BALANCE was founded in Pembroke, Massachusetts in early 1993, well ahead of today's current trend of promoting healthy lifestyle. The primary mission was to assist individuals, communities and organizations with improving health and maintaining wellness through behavior change and managing stress. The secondary mission was to introduce people to the concepts of selected evidence-based complementary medicine practices.

       The name was changed from Balance to Shared Paths in late 2003, in order to obtain a designated Internet domain and better market the behavioral medicine programs geared toward people on a specific life path, such as living with diabetes or addiction. Through this work, it became increasingly clear that happiness is the key to becoming healthier. With so many Americans pursuing busy-ness careers, chasing money rather than their hearts' dreams, it's small wonder the number one killer of both American men and women is heart disease (details).

       Dr. Koenig's primary mission remains assisting individuals, communities and organizations with improving health and maintaining wellness. Programs are limited solely to primary preventive medicine, with a focus on personal growth and development. After all, happier and healthier employees make for a more productive workplace!