Pain Relief Acupuncture - Georgetown and Acton
Pain is often the most common reason people first come to see me.
Most of the pain I treat falls into three groups: muscle and joint pain, digestive pain, and period and menopausal pain. 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.
Muscle and joint pain
Shoulders, necks, and lower backs make up most of this group, followed by sciatica, hips, knees, arthritis, sports injuries, jaw tension (TMJ), and the headaches and migraines that come with a tight neck. These are not treated the same way. A stiff shoulder and a lower back call for different approaches, and I choose yours after I have examined you.
Digestive pain
This covers abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating. People often mention it while we are talking about something else, and I always follow it up, because in Chinese medicine digestion affects how the rest of the body recovers. I ask about appetite, bowels, energy, and sleep before I decide how to treat. There is more on the digestion page.
Period and menopausal pain
Many of the women I see come for period pain, and treatment is planned around the cycle. The years around menopause bring pains of their own, often in the shoulders, joints, head, or lower back, and I treat those as well. There is more on the period pain page.
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.