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Traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture treats the patient, not the disease.

Acupuncture has been used for well over 3000 years and is currently an integrated part of East Asian health care systems. An acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of very small, fine needles into specific spots (acupuncture points) on the body in order to facilitate healing. There are over 400 acupuncture points on the body. The effect of the needles is multi-faceted:

Over the centuries, Chinese doctors have discovered correlations between stimulation of certain spots on the body and the subsequent increase or decrease in particular physiological and mental functions.
Needles affect the movement of an energy source called ‘qi’, which is stored along channels throughout the body. Qi is thought to be the foundation of life, and any interruption or insufficiency in this flow of Qi leads to disease.
Needles can treat local pain through breaking up fascial adhesions and release muscle trigger points. These actions result in the release of tension and relief of pain.

Jennifer Midlane also offers Neuroacupunture, which you can learn more about here: http://acaciahealth.ca/therapies/acupuncture/neuroacupunture/

Please note at this time we are not offering online booking with Joanne Pady.

Osteopathic manual therapy focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the body’s structure, whether it is related to the pelvis, peripheral joints, visceral organs, nervous systems, venous system or spine. Osteopathic manual therapists (OMPs) use manipulations to the joints or organs and gentle oscillatory movements to correct biomechanical dysfunctions that are related to neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Additionally, they will also provide advice regarding exercises, diet and lifestyle to augment the body’s own healing capabilities. By restoring proper mechanics to an area, the therapist allows for improved function to reduce pain and to restore normal activity.

Counselling provides a safe and supportive place for people to process their lives. Be it a recent trauma or loss, a time of transition and exploration, or a long-standing problem, a skilled counsellor can make an enormous difference in how a person, family or couple works through these challenges.

Therapists are trained professionals, skilled in communication, who understand how people work through difficult feelings and events. They help facilitate change. In fact, they are experts in the process of change. A relationship with a therapist can become a profound and deeply moving experience, one that makes life better, richer, and more satisfying.

Maggie Claydon offers EMDR, you can learn more about this therapy here: http://acaciahealth.ca/therapies/counselling/emdr/
Tracy Lowe offers GIM, you learn more about this therapy here: http://acaciahealth.ca/therapies/counselling/guided-imagery-music-therapy/

Massage Therapy plays a valuable role in today’s interdisciplinary, team-based, patient-centred approach to health care. Registered Massage therapists (RMTs) are healthcare professionals educated and trained to accurately assess and treat an array of conditions involving the body’s soft tissues and joints.

The integrative nature of Acacia Health allows our RMTs to work closely with other health providers to deliver the best results. They focus on treating both the symptoms and the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction.

Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation, in addition to relieving stress to promote an overall feeling of relaxation. It can also improve circulation, assist with decreasing inflammation, and strengthen the immune system, which allows for a faster recovery from injuries.

For some clients, massage therapy is an integral part of their stress management regime. Others receive regular massage to treat chronic pain from past injuries or from repetitive strain in the workplace. Our Massage Therapists consider each client’s individual concerns and tailor treatments to suit their particular needs and therapeutic goals.

Chiropractic is a primary contact health care profession with expert knowledge in spinal and musculoskeletal health. One of the largest primary contact health care professions in Canada, chiropractors treat approximately 4.5 million Canadians annually with drug free, non-invasive, hands-on care. Chiropractors assess disorders related to the nervous system, joints, and muscles of the spine and extremities to provide a diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. Although well known for their adjusting, chiropractors also employ soft tissue treatment, rehabilitative exercise and education to help each individual’s needs. Adjustments are simply one tool of many that can be used based on a patient’s preference and needs. Care under a chiropractor involves your input and adjustments will never be used without full consent.

Using a sports medicine model of rehabilitation, Certified Athletic Therapists (CATs) provide immediate treatment to musculoskeletal injuries incurred from sports, recreation, daily activities or occupation and apply rehabilitation techniques to ensure a rapid return to work and play.[1]

Much like Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy focuses on prevention, immediate care, and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries. CATs treat a wide range of patients, from children to seniors using various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescription as well as bracing and taping.[2],

CATs have in-depth knowledge, education and training in the areas of the human musculoskeletal system, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and basic emergency care.

Physiotherapy is an evidence-based practice of assessment, diagnosis and treatment utilizing soft tissue and manual techniques, such as joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, myofascial release and massage. Anchored in movement sciences, physiotherapy aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems.

Other components of treatment include exercise prescription, education and ergonomic evaluation for all acute and chronic conditions that affect the neuromusculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory systems of the body.