Suffered an injury and looking to accelerate your recovery?.you need to get back in the game! Think of Chinese Medicine as a different language for medicine. According to Chinese Medicine, pain happens because, substances that flow through pathways within our bodies, become blocked. Treatment for pain involves the use of acupuncture and moxibustion, and often, guasha and cupping, to move these blockages.
Moving these blockages stimulates circulation to/through the area(s) of pain, allowing for your body's naturally occurring anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving (encephalin) compounds to do their jobs, speeding up the recovery/repair process. To discover the underlying cause of your insomnia, weakened immune system, propensity to allergies, and low energy levels, an acupuncturist may take your pulse, observe your tongue, and ask you questions.
Moving these blockages stimulates circulation to/through the area(s) of pain, allowing for your body's naturally occurring anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving (encephalin) compounds to do their jobs, speeding up the recovery/repair process. To discover the underlying cause of your insomnia, weakened immune system, propensity to allergies, and low energy levels, an acupuncturist may take your pulse, observe your tongue, and ask you questions.
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Chinese Medicine is a holistic medicine. It treats your entire person in addition to your symptom. There are 5 branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nutrition, Massage, Exercise, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbs. Basic Balance Acupuncture in Keene, NH was founded by Allison Millar, Licensed Acupuncturist, to provide pain relief, emotional wellbeing, and improved health to individuals within the Monadnock Community.
If you have a goal for treatment beyond general wellbeing/ health maintenance, an initial assessment is required before your first treatment, as it is needed to form an effective treatment plan. During the assessment, we will discuss your health history, goals for treatment, and signs or symptoms that aid in the formation of the proper TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) diagnosis.
Acupuncture stimulates your body's internal resources to increase your self-healing potential. Our bodies know how to heal themselves. If a problem is not resolving, it doesn't always mean that it is outside this healing ability. We often aren't utilizing 100% of our self-healing potential, just as we don't maximize the full potential of our brains.
Thank you Allison for introducing me back to acupuncture! I came on board with hip/hip flexor muscle pain that could not be relieved with other treatments. After 3 sessions with Allison- which were very calming and relaxing- I am now virtually pain free. I was also relieved of sinus discomfort with a head cold in these treatments.
Initial Phase: Initiate a shift in the intensity, duration, or frequency of the main symptoms/concerns. Middle Phase: Achieve the maximum improvement possible. Spacing will depend on how long you are holding the benefit. We will try to push sessions out as long as possible, as long as your body is maintaining the improvement.
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Dawn Phippard
Dec 28, 2021
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I cant say enough about Tracy at Basic Balance and the excellent experience I had with them to help with my lower back issue. She is a very good listener and is able to pinpoint the exact location of the needles to alleviate the tension and blockage. I was very impressed with the results and look forward to continuing my appointments with her.
Martha LaMoria
Dec 21, 2021
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I cannot say enough of my thanks to Allison. After my first treatment I immediately felt less pain in my lower back which hasn't happened in a long time. After each visit, I continued to feel better and better. Thank you so much, Allison, for your kind and gentle manner. I have not felt this good in ages.
Hailey DeJesus
Nov 30, 2021
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If your looking into acupuncture but are unsure because it may seem a little scary. DONT BE, my mom had suggested it to me and took me a little bit to get started and now I try and fit in appointments every week. I first went two months ago because I had insomnia. After that first/second appointment I have been sleeping like a baby. Not only did Tracy and Allison help me with insomnia I realized I had some digestion problems which they also helped me with as well as my migraines. I 100% recommend trying this out and you will be amazed at what can change including your stress level!
Katherine Richardson
Nov 03, 2021
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Honestly, I always look forward to my appointments at Basic Balance. Allison and Tracy are incredibly gifted practitioners and the ambience of their office is very soothing to both the soul and the mind. I have tried many different alternative therapies for some pain I was dealing with, including a physician, but with no results. Now after seeing you for a couple of months, I am pain free and I am sleeping better. I would recommend your services to anyone. Namaste.
Kelly Maglio
Oct 28, 2021
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I have been going to Basic Balance for about 6 months now and Allison is amazing. I have been to several acupuncturist and she is one of the best. She does a great intake and health history; It was so worth it to have one appointment to go over my goals for acupuncture. I came to her after a shoulder injury from working as a nurse and it has helped with the discomfort and pain as well as my overall health. I would recommend her to anyone looking for acupuncture!
Jen Chabott
Oct 23, 2021
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Allison is absolutely amazing in her practice. Her bedside manner is gentle and very effective. She has been THE one that has helped me the most with symptoms from my traumatic brain injury and anxiety issues from the injury. Her knowledge base extends much further than her practice for sure! On more than one occasion, she has come across information that may benefit my struggles with TBI, and takes the time to share with me in person as well as email.
All this said, she has helped me in more ways than my head injury. I don't hesitate to recommend her expertise and kindhearted treatments!
All this said, she has helped me in more ways than my head injury. I don't hesitate to recommend her expertise and kindhearted treatments!
James Rousmaniere
Oct 14, 2021
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Tara Novak
Sep 03, 2021
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My time at Basic Balance is one of the most special moments of my week. Allison and Tracy are truly gifted healers. They listen and respond to your words, but also your body and your energy. Through their guidance, I am able to find grounding and inspiration, and I leave my sessions better able to take on whatever physical, mental or emotional challenges await me.
Mady Caron
Aug 17, 2021
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Alison is wonderful. She is so intuitive, and I felt like she knew exactly what I needed every time I have an acupuncture session. I leave feeling so much better, balanced, calm; like my whole body, mind/heart/gut are in sync. Tracy is excellent too. The office is always clean, comfortable and tranquil. I love the decor and the music.
I have struggled with PMS mood swings for most of my life. I would feel irritable, fatigued, unmotivated, low energy, constipated and more for 2 weeks every month. I knew this isn’t the way it should be! I knew that women’s bodies should be able to handle the
I have struggled with PMS mood swings for most of my life. I would feel irritable, fatigued, unmotivated, low energy, constipated and more for 2 weeks every month. I knew this isn’t the way it should be! I knew that women’s bodies should be able to handle the
Loralie O'Brien
Jun 30, 2021
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I am so grateful for Basic Balance Acupuncture and the care that both Allison and Tracy provide! After years of struggling with sinus congestion and asthma issues, and feeling like I was getting nowhere with the multiple doctors I had been to, I decided to give acupuncture a try. I’ve been going for about 5 months now and I feel the best I have in a long time… my sinus issues have disappeared and I no longer need to use my rescue inhaler! There is such a tranquil energy in the office, and Allison and Tracy are so compassionate and knowledgeable. They take the time to listen and understand how
