Breathe Some Balance Back Into Your Life

Licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist and Reiki master Heather Lounsbury knows you better than you think. Give her a few minutes, and she'll be able to diagnose just about anything that ails you, from anxiety to allergies. Through the use of ancient Chinese medicine and other holistic healing approaches, Heather and her team at Breathe Balance help their patients to achieve what they refer to as "total, radiant wellness" – spiritually, mentally and physically.

This may sound like a tall order, but when we met with Heather to discuss our lifestyle, stressors, and less-than-exemplary eating and exercise habits, her intelligent, non-judgmental and thoughtful advice made this total wellness concept sound a lot more attainable than we had previously thought.

After our evaluation, Heather began our acupuncture treatment, which involves placing hair-thin needles into specific points along energy channels on the body. This was our first experience with acupuncture, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that, apart from a mild initial pricking sensation, the procedure was completely painless, and ultimately, deeply relaxing. Heather left us to relax on the table for thirty minutes, and then returned to remove the needles and finish us off with a quick but effective head, neck and shoulder massage. The entire session lasted about an hour and a half, and we left feeling blissfully serene...almost as if we were mildly intoxicated.

Review originally published 5/12/2005.