Acupuncture

Traditional Acupuncture is used to treat  a variety of systemic complaints often in combination with body work, tuina, and acupressure (jin shin do) treatments.

Physiotherapists Kim Andersen, Nicole Gill and John Hunter are all trained in Medical Acupuncture which treats a variety of conditions based on ancient Chinese Theories and Eastern Philosophy. Acupuncture is also practiced by our Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist, Kim Wilson.

Acupuncture and Dry Needling

This is a therapeutic method used by specially trained physiotherapists to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. It involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin and tissues at specific points on the body.

There is no injection of any substance and the treatment itself causes minimal discomfort. Dry needling treatments may cause more discomfort if tight muscles are being released or if  a muscle is being stimulated to increase strength. The soreness is temporary and improved muscle flexibility and strength is realized quickly.