Acupuncture with Kristin Peterson

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine over 2,500 years old involving the insertion of solid filiform acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.  The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering.  Acupuncture is used to encourage a natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body.

The National Institute of Heatlh (NIH) has issued a consensus statement on acupuncture. The statement indicated that "There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine...."

What is Acupuncture

Classical Chinese Explanation - Channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians.

Modern Scientific Explanation - Needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture, results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

While preventing illness by improving the overall functioning of the body's immune, blood, energy, endocrine, and organ systems, acupuncture is also helpful in treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries; preventing both new and recurring illness and improving overall health.

                                            What is Commonly Treated

   Muscular-skeletal issues such as sprains, strains, tendonitis
   Headache and migraines
   Neck disorders 
   Knee problems
   Rotator cuff injuries
   Sinus problems
   Carpal tunnel syndrome
   Medial and lateral epicondylitis (commonly known as golfer’s and   
       tennis elbow)
   Osteoarthritis
   Digestive problems 
                                             Anxiety 
                                             Insomnia 
                                             Depression
                                             Acute & chronic pain 
                                             Scoliosis  
                                             Muscle contracture & stiffness
                                             Menstrual problems
                                             Low back pain
                                             Chronic fatigue
                                             And many more! 

 To book an appointment with Kristin, visit our online booking or call the Centre at 613-225-1127.

Fees (incl. HST):

Initial Visit - $86.09
Follow up Visit- $75.34