Acupuncture
The main philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) is to bring the body back into balance. When we are in a state of balance, disease and symptoms of disease can be minimized or eradicated. With balance also comes prevention of disease. It’s not mandatory to come with a specific complaint, with a full assessment and TCM diagnosis, your practitioner will find an effective treatment plan to keep you in optimal health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine involves modalities such as:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses the insertion of hair thin needles into specific points on the body to induce change and trigger the natural healing mechanisms of the body to occur.Cupping
The use of glass, plastic or silicone cups to create a negative pressure that suction onto the skin’s surface. Cupping can be used in cases of pain and inflammation, excess heat, immune deficiency and for many other conditions. An individualized diagnosis is made to determine if cupping is appropriate.Gua Sha
Used to help with stagnant “qi” and blood in the body. Gua sha is often used on the face and body to help with anti-aging as well as pain. Learn more on our Skin Health Services page.
Acupuncture provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R. Ac.)
Our Registered Acupuncturist understands that the journey to creating a balanced and optimal state of health is not a straight and narrow path. It is unique and personal to every individual. One of the reasons Vanessa fell in love with Chinese medicine is because of the way it view’s the mind-body connection. Like Yin and Yang, one cannot exist without the other, they are mutually dependent and can directly influence each other.
At Tandem Clinic we offer the following treatments, performed by a registered acupuncturist:
Your first 3 needles: Curious about acupuncture, but not sure if it's right for you? Come in and speak with our acupuncturist about how Traditional Chinese Medicine and how acupuncture might help you and try your first 3 needles
Initial Acupuncture Treatment: Vanessa will preform an initial acupuncture assessment and an acupuncture treatment
Return Acupuncture Treatment: For existing patients who have previously had an acupuncture treatment
Cupping & Acupuncture: For return patients. Cupping is the use of glass, plastic or silicone cups to create a negative pressure that suction onto the skin's surface. A combination of acupuncture and cupping will be used for treatment based on your individualized TCM diagnosis
Acupuncture provided by Naturopathic Doctors (ND)
All of our Naturopathic Doctors are trained in TCM and are certified by the BCNA to perform Acupuncture. Your Naturopathic Doctor can provide acupuncture as a stand-alone treatment or as part of a broader naturopathic treatment plan.
This will be billed as Naturopathic Services and cannot be billed under Acupuncture to your Extended Benefits.
Our Naturopathic Doctors offer the following treatments:
Initial Acupuncture Treatment: Your practitioner will preform an initial acupuncture assessment and an acupuncture treatment. Based on your assessment your treatment may also include other TCM modalities.
Return Acupuncture Treatment: For existing patients who have previously had an acupuncture treatment. Based on your assessment your treatment may also include other TCM modalities.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture: This treatment involves the insertion of acupuncture needles into the body and face, with the addition of LED light application throughout the treatment.