Better Balance Acupuncture + Wellness

Better Balance Acupuncture + Wellness Better Balance Acupuncture + Wellness Welcome to our page! My name is Kirsten Malmendier and I am a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Rancho Cordova.

I founded Better Balance because I desired an opportunity to serve my community with a natural approach to health that actually works. From a very young age, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in health that was both rewarding to myself and provided value to those that I served. At age 15 I had my first glimpse into the world of Chinese Medicine and suddenly everything seemed to fall into pla

ce. I knew that this was the perfect opportunity for me to provide something great to those who needed it. I decided to follow my dreams and completed my Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southern California's South Baylo University. I was very fortunate to study under world-renowned Acupuncturists and Medical doctors. What I found in my studies was truly life changing. I finally felt that I could bring something truly good into this world. Through extensive clinical training, I learned to spend the time necessary with patients to educate them on their condition, on their health, and use ancient techniques to ease pain, eliminate emotional issues, and treat many internal disorders. I have found that patients respond extremely well to this kind of clinical setting; especially those who have tried many other treatment methods but have not have successful outcomes. I am committed to educating my patients on how to take control of their health and live a more balanced lifestyle in this busy western world we live in. I truly have a love and passion for this medicine and hope to share it with anyone who crosses my path!

Today is the day! We’re selling just about everything in the building. Plants, furniture, Mac desktop, laptops, treatmen...
02/16/2024

Today is the day! We’re selling just about everything in the building. Plants, furniture, Mac desktop, laptops, treatment tables, decor, office supplies, and seriously so much more.

Come by with cash, a truck and a friend!
Friday 2/16: 2-4pm
Saturday 2/17: 9-11am, 2-4pm

10721 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

I can’t wait to see you all!!
-Kirsten

So many of you are wondering why Better Balance is closing, so I wanted to share a little more about the details of what...
02/16/2024

So many of you are wondering why Better Balance is closing, so I wanted to share a little more about the details of what happened. As many of you know, transparency comes really easy to me, maybe too much so ;) so here’s the scoop:

The reason for our closure is due to our landlords forcing us out of our building. We were promised another 5 year lease in 2023, but for some reason which they won’t share with us, they changed their mind and just weren’t willing to allow us to stay any longer. It’s so unfortunate and came as a huge surprise.

We tried to sell the practice but simply ran out of time.

Many of you know that in 2020 my husband and I relocated to the outskirts of Boise, Idaho to slow life down a bit. We were lucky to become pregnant just a few months later. Fast forward to today, we have a two year old son and I am also running a busy practice here in Eagle, ID. It has been such a lovely place to practice and I’m so grateful to say I am currently booked 8 weeks out for new patients. Side note: If any amazing acupuncturists are reading this - please spread the word that I am hiring!!

Had I been in a different stage of life, I would have had so much more to give to be able to keep Better Balance going. But right now being present for my son and family is my absolute number one priority and the same goes for my Idaho patient base. It’s just not possible to travel to California and also provide them with the consistent care they need. So there was just no easy way for me to do it all AND find us a new building to move the business to. I wish things were different but sometimes the universe decides for us.

I am so beyond grateful for each of you who have trusted us and been so loyal over the years. I often see patients on the schedule who started with me before I ever hired a single employee and it always makes me feel so good. I’m grateful for our amazing team who has worked so hard to provide outstanding care for our patients. And I am very thankful for the community of practitioners and also patients who have referred to us over the years.

Better Balance was my very first business! It allowed me to flourish and thrive as an acupuncturist, challenged me as a business owner, and taught me SO MUCH. I am such a different person today compared to who I was back in 2017 when it all started. I started this business so broke and so scared. I had no clue it would become what it did. Gratitude doesn’t even begin to describe what I feel for these last 7 years in business. Thank you thank you thank you. And here’s to the closure of one hell of a beautiful chapter.

As previously announced, Better Balance will be permanently closing its doors this week. Our final shifts have some avai...
02/12/2024

As previously announced, Better Balance will be permanently closing its doors this week. Our final shifts have some availability if you'd like to schedule at betterbalance.janeapp.com. We would love to see you!

As promised, we wanted to share referral options for local trusted acupuncture clinics in the area.

For fertility, autoimmune disorders, or any other complex issues, we suggest Dr. Jennifer Niemeyer at The Root Wellness in Roseville.

For fertility and women's health, Acupuncture Fertility Specialists in Sacramento or Zoe Griffin Acupuncture also in Sacramento.

For musculoskeletal issues, chronic or acute pain, we recommend ProActive Acupuncture in Sacramento.

As for our practitioners, they will each be taking anywhere from a couple of weeks or up to months off after our close, but you can reach them here to connect with them for care once they've settled back into practicing:

Dr. Mimi Le
408-601-0717
drmimiacu@gmail.com
instagram:

Karen Holt
831-325-9789
coralphoenix2001@yahoo.com

Judy Tognetti
408-458-6564
jtognetti@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your support over the years.

We have had such an outpouring of love from our community since announcing our closure. Your heartfelt messages have bee...
02/04/2024

We have had such an outpouring of love from our community since announcing our closure. Your heartfelt messages have been so touching. What a pleasure it is to know that Better Balance has impacted so many beautiful souls in our community.

The closure of this chapter is so very bittersweet.

We would love to see as many of you as possible before we officially close our doors. We still have appointments available over the coming weeks and would be so happy to treat you before our last day in office on Friday, February 16.

To book online, go to betterbalance.janeapp.com

It is with a heavy heart that we are writing to let you know that Better Balance will be closing its doors in the coming...
01/31/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we are writing to let you know that Better Balance will be closing its doors in the coming weeks. We have been so proud to serve our amazing community for almost 7 years and so many of you have felt like close friends and even family. It has been our greatest honor to come alongside you during your healing journeys to support and guide you along the way to a healthier, more balanced life.

We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the opportunity to serve you doing what we love the most. It has meant the world to us.

Our final shift will be Friday February 16. Please click the link in our bio to book with us before we close! We would love to see you!!

It is our duty and responsibility to give our patients good quality local acupuncture referrals as we part ways.

At this time, we don’t know exactly where our practitioners will land, but we will share info on how to connect with them in the coming weeks. We will also share referrals for other local clinics for more options for care.

Please stay tuned for more information.

We will do our best to make this transition as easy as possible for you.

We’re huge moxa fans around here. If you’re new to acupuncture, the little ball made up of a Chinese herb that we place ...
06/30/2023

We’re huge moxa fans around here. If you’re new to acupuncture, the little ball made up of a Chinese herb that we place at the tip of specific acupuncture points and set on fire can seem a little unconventional.

What is Moxa and what does it benefit?
Moxa is an ancient medical treatment within Traditional Chinese Medicine. We use it as a heat therapy locally on acupuncture points and meridians to help ease blockages and encourage energy flow.

Moxa is the herb, also known as Mugwort, and moxibustion is the act of burning that herb over the specific points and body parts. This practice allows the herbal properties and warmth of moxa to absorb into your skin and olfactory system, similar to aromatherapy! The heat is also conducive for better blood circulation and relaxation.

A few key ailments we regularly treat with moxa:
Menstrual cramps
Digestive imbalances
Respiratory problems
Allergies
Pain

Are you a fan of moxa too? Let us know in the comments.

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