Best Acupuncture Clinics in Edmonton: 2026 Comparison Guide

By Published On: April 11, 2026Categories: Acupuncture, Blog, Chinese Medicine, Edmonton, Ultimate Guide, Wellness

Finding the right acupuncture clinic in Edmonton takes more than a Google search. Credentials, clinical specialties, capacity, and patient experience vary significantly between clinics – and most “best of” lists are either auto-generated by directory sites or quietly influenced by paid placements.

This guide is neither. It is written by the team at Red Leaf Wellness (an acupuncture clinic in Edmonton recognized in the top three in the city for eight consecutive years) using a transparent four-part evaluation framework covering clinical criteria, operational capacity, reputation, and community outreach. No clinic paid to be included, and no one was consulted for their feedback before publication.

If you have already decided on Red Leaf Wellness and want to book an appointment, you can go straight to our acupuncture services page. Acupuncture has well-documented applications across pain management, stress, sleep, hormonal health, fertility, and mental health, and that page covers what we treat and how we approach care. If you are still evaluating your options, read on.

✦ Key Takeaways

  • All ten clinics in this guide are registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta and were selected without any paid placements.
  • We evaluated each clinic across four criteria: clinical credentials, operational capacity, patient reputation, and community outreach.
  • Edmonton has exceptional acupuncture care across a range of specialties including fertility, women’s health, pain management, and integrative medicine.
  • Red Leaf Wellness authors this guide and appears in it, but every other clinic listed has earned its place on its own merits.
  • If Red Leaf Wellness is not the right fit for you, any clinic on this list will provide skilled, ethical, and committed care.

How We Evaluated Edmonton’s Top Acupuncture Clinics

Identifying the best acupuncture clinics in Edmonton requires more than counting Google reviews. Our evaluation is structured around four criteria that collectively reflect the quality, safety, and accessibility of care a clinic provides. We have not accepted any fees for recognition in this guide, and no firms were consulted for their inclusion. Our goal is to give you reliable, transparent information to support a well-informed decision.

Our standing in the Edmonton Chinese Medicine community, and our belief in collaboration over competition, is what makes this guide possible. If Red Leaf Wellness is not the right fit for you, we genuinely encourage you to seek care from one of the clinics listed below.

All clinics in this guide are registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta, which sets the baseline. Beyond registration, we looked at the range of conditions and modalities each clinic has genuine depth in. A clinic that lists 30 conditions on its website but has one practitioner is a different proposition from one with specialized expertise and multiple clinicians. We also identified any unique acupuncture styles or treatment approaches that distinguish a clinic from general practitioners.

We looked at how many acupuncturists are on the team, which reflects both availability and the maturity of the practice. A single practitioner juggling clinical care and administration is a different experience from a supported clinical team. We also considered whether the clinic offers direct billing, online booking, and electronic health records, as these affect how smoothly care actually works in practice.

We reviewed the volume and average rating of Google reviews for each clinic, as consistent feedback across a large patient base is more meaningful than a handful of perfect scores. We also noted any independent awards or third-party recognition, which reflects standing within the professional community rather than self-reported claims.

We looked at whether the clinic has active partnerships with other healthcare providers, which is a sign of how well it integrates within a broader care network. We also considered whether the clinic has made meaningful efforts to serve underserved or marginalized populations, and whether its public presence, such as educational content, community programs, or bursary offerings, reflects a genuine commitment to the field.

The Top 10 Best Acupuncture Clinics in Edmonton

The clinics below were selected based on the four-part framework above: clinical credentials, operational capacity, reputation, and community outreach. All practitioners are registered with the College of Acupuncture of Alberta. No fees were accepted for inclusion.

Red Leaf Wellness2026-04-11T09:41:45-06:00

Red Leaf Wellness homepage - Edmonton integrative medical clinic combining acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, and nurse practitioner care

 

Red Leaf Wellness has provided integrative acupuncture care in Edmonton since 2014, operating out of its Glenora District clinic and offering virtual care across select Canadian provinces. Its multidisciplinary team includes registered acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, and nurse practitioners, one of the few clinics in Edmonton where Chinese medicine and primary care operate under the same roof.

