About Mary Aframe
Mary A. Aframe of Worcester, MA is the founder and owner of The Women’s Image Center, located in Worcester and Leominster. Credentialed by Medicare, Medicaid, and all major health insurance providers, The Women’s Image Center is a post-mastectomy boutique devoted to women who have undergone or are currently undergoing breast cancer surgery. The boutique also specializes in hairloss due to medical treatment.
A former dental hygienist, Mary Aframe found her calling eleven years ago when she opened her first shop in Fitchburg, MA. Since then, the business has grown tremendously, serving thousands of women in Massachusetts since its doors opened. The American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics has certified her as a mastectomy fitter and fitter for compression garments. Mrs. Aframe is a longtime member of the Essentially Women’s Buying Group and attends yearly conventions, which provide her with educational programs to enhance her skills in treating and understanding women undergoing cancer treatment
She has done significant volunteer work with the American Cancer Society; assisting with the “Look Good…Feel Better” programs run throughout Massachusetts. In 2008, ACS recognized her with the annual giving of The Sunshine Award for volunteers who have displayed exceptional dedication and outstanding leadership to the program.
She is also an active member of The Pink Revolution, an alliance of dedicated individuals banding together with a commitment to institute fundamental change in the lives of those touched by breast cancer.
WIC On TV
Watch Mary Aframe on "Inside Leominster" discuss the services, products an options available to women dealing with cancer related issues.
Testimonials
Laurie - Lancaster, MA
"Thank you Mary!
I now feel comfortable and sexy."
Joan
Mary - Boston, MA
“ I really wanted to thank you for all the effort, time, patience, and kindness you showed to me when doing my new wig. There have been only rave reviews. People told me I looked younger, prettier, and sexier. Someone told me I looked skinnier too! Thanks again for all your help and being so nice to me.”
Nicole - Groton, MA
“ Thank you so much for your wonderful service you provided to me. You were incredibly helpful and such a pleasure to meet. I've been very happy with my wig and get lots of compliments. As I get through this chapter in my life, I feel so grateful to the supportive and nice people like you -- that I meet along the way.”
Claire - Oxford, MA
"Just wanted to express my sincere appreciation for all you do to make cancer patients like me comfortable and feeling good about themselves. My personal experience in your lovely shop has been nothing less than enjoyable. Thank you for making what could be a negative and upsetting situation such a comforting one. My treatments are going well and I look great wherever I go.”
Marilyn - Leominster, MA
“ Just a little note to say how much I enjoyed your services. The breast prosthesis is wonderful. You were just great, taking the time to make me feel comfortable and at ease. That's very important. Thank you so much.”
Lou – Worcester, MA
“I wanted to drop a note to let you know how glad I am that I met you and how much I appreciate what you have done for me. These past few months have been the most difficult time in my life so far. The anxiety of waiting for test results, the two surgeries, the dreaded diagnosis. You have made it easier for me with your warm personality and genuine compassion and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I love my wig and I have received so many compliments on it. People cannot believe how much it resembles my real hair!! You are the best at what you do!”
Eric H. Schultz, Former President and CEO of Fallon Community Health Plan
“ We, at Fallon Community Health Plan, do everything we can to contract with the finest caliber of professionals. I am gratified to learn that we have made the right decision in affiliating with The Women's Image Center.”
