Acupuncture & tcm
What to Expect in your acupuncture appointment at nrh
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Initial Visit
During your initial visit, your Acupuncturist or Naturopathic Doctor completes a thorough health history intake and reviews your intake forms/questionnaires. They will then look at your tongue and check your pulses (aka tongue and pulse diagnosis), which in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is an assessment of disease patterns. Each area of the tongue and pulse relate to meridians and organ systems, which will help your practitioner determine which points are to be needled.
The remaining time will be for the treatment, where, thin, solid needles are inserted into these Acupuncture points in the skin. Your Acupuncturist may also use a small laser if needling is not appropriate.
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Follow-up Sessions
During your follow-up, your Acupuncturist or Naturopathic Doctor will ask questions related to the recent changes you have made and monitor your progress since the last visit. As always you will be able to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have.
ACUPUNCTURISTS AT NATURAL ROUTE HEALTH
Jill has 29+ years of experience in the fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, Transpersonal Psychology, energetic body systems, Yoga Therapy including meditation and pranayama. She holds an Acupuncture regulation in Ontario, which includes Chinese Herbology, and maintains a license in California and most states in the USA. Her passion for helping individuals to get to the “root” of chronic illness is through a discovery process which evolves over time. She believes that the Doctor-Patient relationship is sacred and the Doctor learns along with the patient.
Laura began studying TCM in 2010 and started practicing in 2015. Prior to joining the Natural Route Health team, she worked in Toronto at multiple downtown health care clinics, serving a diverse range of patients. Laura prioritizes the complete well-being of each individual, recognizing the intricate connections between physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Laura also offers cosmetic acupuncture combined with Traditional Chinese Medical acupuncture – for a natural glow from the inside out. Laura aims to make TCM approachable, and welcomes your questions and inquiries. When not in clinic, you could find Laura studying astrology, baking healthy treats, or playing with her active toddler.