Traditional Chinese Medicine

The safety of our clients/patients and our staff is our primary concern.   Screening and process has been put in place.  In compliance with all our professional colleges and the Ministry of Health for in person appointments.

We will ask you to:

• Read and review Covid information signage at the centre prior to entering, to ensure safety of our staff and yours.
• Be screened at the reception desk prior to your appointment.
• Sanitize your hands and asked to wear a mask if you do not already have one.

To limit exposure, we have accommodated our waiting room for social distancing of 2 metres.                                                                                        

There will be sanitizing process before and after each appointment in rooms and commonly used surfaces. We will require 5 minutes between appointments to allow proper time to clean the premises.

Each room will have hooks for bags and keys to help limit the possibility of contamination.

Each room will have hand sanitizer, germicidal disposable cloth, surface & upholstery sanitizers.

Traditional Chinese Medicine aims to restore the body's balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease. ... Traditional Chinese Medicine includes Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Gua Sha, Cupping, meditation, physical exercise, Tui Na massage and other modalities.

Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a procedure that uses tiny needles inserted into the skin to help balance a person’s energy. The needles are inserted at specific locations along the patient’s body that align with energy points. This triggers the body’s natural healing capabilities, helping restore balance to both the mind and body. This process is believed to adjust the body’s energy flow into healthier patterns and is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture as an effective treatment for over forty medical problems, including allergies, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, nervous conditions, and disorders of the eyes, nose, and throat. Acupuncture has also been used in the treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse. It is an effective and low-cost treatment for headaches and chronic pain associated with back injuries and arthritis. It has also been used to supplement invasive Western treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. Acupuncture is most effective when used as prevention or before a health condition becomes acute, but it can also provide benefits to patients with conditions like cancer and AIDS.

One of the main focuses of Acupuncture treatment is the reduction of pain and improvement of overall health. It may be used to reduce pain after surgery or medical and dental treatments. Patients with chronic headaches and migraines can also greatly benefit from acupuncture treatment, and it is commonly used for muscle and back pain, stress relief and overall wellness. Patients with neurological conditions also report relief after acupuncture treatments. 

It can reduce stress, reduce back and joint pain, headache relief, improve eye health, mental clarity, reduce symptoms of neurological disorders, reduce an individual’s risk of falling ill, fewer digestive problems, increased energy, better sleep, relief from allergies, controlling blood pressure, enhancing fertility and improve healing after medical procedures, to name a few.

The risks of Acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal to nonexistent. Can you feel worse after acupuncture?

Other side effects of acupuncture that are less welcome are: Sometimes following acupuncture, some feel worse before they start feeling better. People can feel tired after acupuncture, but a more common result is increased energy. Some people find that the symptoms of their condition, or illness, temporarily worsen, or 'flare-up'. Some people also experience sweating, dizziness, and feel faint. These effects are usually short-lasting and pass within a few hours.

On average it is 1 hour, but it can be shorter or longer depending on what the Doctor is treating you for.

Acupuncture insurance coverage is a common question. Many insurance plans offer coverage for acupuncture treatment. Contact your insurance company directly to find out if your plan covers acupuncture and any limits to the number of treatments its covers. Acupuncture may also be covered if you sustained a workplace injury or were injured in a motor vehicle accident.