The clinic specializes in complex and chronic health concerns, with clinical depth in hormone health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, pain management, PTSD, and digestive health. Acupuncture modalities on offer include traditional and Japanese styles, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: Red Leaf Wellness meets the clinical criteria with a team of acupuncturists who adhere to the standards set by the College of Acupuncture of Alberta. The clinic offers an unusually wide range of complementary services including naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, nurse practitioner care, herbal medicine, and manual therapy within a single integrated team. Its acupuncture practice incorporates both traditional and Japanese techniques, and its practitioners hold advanced certifications including the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation and Worldlink Medical Advanced BHRT certification. The clinic is also LegitScript certified.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic has a team of five registered acupuncturists, including a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (Dr.Ac.), alongside naturopathic doctors and nurse practitioners. A dedicated administrative and leadership team allows clinicians to focus on patient care. Online booking is available through JaneApp, direct billing is offered, and secure digital communications are in place.
  • Reputation: Red Leaf Wellness holds 251 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. Independent recognition includes awards from Top Choice, Community Votes, Consumer Choice Awards, Three Best Rated, Best of Edmonton, Edmonton’s Best, and Vue Weekly’s Best of Edmonton, across eight consecutive years of recognition.
  • Outreach: Red Leaf Wellness is a founding member of the Restore+ Network and offers fee reductions for veterans and seniors. The clinic runs an active scholarship and bursary program for acupuncture and naturopathic medicine students. Its blog, The Needle’s Calm, publishes peer-informed content on acupuncture, hormone health, and integrative care. Red Leaf Wellness also operates a formal NP Specialist Referral Program, providing external clinicians with a structured pathway to refer patients directly to nurse practitioner care for hormone health, ADHD assessment, and complex chronic conditions – a model that reflects genuine integration with the broader Edmonton healthcare community rather than operating in isolation from it.
Whole Family Health2026-04-11T09:44:23-06:00

Whole Family Health

 

Whole Family Health is one of Edmonton’s most established acupuncture clinics, specializing in reproductive medicine, fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, and pain management. The clinic serves patients from conception through postpartum and beyond, and holds a clinical presence embedded directly within the Alberta Reproductive Centre, giving fertility patients integrated acupuncture support on-site during IVF and other assisted reproductive treatments.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic’s lead practitioners include a Doctor of TCM with over 20 years of experience and an ABORM fellow since 2008, alongside a second practitioner who has specialized in reproductive medicine since 2010 and also holds ABORM fellowship. Services include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and massage therapy, with particular clinical depth in IVF support and obstetrical acupuncture.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic operates a satellite location inside the Alberta Reproductive Centre, offering acupuncture specifically for patients undergoing assisted or unassisted conception. Online booking is available and the clinic offers community acupuncture sessions to improve accessibility.
  • Reputation: Whole Family Health holds 105 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating and maintains a strong patient reputation, consistently recommended in Edmonton acupuncture guides. The clinic participates in national fertility awareness initiatives including the Fertility Unfiltered campaign led by Fertility Matters Canada.
  • Outreach: One of the clinic’s senior practitioners sits on a McMaster University research team investigating the benefits of mindfulness for fertility patients and serves in a quality assurance advisory role with Canadian regulatory bodies for traditional Chinese medicine. The clinic has maintained longstanding partnerships with fertility and reproductive health providers across Edmonton.
Park Integrative2026-04-11T09:46:21-06:00

