A primary care provider is the practitioner that you see first when you have a health problem. The primary care provider usually also assumes ongoing responsibility for the patient in both health maintenance and treatment. People sometimes refer to their primary care providers as their "regular doctor".

A Balanced Life Health Care incorporates all the highest standards of primary care. Patient history, physical exams, laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging are employed to arrive at a rapid and accurate diagnosis. Health maintenance is encouraged with thorough yearly check-ups. Patients are seen for preventative care such as annual pap smears, as well as for problems such as colds and flus, headaches, digestive problems, gynecological issues, hormone imbalances, fatigue, and allergies (to name just a few).

Treatment with Natural Medicine includes Western botanical medicine (herbs), Chinese herbal formulas, nutritional supplements, "body work" and physical medicine, and changes in diet and lifestyle. Scientific research is utilized to ensure safe and effective treatment. Natural medicine is applied using the holistic concept of health. Careful consideration of underlying causes of health problems are considered, as well as troublesome symptoms. This approach results in a healthier, stronger individual, as well as relief from the original ailment.

Used for over 4,000 years, acupuncture is effective for a great many ailments. It is often utilized to relieve pain and promote healing for musculoskeletal problems and headaches. It is also renowned for treatment of addictions (including help in smoking cessation), emotional disorders, high blood pressure, and gynecological disorders. Acupuncture is very gentle at A Balanced Life Health Care. Patients usually feel deeply relaxed during and after treatment.

Dr. Kahn specializes in massage for injury rehabilitation. Body pain and injury is often treated with massage and acupuncture jointly - this approach is especially relaxing and effective. Massage at A Balanced Life Health Care is skillfully and sensitively applied - Dr. Kahn has been practicing massage for nearly 20 years. Injuries from motor vehicle accidents are frequently treated at A Balanced Life Health Care. Dr. Kahn uses massage and other types of body work, and sometimes acupuncture, to promote speedy pain relief and recovery after an injury. She often works with other practitioners such as physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, orthopedic specialists, and psysiatrists as this is likely to result in faster healing.

Free pap smears and annual exams, mammograms, and contraceptives (birth control) are offered at A Balanced Life Health Care via state funded programs. Please call us to see if you qualify.