Treatment

Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture is used as a treatment for painful conditions including back, neck, shoulder and limb pain, headaches and menstrual pain. Acupuncture is often combined with other treatments, such as physical therapy and pain medications. Acupuncture is also used to promote proper internal regulation and can improve digestion, immune function, sleep, energy level and reproductive health. The practice of acupuncture requires in New York state requires a state license, national board certification (by the NCCAOM) and a Masters degree in Acupuncture.

Wellness Consultation
Five branches of traditional medicine inform the wellness counseling offered at Balance. The art of protecting and building your health is based on forming an understanding of your constitution, tendencies, habits and goals. With support and information, we create a clear health plan that allows you to meet your goals. Many people need to improve their health and our world presents many challenges to maintaining wellness. Boosting immune function, stress management, weight loss and risk reduction for systemic disease are some of the common goals that motivate us. Additionally, we work to address hormonal imbalances, sleep issues, fatigue and chronic pain. What are your goals? Do you see a clear path to achieving them? Our approach to wellness consultation is strategic, informed and focused. We use the five branches of traditional medicine to inform our approach: food and supplements, exercise and activity, herbal medicine, acupuncture and the cultivation of physical energy and a calm mind.

Acupuncture & Massage Combined Treatment*
Acupuncture and massage are used together to promote recovery in strained or damaged tissues, reduce pain and help you to heal more completely and quickly from injury or to manage chronic conditions like arthritis, migraines and pain related to old injuries. Acupuncture and massage also work together to reduce stress. Because of this, many conditions that are caused by or made worse by stress can be helped by these methods. These may include painful conditions, digestive problems, sleep disorders, emotional issues and symptoms related to pms or menopause.

*Currently not available due to Covid-19 precautions.

Specialized Treatment Plans

Stress Management Plans

Stress is a factor in modern life that greatly impacts our health. Many people are told by their doctors to reduce their stress, but need support in making a plan that actually works to follow this advice. At Balance, we offer personalized consultation the help you find your tools and make the changes in your lifestyle that will have the greatest impact on your health. Together, we develop a plan for reducing stress in your life. Stress management plans commonly consist of 3 or more concrete steps that you can take to reduce your stress and improve your well being. We arrive at the elements in your plan by considering your conditions and health issues, areas of interest, sources of stress and practical factors like your work and personal schedules.

Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation

Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective method of helping people to quit smoking.  Treatments are done while you are seated in a chair, sully clothed and take about 30 minutes. Acupuncture treatments are commonly done twice per week for the first 2 to 3 weeks while you are quitting smoking. Sometimes the treatments are continued at a frequency of once per week for 2 to 4 weeks after that. If there is a high level of stress, either from the process of quitting smoking or from other factors, longer treatments where you are laying down may be more effective.  We will outline a plan for you at your initial consult for smoking cessation.

Acupuncture for Fertility

Acupuncture is an important method in promoting fertility and increasing your chances of conceiving through assisted reproductive technologies like IUI and IVF. Many women begin having acupuncture for several cycles before they try to conceive, especially if there is menstrual irregularity, difficult menstruation or a history if miscarriage or infertility. Other women begin acupuncture treatments when they are already trying to conceive. You are welcome to call for a complimentary phone consult to discuss your situation in particular in order to help you decide how and when you can best use acupuncture treatment for your fertility.

Pediatric Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a safe and effective method for children. We may use a combination of acupressure, massage and gentle acupuncture to treat children as well as Chinese herbal formulas that are specially designed for children. The acupuncturist works with the parent and the child to gain the child’s trust and help provide treatments that are comfortable and relaxing. Most children come to look forward to their treatments at Balance. Commonly treated conditions in children include anxiety, stress related issues, sports injuries, enuresis (bed wetting) and immune support for children who are frequently sick with respiratory and digestive issues. To download more information about helping your child with acupuncture click here.