Park Integrative Health

Park Integrative Health is a multidisciplinary clinic in Sherwood Park, now in its eighth year of operation and recognized as the first fully integrative healthcare clinic in Northern Alberta. The clinic combines acupuncture, family medicine, internal medicine, massage therapy, counselling, nutrition, IV therapy, and energetic healing under one roof. A second clinic space within the same complex, Synapse, houses the clinic’s chiropractic and physiotherapy services, effectively giving patients access to the full spectrum of integrative care in a single location.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic’s acupuncture practitioners include ABORM-certified members, reinforcing fertility care as a clinical strength. The full service range spans acupuncture, herbal medicine, energetic healing, nutrition consulting, chiropractic, physiotherapy, counselling, and medical aesthetics. The clinic recently launched medically supervised IV therapy including Monoferric infusions for iron deficiency and saline infusions for patients managing POTS or autonomic symptoms, reflecting genuine clinical expansion beyond standard acupuncture offerings.
  • Operational Criteria: Park Integrative Health operates from over 6,000 square feet of space in Aspen Plaza, Sherwood Park, with twelve examination rooms, five massage therapy and acupuncture treatment rooms, and dedicated consultation spaces. Synapse, its chiropractic and physiotherapy sister space, operates in the same complex. The clinic offers direct billing, a complimentary 45-minute client care consultation for new patients, and community acupuncture sessions to improve accessibility.
  • Reputation: Park Integrative Health holds 333 Google reviews at a 4.8 rating. The clinic recently received the Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce Leading Edge Award and has been featured in regional media for its integrative model. It is a registered member of the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce.
  • Outreach: Park Integrative Health was co-founded by a Medical Doctor who has been active in integrative health leadership at the University of Alberta level. The clinic runs a regular workshop and webinar series on integrative health topics, and has been a consistent participant in the Sherwood Park Community Votes.
Acupuncture Turning Point2026-04-11T09:47:56-06:00

Acupuncture Turning Point

 

Acupuncture Turning Point is a well-established Edmonton acupuncture practice founded by Gord Grant, a Registered Acupuncturist and PhD graduate of the University of Alberta. The clinic blends traditional acupuncture with an evidence-informed approach grounded in research and clinical experience, with a particular focus on pain management, musculoskeletal concerns, nervous system support, and performance. As of January 2026, the clinic relocated to College Plaza at the corner of 112 Street and Whyte Avenue, near the University of Alberta.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic is registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Treatment modalities include traditional acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion. Gord Grant’s PhD background gives the practice an unusually strong grounding in research methodology, which shapes both his clinical approach and his ability to communicate evidence clearly to patients. The clinic also includes a registered massage therapist, Marisha, providing a complementary manual therapy option.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic operates as a focused, single-lead-acupuncturist practice with direct billing available. The new College Plaza location offers covered parkade parking and is accessible via transit near Whyte Avenue. Online booking is available through JaneApp.
  • Reputation: Acupuncture Turning Point holds 265 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating and has been recognized by Three Best Rated as one of the top acupuncture clinics in Edmonton. The clinic has maintained a consistently strong patient reputation over many years of operation.
  • Outreach: The clinic offers a community acupuncture format providing value pricing to improve access to care. Gord Grant’s background in scientific research and his direct communication style have made the clinic a trusted resource for patients seeking an evidence-grounded perspective on acupuncture’s role alongside conventional medicine.
Monica Patt Acupuncture2026-04-11T10:27:19-06:00

Monica Patt Acupuncture

 

Monica Patt Acupuncture is a well-respected clinic in central Edmonton, located at 124 Street near the fertility clinic, specializing in fertility acupuncture, women’s reproductive health, pregnancy support, and pain management. The clinic’s proximity to fertility treatment facilities makes it a practical choice for patients undergoing IVF or IUI.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic has four registered acupuncturists all registered with the College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Several hold FABORM fellowship designation, making this one of the highest concentrations of reproductive medicine-certified acupuncturists in Edmonton. Services include fertility acupuncture, pregnancy and postpartum support, IVF and IUI acupuncture protocols, cosmetic facial acupuncture, pelvic floor treatment, and pain management. The clinic also has a registered massage therapist with 29 years of experience.
  • Operational Criteria: The team of four acupuncturists provides strong availability across a range of scheduling needs. Direct billing is not offered; however, receipts are provided with all details required for self-submission to insurance providers. Online booking is available through JaneApp.
  • Reputation: Monica Patt Acupuncture holds 369 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating. The clinic has received Top Choice Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Three Best Rated recognition, and Vue Weekly Best Acupuncturist awards in 2015 and 2016.
  • Outreach: Monica is a seasonal instructor in the Acupuncture Program at MacEwan University, contributing directly to the development of the next generation of acupuncturists in Edmonton.
Pine Health2026-04-11T10:28:39-06:00

