Treatments
Sessions are with a registered practitioner, one patient at a time. What is used in any given visit depends on the assessment, not on a fixed menu.
Most insurance and benefit plans accepted.
Acupuncture
Fine single-use needles at selected points, planned around what brought you in and reviewed at each visit.
Book acupunctureCommunity acupuncture
A group session in the candlelit lounge, in reclining chairs. A lower-cost way to come in more regularly.
Book a group sessionTui Na therapeutic massage
Hands-on work for tension, restricted movement and recovery, at a pace that suits you.
Book massageChinese herbal medicine
Formulas prepared for you by your practitioner to continue care between visits.
Ask about herbsCupping
Usually added within a session rather than booked on its own.
Gua Sha
Also generally part of a wider treatment plan rather than a standalone appointment.
The community lounge
Group sessions run in a separate room with reclining loungers, low light and screens between places. People come for the same reasons as a private visit, in a setting that makes coming back more often realistic.
Common questions
Does it hurt?
Acupuncture needles are much finer than the ones used for injections. Most people describe a dull ache or heaviness at the point rather than a sharp sensation. Tell your practitioner at any time if something is uncomfortable.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on what you come in with and how long it has been going on. You will get an assessment and a proposed plan at the first visit, and it is reviewed as you go rather than fixed in advance.
Are the needles reused?
No. All needles are sterile, single-use and disposed of after the session.
What should I wear?
Something loose and comfortable, or bring it with you to change into. Allow a little extra time if you plan to change here.
Does OHIP cover acupuncture?
No. OHIP does not cover acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine. Most extended health plans do — ask your provider whether your plan covers a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.).
We work with most insurance companies.
You can use your workplace or student plan here.
Many workplace and student plans include acupuncture. Every visit comes with a receipt showing the registration number your insurer requires.