Acupuncture
Rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to restore balance and promote healing throughout the body. This approach takes into account the entire person, mind, body, and energy flow, to support both acute symptoms and long-term vitality.
How Acupuncture Supports Healing
Acupuncture involves the insertion of ultra-fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. These points correspond to meridians, pathways through which vital energy, or Qi, flows. Stimulating these areas helps to recalibrate the body’s internal systems, reduce inflammation, ease tension, and activate the natural healing response.
Conditions Commonly Treated
Acupuncture may be beneficial for a wide range of health concerns, including:
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Musculoskeletal pain and tension
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Stress, anxiety, and mood imbalances
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Digestive concerns such as bloating or IBS
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Menstrual regularity and PMS
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Headaches and migraines
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Cosmetic concerns for fine lines and wrinkles
Whether you’re managing chronic discomfort or looking for preventive care, acupuncture offers a drug-free, minimally invasive approach to whole-body wellness.
What You Can Expect
Your initial visit includes a thorough health history and symptom assessment. Based on your needs, a personalized acupuncture plan will be created. Sessions typically last between 30 and 45 minutes. Chronic conditions may require a series of treatments to see optimal results, with frequency adjusted based on response.
During treatment, you may feel a gentle heaviness, warmth, or dull ache at the insertion points, signs that the body is engaging with the therapy.
Safe. Effective. Evidence-Informed.
Naturopathic Doctors are extensively trained in acupuncture as part of their four-year medical program. When performed by a qualified practitioner, acupuncture is considered very safe, with minimal side effects and a strong safety record.
Acupuncture may be used on its own or integrated with herbal medicine, nutritional support, or manual therapy such as cupping, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