Pine Health

 

Pine Integrated Health Centre is a broad multidisciplinary clinic operating across two locations, one in south Edmonton (104 Street) and one in Sherwood Park (Chippewa Road), with a particular strength in perinatal care and family health across all life stages from infancy through adulthood.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: Pine Health’s acupuncture services are embedded within a genuinely integrated clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage therapy, speech language pathology, dietetics, lactation consulting, and psychology under the same roof. Acupuncture clinical focus includes fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pediatric acupuncture, pain management, and women’s health. The clinic also offers intramuscular stimulation combined with acupuncture for musculoskeletal concerns, reflecting a broader clinical toolkit than many standalone acupuncture practices.
  • Operational Criteria: Two accessible locations serve the Edmonton and Sherwood Park communities. The clinic has a substantial administrative team and offers direct billing for most practitioners and service types. Online booking is available through JaneApp, with a dedicated client care team available by phone and email to help patients navigate their options.
  • Reputation: Pine Integrated Health Centre holds 107 Google reviews at a 4.7 rating. Patient feedback consistently highlights the multi-disciplinary model and the ability to access multiple providers within a single clinic visit.
  • Outreach: The clinic offers lower-cost counselling options through Canadian Certified Counsellors and a master-level student practitioner, making mental health support more accessible to patients with financial barriers. Its Community Access Program extends this affordability principle to other services within the clinic.
Rebalance Acupuncture2026-04-11T10:29:47-06:00

Rebalance Acupuncture

 

Rebalance Acupuncture is a northwest Edmonton clinic founded and operated by Dr. Elad Shalev, Dr.Ac., a Doctor of Acupuncture with over 20 years of experience. The clinic’s name reflects its two core offerings: Balance Method Acupuncture and Recall Healing, which Shalev integrates to address both the physical and underlying emotional dimensions of chronic conditions.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: Dr. Shalev holds a Doctor of Acupuncture designation and is a registered acupuncturist with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. His primary modality is Balance Method Acupuncture, a system developed by Dr. Richard Tan that uses contralateral needling principles to produce fast, often in-session relief from pain. He has studied directly under Dr. Tan for over seven years. Recall Healing, the clinic’s second offering, is a structured consultation approach that explores the connection between life events and physical symptoms. The clinic also incorporates TCM herbal therapy. Recall Healing consultations are available both in-person and via Zoom for clients outside Edmonton.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic operates as a single-practitioner practice, with Dr. Shalev managing both clinical and administrative functions. Direct billing is available. The clinic is located at 119 Street NW and operates Sunday through Thursday.
  • Reputation: Rebalance Acupuncture holds 57 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. Patient feedback consistently highlights rapid symptom relief and Dr. Shalev’s thorough, root-cause approach to complex chronic conditions.
  • Outreach: No formal community partnerships or outreach programs were identified. The clinic’s reach extends internationally through online Recall Healing consultations.
Integrated Therapies2026-04-11T10:31:21-06:00

Integrated Therapies

 

Integrated Therapies Massage and Wellness is a well-established Edmonton holistic health centre founded in 2011, operating across two locations: a heritage home in Old Strathcona and a second studio in west Edmonton. The clinic’s approach combines massage therapy, acupuncture, manual osteopathy, and private yoga within individualized treatment plans, with a philosophy grounded in natural, root-cause care.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic’s acupuncturists are registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. The lead acupuncturist brings a background spanning traditional Chinese medicine, osteopathy, and massage therapy, and the clinic offers both traditional and Japanese-style acupuncture. The full service offering includes deep tissue, relaxation, hot stone, Thai, sports, and myofascial massage; acupuncture; manual osteopathy; and private yoga classes, making it one of the more genuinely integrated treatment environments in Edmonton.
  • Operational Criteria: Two locations serve south and west Edmonton. Direct billing is available for most insurance providers for massage treatments. The clinic operates seven days a week. Packages of five treatments are available at a ten percent discount.
  • Reputation: Integrated Therapies holds 744 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating. The clinic has received Three Best Rated recognition for massage therapy, the Best in Edmonton Award, and was named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award Winner in the Alternative Health Services category for Edmonton.
  • Outreach: No formal community partnerships or outreach programs were identified. The founding team brings international clinical backgrounds across Latin America, Asia, and Europe, which informs their multi-modal approach to care.
Vision Acupuncture2026-04-11T10:32:26-06:00

