At Balance, we believe that every woman deserves access to compassionate, healthcare tailored to her unique needs. Our commitment to women’s health goes beyond acupuncture; it’s a holistic approach that nurtures body, mind, and spirit while supporting each woman on her journey to wellness, fertility, and self-empowerment.
The 13 Ghost Points of Sun Simiao
In Classical Chinese Medicine, the Ghost Points hold a special place, thanks to Sun Simiao, a renowned physician and herbalist during the Tang Dynasty of the 6th century. He developed the 13 Ghost Points to address what he saw as “spiritual possession” or heavy emotional and psychological disturbances- essentially, the “ghosts” that haunt us, like trauma, grief, and unresolved pain.
The Lungs & the Spirit of the Po
Acupuncture for Healthy Menstrual Cycles
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer a holistic approach to managing menstrual health, focusing on balancing the body's energy (Qi), harmonizing hormones, and promoting emotional well-being. This article explores how acupuncture and TCM can support menstrual health, offering practical tips for maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle.
Acupuncture for Kids: A Natural Way to Feel Better
Acupuncture Point Stomach 36: A Powerhouse for Health
Acupuncture point Stomach 36 (St36) is renowned in TCM for its powerful effects on the body's overall vitality and well-being. While all acupuncture points on the body promote healing, ST36 stands out for its wide range of health benefits. Learn more and enjoy a simple guide to performing a DIY treatment.
Cosmetic Acupuncture Vs. Botox
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture and Botox are both treatments aimed at reducing signs of aging, but they differ significantly in their methods and effects. We love cosmetic acupuncture for its ability to use the body's natural healing processes to improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, and enhance overall facial appearance.
Summer Acupuncture for Winter Wellness
TCM, Summer + the Fire Element
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is associated with specific elements, organs, emotions, and health practices to maintain harmony and balance. Summer, governed by the Fire element, is a time of abundance, activity, and outward energy. Here’s how TCM approaches health during the toasty summer season!
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Living With The Seasons: Autumn and The Metal Element
The teachings and practices of Chinese Medicine supports the body, mind and spirit in the midst of change. In preparation for Fall, our focus turns to strengthening the metal element’s organ system pair, the Lungs and Large Intestine, and practice that which we observe in nature: letting go. Enjoy our 10 self-care tips for keeping well this fall.
What is a Labor Prep Acupuncture Treatment?
Local Acupuncturist Works to Support Families Facing Fertility Concerns
Acupuncture for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Sloth’s wisdom represents a “three-toed” state of relaxed body and mind, consuming a primarily herbivore diet, and living in complete harmony with one’s environment. This wisdom can be realized in modern-day human beings through the three medicinal toes of proper diet, and the relaxing, mind-body healing effects of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine. Proper lifestyle and diet combined with Chinese Medical therapies can help rheumatoid arthritis patients live a completely pain free life.
Acupuncture for Fertility
Our fertility program takes an integrative and highly individualized approach. We are able to come up with a treatment plan and fertility care designed specifically for the client based on a detailed Chinese medical diagnoses, and by looking at the subtle patterns in her body coupled with her body’s own story, Western diagnosis, lab results and past hormonal or fertility history.
Acupuncture for Covid Stress Relief
Chinese Medicine has been preparing for and treating viruses for thousands of years. And as a holistic medicine, it has also been used for mind-body healing for just as long. We have an incredible toolbox and it has been eye opening to have the honor of using it since the beginning of this pandemic. Here, we are sharing with you a wonderful article from WebMd, “Acupuncture On Point for COVID Stress Relief” by Margaret Etudo (June 29, 2021) that highlights the benefits of acupuncture during these viral and stressful times.
The Water Element + Winter Wellness
The teachings and practices of Chinese Medicine will support the body, mind and spirit in the midst of seasonal change. In preparation for Winter, our focus turns to strengthening the water element’s organ system pair, the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder, and practice that which we observe in nature: stillness and conservation.
Welcome, Dr. Christina Velderman!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Christina Velderman to our team of acupuncturists! Dr. Velderman completed the Doctoral program from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC. Her specialty is guiding people through reconceptualizing their pain or illness as a key that opens a doorway into transformational change.
Fall Health Tips and the Metal Element
The teachings and practices of Chinese Medicine supports the body, mind and spirit in the midst of change. In preparation for Fall, our focus turns to strengthening the metal element’s organ system pair, the Lungs and Large Intestine, and practice that which we observe in nature: letting go. Enjoy our 10 self-care tips for keeping well this fall.