Pain is often the most common reason people first come to see me.
Back and neck pain, sciatica and nerve pain, arthritis and joint pain, headaches and migraines, sports injuries, and jaw tension (TMJ). Some arrive with a recent injury; many have lived with pain for years and are looking for an approach that treats more than the sore spot.
Acupuncture works with the body's own healing response: ultra-fine, single-use needles placed at precise points to ease muscle tension, calm irritated nerves, and improve circulation to the affected area. Depending on your presentation, I may also use cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, or tuina in the same session, at no additional charge.
If needles make you nervous, you're in good company — many of my patients put off trying acupuncture for exactly that reason. My primary technique, the Heishui Method, is built around comfort and precision, and most people describe the sensation as a light tap. For anyone who prefers no needle insertion at all, I offer non-insertive Daishin, which stimulates the same points without piercing the skin.
What to expect: acute pain often responds within one to two sessions per week over a few weeks; long-standing pain usually takes a longer course, reassessed as we go. Every plan is individual, and I'll tell you honestly what I think acupuncture can and can't do for your situation.
Detailed receipts are provided for extended health insurance. Most major Canadian plans cover acupuncture performed by a Registered Acupuncturist.