Vision Acupuncture

 

Vision Acupuncture is a highly specialized Edmonton clinic focused exclusively on acupuncture for degenerative eye conditions, operating from a northwest Edmonton location on 152 Street. It is one of the only clinics in Alberta with a dedicated focus on ocular acupuncture as a primary clinical offering, making it a genuinely distinctive entry in the Edmonton market.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic’s registered acupuncturist holds specialized training in ocular acupuncture, with clinical focus on conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, optic atrophy, and dry eye. Services are delivered within a traditional Chinese medicine framework and include acupuncture, acupressure massage, photobiomodulation therapy, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, and herbal medicine. This combination of modalities reflects an integrated approach to supporting visual function alongside conventional ophthalmological care.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic operates as a single-practitioner practice. Direct billing is offered. Given the highly specialized nature of the practice, patients often travel from outside Edmonton for care.
  • Reputation: Vision Acupuncture holds 31 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. Given the narrow clinical focus and the typically long-term, complex nature of the conditions treated, the review volume is modest but the satisfaction rate is exceptionally consistent.
  • Outreach: No formal community partnerships or outreach programs were identified. The clinic’s specialization in ocular acupuncture serves a patient population with limited alternatives within conventional or complementary medicine.
Accessible Acupuncture2026-04-11T10:33:16-06:00

Accessible Acupuncture

 

Accessible Acupuncture is a centrally located Edmonton clinic inside the Hys Centre on 101 Street, offering acupuncture with a strong dual focus on women’s health and complex chronic conditions. The clinic’s location near the Royal Alexandra Hospital and within a professional medical building places it in close proximity to referring physicians and allied health providers.

What the Evidence Shows:

  • Clinical Criteria: The clinic’s lead practitioner holds a Doctor of Acupuncture designation with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta, with advanced training in women’s health, fertility, chronic pain, neurology, and autoimmune conditions. Clinical services cover fertility and IVF support, pregnancy and postpartum care, uterine health, peripheral neuropathy, post-stroke recovery, fibromyalgia, and mental health. The clinic explicitly identifies itself as trans-inclusive in its uterine health and reproductive care offerings.
  • Operational Criteria: The clinic operates as a single-practitioner practice. The Hys Centre location is fully wheelchair and walker accessible from the entrance through to treatment rooms, with large rooms accommodating mobility devices and strollers. Treatment adaptations are available for sensory and physical needs including adjustable lighting, quiet treatment options, and treatment chair alternatives to the standard table.
  • Reputation: Accessible Acupuncture holds 78 Google reviews at a 4.8 rating. Patient feedback consistently highlights effective relief from peripheral neuropathy and fertility support outcomes.
  • Outreach: The clinic explicitly operates as a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQIA2S+ people, BIPOC individuals, disabled patients, and neurodivergent people, embedding inclusivity as a core operational principle rather than a secondary consideration. No formal external partnerships or community programs were identified.

How to Choose the Right Acupuncture Clinic in Edmonton

The right clinic depends on what you are looking for. If you need support for pain, stress, or sleep, most registered clinics in Edmonton will serve you well. If you are managing a complex or chronic condition – hormone imbalance, fertility challenges, PTSD, or skin conditions – look for a clinic with demonstrated clinical depth in that area, not just a practitioner who lists it as a service.

Key questions to ask before booking:

  • Is the acupuncturist registered with the College of Acupuncture of Alberta?
  • Does the clinic specialize in your specific concern, or treat it as a general offering?
  • Does the clinic offer direct billing for your insurance plan?
  • If you need complementary care (naturopathy, nurse practitioner, massage), is it available under the same roof?

Every clinic in this guide has earned its place. Any of these practitioners would provide you with skilled, ethical, and genuinely committed care. Our goal in writing this guide is not to win your business at their expense – it is to make sure you find the right fit. A good acupuncture relationship is a long one, and the most important thing is that you feel comfortable enough to show up consistently.

