Today we’d like to introduce you to Leah Karpelson.
Leah, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I always knew I wanted to be my own boss, but in 2004 I developed a severe anxiety problem which prevented me from being able to leave the house for a year and a half. Finally, a friend of mine couldn’t take it anymore and dragged me into his car while I was kicking and crying. He drove me to his acupuncturist, who immediately treated me. That evening I was able to go out to a restaurant with friends, which would never have happened without the acupuncture. I continued to see the acupuncturist on a regular basis for half a year and felt better and better with each treatment. Once I was completely anxiety free, I knew that I wanted to do the same for other people, so I went to acupuncture school right away. With my background in accounting and my new acupuncture expertise, I was able to start my own practice right away after graduation.
Has it been a smooth road?
After opening my practice, it grew at a very steady rate. A few years later, I decided to grow my family. Once I had my son, balancing my ‘mom’ role and my acupuncturist role was a learning experience. I had to change around my office hours so that I could feel that both my practice and my son had they attention they required.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Point and Balance Acupuncture – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Point and Balance Acupuncture has seen a wide variety of conditions. We see a lot of patients with anxiety, depression, back pain, neck pain, digestive disorders, and fertility issues. We don’t have a specific specialty, but recently more of the client base is seeking fertility help. I’m most proud of the relationship with develop with each patient. They become very close and dear to us and we truly want them to feel better and attain their health goals.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I was born and raised in Boston and the surrounding area. I’ve never lived anywhere else and could never imagine doing so.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1194 Walnut Street, Suite 204
Newton, MA 02461 - Website: www.pointandbalance.com
- Phone: 617-329-1832
- Email: leah@pointandbalance.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/pointandbalance
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/point-and-balance-newton-4
