Holli BAlance

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22 Years

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Your Trusted Acupuncture & TCM Center in Boston

Holli BAlance was founded by Dr. Yi Song, whose family has practiced Chinese Medicine for 17 generations. Dr. Song pursued a Ph.D. in Western biomedical research at Brown University, focusing on aging and cancer, which informs her unique approach to integrating Eastern and Western medical practices. Over the past decade, our center has grown into a team of dedicated acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practitioners committed to providing the highest standard of traditional care. We combine ancient diagnostic techniques with modern technology, including thermal imaging, to offer comprehensive health assessments and early diagnosis of potential issues. Our services complement conventional Western medicine, addressing conditions like pain, infertility, hormone imbalances, and stress-related disorders.

Located in Bostons Financial District and Seaport District, we ensure accessibility for patients across Metro Boston. Our specialties include authentic Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, customized herbal formulas, acupressure, and nutrition recommendations tailored to individual needs. We prioritize patient-centered care, leveraging decades of combined expertise to deliver effective, holistic treatments. Our success is evidenced by documented testimonials from patients who have experienced relief from chronic conditions and improved wellness. We remain dedicated to advancing traditional medicine while maintaining transparency and ethical standards in all our practices.

Services

Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine Thermal Imaging Herbal Formulas Acupressure Therapeutic Massage Nutrition Recommendations Infertility Treatment Weight Loss Programs Cosmetic Acupuncture

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Year established: 2004

Highlights and features

We combine 17 generations of Chinese medicine expertise with modern diagnostics.
Our founder holds a Ph.D. in Western biomedical research.
We offer thermal imaging for comprehensive health assessments.
Convenient locations in Boston's Financial District and Seaport.
Proven success in treating infertility, chronic pain, and more.

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Services

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate specific points, enhancing energy flow and addressing conditions like pain, infertility, and stress. Our practitioners combine classical techniques with modern diagnostics to tailor treatments for chronic or acute issues. This service supports holistic healing by integrating Eastern wisdom with evidence-based Western medical insights.

Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging provides non-invasive, real-time insights into bodily functions, detecting inflammation, hormonal imbalances, or circulatory issues. This technology aids in early diagnosis and monitoring treatment effectiveness. It complements traditional methods by offering a visual map of physiological changes linked to chronic conditions or stress.

Herbal Formulas

Customized herbal formulas are crafted to address individual health needs, from hormonal regulation to immune support. These time-tested remedies use natural ingredients to restore balance and enhance treatment outcomes. Combined with acupuncture, they offer a comprehensive approach to managing chronic conditions like infertility or digestive disorders.

Nutrition Recommendations

Personalized nutrition plans align with TCM principles to optimize digestion, energy, and overall wellness. Recommendations focus on whole foods that support organ function and address specific concerns like weight management or hormonal health. This service empowers patients to sustain treatment benefits through daily lifestyle choices.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic acupuncture reduces fine lines and improves skin tone by stimulating collagen production and circulation. This natural alternative to invasive procedures targets aging signs while promoting systemic wellness. Sessions often include acupressure and herbal supplements for enhanced rejuvenation and long-term skin health.

People

Dr. Yi Song

Founder

Dr. Yi Song combines 17 generations of Chinese Medicine expertise with a Ph.D. in Western biomedical research. Her integrative approach addresses complex health issues through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and thermal imaging.

Questions

What conditions do you treat?

We treat infertility, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, neurological conditions, skin disorders, and stress-related symptoms using acupuncture and TCM.

Do you accept insurance?

We bill some PPO plans but recommend using FSA/HSA due to high deductibles. Contact us to verify your plan’s coverage.

What is thermal imaging used for?

Thermal imaging assesses overall health and detects early signs of potential issues like inflammation or hormonal imbalances non-invasively.

Are your practitioners licensed?

Yes, our team includes licensed acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine experts with extensive training and experience.

How do I book an appointment?

Call us at 617-344-1441 or contact via our website to schedule a consultation at our Financial or Seaport District locations.

Reviews (19)

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Ashwin & Armella Rayasam

Feb 22, 2022 Report

Do not pay for your visits in advance if Dr. Song's admin agrees to submit your claim to insurance because they will not. It's been three months and now they are not responding to my follow-ups. I told them I would pay out of pocket but they agreed to submit to my insurance since my plan covers after I meet the $300 deductible. I'm already spending thousands of dollars on other health related costs so these acupuncture visits are negligible at this point, it's just the principle and frustrating that this practice lacks integrity. For what it's worth, there are other acupuncturist nearby who are effective, and surprisingly at a lower cost, and follow through on submitting claims.

