What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a therapeutic technique embraced by Serene Clinic to promote holistic wellbeing. This practice involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body, stimulating energy pathways to restore health.

At Serene Clinic, our skilled practitioners utilize acupuncture to address a range of conditions, from pain management to stress reduction. This precise and time-tested method encourages the body's natural healing process, fostering a serene state of harmony and promoting optimal health.

Conditions being addressed with Acupuncture at Serene Clinic

  • Women's Health: Our practitioners use acupuncture to address women's health concerns such as menstrual irregularities, infertility and symptoms associated with menopause.

  • Stress Reduction: Our acupuncture sessions are tailored to promote relaxation, reduce stress and manage mood changes through the stimulation of specific points.

  • Immune System Support: Acupuncture is utilized as part of a comprehensive strategy to bolster the immune system, enhancing the body's natural defence mechanisms.

  • Pain Management: Acupuncture is particularly effective in alleviating various types of pain, including chronic pain, migraines and muscle stiffness.

  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders: Acupuncture has shown promising results in managing symptoms of anxiety and mood fluctuations by influencing neurotransmitters and promoting emotional balance.

  • Digestive Health: For issues like indigestion or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acupuncture can be used to relieve digestive symptoms including bloating, irregular stools and abdominal pain.

  • Skin health: Whether you have acne, rosacea or looking for skin rejuvenation and wrinkle management, facial acupuncture can be a treatment of choice.

  • Fees and Insurance

    Acupuncture delivered by a Naturopathic Doctor is covered under third party insurance under Naturopathy.

    The fee is dependent on the recommended time of session for acupuncture, which is individualized.

  • Sterile Needles

    Acupuncture uses exclusively sterile, disposable needles. These needles are used during treatment and disposed of post usage.

    We maintain a clean and comfortable environment with strict hygiene protocols.

  • Licensed Practitioners

    Acupuncture is delivered by our licensed Naturopathic Doctors and Doulas.

    Delivery of acupuncture is dependent on individual cases and medical history.

  • Thorough Consultation

    Prior to conducting acupuncture, a comprehensive health history is taken during the initial assessment.

    Acupuncture may be discussed as a treatment method.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions 〰️

Questions Regarding Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture is widely used for anxiety and other mental health concerns (depression, insomnia, stress etc). A point protocol is determined to fit your health needs.

  • Weight loss can be addressed with acupuncture, as well as combining healthy practices around diet and lifestyle modificatios.

  • Induction acupuncture has been successfully used to gently stimulate labor. A series of points are used on different areas of the body that have traditional actions for reinforcing labor. Multiple sessions are best for induction acupuncture.

  • Depending on the health concern, multiple sessions of acupuncture may have more benefit and effect. Every case and person are individual!

  • Whether you are regulating your hormones, supporting natural conception, are preparing or have completed IVF, acupuncture can play a meaningful role.

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