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Welcome to Basic Balance!
Allison Millar, BS, MS, LAc
Allison’s academic journey began at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, later gaining valuable experience as a Pediatric Medical Assistant at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA, for five years.
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During this time, Allison developed a deep appreciation for Chinese Medicine, drawn to its holistic approach and focus on supporting the body’s natural ability to heal for both reparative and preventative care. This passion led her to pursue a 4-year Master’s program at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Acupuncture.
Her first professional role as an acupuncturist was on cruise ships, bringing care to people from all over the world.
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In 2016, Allison founded Basic Balance to provide thoughtful, effective care to her community. A lifelong learner, she is dedicated to refining her skills and expanding her knowledge. She has a particular interest in treating conditions that affect the head and face, including headaches, migraines, and facial pain.
Allison's Story
How I chose a career as an acupuncturist is a question I'm commonly asked so, I thought I'd share the answer here, on my website.
From a young age, I was driven to discover a career that would keep me challenged and give me freedom to grow and learn. I had always been fascinated by science, nature, and the human body so, I chose to focus my studies on these subjects in undergraduate college. During and after my years as a Biology major at Northeastern University in Boston, I worked at a pediatric office located within a hospital.
Here, I witnessed the pros and cons of Western Medicine. Only 15 minutes were scheduled with the doctor when children were sick, the same questions were asked to each patient, and the same types of pharmaceutical medications were offered as medicine. The paper charts I handled were enormous, reflecting the number of doctor visits that had become routine for such a young population of patients. The pediatricians I worked with were phenomenal yet, I became aware of limits and flaws within the system of western medicine.
It made sense to me that each child should be treated as an individual - by their person, not their symptom - and that more time was needed with patients to discover the true causes of their disease. Over time, I decided I wanted to focus my studies on how to strengthen the health already present within the body, as opposed to, identify and treat disease. Fascinated by what I already knew about Chinese Medicine, I decided to experience it first-hand.
Over 2 months of weekly acupuncture treatments, issues that I had accepted as normal like PMS, digestive discomfort, and anxiety, began to resolve. I was less moody, had more energy, a faster metabolism, and solid/restful sleep. I thought I was healthy and happy to begin with, and I was astonished by how much healthier and happier I felt! I knew this feeling of renewed wellbeing was what I wanted to share with the world, so I decided to come an acupuncturist.
After enjoying a couple years of hiking and snowboarding in Colorado and Wyoming after graduating college, I moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to enroll in a 4-year masters program, where I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and practiced both Chinese & Japanese styles of acupuncture.
After traveling to 13 countries while practicing acupuncture on cruise ships, I returned to New Hampshire to enjoy the beauty of New England, start a business of my own and be of service to my community.
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