You may feel drowsy or drowsy after the procedure. This is called an "improvement reaction" and occurs when the blood flow is improved by the treatment and the waste products accumulated in the body go around the whole body. When the waste products are being excreted from the body, the body will be lighter than before the procedure. If you experience a positive reaction, rest and rest your body to ensure that you are well hydrated.

The fact that there is almost no side effects to acupuncture is one of the major features and advantages to acupuncture treatment. With a Registered Acupuncturist who has national qualifications, you can recieve acupuncture with confidence.

Acupuncture is effective for the following symptoms and diseases. Pain: Stiff shoulders, frozen shoulders, low back pain, headache, sciatica, knee pain, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow etc. Neurological: neuralgia, hemiplegia, facial nerve paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia etc. Cardiovascular: Cold sensitivity, various symptoms associated with hypotension, essential hypertension etc. Urology & Obstetrics and Gynecology Diseases: Infertility, menstrual disorders, breech birth, impotence, incontinence etc. Digestive & Respiratory Conditions: Constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, chronic gastritis, loss of appetite, bronchial asthma, allergies, rhinitis, cold, tonsillitis etc. Sleep Disorders: Insomnia, autonomic imbalance, etc. Mental and Emotional Health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD,

Absolutely! You may still get treatment using magnetic pellets, cupping therapy, moxibustion or guasha. Please take into account, these treatment methods may not be effective for all conditions (some conditions respond better to traditional acupuncture). Speak with the Registered Acupuncturist . to see if your condition qualifies for alternative acupuncture methods.

Acupuncture is covered by most insurers, but each plan may differ. It is best you check with your insurer if you have coverage for acupuncture performed by a Registered Acupuncturist prior to booking an appointment.

Acupuncturists utilize the meridian points (or acupuncture points) in order to treat a wide range of conditions affecting the patient. These needles are inserted into specific points. Acupuncture can treat many conditions such as musculoskeletal conditions, psychological conditions, skin conditions, respiratory conditions, bell’s palsy, insomnia, and much more. Dry needling is usually performed by a physiotherapist or a chiropractic physician, and the needle is usually larger than traditional acupuncture and goes directly into the affected muscle. The physiotherapist or chiropractic physician will insert these needles into a trigger point (painful or sensitive area in the muscle) of the injured muscle(s). Dry needling is used only for musculoskeletal conditions and helps relieve muscle adhesions and knots.

Cupping therapy is very safe and has little to no adverse effects.

Cupping therapy is safe for pregnant women, but some areas should be avoided such as the lower abdomen, medial leg, and lumbosacral region.

Cupping is generally not painful at all and feels quite good. Some patients who have very tight and stiff muscles may initially feel some minor discomfort due to the skin and underlying tissue being tight if the cupping is too strong. However, the strength and intensity of the cupping treatment can be adjusted to suit your own comfort level. Cupping therapy has a sedating effect on the nervous system, and many patients report finding this form of treatment extremely relaxing.. and addictive.

These circular marks that occur in some areas of the body are an indication that stagnant or stuck blood is being pulled to the surface of the body. It's much better to pull that out than to leave it in. It allows and restores healthy blood flow to the affected area. Cupping can lift about 2 inches of skin, muscle, fat, tissue, causing the tissues to swell and release toxins, any deep blood stagnation, emotional blockages. Once it comes to the surface of the skin, this activate the lymphatic system to help flush it out. It is important to note, that the marks left behind are NOT bruises. Bruises are a result of a blunt force trauma which breaks capillaries and there's often a yellowing of the skin afterwards. What you see from cupping is usually the result of flooding and filling the capillaries but not breaking the vessels. Older patients where the vascular strength is weaker may be an exception

These marks are temporary, and will go away on their own as quickly as a few hours and as long as 10 days. They are not painful nor will they cause you any discomfort.

The color of the “Sha” represents whether the tissue in the treated area is healthy, or affected by toxins/blood stagnation (blood not flowing properly to the area). The darker the mark, the more toxins/stagnation are present. Please refer to the figure which shows the different “Sha” colors and their meaning.

Cupping can lift 2" of skin, muscle, fat and really release deep obstructions. It helps by increasing blood flow, improving blood quality, relaxing tight muscles, helping filter toxins, and decreasing pain.

In simple terms: everyone. Cupping is great to help reduce pain in your average person/injury, or improve the performance of an athlete by improving blood flow and oxygenation of the muscles. It's great for anxiety and also may increase healing time by allowing nutrient-dense and oxygen-rich blood to reach the affected area, and improving the flow of blood in the area.

Cupping is generally covered by insurers if you have coverage for a Registered Acupuncturist, but this may differ depending on your plan. It is best you check with your insurer for coverage. It is important to note that it is more common for acupuncturists to perform this treatment than physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists.

Guasha is a procedure of rubbing and stroking the skin with a small flat board, usually made of natural material such as a buffalo horn or jade. The aim of the procedure is to lift and suspend stagnant blood in the tissues and release the fascia and improve any pain or discomfort. It is highly effective for conditions related to poor blood flow, such as headaches, stiff shoulders, neck pain, and gynecology conditions. Eliminating poor blood circulation is the fundamental solution of all poor physical conditions. One way to help facilitate the break up any blood stasis and improve blood flow for the body is guasha.

The red to dark purple colors that appear on the skin are areas where stagnant blood has accumulated most.

"Blood stasis" is a state in which blood is stagnant in the capillaries and microvascular networks of organs, and ultimately becomes blocked. Once an area of the body has stagnant blood, its difficult for blood and nutrients to flow naturally and thus cannot reach the cells, tissues, and organs, causing pain, poor physical condition, and illness. Guasha helps normalizes the blood flow by breaking up this blood stasis and suspending it to the surface of the skin where the lymphatic system can then drain it and the area will be replenished with healthy blood flow.

The treatment is generally pretty painless although you may experience some mild discomfort in painful areas you have. The red color disappears in about 3 to 7 days and does not leave any marks. You may feel tired after the procedure. Best thing to do after is rest and drink plenty of water. You will feel refreshed as if your body has been reset.