Treatment Style

Gentle Needling

I have a strong focus on gentle needling to reduce over-stimulation of the nervous system at all times. My needles are two sizes smaller than the standard gauge and coated in silicone for easy needling. I treat many needle-phobic patients, or those unsure of needling in general. Reducing nervous stimulation is at the heart of my treatments, and will come across in my needling style.

Compassionate Care

During your intake and any further consultations, expect calm and kindness. The appointment is tailored to you and your goals. I take a holistic approach, so I will always ask questions that I feel might be relevant, and welcome patients who wish to speak on those aspects of their lives that are causing them pain or unhappiness. Chinese Medicine encompasses the entire spectrum of a human being, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Nervous System Regulation

My patients are often coming in with hyper-sensitive nervous systems already from their daily lives. Therefore, 99% of the time, I am including points that reduce and calm the nervous system, including improving sleep quality, reducing stress and anxiety, and relieving frustration. These are all important to overall quality of life.

Myofascial Connections

The body is composed of myofascial connective tissue which wraps around everything in your body. It acts like a tether. When we pull on one area, the other end of the connective tissue pathway is being pulled as well. This is why we treat the extremities as well as local areas of pain or discomfort. I have a strong focus on these connections and how they affect the overall, complex system of the body.

Trauma Informed

Many patients are coming in from traumatic situations, whether it be an emotional trauma, a motor vehicle accident, or a physical injury; all of which are forms of trauma. In my sessions, communication is key. I try to establish a space where patients feel they can express how they are feeling and experiencing the treatment, so that I may adapt to best suit their needs and mental state.

Classical Chinese Medicine

Classical Chinese Medicine differs from Traditional Chinese Medicine as they are two different branches. The former, is based on the ancient texts, and understandings of the body held by the masters of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal theory for thousands of years. This has a strong emphasis in the myofascial webbing, though they did not call it that! Now, we know about how different areas of the body are bound together, and use their old wisdom to understand further, how we might treat them.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a modern 20th century amalgamation of hundreds of years of active Chinese (multi-regional) medicine. It was formed to compete with the advent of so-called 'Western Medicine'. Traditional Chinese Medicine developed a strong and standardized framework for diagnosis and treatment that all practitioners learn today! I take from this knowledge what I find useful for patients, and what may provide them value (dietary recommendations, herbal advice). 

Auricular Therapy

Auricular Therapy (Ear Treatment) involves the application of Acupuncture needles to the tissue of the ear. These are non-penetrating points that address the nervous system directly. They are powerful points and are used to treat a variety of mental health concerns and are regularly used around the country for the treatment of addictions and pain. 

Treatment Planning

Treatment planning is essential to ensuring my patients get better. I always want to see results, to see my patients improving, so direction is always provided at the end of treatment detailing what we treated, what to watch for, what to do for home care and when to come back in. These are all recommendations, of course, but I feel it is important to continue care beyond the treatment room.