Acupuncture has been practiced in china for thousand of years, its principles of acupuncture are based on theory that energy flows through channels or meridians in the body.  When this energy is flowing without any obstructions, a person is healthy, balanced, but when energy is obstructed, the body is in a state of disharmony and ill.  By inserting needles into specific points along these channels, energy flow and blood circulation will be rebalanced and a state of health and well being is restored. Acupuncture releases pain-reducing endorphins, improves blood circulation for better nourishment of tissues and helps you to be more balanced physically and mentally.  Single use thin pre-sterilized stainless steel needles are used during treatment.
In ontario, Acupuncture is a regulated health profession, and only Registered Acupuncturists or  Registered TCM Practitioners, members of CTCMPAO (College of Taditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and  Acupuncturists of Ontario) can perform Registered Acupuncture. In Ontario, Acupuncturist is a protected title used only by CTCMPAO members.
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During an acupuncture session
Depending on your condition, your practitioner will choose the appropriate acupuncture points.   You may need to remove some clothing in order to insert the needles, and you will be covered for any areas not treated with proper draping. Acupuncture needles are very thin and most people do not experience any discomfort, but in some cases, people can be sensitive to needles and feel some temporary pain, in these situations, your practitioner will use fewer needles to treat you. Usually needles stay in your body for about 20 or 30 minutes, then after that, they are removed and disposed in a safe- sharp container.
The following are some specialities of Acupuncture practice: Tuina massage, Cupping, Cosmetic Aupuncture, ElectroAcupuncture, and Auricular Acupuncture.

Cosmetic Acupuncture/Cupping

Cosmetic acupuncture helps to reduce signs of aging, fine lines and wrinkles by tonifying and increasing blood circulation to facial tissues.  Also increases collagen production. It is not a drastic change like plastic surgery but it will help you to improve your appearance and radiancy, and at the same time it will relaxe you and reduce your daily stress during treatment.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy has recently become popular, but it is an ancient therapy dating back thousand of years, it has been used in China and Egypt.
Cups are used to create suction on the skin, used for pain relief, muscle tension, relaxation, back and shoulder pain, muscle spasms, and improving blood circulation

Electro Acupuncture 

Electro acupuncture uses small electric current to stimulate acupuncture points. It is very effective for musculoskeletal conditions. Needles are then attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses using small clips.  These devices are used to adjust the frequency and intensity of the impulse being delivered, depending on the condition being treated.

Auricular Acupuncture

​Auricular acupuncture is based n microsystems of the body.  The ear holds one microsystem thus stimulating acupuncture points on the external surface of the ear that corresponds to different parts of the body.  These points are used for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions.
Auricular acupuncture has proven to be an efficient method of treating a wide variety of conditions, from allergies to addictions and pain disorders.

Conditions we treat with Acupuncture

Neck/shoulder/back pain
Low back pain and sciatic
Headaches/migraines
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Weight loss
Dizziness
Fibromyalgia
Asthma
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Women health issues like irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, PMS
Alleviating symptoms of menopause
Digestive issues/bloating/ Constipation and Gastritis
Insomnia
Sinusitis
Tinnitus/ringing in the ears
Peripheral neuropathy
Oedema
Hypertension
Anxiety and depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Low energy
Infertility/Fertility treatments
Impotence
Haemorrhoids
Diabetes
Bell's Palsy
Stroke rehabilitation
Addictions
Sport injuries
​Cosmetic acupuncture/cellulite treatments