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Specialists on our Team:

Headshot of Dr. Ac. Tammy Lalonde, CEO at Red Leaf Wellness Edmonton, wearing a black blazer, white collared shirt

Dr.Ac Lalonde 🇬🇧

Position: CEO, Acupuncture, Herbalism
Categories: Acupuncture, Addictions, Administration, Allergies, Amputation (Phantom Limb), Anxiety, Auto-Immune Health, Back Pain, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Cardiovascular Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Inflammatory Disease, Chronic Pain, Cupping, Cycle Health and PMS, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Health, Electrostimulation, Emotional Health, Fertility, Fibromyalgia, Functional Medicine, Gender Reassignment, Guillain-Barre, Headaches & Migraines, Herbal Medicine, HIV and AIDS, Hormonal Health, Hormone Health, Inclusive Health, Insomnia and Sleep Health, Lupus, Men's Health, Menopause, Moxibustion, Musculoskeletal, Myasthenia Gravis, Neurological Health, Oncology, Pain Management, Post-Covid Syndrome, Pregnancy, Prostatitis, Psoriasis, PTSD, Respiratory Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Seniors Health, Service, Sexual Dysfunction, Soft Tissue Injury, Specialization, Stress, Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ), Thyroid Disorders, Vasculitis, Whiplash, Women's Health
Location: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

“As a clinician and leader, I see myself not only as a caregiver but also as a teacher—empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take charge of their health. By educating and guiding them, I can help transform their lives far beyond the treatment room, creating lasting wellness that they can carry with them. – Dr. Tammy Lalonde”

Caring for people is my true passion and one of life’s greatest callings. With years of experience as both a Paramedic and Acupuncturist, I’ve supported patients through obvious and invisible injuries alike. I’ve been there during moments of deep crisis – delivering babies in cars parked roadside, providing care at 30,000 feet, or flying emergency medevacs over the Arabian desert. Through these experiences, I’ve learned not just how to care for people in urgent need but how lasting health is built over time through lifestyle, nutrition, and proactive care.

Over the years, my focus has shifted toward prevention – helping people earlier, before minor concerns turn into complex conditions. A big part of that work is my role in leading our Hormone Health program, where we help patients address hormonal imbalances that impact energy, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.

To better support our patients and lead in this evolving area of care, I’ve earned certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) – a designation held by only a select number of clinicians across Canada. This credential reflects a high level of expertise in evidence-based menopause and hormone health management. Combined with advanced training in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) through Worldlink Medical, this dual focus allows me to guide our Hormone Health program with clinical depth, strategic vision, and a commitment to whole-person care.

My academic journey has allowed me to bridge Eastern and Western medicine into a truly holistic care model. I have a particular passion for working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, including those in the Armed Forces and Emergency Services. With a career spanning North America and the Middle East, I’ve served as a clinician, educator, and emergency medical dispatcher.

I hold active licensure and registration with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA), the California Acupuncture Board, the Alberta Herbalists Association (AHA), and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). I’ve also served as a Board Director with the Alberta Pain Society and currently sit on the CAA Competence Committee.


Education:

  • Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Master of Science (MS) – Traditional Chinese Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Master of Science (MS) – Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, cum laude, South Baylo University
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) – Holistic Science, South Baylo University
  • Diploma – Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), Augustana University
  • Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Certified – Worldlink Medical

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Licensure

  • RAc – Registered Acupuncturist of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
  • RH – Registered Herbalist of the Alberta Herbalists Association (AHA)
  • LAc – Licensed Acupuncturist of the California Acupuncture Board
  • Dipl.Ac – Diplomate of Acupuncture of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • MSCP – Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

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Headshot of Dr. Ac. Tammy Lalonde, CEO at Red Leaf Wellness Edmonton, wearing a black blazer, white collared shirt

Dr.Ac Lalonde 🇬🇧

CEO, Acupuncture, Herbalism

“As a clinician and leader, I see myself not only...