Jorge Rosario

Nov 22, 2021 Report

I have been having knee pain for years from sports injury in the past. I went to Dr. Song at HolliBalance for one session two years ago and the knee pain was gone. The knee pain recently returned. I had difficulty going up and down the stairs. I had another session at HolliBalance and the pain has reduced significantly. The herbal pain spray Dr. Song works like magic. I hurt my elbow after a fall and the elbow was completely swollen but after applying the herbal pain spray overnight, the swelling and pain was 90% down. I have referred several of my pro athlete friends and will continue recommending HolliBalance to all the people who need natural pain relief.

Lolli Berl

Apr 29, 2021 Report

I had two failed IVF cycles and had constant headaches from all the injections in the IVF cycles. After initial acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment at HolliBalance, I did one last frozen embryo transfer and got pregnant. But it ended up as a miscarriage two weeks later. I decided to take a break from IVF and started coming to HolliBalance to help my body heal and get pregnant naturally. I saw both Dr.

Song and Dr. Zhao. I was able to get pregnant naturally in October 2019 and delivered my baby boy in July 2020 after a few scares of potential miscarriage. With the help from Dr. Zhao during my pregnancy, I overcame the fear and anxiety and finally had my baby boy after five years of ordeal trying to get pregnant. My husband also had a few sessions with Dr. Zhao to help with his neck pain and stress from work and our journey. We truly appreciate all the help HolliBalance has given us.

Tarmy Lemar

Jun 17, 2020 Report

I had two miscarriages and one D&C procedure before I started seeing Dr. Zhao at HolliBalance. I was very depressed at the time because what I had been going through for six months and my period became irregular, heavy and painful after the D&C. One month of weekly acupuncture treatment got my period regulated. And two months after that I got pregnant naturally and went through the whole pregnancy with no problem.

I had my baby boy at week 39 and now I am back under Dr. Zhao's care preparing to get pregnant with my second child. Thank HolliBalance for all the help I got and I knew all this would not have happened if I didn't start acupuncture with Dr. Zhao one year ago.

Drea M.

Mar 19, 2019 Report

I was treated by Xiaoyan Zhao at Hollibalance for a chronic autoimmune condition and by the second session I was feeling better than I had for over 6 months. Many of my symptoms had subsided completely and she also gave me suggestions for diet and supplements that seemed to help immensely. She has a delicate touch and a warm and kind bedside manner and is very knowledgeable. I've since moved far away but I wish I could have taken her with me!

Marybeth Giambra

Oct 17, 2017 Report

Amazing, I feel so tranquil there. The staff is kind and respectful, would highly recommend. I was having intense troubles. Slowly I can feel myself getting better, gaining healthier relationships with friends and family

Ladine Eastwood

Mar 07, 2017 Report

I had a head injury early last year and caused constant headache for eight months. I have been to neurologists and chiropractors but the headache persisted with no sign of alleviation. My wife has been to Dr. Song for the past two years and acupuncture helped her with the acid reflux that had been with her for over 10 years. Her acid reflux improved with acupuncture and herbal formulas like no other treatments she has tried. So I decided to give acupuncture a try. The headache was gone after four treatments. I feel very fortunate to be able to get help from you. Thank you very much.

Ladine Eastwood

Mar 07, 2017 Report

Jacqueline Knowles

Feb 04, 2017 Report

Dr. Song is amazing. Best in the city. I had a very complicated and scary pregnancy with multiple issues. I could not have done it without her. She spends time needed with me each session no matter how busy she is. I ended up having a very easy and smooth vaginal birth with no complications thanks to her special technique. Seriously.she is fantastic and amazing. She saved my life and my son's life!

Erin N.

Feb 28, 2016 Report

Convenient location and extremely clean! Dr Song is very knowledgeable and I always feel better after my treatments. The sessions are long, but it works! Also, I haven't found a single establishment in the city that is as knowledgeable about herbs as this place. You get customized herbs, made to order, and prepared in the appropriate fashion (not pre made powder or tablets in a bottle). Give it a try!

Samantha Paris Estes

Aug 24, 2015 Report

I recently saw Dr. Song and she did seem very nice and knowledgeable. But I wasn't very impressed with how I felt after my visit. I've had pain in my foot for 6 months and I felt that after my visit I actually felt worse and the pain is more intense. I think for $240.00 for your first visit is a ridiculous price (my health insurance didn't cover the visit). I think I would feel different if I had some relief but I feel that there are many acupuncturist in Boston who are cheaper, just as knowledgeable and are more concerned with helping you then taking your money.

