Looking for the details of my February Pelvic Floor Offer? Click here for details. Call us at 403-452-0029 to inquire or book this promotion! Are you cautious when sneezing, laughing, or when bending over to pick up heavy objects or your children? Do you struggle with incontinence and the inconveniences and stress associated with it? These setbacks can impose restrictions on your lifestyle and daily activities, but they are not untreatable. Acupuncture has the ability to help manage symptoms which are a result of leaky bladder. There are many reasons why individuals may experience incontinenc ..read more

In 2005, Dr. Omalu published research which defined Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive head injuries which typically occur in professional athletes from contact sports (football, boxing, hockey, soccer, etc).This was pretty groundbreaking because, prior to this, most people would advise those who experienced a strong blow to the head to just “shake it off.” Dr. Omalu’s work on CTE shone an important spotlight on three important factors: The importance of minimizing head injuries A broad awareness that even mTBI (mild traumatic brain inju ..read more

Let’s be blunt: period pain sucks. Many women have their work and personal lives disrupted every month by painful abdominal cramps due to endometriosis and/or fibroids. The degree of discomfort some women experience can lead them to regularly miss work and forego other important activities. It turns out that acupuncture can help manage these symptoms naturally, in many cases. Symptoms can include: Abdominal Cramps Heavy Periods Abnormal Spotting Abnormal Sweating Acupuncture is a safe technique that can be used to reduce and manage the symptoms associated with menstrual-related abnormalities ..read more

Did you know that acupuncture can help manage anxiety?

 For thousands of years, Chinese Medicine has detailed treatments for how to help individuals with anxiety and worry. I’ve completed an Advanced Acupuncture course on Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression to further my understanding of these disorders. I am deeply interested in the mind and I love to learn more about these health issues as well as new points and treatment ideas. 
 In Chinese Medicine, the Heart* is considered to house the mind and has a leadership role over the function of the entire body. When the mind is overly active, over ..read more

Are you someone who sits at a desk all day for work? Or perhaps you spend a lot of time during your average day sitting (breastfeeding, watching tv, using the computer)? Have you experienced low back pain or sciatica because of it? Back pain is one of the most common problems that I treat daily. Often times clients will tell me that they “haven’t been to the gym or out exercising or had any major change to their daily routine” so they aren’t sure why they suddenly are having back problems. But you certainly don’t need to be physically active to experience this common painful issue. In fact, s ..read more

Acupuncture can be used as a drug-free alternative treatment for many different problems that can be experienced during pregnancy. A few of the common reasons that pregnant women come in to see a TCM doctor/acupuncturist for treatment include: Pain Induction Birth Prep Breech baby Digestive issues (constipation, diarrhea, heartburn) Headaches Morning sickness Fatigue Stress/Anxiety management Many women feel at a loss during pregnancy when their regular practitioners refuse to treat or prescribe them anything to help with the various problems that can come up during pregnancy, telling them t ..read more

A key pillar of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal theories centers around the concept of balance. Balance of meridians, balance of yin and yang, balance of qi and blood, balance of organs, balance of elements, and the list goes on. An important note about balance is that there is no perfect state of balance that anyone achieves: it’s all about relativity. We are always relatively deficient or in excess, a more dominant organ can cause a deficiency in another, the time of day or season can increase this phenomenon, and our level of stress or joy can alter our state of balance. Even the pressur ..read more

Headaches are a very common complaint and have many differentiating properties in Chinese Medicine. In this article, we will take a look at the many possibilities that could be the root cause of your headaches. Chinese Medicine takes a few key points into consideration when narrowing down a diagnosis. These include onset, duration, frequency, location, and feeling. All of these pieces combined help to put together your individual head puzzle. What I mean by this is that two different people could both be experiencing very similar headache patterns that could be from two completely different ro ..read more

Do you regularly experience irregular periods? Short cycles? Long cycles? Heavy periods? Light periods? Painful periods? Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture can be used to help regulate menstrual cycles and even eliminate the discomforts that can be associated with them. While many women commonly experience adverse symptoms before and during their period, that does not mean it is normal or that women should have to ‘endure’ their cycle month after month. In fact, a healthy period should come and go with no pain or symptoms at all. Menstrual cycle health is classified by a variety of ..read more

The cold and flu season was particularly bad this past year in Calgary. Many people were sick for 2-4 weeks and then suffered with an annoying cough that just wouldn’t go away weeks to months after they’ve gotten over their initial illness. For some people, this kind of cough is dry and unproductive while for others, it produces various amounts of sticky phlegm. Why is it taking so long for this cough to disappear?
 In Chinese Medicine, your lungs are directly related to your immune system and they take quite a hit during the cold and flu season. When you are healthy and your immune system is ..read more