The Balanced Path Wellness Center

04/08/2026

My Practice is geared towards building an optimally-functioning Vagus Nerve, a strong, calm nervous system, and much greater resistance to stress. THIS IS WHAT IS NEEDED WITH A WORLD ON FIRE. Call me and get on the schedule! 774-283-2726

04/03/2026

Feeling like the World is speeding towards a fiery end? I'm actually really, really good at putting fires out.

Get on the phone and give me a call! 774-283-2726

03/25/2026

I love what I do and that's helping people; regulate nervous system, make you more resistant to stress, sleep better, function better, have better energy, digest better...get regular treatments and you'll be happy you did.

03/14/2026

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The truth of the matter is, we, as Acupuncturists are near the bottom of the totem-pole from a political or power standpoint. We have the least amount of money, lobbyists and thus, power. If the reverse had happened and we plucked from Western Medicine, we'd have been shut down.

Acupuncturists have been immensely successful at carving away at the financial "pie" of Western Medicine because we focus on underlying cause vs symptomatic treatment. Our tools have been taken and different names given and lame explanations given.

Gua Sha (scraping technique) became the Graston Technique. Acupuncture? Well, it's dry needling, not Acupuncture! Cupping? Hey, let's just keep that name.

Frankly, I'm in the camp of "stay in your lane," as there is enough for everyone, but the stock market says enough is never enough.

Do you want someone needling you with 4+ years of education concerning said technique or approximately 8 days? Look up law suits concerning dry needling vs acupuncture in our Country and that alone should deter you from seeking it out. To be fair, there are dry needling Practitioners who have helped people, no doubt, but my problem with it is the safety and hypocrisy. As with so many things, it simply boils down to money, when what SHOULD be our focus, Patients and their well-being.

Dry needling is not a distinct therapy. It is trigger point acupuncture — a technique with over 2,000 years of documented history — rebranded so that non-acupuncturists could practice it with a fraction of the required training.

02/25/2026

A powerful message that many of us need to embrace, fully. Do your thoughts and actions demonstrate someone who loves and accepts themself or rather someone who is impulsive, self-destructive, uncaring, or void of love?

02/25/2026

If anyone knows of a great Massage Therapist, Psychotherapist, Naturopath, Acupuncturist or other licensed Practitioner looking for space, I want someone in the Practice as soon as possible, either PT or FT.

Call me (Paul Gerst L.Ac.) at 774-283-2726

Thank you!

02/20/2026

Mix things up; how you think, your routine, your exercises, conversations, etc. We need less, overall, stimulation/info intake and neural flexibility. I'm seeing patterns in many Patients which simply are NOT good. Too many are stuck in fight or flight, or some other negative pattern.

Set you phones down more often...hell, turn them off and leave them at home (yes, you can!). Quit coffee, alcohol, sugar for weeks at a time...at least once or twice a year.

I help people break negative patterns. Call me and let's optimize your state of mind, body and spirit. 774-283-2726

01/15/2026

01/07/2026

Whether you are an inactive Patient or looking to try Acupuncture and/or Natural Healthcare for the first time, give me a call at 774-283-2726. Let's get you feeling your best!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be smart, be safe...do unto others...be about love or be about nothing.

12/13/2025

Let me be abundantly clear, and I've been saying this, ad nauseum, for the past decade: DRY NEEDLING IS A FORM OF ACUPUNCTURE THAT HAS BEEN CO-OPTED BY WESTERN MEDICINE AND CHIROPRACTORS TO PREVENT ACUPUNCTURISTS FROM CUTTING INTO THEIR BOTTOMLINE. THEY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 8 DAYS OF EDUCATION AND BEGIN STICKING NEEDLES INTO PEOPLE VS THE 4 YEARS WE DO!

Please find Licensed Acupuncturists, preferably with a solid reputation, before agreeing to receive care. I am so tired of seeing these law suits against PTs/Chiropractors with ONLY dry-needling training (yes, some of them have gone to school for Acupuncture, but the number is very small).

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TJ Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung that was caused by a dry needling session at the Pittsburgh Steelers' facility.

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12/10/2025

Looking for a meaningful and unique gift or stocking stuffer?

Evil Bone Water or CBD Clinic Level 4 Pain Relief Ointment are my two favorites to have on hand and have saved me countless times!

Contact me at 774-283-2726 or by emailing thebalancedpath@gmail.com