The Balanced Path Wellness Center

04/16/2026

FINALLY! Optum claims I'm a provider and have been for a year plus, but holy cow, talk about a lack of clarity. After giving up, I am supposedly able to take Optum Patients. If you or any Veteran friends have Optum and are looking for an Acupuncturist, give me a call!

774-283-2726 Ask for Paul.

04/16/2026

There's a good many people out there whose confidence is teetering, anxiety levels creeping upwards, and stability wavering. Many of my Patients overcome emotional struggles through Acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and diet/supplementation. If you are struggling, let's talk, and afterwards, if we both think we're a good fit, I'll get you scheduled.
774-283-2726

04/15/2026

Great formulation for dealing with Spring/Fall or year-round allergies! If interested and not an active Patient, please call Paul at 774-283-2726

04/15/2026

Over my 30 year Practice, I have evolved myself and my Practice to work with my Patients in very unique and effective ways that are tailored to their needs. Call me at 774-283-2726

04/12/2026

Call 774-283-2726 and ask for Paul. I'll get your questions answered and your first appointment set up!

In-person appointments for all services and online consultations are available!

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