — restoring confidence, trust, and peace in the medical experience.
The River Health & Wellness is a faith-centered, Direct Primary Care medical practice serving individuals and families through a private membership model. We provide comprehensive primary and acute care with an emphasis on prevention, access, and continuity of care. By removing insurance-driven barriers, we are able to offer longer visits, same-day or next-day appointments, direct physician access, and personalized care plans. Our approach integrates evidence-based medicine, functional nutrition and whole person — body, soul, and spirit — care, in a setting built on trust, relationship, and compassion.
More About The Practice
At The River Health & Wellness, care is delivered through a collaborative, team-based approach centered on strong relationships and shared purpose. Our physician works closely with our knowledgeable and experienced nurses and medical providers to ensure attentive, coordinated care that is both thorough and personal. This model allows patients to benefit from multiple perspectives while maintaining continuity and a clear, trusted medical home.
In addition to comprehensive primary and acute medical care, our team approach provides access to functional nutrition, therapeutic massage, mental health support, and spiritual care. These services are integrated thoughtfully and tailored to the patient’s needs, recognizing that true healing often involves more than medical treatment alone. By caring for body, soul, and spirit within a supportive community, we strive to create an environment where patients feel known, valued, and well supported in their journey toward lasting health and wellness.
Core Specialties
In addition to comprehensive primary and acute medical care, our team approach provides access to functional nutrition, therapeutic massage, mental health support, and spiritual care. These services are integrated thoughtfully and tailored to the patient’s needs, recognizing that true healing often involves more than medical treatment alone. By caring for body, soul, and spirit within a supportive community, we strive to create an environment where patients feel known, valued, and well supported in their journey toward lasting health and wellness.
Family Medicine
Additional Services
Preventive Screenings & Wellness Programs
Practice Link