Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Boston
Founded by Dr. Yi Song, our center combines 17 generations of Chinese medicine expertise with advanced Western biomedical research. We specialize in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and thermal imaging diagnostics to address complex health concerns. Our team delivers personalized treatments for pain management, infertility, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions. Located in Boston's Financial District and Seaport District, we offer convenient access to Metro Boston patients. Our integrative approach bridges ancient healing traditions with modern technology for comprehensive wellness solutions.With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Song leads a team committed to advancing traditional Chinese medicine standards. We maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care for our patients. Our facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment alongside traditional treatment spaces. We accept select PPO insurance plans and support flexible payment options through FSAs and HSAs. Every treatment plan reflects our dedication to evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Formulas
Thermal Imaging
Therapeutic Massage
Nutrition Counseling
Infertility Treatment
Weight Management
Facial Acupuncture
Pain Management
Hormone Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We integrate 17 generations of Chinese medicine with Western biomedical research
- Our practitioners use both ancient diagnostic techniques and modern thermal imaging
- We maintain two accessible locations in Boston's Financial and Seaport Districts
- Our team specializes in treating complex conditions like infertility and chronic pain
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining acupuncture with nutritional guidance
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use traditional Chinese techniques to address pain management, stress reduction, and chronic conditions. Practitioners combine meridian theory with modern pain science for targeted relief. Each session includes personalized point selection based on comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
Herbal Formulas
Customized herbal prescriptions are formulated using time-tested Chinese medicine principles. Our pharmacopoeia includes premium quality botanicals standardized for potency and safety. Formulas are tailored to address specific health concerns while minimizing potential interactions with conventional medications.
Thermal Imaging
This non-invasive diagnostic tool detects temperature variations to identify inflammation patterns and circulatory issues. Our FDA-approved system provides functional insights complementing traditional tongue and pulse diagnosis. Results help guide treatment planning and track progress over time.
Therapeutic Massage
Chinese medical massage techniques target musculoskeletal imbalances and energy flow disruptions. Sessions combine acupressure with soft tissue manipulation to relieve tension, improve mobility, and enhance circulation. Treatment plans often integrate with acupuncture for synergistic effects.
Infertility Treatment
Our integrative approach combines acupuncture with hormonal regulation protocols to enhance reproductive health. Treatments address both male and female fertility factors through improved circulation to reproductive organs and stress reduction techniques.
People
Dr. Yi Song
Founder & Chief Practitioner
Dr. Song combines 17 generations of Chinese medicine heritage with Western biomedical research expertise. Her dual background enables innovative treatment approaches for complex health conditions while maintaining traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat chronic pain, infertility, hormonal imbalances, migraines, digestive issues, and skin conditions using acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
Do you accept insurance?
We bill select PPO plans directly, but many patients use FSAs or HSAs due to high deductibles. Contact us for specific insurance verification.
What makes your herbal medicine approach unique?
We create customized formulas combining traditional Chinese herbology with modern pharmacological research to ensure safety and efficacy alongside conventional treatments.
Are your practitioners licensed?
All our acupuncturists hold Massachusetts state licenses and national certifications from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
We provide online account access for insurance inquiries and treatment planning, with in-person visits required for acupuncture and diagnostic imaging services.
Reviews (7)
Jorge Rosario
Nov 22, 2021
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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
Lolli Berl
Apr 29, 2021
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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
Tarmy Lemar
Jun 17, 2020
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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
Nour Ghadanfar
Sep 30, 2019
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I love love love love love this place. They're amazing and with great customer service. Every time I go in and discuss something with Dr. Zhao, whether it's a distinct physical pain or even if I'm feeling a little off emotionally, she works her magic. Can't speak highly enough about it and the wonders of acupuncture.
Reina Brandon
Jun 20, 2018
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I had been trying to get pregnant naturally on my own for six months before I decided to try acupuncture to get some help at a friends suggestion. I was tracking my basal body temperature methodically during the six months trial and believed I had four early miscarriages from the results of pregnancy tests and the menstrual cycles. I started worrying that I may have something wrong that prevented me from being able to carry through pregnancies in the very early stage. Dr. Song went through in details how to interpret my charts at our first appointment. She also gave me some possible scenarios
Marybeth Giambra
Oct 17, 2017
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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
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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.
