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An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief

Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.  For most of his life, Rich Geldreich suffered gut distress. The 42-year-old San Diego–based software engineer had experienced recurring bloating, gas, and constipation since he was 13. His symptoms grew more severe as he aged and were exacerbated by his stressful job. Geldreich enlisted the help
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A Beginner’s Guide to Acupuncture

Acupuncture. If you’ve never done it, the word alone could give you the skeevs…especially if you have issues with needles. But I am here to tell you that there is nothing to fear of the ancient Chinese practice. Acupuncture is seriously a hidden gem of the medical world. Not only can it help you with MILLIONS (maybe an exaggeration, maybe
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Improving My Wellness at Ballard Acupuncture Center

I am always working on upping my wellness game but had yet to try acupuncture until about two weeks ago. The same week I got my brows microbladed I went to Ballard Acupuncture Center for my very first treatment! Developed by the Chinese over 3,000 years ago, acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles to help relieve pain, treat various ailments and achieve a
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Interview with Avigail Cohen, Owner of Ballard Acupuncture Center

Tell us about you! Where are you from, what was life like growing up? I am the first-born American citizen in my family. My mother is Irish and my father is Israeli. I have aunts, uncles & grandparents who were born and raised in Ireland, England, Israel, Cuba, Sweden, Latvia, Germany and Australia. We are a large and close family.
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Member Spotlight​

We sat down with Avigail Cohen, L.Ac. to learn more about her business and what they do for the community.  What is your favorite aspect of owning a business in Ballard? My favorite aspect of owning a business in Ballard is the community.  I love that I can walk to work.  It is great to be part of the community
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A Place to Heal, Grow & Thrive – Ballard Acupuncture Center

What’s your business, and who are your customers? We are Ballard Acupuncture Center. We are acupuncture & Chinese herbal clinic that supports women through different transitions in their lives from fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care to menopause with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and supplements.
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