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Dr.Ac Masuda 🇬🇧 🇯🇵

Position: Acupuncture
Categories: Acupuncture, Addictions, Amputation (Phantom Limb), Anxiety, Back Pain, Cardiovascular Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Cupping, Cycle Health and PMS, Depression, Electrostimulation, Emotional Health, Facial Rejuvenation, Gender Reassignment, Headaches & Migraines, Inclusive Health, Insomnia and Sleep Health, Menopause, Moxibustion, Musculoskeletal, Pediatric Acupuncture, Post-Covid Syndrome, PTSD, Sciatica, Soft Tissue Injury, Sports Injury, Stress, Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ), Thermie (Tiger), Whiplash, Women's Health
Location: Alberta

Dr. Yoko Masuda is a master practitioner – skilled in the rare craft of Japanese style acupuncture – where she incorporates and tailors gentle needling, moxibustion (specific deep heat), therme (heat massage) and cupping into her acupuncture treatment plans. These skills, as well as her reputation for delivering tangible results, make her a sought-after provider, especially in the areas of pain management, sports injuries, orthopaedic injuries and emotional health. Yoko firmly believes that the mind and the body are intertwined in healing and she continually advocates for a healthy lifestyle alongside of the care she provides.

Yoko received her acupuncture degree in Japan and, after working at several clinics in Tokyo, she accepted a staff acupuncturist position with the world renowned Cirque du Soleil touring show. For nearly twenty years, she went on to travel the far reaches of the globe, working on several other productions, and earning the respect of an international group of artists, staff and athletes before eventually selecting Edmonton for her permanent clinical practice. As a former high school physical education teacher, and also as an alumnus of the Japanese national rhythmic gymnastics team (where she competed internationally on numerous occasions), she has amassed an impressive background in sports therapy and physical education, uniquely positioning her to address all manner of orthopedic and performance related concerns.

Outside of work, Yoko enjoys travelling, the outdoors, and spending time with her husband and two elementary-aged daughters.

Yoko provides care at Red Leaf Wellness as an independent contractor.

Education:

  • Diploma of Acupuncture, Hanada College, Tokyo, Japan

Licensure:

  • RAc, College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)

Fluency: 🇬🇧 – English |  🇯🇵 – Japanese

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Dr.Ac Masuda 🇬🇧 🇯🇵

Acupuncture

Dr. Yoko Masuda is a master practitioner – skilled in...

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Dr.Ac Winton 🇬🇧

Position: Acupuncture, Massage
Categories: Acupuncture, Back Pain, Cardiovascular Health, Chronic Pain, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Cupping, Cupping, Depression, Digestive Health, Electrostimulation, Gender Reassignment, Gua Sha, Headaches & Migraines, Hormonal Health, Inclusive Health, Insomnia and Sleep Health, Massage Therapy, Moxibustion, Musculoskeletal, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal Massage, PTSD, Relaxation Massage, Respiratory Health, Sciatica, Seniors Health, Soft Tissue Injury, Sports Injury, Stress, Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ), Therapeutic Massage, Whiplash, Women's Health
Location: Alberta

Helping people comes naturally to Michelle! As a highly skilled Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, and Advanced Care Paramedic she is widely recognized for developing unique care plans which draw on her knowledge and therapeutic touch gained across each of these specialized disciplines. Having over twenty years of combined expertise in caring for her patients, Michelle has had a front row seat to observe how stress and emotion affect the mind and body. Complementing her acupuncture services at Red Leaf Wellness, Michelle offers a variety of therapeutic and relaxation massage therapies, including pregnancy massage, myofascial release and myofascial cupping.

Michelle began her health career as a massage therapist, graduating the 2200hr Massage Program at Macewan University in 2001. Being active in competitive sport in her youth, Michelle understood the benefits of massage on sport performance, recovery and injury prevention. She subsequently branched into emergency care and became an Advanced Care Paramedic where she was able to offer a calming presence in stressful, emergent situations. Michelle has always believed that soft skills, an extra moment spent with family, or a hand to hold on the way to the hospital, can be as healing as the specific medical interventions themselves. Working as a Paramedic Michelle saw, and began to question, how it is that people differ in disease and the aging process and why the same drug benefited one person, but not the other. Her lifelong learning journey had her begin to look for these answers in the time-tested practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture, thus kicking off another quest for knowledge at MacEwan University’s Acupuncture Program.

