Acupuncture in Mount Pearl
As a holistic health technique that’s a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture has been used for thousands of years. It’s utilized worldwide to successfully address a broad array of conditions.
We’re proud to be able to offer this therapy to our patients!
How Does It Work?
Acupuncture works with the channels in the body. There are pathways that run from head to toe. The theory behind it is it moves stagnation in the body. Acupuncture works in that way from a full body aspect, and it also releases healthy endorphins.
The primary benefits of acupuncture are that it reduces stress, relieves pain, quickens blood flow and enhances overall well-being. In fact, we see many patients who come in seeking acupuncture as a preventative or maintenance approach to health.
What About Those Needles?
Some people may want to try acupuncture but are reluctant to do so because of the needles. It’s important to note that getting acupuncture is not like getting a vaccine. We use hair-like, disposable needs and the process isn’t painful. We find that some people don’t even realize the needles have been inserted. Our acupuncturist also can perform acupressure.
Meet Our Registered Acupuncturist
Heather is a passionate and committed Registered Acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is currently working towards becoming a full Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, continuing her education through online programs in BC and Toronto. She embraces a holistic approach to wellness and strives to create an attentive and supportive atmosphere.
Heather’s previous career as a glass artist has helped hone her sensitivity, attention to detail, and dexterity. She studied at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bedford, Nova Scotia, and is a lifelong learner, an avid gardener, former athlete, and certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. This collective experience brings a sense of balance and a desire to keep active to her practice. It allows her to think outside the box and provide creative solutions through the healing arts.
Services Offered
- Acupuncture – Traditional needle therapy for various conditions
- Cupping – Therapeutic suction therapy
- Tui Na – Chinese deep pointed massage
- Gua Sha – Traditional scraping therapy
- Moxibustion – Therapeutic heat treatment
- Facial Rejuvenation – Cosmetic acupuncture techniques
- Pain management
- Injury recovery
- Insomnia
- Digestive disorders
- Stress management
- Fatigue
Acupuncture treatments are supplemented with lifestyle and nutritional suggestions that will help you achieve your goals of optimal health. As an avid lifelong learner, Heather continues to study herbology and treatment techniques for supporting menopause, trauma, and addiction recovery, so that she can provide specialized care in these areas.
Appointment information:
- Minimum appointment length: 1 hour
- Initial intake appointments: Up to 1.5 hours
- Treatment flexibility: Multiple modalities can be combined in longer appointments
- Frequency: Tailored to individual patient needs
As a member of the team at Active Health Chiropractic, Heather is keen to develop personalized treatment plans and help people facilitate ease, balance, and wellbeing in their lives.
Get Started Today
Discover how acupuncture may help you. You don’t need to be a chiropractic patient to schedule an appointment. Contact Active Health Chiropractic today to book your session!
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