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Holli BAlance Acupuncture clinic in Boston, Ma & chinese natural therapy healing, insurance cover for treatment of weight loss, infertility, heart stroke treatment, injury, pregnancy, stress, facial rejuvenation by chinese acupuncturist at chinese treatment center in Needham, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood, Quincy, Medfield, Massachusetts. We are able to provide you immediate improvement for many conditions when you walk out of our office after your initial treatment.
Highlights and features
  • Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
  • Customized Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Weight Loss
  • Cleansing/Detoxification
  • Acupressure and Chinese Therapeutic Massage
  • Personal Training, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Aerobic Dance
  • Unique Products to Help Promote Your Health and Longevity
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Acupuncture Boston - Hollibalance Well-being Center was founded by Dr. Yi Song, whose family had seventeen generations practicing Chinese Medicine in China. She originally pursued Ph. D. in Western biomedical research at Brown University, focusing on aging and cancer. Her continuously evolving understanding of both Eastern and Western medical approaches gives her a unique ability of applying effective treatments to her patients.
We take great pride in the superior quality of services we provide you with. In 90% cases, we are able to make you feel some immediate change and/or alleviation of your symptoms in your body right during or after the very first session. Our confidence comes from our unique approach and experience passed down from Dr. Song's lineage and Dr. Hu.
Summer is the Best Time to Treat Conditions that usually Arise with the Cold Weather by Strengthening the Immune System through Moxibustion. Our digestive system is a tremendously important factor to our health and wellbeing, especially if we're concerned with weight loss.
Chinese Medicine is about early prevention and the maintenance of a healthy, balanced body for healthy aging and longevity; it functions to improve the quality of life for the easier management of symptoms. Most of us are born with inherent weakness and predisposition to certain bodily imbalances. Chinese Medicine recognizes each individual's own unique predispositions to imbalance and gives recommendations on how to prevent the body from going towards the predisposed, stress-induced imbalances.When your body already shows symptoms and signs of imbalance, Chinese Medicine helps restore your body's balance.
HolliBalance Well-Being Center is located in the heart of the financial district in downtown Boston adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall. The treatment rooms are designed to be comfortable and peaceful while you receive treatment. Our herbal pharmacy has up to 400 fresh herbs in stock. With these herbs we are able to make a customized herbal formula specific to each individual's condition(s).
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Ashwin & Armella Rayasam
Feb 22, 2022
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
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
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
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
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!
Reina Brandon
Jun 20, 2018
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 friend's 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 why I had been having so many chemical pregnancies in the past six months. Her analysis gave me some comforts but also raised some potential issues if I continue having early miscarriage problems. I am a scientist and clinical researcher by nature. Dr. Song's scientific background also helped me understand how acupuncture and other recommendations by her could improve my chance of successful pregnancy in the Western scientific terms that I can relate to.

I tried another acupuncture clinic before I called HolliBalance Well-being Center. I didn't feel the other clinic was helping me much and the practitioner at the other clinic never answered many of my questions. The treatments I had at the other clinic was only 45 minutes compared to the two hour treatment I got from Dr. Song. Since Dr. Song spent a lot of time explaining to me about my conditions and what treatment plan we could take, my first appointment ran about two hours and forty-five minutes.

But at the end of my first treatment by Dr. Song, I felt very relaxed and went home having more confidence in my upcoming cycle trying to get pregnant again. Dr. Song could tell from my pulse at very early stage that I might be pregnant again. Under her meticulous care, I amazingly went through the six week scary stage even though I did have two days of very minor spotting.

I am now in my second trimester and all the tests and ultrasound have shown a healthy growing baby. By the way, Dr. Song can also tell by pulse the gender of the baby at very early stage, much earlier than what the ultrasound can tell you. She told me the accuracy of that was around 70%. But for me her prediction was spot on. I felt I was very lucky to have met Dr.

Song and carried through my pregnancy to the second trimester so far. I am a firm believer of acupuncture but I also recommend anyone who tries to get pregnant with the help of acupuncture to find the practitioner who really clicks with your personality and understands your body. I highly recommend Dr. Song and HolliBalance Well-being Center.
Marybeth Giambra
Oct 17, 2017
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
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
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.
Jacqueline Knowles
Feb 04, 2017
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
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!
Raiza L Santiago
Feb 03, 2016
Dr. Yi Song has helped me tremendously with acupuncture for anxiety. Dr. Song is a life saver.
Kathy Chelst
Jan 31, 2016
I came to Dr. Song at the end of 2014 because I had been experiencing unexplained bloating in the lower abdominal area for over a year. I had gone through all the medical tests you could have done: MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, colonoscopy, intestinal studies, endoscopy, you name it. Nothing was found and my Western Medicine doctor does not know what to do.

After my initial evaluation and consultation with Dr. Song, she pointed out based on our lengthy conversation about my diet and lifestyle that the severe bloating I have been experiencing might be related to my digestive system and diet. Dr. Song suggest that I go on a restrictive diet and also test for different food allergies. I was not ready to change my diet and lifestyle immediately at that time and I was still in doubt what Dr.

Song told me. After seven months of many doctor's visits, finally I was diagnosed with a digestive system disorder and I gradually changed my diet according to what Dr. Song recommended. My symptoms improved significantly in the past year since I started following Dr. Song's advice. Dr. Song was right on point about the underlying causes of my conditions and gave me the valuable recommendations although it took me a while to take action.

Her acupuncture treatments and customized herbal formula continue helping improve the symptoms because I am not 100% strict on my dietary recommendations and I do cheat sometimes. If you are baffled by unexplained symptoms your Western doctors cannot help you with, Dr. Song is able to give you a complete different perspective on how you can tackle your conditions as long as you are willing to make the effort in the long run.
Samantha Paris Estes
Aug 24, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Linda G.
Dec 12, 2012
I really like HolliBalance Well-being Center...before I booked an acupuncture appointment I called my insurance company to be sure they would cover my treatments. Dr. Song's staff was willing to communicate with my insurance company as well...which is not alway the case with acupuncture centers. Most want you to pay and then submit the paperwork to your insurance company.

I have been to two other Doctor's of Acupuncture prior to finding Dr. Song. I found HolliBalance Well-being with a google search. I met with Dr. Song, whose english is very good, she is easy to understand. A typically visit w/Dr. Song is 1.5-2 hours, which I like. She is very thorough. I had foot surgery w/post-op nerve damage. I am desperate to repair the nerve damage.

I've only had five treatments, my problem is still with me but I feel it's improving. I hope with another five treatments I will be as good as new. Dr. Song is willing to work with her patients, if you don't want as many acupuncture needles or electric stimulation she will adjust to meet your needs...I take as much as she will give me because I want to be healed faster.

I don't find it uncomfortable. When I leave a session with Dr. Song I feel totally relaxed and optimistic. I highly recommend Dr. Song.
P.S. Dr. Song is also helping my with weight lose... I lost 9lbs. in 3 weeks...and also minor back & hip pain which is gone.
Shaun G.
Dec 15, 2008
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.