Michelle provides care at Red Leaf Wellness as an independent contractor.

Education:

  • Diploma – Acupuncture, Macewan University
  • Diploma – Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), Augustana University
    • Honors standings
  • Certificate – Massage Therapy Grant MacEwan College

Licensure:

  • RAc, College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
  • RMT, National Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
  • ACP, Alberta College of Paramedics
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Dr.Ac Winton 🇬🇧

Acupuncture, Massage

Helping people comes naturally to Michelle! As a highly skilled...

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Dr.Ac Kossowan 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

Position: Acupuncture
Categories: Acupuncture, Allergies, Anxiety, Back Pain, Bells Palsy, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Cardio-Metabolic Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), Chronic Disease Management, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Inflammatory Disease, Chronic Pain, Concusssion, Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), Cupping, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Health, Electrostimulation, Emotional Health, Gender Reassignment, Gua Sha, Headaches & Migraines, Hormone Health, Inclusive Health, Insomnia and Sleep Health, Lifestyle, Men's Health, Moxibustion, Multiple Sclerosis, Musculoskeletal, Neurological Health, Pain Management, Parkinsons, Post-Covid Syndrome, Prostatitis, Reproductive Health, Respiratory Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Sensory Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Dysfunction, Shingles, Sinuses, Sleep Disorders, Soft Tissue Injury, Speech Disorders, Sports Injury, Stress, Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ), Thyroid Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Weight Management, Whiplash
Location: Alberta

Dr. Jason Kossowan is a dedicated and licensed Doctor of Acupuncture with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta, and a distinguished graduate of the Acupuncture program at MacEwan University. Jason’s path to healthcare began with his passion for Chinese martial arts, especially tai chi, which he has practiced since 2005. His journey in martial arts led to a profound appreciation for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a desire to integrate these classical techniques into solutions for modern health challenges.

Jason is particularly drawn to the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological conditions, as well as sports medicine, where he combines precision with a deep respect for the body’s natural healing processes. His approach is integrative and patient-centered, focusing on meaningful outcomes and a collaborative model of care that bridges Eastern and Western perspectives.

At Red Leaf Wellness, Jason is committed to creating a therapeutic experience that respects the body’s innate wisdom and adaptability. He actively engages patients through tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs, while also exploring the broader health benefits of TCM practices.

Outside the clinic, you can find Jason refining his tai chi practice or enjoying a board game—especially the cooperative ones that bring people together.

Jason provides care at Red Leaf Wellness as an independent contractor.

Education

  • Diploma of Acupuncture, MacEwan University

Certifications/Licensure

  • Registered Acupuncturist – College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
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Dr.Ac Kossowan 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

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Dr. Ac Jin 🇬🇧 🇨🇳

Position: Acupuncture
Categories: Acupuncture, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Cupping, Electrostimulation, Facial Cupping, Gua Sha, Headaches & Migraines, Moxibustion, Musculoskeletal, Pain Management, Women's Health
Location: Alberta

Dan Jin, PhD, RAc is a skilled and compassionate Registered Acupuncturist who brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and holistic healing to her practice. Originally trained as a biomedical researcher, Dan holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Alberta, where her work focused on the genetic, chemical, and therapeutic potential of cannabis for neurological conditions.

Her journey to acupuncture began after experiencing its transformative effects firsthand. Inspired by its ability to relieve suffering and improve well-being, Dan made the courageous decision to change careers and pursue formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. She is currently completing her final year of studies at MacEwan University, maintaining an outstanding academic record while gaining hands-on clinical experience treating pain, anxiety, insomnia, digestive concerns, and more.

Patients value Dan’s thoughtful, evidence-informed approach, as well as her deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal. She is particularly passionate about helping people find relief from pain and stress-related conditions, drawing on both the ancient wisdom of TCM and her strong foundation in modern medical research.

At Red Leaf Wellness, Dan joins the team as an independent Registered Acupuncturist, offering treatments that align with our integrative, patient-centered philosophy. She looks forward to serving the community by helping patients achieve balance, reduce discomfort, and improve their quality of life through acupuncture and holistic care.

Dan provides care at Red Leaf Wellness as an independent contractor.

 

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