TCM & Acupuncture Services Offered
Acupressure
Tui Na uses rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of
techniques that manipulate and lubricate the joints. Tui Na directly affects the flow of energy by
holding and pressing the body at acupressure points.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional healing technique, in which a practitioner applies repeated pressurized
strokes over lubricated skin using a round-edged instrument. Widely used in China and
Indonesia, ‘Gua sha’ is Chinese for "to scrape the cholera”. The application of the strokes causes
small red or purple spots to appear on the skin; these fade after two or three days. The
technique is most commonly used to treat fever, heat exhaustion, asthma, muscle and tendon
injuries, poor blood circulation, headaches, and other minor problems.
Chinese Psychology
The understanding of emotions and their relationship to the internal organ systems and their
influence on health.
Available in English or Mandarin Chinese.
Examples of the types of conditions Acupuncture can treat
Upper Respiratory Tract
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Acute sinusitis
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Acute rhinitis
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Common Cold
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Acute tonsillitis
Respiratory System
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Acute bronchitis
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Bronchial asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicating diseases)
Disorders of the Eye
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Acute conjunctivitis
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Central retinitis
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Myopia (in children)
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Cataract (without complications)
Disorders of the Mouth
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Toothache, post-extraction pain
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Gingivitis
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Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
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Spasms of esophagus and cardia
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Hiccough
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Gastroptosis
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Acute and chronic gastritis
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Gastric hyper-acidity
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Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
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Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications)
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Acute and chronic colitis
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Acute bacillary dysentery
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Paralytic ileus
Neurological and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
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Headache and migraine
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Trigeminal neuralgia
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Facial palsy (early stage, i.e., within three to six months)
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Pareses following a stroke
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Peripheral neuropathies
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Sequelae of poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within six months)
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Meniere's disease
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Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
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Nocturnal enuresis
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Intercostal neuralgia
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Cervicobrachial syndrome
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"Frozen shoulder," "tennis elbow"
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Sciatica
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Low back pain
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Osteoarthritis
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102-7731 Alderbridge Way,
Richmond
604-821-0888
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888 Burrard Street,
2nd floor, Vancouver
604-682-3569
Clinic Locations
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Available in English or Mandarin Chinese.
Therapeutic Acupuncture
Uses the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture
points on the body's surface in order to regulate the flow of Qi.
By stimulating these points Qi-energy circulation, blood
circulation, and organ balance are restored. As a result pain,
discomfort is eliminated, and underlying disorders progressively
resolve.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Safe & natural alternative to plastic surgery and Botox injections.
Using an ancient needling technique to bring the flow of Qi
(energy) and Blood to the face. This enhances the production of
Collagen and Elastin, which helps to reduce wrinkles, diminish
fine lines and rejuvenate dull skin.
Chinese Herbal Formulas
Chinese Herbal Therapy is the core of East Asian medicine. Herbs
are simply plants and vegetables. Herbs are classified according
to their natural properties, flavours, directions of Qi movement,
meridian tropism and therapeutic actions. Traditionally, a group
of herbs, not a single herb, are selected as a formula for a given
condition based on the diagnosis. Mixed herbs have no more
side effects than mixed corn, carrots and peas.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice that helps alleviate pain and
soreness. A rounded glass cup is placed on the skin, and pressure is
created within the cup. This pressure draws the skin and superficial
muscle layers outward, easing acupuncture points deeper in the body.
Cupping with Blood-Letting
Combined with Gua Sha - For chronic illnesses such as
hypertension, heart disease, poor blood circulation,
stroke, and certain forms of paralysis.
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888 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Telephone (604) 682-3569
7731 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC
Telephone (604) 821-0888
Therapeutic Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Cupping with Blood-Letting, Acupressure, Gua Sha, Chinese Psychology
