Acupuncture Clinic
St.
John's Rehab Hospital's Acupuncture Clinic is the first of its kind
to operate within a fully-accredited hospital in North Toronto and
York Region. The clinic is a partnership between the hospital and the
Canadian Centre for Acupuncture (CCA), the leading provider of Traditional
Chinese Medicine in Canada. The clinic is staffed by fully-trained,
experienced and highly respected acupuncturists.
As a clinical teaching site for The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, the clinic will also provide an opportunity for acupuncture students to gain new knowledge and experience at the hospital, which is also a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto.
What
is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the therapeutic modalities of Traditional Chinese
Medicine. Fine needles are inserted into specific points of the body.
By facilitating the body's self-healing system, acupuncture can assist
with the management of symptoms in conjunction with conventional medical
treatment of diseases.
Who
benefits from acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be an effective treatment option for people who are experiencing:
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Sleep disorders
- Menstrual problems
- Chronic fatigue
- Depression
- Allergies
- Skin disorders
How
does acupuncture work?
Your body is a network of interacting energies. An even distribution
and smooth flow of these energies will maintain health, whereas any interruption,
depletion or stagnation in these energies can lead to disease. The principle
of acupuncture is to aid these natural processes, helping the body to
re-order the interaction of energies and heal itself.
What
are our fees?
OHIP does not cover the cost of acupuncture treatment. Charges will apply
for initial assessment and treatment sessions. Your extended health insurance
plans may cover these costs.
For more information regarding fees or to schedule an appointment, please contact 416-226-6780 ext. 7281.
Interesting links
- Dr. Adam Chen - Director of St. John's Rehab Acupuncture Clinic
- The Michener Institute
For more information, please e-mail us info@stjohnsrehab.com.