Pain and headaches
Tension headaches, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain that hasn't settled with other treatment.
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture for pain, stress, and balance.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the placement of very fine sterile needles at specific points on the body to influence pain, tension, and the autonomic nervous system. The practice has thousands of years of clinical tradition behind it; modern research backs its use for pain, headaches, and stress-related conditions.
Sessions are calm. Needles stay in for 15–25 minutes while you rest. Most patients feel little or nothing at insertion; a deep ache or warmth is normal and short-lived. Patients often leave with the muscles around the treated area noticeably looser.
When this helps
Stress and sleep
Quieting a busy nervous system and supporting restful sleep.
Muscle tension
Releasing tight bands that have built up from posture, training load, or chronic guarding.
Recovery support
Pairs well with physiotherapy and massage when soft-tissue and nervous-system work together hold the result.
What to expect at your first visit
Your first session includes a short intake — what you\'re managing, your health history, anything to avoid. You stay clothed where possible (loose clothing helps) or are draped privately when broader access is needed. Most patients book 4–6 sessions to give the work a chance to land. Direct billing where covered by your plan.
Common questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients feel little or nothing at insertion. A deep ache or warmth around the needle is normal and short-lived.
How is acupuncture different from IMS / dry needling?
Acupuncture targets traditional acupoints and is rooted in classical Chinese medicine. IMS targets specific tight muscle bands and is a physiotherapy technique. Different goals, different practitioners, similar tools.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients book 4–6 sessions and reassess. Acute issues sometimes resolve in 2–3; chronic conditions can take longer.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover acupuncture when delivered by a registered practitioner. We direct-bill most major insurers and verify your coverage at the first visit.
Are the needles single-use?
Yes — all needles are sterile, single-use, and disposed of safely after the session.
We direct-bill most major insurers. Bring your card and we handle the paperwork.
WCB claims
Covered for approved work-injury claims, no out-of-pocket cost. We handle the assessment reports and return-to-work paperwork.
Alberta Auto Insurance (MVA)
Covered from the date of accident, no pre-approval needed for the first block of visits. We file everything your insurer requires.
Who provides this
All practitioners trained, registered, and continuing to learn.
Conditions we treat with this
Common reasons people come in for acupuncture.
Lower back pain
Lasting relief from chronic and acute back pain, not just symptom cover-up.
Shoulder & neck pain
From whiplash to rotator cuff, targeted hands-on care.
Hip, knee, elbow & wrist pain
Joint-specific assessment and treatment for the whole limb.
TMJ dysfunction
Jaw pain, clicking, and headache: manual therapy that works.
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