Jul 7, 2014 | Acupuncture, TCM Information
Is acupuncture safe? is a frequently asked question. Yes, absolutely, with a properly trained practitioner. Even still, there are some risks. The following outlines some of the risks and what properly trained practitioners do to minimize these risks. ...
Oct 20, 2013 | Acupuncture, Courses
This is Part II of a series on confident acupuncture needling. Please visit our previous post for the introduction and needling anatomy for the leg. Proper needling, including depth and manipulation depends on an understanding of the structures that are being...
Oct 14, 2013 | Acupuncture
Having just finished the CTCMPAO Practitioner exam, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what I found most helpful throughout my educational history – for the exam and in clinical practice. First has to be the amount of clinic hours required for my program, which...
Jun 10, 2013 | Acupressure for labour, Pregnancy, TCM Information
Acupuncture is renowned for pain relief for just about any type of pain, so why should labour be different? The great news is that it’s not! Acupuncture is fantastic for relief of labour pains. The trouble is that it can be difficult to implement,...
May 6, 2013 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Postpartum Depression is often not talked about. Studies are showing that up to 50%-80% of new mothers have some sort of emotional changes or mood swings postpartum, lasting up to 10 days post-delivery. Estimates of 10%-20% of women continue on to develop postpartum...
