Alison Greco

ALISON GRECO, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST & HERBALIST

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Alison started her career in Chinese medicine by graduating from Boston University with a degree in biology. While at Boston University, she was a pre-med student, always knowing she wanted to help those with acute and chronic illnesses. Wanting to heal patients in a more natural and holistic way, she chose acupuncture school over medical school. Alison studied at the New England School of Acupuncture, where she accrued over 1,900 didactic and clinical hours of Chinese and Japanese style acupuncture, herbal medicine, and orthopedic acupuncture. Her specialties include women’s health and fertility, digestive issues and orthopedic pain, though she enjoys treating any conditions that you bring to the treatment table.

Alison also holds a certification in facial rejuvenation acupuncture (FRA), or cosmetic acupuncture, from world-renowned specialist Michelle Gellis, creator or the AcuLift Derma Roller. Alison uses proven techniques that reduce lines and wrinkles but also correct any underlying imbalances that are accelerating the aging process.

By guiding her patients with lifestyle and dietary changes, along with exercises and mindfulness practices, Alison provides compassionate care in every session. She loves working with patients as a team to support them on their journey to health and wellness.
 

CREDENTIALS:

Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, New England School of Acupuncture
Bachelor of Science, Boston University

MY BACKGROUND STORY 

I discovered the incredible power of acupuncture and herbal medicine through my own struggles with stress and hormone imbalance.  After years of unresolved stress, it began to finally manifest as a constellation of neurological symptoms--chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, migraines, poor concentration, and menstrual irregularity-- to name a few.  The message to "slow down!" was finally received when I began experiencing sudden, intermittent blindness and unilateral paralysis.  It was a wake up call to listen to my body.  

When conventional medical diagnostics failed to provide any conclusive answers or solutions I decided to see what acupuncture and a more holistic approach had to offer. 

Through the lens of Chinese medicine, my acupuncturist was able to discern the subtle disharmonies that were wrecking havoc on my nervous and endocrine (hormonal) systems.  Together we addressed them with a course of consistent acupuncture treatments, herbal formula supplementation, and diet and lifestyle modification. 

Within a matter of months I went from depressed and exhausted to vibrant and exuberant!  This experience offered me an invaluable lesson in attuning to my body's messages and intuition. It also exposed me to the empowering and healing capacity of a holistic approach to health.