Acupuncture
An ancient answer for modern issues.
What is Tao Medicine?
Tao, a word with many meanings to many cultures, can be described as the Way or the Path. With Chinese medicine there are many Ways to treat a particular condition, but only one that will work for you. Everybody expresses discomforts in their body in a different Way and therefore, the remedy must be personalized. When it comes to illness, it doesn’t generally happen overnight. I seek to understand all the patterns that make up your Path and how you came to have the particular symptoms that you are expressing. I will treat the bothersome symptoms, but I seek to understand the root cause so as to discourage further symptoms from appearing later. Lifestyle, diet, exercise and thought patterns play a big role in keeping you on a healthy Path as prevention is the best medicine there is.
What does Tao Medicine Acupuncture treat?
Digestive disorders
Ulcers, dyspepsia, gastric pain, loss of appetite, anorexia, hiccups, difficulties in swallowing, colitis, intestinal troubles, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, hemmorhoids, liver/bile troubles, nausea, vomiting.
Respiratory disorders
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, laryngitis, sinusitis, rhinitus, common cold, flu, dyspnea, etcetera.
Circulatory system disorders
Numbness, cold hands and feet, chills, oedema or swelling, hypertension, hypotension.
Genito-urinary system disorders
Prostate issues, cystitis, involuntary loss of urine, difficulties with urination, kidney stones, vaginitis, etcetera.
Reproductive disorders
Feminine or masculine fertility issues, painful, abundant or irregular menstruation, frigidity, menopause symptoms, andropause symptoms, libido issues, impotence.
Pregnancy, preparation for birth and post-partum disorders
Complementary treatments to your regular doctor visits to fascilitate symptoms which may arise during the pregnancy, to correct a breech birth if need be, to induce labor if need be and to ease any afterbirth issues such as post partum blues, lactation difficulties, etcetera.
Hearing disorders
Pain, partial deafness, tinnitus, Ménière’s syndrome.
Vision disorders
Conjunctivitis, hazy, blurred or double-vision, cataracts, glaucoma.
Locomotor disorders
Muscular atrophy or distrophy, hemiplegia.
Autonomic, emotional and mental disorders
Nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, phobias, trembling, tics, stuttering, depression, obsessions, nightmares, bulimia, vertigo.
Skin disorders
Eczema, shingles, psoriasis, acne, hives, athletes foot.
Allergies
Seasonal allergies, hay fever, etcetera.
Pain management
Arthritis, rheumatism, stiff neck, cervical pain, sciatica, low back pain, headaches, migraines, sports trauma, sprains, knee or ankle pain, epicondylitis, muscle cramps, bursitis, trigeminal neuralgia, facial neuralgia, etcetera.
Addiction
Smoking, other drugs, alcohol, over-eating, etcetera.
Health and well-being
Reducing stress or fatigue, facilitating the change of seasons, etcetera.
Other illnesses treated by acupuncture in conjunction with Western therapy
Diabetes, arteriosclerosis, cholesterol, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, anemia, mononucleosis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and symptoms related to receiving chemotherapy, etcetera.
FAQ
How long is a typical acupuncture appointment?
The appointment is generally an hour, but the first time we meet, we can go as long as 70 minutes because the initial intake involves many questions to gather enough information to reach an ” energetic assessment ” (diagnosis) of the symptoms you are presenting. The needles can stay in anywhere from 20-40 minutes.
How many treatments are required to eliminate my symptoms?
The number of treatments depends on various factors; the type of problem you are having, wether it’s acute or chronic, how severe your symptoms are, and your overall constitution (age, physical shape, lifestyle habits). I can generalize to say that most treatments, if not too chronic, can take between 2 and 10 treatments to recover.
How does acupuncture relieve pain?
It reduces pain by releasing natural painkillers. The insertion of a needle sends a signal through the nervous system to the brain, where neurotransmitters such as endorphins, norepinephrine and enkephalin are released. Acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and helps regenerate tissue by improving blood circulation.
Does the insertion of the needles hurt?
The needles used in acupuncture are very thin (some are as thin as a hair). Some people don’t even feel the insertion at all, while others describe feeling a dull ache, a tingling, a pinch, or a pulsating sensation, but the sensation dissipates quickly and seconds after, they settle in and relax for the duration of the treatment.
Are the needles re-usable?
No. The Order of Quebec insists on sterile single use needles only.
Are acupuncture treatments covered by insurance companies?
Yes, the majority of insurance companies reimburse partial or total costs of your acupuncture treatments. Call up your agent to find out what you are entitled to.
Location & Hours
Two clinics where you can book appointments with me:
Centre Santé LeRigaud
425 Sherbrooke Street East, Suite 01
Montreal, QC H2L 1J9
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 6 pm
Call direct 514.553.8720
or book directly online at gorendezvous.com
Centre de physiotherapie St-Léonard
4750 Jarry Street East
St-Leonard, QC H1R 1X8
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Call direct 514.553.8720