Your St. Catharines Acupuncture Specialists
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture treatment is one of the oldest healing techniques in the world, and one of our most effective natural remedies for a variety of aches and pains, illnesses, and conditions. It originated in China over 5,000 years ago and is still a widely used method for pain relief and healing.
The process stimulates natural healing in the body by inserting thin needles into specific areas known as “acupuncture points.” By putting pressure on these points, which are connected to nerve paths, blood vessels, and lymphatic channels, the body begins to heal naturally. During the process, the brain releases positive chemicals such as endorphins that make you feel good and enkephalins that relieve pain.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, disposable, and safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of illnesses, ailments, and injuries. When performed by a professional, the treatment provides both immediate and long-term healing.
Our team at Dalhousie Health and Wellness is highly educated and experienced in providing acupuncture treatment for a variety of conditions. We will sit down with you and go over your situation, assessing every aspect of your health and wellbeing.
Acupuncture treatment is one of the oldest healing techniques in the world, and one of our most effective natural remedies for a variety of aches and pains, illnesses, and conditions. It originated in China over 5,000 years ago and is still a widely used method for pain relief and healing.
The process stimulates natural healing in the body by inserting thin needles into specific areas known as “acupuncture points.” By putting pressure on these points, which are connected to nerve paths, blood vessels, and lymphatic channels, the body begins to heal naturally. During the process, the brain releases positive chemicals such as endorphins that make you feel good and enkephalins that relieve pain.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, disposable, and safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of illnesses, ailments, and injuries. When performed by a professional, the treatment provides both immediate and long-term healing.
Our team at Dalhousie Health and Wellness is highly educated and experienced in providing acupuncture treatment for a variety of conditions. We will sit down with you and go over your situation, assessing every aspect of your health and wellbeing.
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***Please note that our Naturopaths and Chiropractors also provide acupuncture treatments- they are billed under their professional designation (For example, if you see a Naturopath and receive acupuncture it will be billed under naturopathic services, if you see a chiropractor and receive acupuncture it will be billed under chiropractic services). Tammy is our Acupuncturist and the only provider who can bill extended health benefits for acupuncture***
Meet Our Acupuncturist
Tammy Stunden, Acupuncturist |
Tammy Stunden comes to DH&W as a Registered Acupuncturist, but firstly with a history of being a patient herself at Dalhousie Health & Wellness. Her introduction to natural remedies and cures led her to study Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Now, she hopes to spread health and wellness to others with this ancient modality.
Having a deep understanding of traditional and oriental medicine, she uses the relationship of the 5 elements within the body, signs and symptoms along with tongue and pulse diagnosis to initiate the best course of treatment. With a special interest in gut health, digestion, psycho-emotional issues and musculoskeletal strains and injuries, she endeavours to enlighten and educate patients about their body and its magnificent self healing power. Treatments may include: acupuncture, tuina massage, cupping, blood release & detox, acupressure, Qi Gong and moxibustion. Tammy lives in St. Catharines with her 2 teenage children, husband and dog Dakota. A lover of sunshine, nature, yoga and cooking, she is also a certified Yoga Instructor and a Reiki practitioner. |
Special Interests In...
Acupuncture for FertilityIf you are trying to get pregnant, or struggling with an irregular menstrual cycle, acupuncture can help you. We will meet with you to discuss your individual situation and provide professional medical recommendations, but generally we recommend 1-2 acupuncture treatments per week for 3 cycles. This provides a variety of benefits, including enhancing the uterine lining, increasing egg and sperm quality, and maintaining overall hormonal balance.
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Prenatal Care
Acupuncture can be very helpful during your pregnancy. It can be beneficial for those who are pregnant and looking for natural ways to maintain their baby’s health until they deliver. The most common uses of acupuncture during pregnancy include soothing aches and pains associated with pregnancy, helping to turn a breech baby, labour preparation and natural induction for overdue babies.
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Acupuncture for Back PainBack pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain that affects people, regardless of age, gender, or demographic. As a result, back pain is one of the most prominent reasons that people come to us for acupuncture services. Acupuncture for back pain is a common natural solution that many people turn to in order to allow the body to naturally heal and relieve pain. By stimulating the nervous system, the pain that you are feeling in your back can be substantially relieved.
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Acupuncture and Emotions
Emotions can play a significant role in the diagnostic process within Traditional Chinese Medicine. In fact, Chinese Medicine teaches us that the number one cause of internal dis-ease is caused by emotions. Acupuncture can aid in the movement of stuck emotions and invoke a sense of wellbeing.
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Digestion & Gut HealthTraditional Chinese Medicine holds the stomach, gut and intestinal tract in high regard for overall health. Any disruption to this system can lead to other health issues if not treated. Bloating? Diarrhea? Belching? Constipation? Acupuncture and lifestyle recommendations can assist in alleviating gut issues.
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Acupuncture for Injuries & PainAcupuncture is a tool for pain management and injury recovery. In addition to other services, Acupuncture can help speed up the recovery phase by moving stagnation and initiating the body’s true healing process. Joint pain & stiffness, sciatica, backache, numbness and tingling are some of the many pains that may be eased with Acupuncture.
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581 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 4N8
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