I understand that everyone needs to make a living but I felt that money was most important. Seeing as the first thing I did was give my credit card to someone who worked there first before the acupuncture was even done. I wish she was more concerned with helping my situation and I'm not all impressed. It was a waste of money and my foot still hurts.

Elizabeth E.

May 11, 2015 Report

Dr. Song is magic. I was having trouble getting pregnant. I went to Dr. Song for acupuncture, and I was pregnant in the first full cycle after I started weekly treatments with her. She kept treating me through my first and then third trimesters. She was flexible and accommodating and I always felt relief from my symptoms immediately after a session with her. I also went back after I gave birth to get help with some injuries I sustained during delivery. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Song.

Lauran Illsley

Apr 16, 2015 Report

I had one miscarriage in 2013 and after that had difficulties getting pregnant. I have had a great deal of stress at work and at home, which caused irregular periods. Dr. Song helped me relax and regulate my hormones and periods. I could deal with all my stress much better. Then I got pregnant in two months. I was very nervous at the beginning of the pregnancy because I was afraid of another miscarriage. Dr.

Song helped me cope with my early pregnancy symptoms. She was able to tell the fetus' heart beat and the gender of the baby from my pulse! I had a little bit of spotting around week 10. I was very worried at that point. The herb from Dr. Song stopped the bleeding. I am very thankful for being referred to Dr. Song by a friend of mine who was a long time patient of hers. I don't think I could have got pregnant naturally and carried through the full term without the help from Dr. Song.

Melanie Harris

Nov 26, 2014 Report

I had two miscarriages two years in a row and was very concerned and discouraged. My friend referred me to Dr. Song as she raved about Dr. Song and how she has helped her. I was much more relaxed after the first session with Dr. Song. I was also assured by Dr. Song that there was nothing to worry about yet as I might have just had bad luck twice. She explained things to me from statistics, fertility science, and her experience.

After only three treatments with Dr. Song, I got pregnant again! I continued seeing her till my third trimester. Dr. Song could even tell the gender of my baby at week 6. Now I am so happy that I delivered my son with the help of Dr. Song. I am very grateful to all she has done.

Linda Sonia

Aug 16, 2014 Report

Tim in a word is extraordinary. He is genuine in his approach to the client from heart, soul, body and mind. It is obvious he never separates those aspects of understanding the client on a level of wellness/illness. I have days of feeling much better with only one acupuncture treatment. Tim is the kind of practitioner one seeks outside the realm of the Western Medicine model! Thanks for caring! Not to mention the lovely woman who is mother of the owner of HolliBalance. She is precious!

Abdul Ali

Feb 23, 2014 Report

My wife and I were not able to have IVF procedure due to insurance issues. We were left trying on our own with my sperm morphology problem. After 3 months of acupuncture treatment, sperm motility went from 3% to 9% and morphology went from 1% to 5%. We are so happy. We feel very grateful for Dr. Song's high quality care.

Daniel Guzman

Aug 30, 2013 Report

BEWARE of their billing department! Dr. Song is amazing and he has nothing to do with the front desk. I have had several "over" charges on my card that has taken weeks to resolve. After they fixed it the first time I decided to come back again. Three weeks later, they charged me "double because they didn't collect last visit". That's a lie! They won't even let you see the doctor til you pay! So how would they forget that?

I had the proof but the billing department won't allow it. "Tough luck". An extra 5 dollars is one thing.but they over charged 240 DOLLARS! That's a lot of money to say "tough luck" about. Update! They have informed me that I will be assessed another 120 dollars for not showing up during a state wide snow emergency. That's now 480 dollars I've been charged for a 120 dollar service. I am reporting them to the better business bureau.

Katarina Davidson

Mar 16, 2013 Report

I was suffering from unexplained head pain, allergies, back pain, and low energy for a whole year before I was introduced to Dr. Song at HolliBalance Well-being Center by a colleague of mine who highly recommended her. I had numerous visits to the neurologists and MRI of the head without any finding of what caused my head pain when coughing and bending forward. After three visits, my head pain was completely gone and has not returned as of today. Dr.

Song has helped me with my low back when I strained my back, boosted my immune system when I was prone to getting sick due to high stress and over working, and she made a customized herbal drink to help me recover from extreme fatigue after taking care of my parents when both of them were sick and I was the only care taker of them in town. I am very thankful to Dr. Song's help and looking forward to every single session I have with her.

Shaun G.

Dec 15, 2008 Report

Dr Song is very knowledgeable in the field of Chinese Herbal Medicine. I called the HolliBalance Well-being center and was treated with great care throughout the entire process. The Acupuncture rates may be a little high when comparison shopping, but nonetheless, you get what you pay for. I definitely would recommend the HolliBalance Well-being Center.