In our fertility and women’s health practice we often see women in their 30’s and 40’s start to exhibit signs of estrogen dominance. This is essentially where there is too much estrogen in relation to other hormones and it can effect both body and brain function. It is partly caused by the natural aging process, … Read more
1 in 10 women have endometriosis, it is one of the most common reasons for severe period pain. Unfortunately we see it a lot in our clinic and left untreated it can lead to issues with fertility. So what is endometriosis and what can we do about it? What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is an estrogen … Read more
Position Outline We are looking for a professional and caring Doctor of Chinese Medicine to join our team. This position is a unique opportunity to grow as a practitioner in a successful, supportive and dynamic environment. Our clinic is a general practice with a special interest in women’s health and fertility. The right candidate will … Read more
Many of our patients seek out our treatments for fertility, once that magic has happened many wonder if they should continue with acupuncture. Acupuncture is wonderful during pregnancy and it can help address many issues depending on the stage you are at. Throughout pregnancy acupuncture is helpful at reducing anxiety, maintaining circulation to prevent swelling … Read more
The concept of the mind body connection has always been an integral part of Chinese Medicine thought. In all classical literature on Chinese medicine, mental activity has always been considered to be inseparable from bodily functions. The Chinese term used for depression “yuzheng” refers to stagnation of qi on both a physical and mental plane. … Read more
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicine and healing in the world. It has been around for thousands of years and originated in China. It made its way to Japan through Korea in the 6th century and has been practiced there since. During the 10th century political tension between China and Japan meant … Read more
I am always looking for things my patients can do for themselves outside the treatment room. I have found that true healing occurs when you become an active participant in your own wellness journey. With all my patients I strongly encourage them to start a meditation practice. For most of us, because we have spent … Read more
PCOS is a very common reason women come in seeking treatment in the clinic. It is a metabolic disorder that effects the reproductive system, fertility and sometimes even quality of life. Signs and symptoms of PCOS are: -Strongly (but not always) associated with excess body fat (50% of women with PCOS have excess body fat, often … Read more
Aches and Pains are common during pregnancy and can seriously interfere with a woman’s comfort and mobility. This is especially the case when dealing with pubic symphysis pain. During this the lower back joint (posterior sacral iliac spine or PSIS) becomes more locked up and at the same time the front immovable joint, the pubic … Read more
Although acupuncture may not be what first comes to mind in the treatment of anxiety, it has a long and successful track record in treating this disorder. Unlike other treatments such as talk therapy and pharmaceuticals which can take weeks to take effect, Acupuncture has the ability to relax an anxious person quickly, often during … Read more
While Spring and Summer are the seasons of the year that bring us outdoors, many people are unable to enjoy these warmer months due to uncomfortable symptoms from allergic rhinitis commonly known as Hay fever Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis include: sneezing a runny nose a stuffy nose an itchy nose coughing a … Read more
In conventional medicine blood is thought of and diagnosed by its individual components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, nutrients and proteins. Its function is to distribute hormones, carry oxygen and energy and to support the immune system. In Chinese Medicine the concept of “Blood” is much broader. Though it encompasses all … Read more
The answer is – it varies! Massage therapy affects everyone differently physically and emotionally. There are many reasons why frequent massage sessions are beneficial. For most, the key reason is because manual therapy allows your muscles to soften which can help with pain and with stress. When massages are cumulative, each session builds upon the … Read more
Labour induction is a treatment I have been doing at least a few times a week for the past 13 years. One of the first things women ask is how does it work and what are we trying to accomplish with the acupuncture pre-birth treatments. I thought it may be easier to blog this as … Read more
A possible cause could be due to hypertension in the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located in the hip region. The origin is at the sacrum and the insertion is at the greater trochanter on the head of the femur. The piriformis muscle is functionally involved in external rotation, abduction, and partial extension of … Read more