Acupuncture
What is Acupcunture?
Acupuncture is an ancient treatment, derived from traditional chinese medicine (TCM) using small acupuncture needles and specific acu points on the body to restore the body’s natural energy flow, called Chi. TCM uses specific acu points along meridians (energy lines) in the body to restore Chi and allow the body to heal itself.

What to expect on your first visit
During an acupuncture treatment you can expect to have small needles placed from head to toe, possibly including your face and ears. You can expect a calm, relaxing environment where you will rest with needles in place for approximately 30-40 minutes.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Headaches
- Sinusitis/Nasal Congestion
- Digestive complaints
- Stress
- Fertility support - adjuctive acupuncture support during IVF/IUI
- Menstrual complaints (pain, PMS, heavy bleeding)
- common pregnancy complaints
- labour preperation
- breastfeeding support
- c-section scar treatment
- labour induction acupuncture
You can book a traditional chinese medicine acupuncture treatment with our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Meg.
FAQS
Most private insurance plans do cover Acupuncture, however, because our Acupuncture provider is a Naturopathic Doctor, this treatment is covered under Naturopathic services.
No. Though it may be helpful to wear loose fitting clothing and dress in layers (such as shorts and tank top). Gowns will be provided if needed.
Acupuncture treatments are 40 minutes in total, this may include history and physical exam.
Acupuncture is usually a very comfortable treatment. The needles used are very fine and about as thin as a hair, making them quite painless upon insertion. Everyone experiences acupuncture differently but most feel only minimal pain if any. You may experience a mild aching sensation or warmth around the needle site.