The Clinic offers Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture or TCM Acupuncture in Toronto.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture or TCM Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture or commonly known as TCM Acupuncture is different from medical acupuncture in that it is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Acupuncture needles are used to stimulate specific points called acupoints (acupuncture points) along meridians of the body.
According to TCM, there are 365 commonly used acupoints on 20 meridians of the human body. Manipulation of the needles at the acupoints helps to regulate the flow of qi throughout the body, helping to restore both the mind and body, and thereby balancing Yin and Yang. The needles may be stimulated either manually or with electricity, called eletro-acupuncture.
TCM Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of the following conditions:
- Headaches
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Menopausal Symptoms
- Menstrual Pain
- Insomnia
- Infertility
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Postoperative Pain
- Anxiety
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Tendonitis
- Neuralgias
- Arthritis
Our acupuncturists at The Clinic Health Group are Registered Acupuncturists with the Province of Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe?
Yes. Our acupuncturists are licensed regulated healthcare providers who have many years of training in anatomy and the study of TCM acupuncture. We use single-use needles and dispose of them immediately after treatment.
Does it hurt?
No. Our practitioners are taught a painless needle technique to ensure comfort during a treatment session. However, on occasion a patient may feel a dull ache or discomfort once needled. If this occurs, the practitioner will modify the course of treatment to accommodate the patient's needs.
How many appointments do I need?
The number of appointments will depend on the condition and severity of the injury.
What is the difference between dry needling and TCM acupuncture?
Dry needling is an acupuncture technique that is used primarily by Western regulated healthcare providers such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and registered massage therapists. Treatment is based on anatomically defined (neurofunctional) sites and are intended to reverse the neurological dysfunction that may cause pain or discomfort.
Conversely, TCM acupuncture is performed by regulated acupuncturists who have received extensive training in order to meet the regulatory requirement by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. The basis for treatment is TCM principles and the regulation of Yin and Yang.