Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions.  Treatment involves insertion of very fine sterile needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.  Needles are inserted in points located on a network of pathways connected to the function of internal organs, with the goal of restoring and maintaining balance.  It is also used to effectively treat injuries and help with pain management.  

 

Community Acupuncture

Community acupuncture is the practice of treating patients together in a larger room as opposed to a private setting. The community acupuncture model mirrors how acupuncture has been traditionally practiced. Many clinics across the country, including ours, are starting to adopt this model again because of its many benefits. We have transitioned to providing private rooms for community acupuncture as the space we have available has changed.

Accessibility: Our community treatments operate on a sliding scale and paying what you can afford allows you to receive the treatments you need more regularly.

Collective healing: feel the supportive energy of those around you to amplify your path to wellness.

Community feel: escape the isolation that pain and illness can bring by healing with your community in a safe space. 

How We Can Help

Pregnancy

Acupuncture can help alleviate many symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, heartburn, constipation, anxiety and stress, as well as back and pelvic pain.  It can also be used to help prepare for birth and labour.

Hormones & Fertility 

Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help improve hormone balance and promote fertility.

Natural Healing & Pain Relief

Acupuncture can help release endorphins and serotonin, which are our bodies natural pain killing and mood impacting hormones.  Increased blood flow to treatment areas can help trigger the body’s natural healing response.

Relaxation & Stress Relief

Acupuncture can promote relaxation and relieve stress by stimulating the release of oxytocin, the love and calmness hormone.  This can also help promote better sleep and decreased anxiety.