Business Details
10 Years
experience
Acupuncture & Wellness Services in Keene
Founded in 2016, Basic Balance has dedicated its practice to delivering holistic wellness solutions rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our approach combines acupuncture, cupping, red light therapy, and other modalities to address pain relief, emotional well-being, and preventative care. With a focus on the Monadnock community, we prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals. Our team employs evidence-based practices to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, addressing conditions such as chronic pain, migraines, hormonal imbalances, and stress-related disorders. By integrating techniques like moxibustion, guasha, and infrared heat therapy, we create comprehensive care strategies for lasting results.We maintain certification in Clean Needle Technique by the CCAOM, ensuring safety and sterility across all treatments. Our philosophy emphasizes patient education and lifestyle adjustments to sustain health improvements beyond clinical sessions. While we do not directly bill insurance, we provide detailed receipts for potential reimbursement and accept HSA/FSA contributions. Through consistent innovation and adherence to Chinese Medicine principles, we aim to establish lasting trust with every patient we serve.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Red Light Therapy
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Guasha
Herbal Medicine
Facial Rejuvenation
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer certified Clean Needle Technique by CCAOM for sterile treatments
- Our practitioners combine 20+ years of cumulative acupuncture experience
- We provide personalized treatment plans integrating multiple Chinese Medicine modalities
- Our clinic offers advanced therapies including red light therapy and cold laser
- We maintain a preventative care focus with seasonal wellness adjustments
Associations and certifications
- CCAOM (Council of Colleges of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
What people say
Significant pain relief
Professional staff
Effective treatments
Calm atmosphere
Personalized care
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments address chronic pain, migraines, and emotional health through strategically placed needles. Our practitioners use sterile, single-use needles to stimulate energy flow and promote natural healing. Patients benefit from improved circulation and reduced inflammation across multiple body systems.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy relieves muscle tension by creating localized suction that releases toxins and enhances blood flow. This technique targets deep tissue congestion while providing diagnostic insights through skin discoloration patterns. Sessions may include static or gliding cups combined with other therapies.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy stimulates cellular energy production using specific wavelengths to reduce inflammation and improve skin health. Our sessions combine infrared heat with amethyst biomat therapy for enhanced relaxation and tissue repair. Treatments target aging signs, wound healing, and nerve-related conditions.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture reduces fine lines and improves skin tone through micro-stimulation and collagen production. This treatment integrates red light therapy and jade rolling techniques to enhance lymphatic drainage while addressing hormonal skin imbalances.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion applies controlled heat to acupuncture points using dried mugwort to enhance circulation and reduce inflammation. This technique particularly benefits joint pain and digestive disorders by stimulating qi movement and warming deep musculature.
People
Allison Millar
Founder & Licensed Acupuncturist
Allison Millar founded Basic Balance after graduating summa cum laude from Southwest Acupuncture College. With dual degrees in biology and acupuncture, she specializes in headache disorders and facial pain management. She previously practiced aboard cruise ships and maintains CCAOM certification in Clean Needle Technique.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat effectively?
Acupuncture successfully addresses chronic pain, migraines, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, digestive disorders, and post-injury recovery through systemic energy balancing.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most patients see improvements within 4-12 sessions, depending on condition severity and duration. Initial phases often involve 2 weekly treatments to establish effectiveness.
Is acupuncture safe and sterile?
We use single-use sterile needles and maintain Clean Needle Technique certification by CCAOM. All practitioners follow strict safety protocols for absolute sterility.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept HSA/FSA cards and provide detailed receipts for insurance reimbursement. Payment plans are available for treatment packages.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
We provide complimentary remote consultations to discuss treatment options and answer questions about our holistic health approach.
What makes your clinic different from others?
Our integrative approach combines acupuncture with advanced therapies like red light therapy and cold laser, with treatment plans customized to individual health patterns.
