The Needle’s Calm
Read about hormone health, acupuncture, pain, stress, and other concerns we see in the clinic. Our articles explain treatment options, what to expect from care, and questions to bring to your next appointment.
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Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safety, Evidence and When to Seek Care
Pregnancy acupuncture safety, the limits of miscarriage-prevention evidence, practical appointment questions, and when to contact maternity care.
Acupuncture Before and After Surgery: Coordination and Limits
Key TakeawaysCheck with the surgical team before scheduling acupuncture around a procedure.Tell both teams about medicines, especially anticoagulants, and do not stop them yourself.Evidence Read more ...
Healing Injuries with Acupuncture in Edmonton
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine – a system of internal medicine that has been successfully treating many different aliments for Read more ...
Visceral Massage
What is a Visceral Massage? “Viscera” refers to the organs in the body. A visceral massage, otherwise known as an organ massage, is Read more ...
Acupuncture for Children: Safety, Consent and What to Expect
Key TakeawaysDiscuss the specific concern with the child’s healthcare provider first.Ask about pediatric training, sterile single-use needles and alternatives.Explain the visit in language the Read more ...
Great Ways to Clean Your Home’s Energy and Raise the Vibrations
Living in your home should make you feel happy, positive, and safe. One way to improve these feelings is to raise vibrations in your Read more ...
What Is Reiki and How It Can Help You
Reiki is an alternative therapy that has been used for centuries in various forms. It is an energy healing technique that works with the Read more ...
Simple solutions for anxiety and insomnia. How wellness and Traditional Chinese medicine can help!
To say that this year has been an emotional roller coaster ride would be an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect Read more ...
Fibromyalgia: Coordinating Acupuncture and Whole-Person Support
Key TakeawaysFibromyalgia is a real, complex condition; there is no single care plan for everyone.Acupuncture may support pain management, but evidence quality and effects Read more ...