Contact Information

Name: Balanced Health Center: Integrative Women's Healthcare

Proprietor: Rachel Donovan, CMN

Address: 2638 Main Street
     Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Phone: (860) 930-0315
Fax:  (860) 657-8556
Email: info@balancedhealthct.com

Website: BalancedHealthCT.com
Facebook: Balanced Health Center Page

Founded: 2008

Description

Balanced Health Center exists to meet the health needs of women of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best possible care in the healthiest possible environment. Starting with adolescence, we offer a variety of traditional and alternative therapies for each individual. All care encourages health and wellness of the mind, body and spirit. As we grow and change, our needs and goals change as well. Rachel helps women develop a healthcare plan to meet the challenges that come with growth.

Our office is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments on Tuesday and Thursday are also available. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Rachel Donovan, CNM, MSN

Rachel has worked in health care since 1980, and began focusing on women’s health in 1990 when she started her training as a nurse midwife. Over time the importance of integrative services has expanded Rachel’s practice to include a variety of therapies. Treatments range from traditional western medicine to eastern energy medicine; therapies are available to address the changing needs of each patient.

Rachel began her nursing career in 1981 at Quinnipiac College. She received her MSN and certificate in Nurse Midwifery from Case Western Reserve University and the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in 1996. Rachel continues to expand her knowledge of traditional and alternative therapies to offer women the choices they desire.

She is currently studying with Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville as she further develops her skills and knowledge of the W.I.S.E Method of energy medicine and healing. Energy medicine is on the frontier of an ever evolving world of health care; studying this modality allows Rachel to provide her patients with these treatment options.

Services

GYN Care: We offer annual physical exams, pap smears, birth control, and visits for specific problems and concerns. A holistic approach to these visits includes a review of common lifestyle choices and life stressors that may impact current and future health.

Bio Identical Hormone Therapy: Women of every age benefit from hormonal balance. As we age, hormones can fluctuate wildly, inviting imbalance into our bodies and lives. Following a full health consultation, bio identical hormones may be coupled with lifestyle changes, natural remedies, and energy healing to support a return to balance. Common symptoms of imbalance include anxiety, migraine headaches, difficult menstruation, insomnia and weight gain.

Energy Medicine: Disease begins with the development of blocks in energy flow, due to emotional, spiritual, and physical stressors in life. Rachel uses Reiki and the W.I.S.E. Method™ (Wholistic, Integrated, Spiritual, Energy) to evaluate energy flow in the body. Blockages often occur long before symptoms of disease manifest. Keeping our life force energy flowing promotes wellness throughout our physical body. Practitioner guided energy opens the chakras and meridians located throughout the body to balance the energy and speed the healing process. These healings are successful in treating health problems associated with hormone imbalance (difficult menstruation, infertility, migraine headaches, insomnia and weight gain and menopausal symptoms) as well as generalized anxiety and fatigue. Strong energy flow promotes the healing of specific injuries and illnesses, provides general relaxation and continued good health.

Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling: By reviewing lifestyle choices and stressors, we can focus in on how behaviors impact health. We use nutrition, relaxation techniques, exercise, and supplements to strengthen health and improve quality of life.

Prenatal Care: We offer standard prenatal care, which is enhanced with generous visits that invite growth and exploration. Time for questions, concerns and the development of your own care needs are included in each visit. This is particularly helpful for new mothers and women with special concerns. We work with several area midwives and physicians to provide coordinated labor and birth care. As you develop your own birthing desires and needs we can provide you with a variety of available birthing options.

Classes

Throughout the year a variety of healthcare classes are offered. See details.