Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest healing systems and has been around for over 3000 years.
Acupuncture is known to improve the body's function and promote natural self-healing with the process of stimulating points on pathways located throughout the body (known as Meridians).
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TCM helps to achieve balance in our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual entities, through the unobstructed flow of Qi - Life Force. It is a holistic healing practise focusing on disease prevention to maintain optimal health.
Apart from traditional Acupuncture benefits for everyone and every body, I also focus on women's health, pregnancy, TCM Diet Therapy, and Equine Acupuncture (coming soon!)
FAQs
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Who gets Acupuncture?
Many people have acupuncture to combat specific aches and pains, as well as to relieve common health problems. This may include osteoarthritis of the knee, headaches, low back pain, and an overactive bladder. Other people choose acupuncture when their body systems are out of balance, even though they have no obvious diagnosis. Some choose to have regular treatment just because they find it beneficial and relaxing. Pregnant women commonly use acupuncture for support throughout their pregnancy.
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How can Acupuncture help me?
Acupuncture is considered to be beneficial for a wide range of conditions. Treatments are designed to affect your whole body and not just your symptoms, you may notice other complaints also improve throughout the course of treatment.
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Should I tell my Doctor I'm having Acupuncture?
If you have been prescribed medication we recommend you tell your doctor. Do not stop taking your medication. You should tell your acupuncturist about any medication and supplements you are taking. The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC) Acupuncturists are trained to recognize potentially serious underlying health conditions. They will refer you to your general practitioner if appropriate.
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What will happen when I go for Acupuncture?
A registered acupuncturist will take your medical history, read your pulses, examine the site of your symptoms, and look at your tongue. Your individual treatment plan will be based on your state of health and lifestyle. Your acupuncturist will decide which combination of points is right for your whole body and your symptoms. Sometimes acupuncture needles are inserted briefly, or you may be left to rest before the needles are removed. The single-use sterile needles come in sealed packs that should be opened in front of you and are safely disposed of after each treatment.
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Does Acupuncture work?
Evidence of acupuncture’s effectiveness is growing, and researchers are finding new ways of measuring the body’s responses. To date, the main focus of research has been on pain management. I would be happy to guide you to the proper resources for further information.
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Are there any side effects?
Sometimes a small bruise may appear when a needle is removed. Occasionally, people can feel dizzy or tired for a brief time after treatment.
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What do Acupuncture needles feel like?
Acupuncture needles are so fine that most people don’t feel them being inserted. It is normal to feel a mild tingle or dull ache as your acupuncturist adjusts the needle. Many people feel deeply relaxed during the treatment.
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How many treatments will I need?
Weekly sessions are quite usual, to begin with, for perhaps five or six treatments. As your body responds your registered acupuncturist will suggest how often you should come for treatment.
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Will my health insurance pay for Acupuncture?
Some health policies now cover treatment with CMAAC registered acupuncturists. Please check with your insurer.