Acupuncture

Health benefits of acupuncture include relief from chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, depression, migraine, nausea and postoperative pain. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used alternative medicines throughout the world.


Cupping & Tuina

Cupping Special cups are applied on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping is used for many purposes including pain, circulation, inflammation, relaxation and well-being, and for its general massage like effect on tight muscles. Tui na uses the principles of acupuncture diagnosis through manual stimulation with a focus on the area of discomfort. Tui na is a gentle form of acup... Read More

Cupping Special cups are applied on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping is used for many purposes including pain, circulation, inflammation, relaxation and well-being, and for its general massage like effect on tight muscles.
Tui na uses the principles of acupuncture diagnosis through manual stimulation with a focus on the area of discomfort. Tui na is a gentle form of acupressure massage work, and may be combined with other modalities. Tui na is an effective approach to working with your concerns and restoring the bodies natural flow.


Yoga

Acupuncture + Yoga sessions. 1:1 and group sessions

Energy Medicine Yoga integrates yoga and Acupressure to greatly increase your strength, health and resiliency. This practice amplifies the benefits of your yoga without increasing the time devoted to it. For beginners and experts alike; it fits in to any yoga style.


HelloSelf Circle + Offerings

Gather with like minded women. Events may include music & movement, storytelling, meditation, journaling prompts & intention-setting to awaken your most authentic nature. Circles themes are created to inspire sisterhood, help women regain a sense of self through intuition and self- guidance in a safe space. These offerings are for all whom identify as women including our sisters from the LGBTQI... Read More

Gather with like minded women. Events may include music & movement, storytelling, meditation, journaling prompts & intention-setting to awaken your most authentic nature. Circles themes are created to inspire sisterhood, help women regain a sense of self through intuition and self- guidance in a safe space. These offerings are for all whom identify as women including our sisters from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Annalisa Widdifield

Registered Acupuncturist CTCMPAO (Ontario) + Doctor of Acupuncture CAA (Alberta)

Annalisa’s expertise in using Acupuncture, cupping and guasha in combination with yoga + breathwork creates unique treatments for every patient.

why acupuncture? Acupuncturists specialize in the practice of acupuncture, while other practitioners may offer acupuncture as part of their practice, their approach may be more limited to musculoskeletal issues and does not include the broader range of TCM diagnosis and treatments.

Choosing an acupuncturist for acupuncture treatments ensures that you are seeing a practitioner with specialized training in acupuncture and TCM, who can provide a comprehensive and compete treatment for recovery.

Learn more about me and my life across Canada https://stoneycreekacupuncture.com/about/

No Needles? Options for needle phobias, the very young and the young at heart

Although we highly recommend needling for best results , non invasive options such as Laser ( far infrared) + Traditional Chinese Medicine methods :Tui na , cupping , acupressure with tuning forks and tiny ear seeds that stick to acupoints of the ear offer needleless healing.

Why do people see an Acupuncturist ?

hormone health Women want to take charge of their cycles, diminish period pain & PMS, and have healthy hormones long before they choose to start a family or enter menopause. Acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to support women in taking charge of their menstrual health

senior care + aging well Offering a natural and holistic approach to healthcare Acupuncture helps manage a variety of age-related health issues, such as arthritis, chronic pain, and digestive problems, which can interfere with an active lifestyle therefore supporting their desire for independence and vitality.

muscle and joint pain Treatment with using TCM generates healing and strength utilising internal medicine. This initiates your natural healing systems to repair the affected tissue, reduces inflammation, and promotes long term healing. Chronic stress is a huge contributor to aches and pain, and we understands how it manifests in the physical, psychological , and emotional body.

critical illness + recovery These are severe health conditions that can be life-threatening and often requires intensive medical treatment. Examples include heart attack, stroke, organ failure, or cancer.

Acupuncture provides safe medical support for you as you recover from a critical illness or transition out of acute medical care into home life. Physically, treatments reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. Emotional support for well-being is important to reduce stress and anxiety.

palliative care Our approach aims not only to relieve physical symptoms but also to support emotional well-being.

The main pillars in palliative care include:

Physical support : Relieve pain, manage symptoms, and mitigate discomfort.

Psychosocial support : Provide mental and emotional support.

Spiritual support : Empowerment, a sense of purpose, and closure.

We understand that palliative care is not short term care and the goal is to provide gentle, effective pain relief and symptom management. We provide comfort and quality of life in a compassionate manner. ___

Annalisa Widdifield Registered Acupuncturist CTCMPAO (Ontario) + Doctor of Acupuncture CAA (Alber... Read More

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