Modalities Explained

The insertion of fine, hair-thin, sterile needles at specific points throughout the body, sends messages to the nervous system and brain to stimulate self-healing and ensure the free flow of "qi." canmore acupuncture

A mild electric current passes between two needles during treatment. This current applies more stimulation to acupoints than needle twirling or other hand manipulation techniques an acupuncturist might use. canmore acupuncture

The ear is a micro-system reflection of the whole body. Ear acupuncture involves placing acupuncture needles or seeds into specific points around the ear. These points correspond with specific organs, emotions, or sensory feelings. canmore acupuncture

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping uses small glass, plastic, or bamboo jars as suction devices that are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested blood, energy  to the surface. It helps with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being. cupping myofascial

Tui Na is a Chinese therapeutic massage that can be used alone or with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Tui means "push" and Na means "grasp" conveying the hands-on practice.   

Chinese Diet therapy is a healing practice with roots Canmore in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The main idea behind Chinese food therapy is every food we eat has its own unique properties/energetics. The five flavors of food, pungent, sweet, bitter, sour and salty. These flavors can directly affect the internal organs in accordance to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. The key is to eat the right mix of food with properties that fit our body’s needs. If used correctly, Chinese food therapy can help us correct imbalances and create harmony within our body.

Chinese herbal medicine is another part of  Traditional Chinese Medicine. Many of the formulas we use are ancient formulations, dating up to 2000 years old. These classical formulas are then modified, depending on the patient’s unique constitution and situation.