PHYSIOTHERAPY
ARE YOU COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Many insurance companies require you to see a registered acupuncturist (Stuart Flood) in order to use your acupuncture benefits. That being said, you could see a chiropractor for acupuncture but billing would come out of chiropractic benefits. The same idea when seeing a massage therapist, or physio therapist.
Also, keep in mind that many policies will max how much you are covered per visit. Often times companies will allot more per registered acupuncturist visit than a chiropractor visit. Therefore, you would be responsible for the remaining amount.
Please check your insurance policy before you book an appointment.
WHO SHOULD I SEE?
WESTERN MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA) is primarily used to treat musculoskeletal pain, sports-related injuries or movement disorders and chronic pain. WMA is performed at our clinic by a few of our Chiropractic Doctors, Physiotherapist or Registered Massage Therapist. They can incorporate acupuncture into their treatments.
WMA CAN HELP TREAT:
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Sprains/Strains
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Low back pain
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Neck pain
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Headaches
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Tendinitis
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Muscle spasms
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Nerve pain
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Sleep difficulty
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Arthritis
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Weak muscles
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Anxiety
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) looks at a much broader range of conditions and diseases. It is a holistic approach to treatment by linking your body, mind and emotions, while also focusing on pain relief and symptoms of disease and illnesses and their underlying causes.
CAN HELP TREAT CONDITIONS AND DISORDERS SUCH AS:
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Neurological - Headaches, migraines
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory: Asthma, sinusitis, the common cold
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Psychological: Depression, anxiety, stress, addictions
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Digestive System
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Urogenital
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Gynecological: fertility, menstruation, labour induction
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Skin conditions
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Eye conditions
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Musculoskeletal: Sporting injuries, muscle/nerve pain
TRADITIONAL
CHINESE MEDICINE
TRADITIONAL
CHINESE
MEDICINE
TREATMENT
TECHNIQUES
What is Acupuncture?
By inserting a sterile needle into acupuncture points on the skin, the nervous system is stimulated to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve mood or relax the individual. Certain acupuncture points correspond with certain ailments, conditions or causes of pain.
Electroacupuncture
Acupuncture needles are attached to a device that generates electric pulses using small clips. The frequency and intensity are then adjusted based on the condition being treated. Several needles can be stimulated at on time.
Electroacupuncture can help:​
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Relieve muscle spasms
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Neurological disorders
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Skin conditions
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Acute nausea caused by medications
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Lower blood pressure
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Reduce heart disease
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves using a smooth-edged instrument to apply pressure strokes on the skin, creating temporary red or purple spots called ‘sha.’ This is believed to release harmful factors, stimulate blood flow, and promote healing. It’s widely practiced in Vietnam (called cạo gió), Indonesia, and India. Research shows these spots have an anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effect that lasts for days, providing relief from pain, stiffness, fever, nausea, and more. Gua sha is used for musculoskeletal pain and to treat or prevent conditions like the common cold, flu, bronchitis, asthma, and chronic pain or inflammation.
Tui Na massage, originating in China, is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine. The name comes from two actions: "tui" meaning "to push" and "na" meaning "to lift and squeeze." It uses techniques like acupressure, myofascial release, and sometimes osteopathic or chiropractic methods such as stretching and joint mobilization. Like acupuncture, Tui Na targets specific acupoints, but uses finger pressure instead of needles, and is often combined with acupuncture.