Acupuncture is a highly effective form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that promotes the balance and flow of energy through your body’s QI – energy pathways. Thin sterile needles are inserted by hand at specific acupuncture points in order to access the meridians and help restore your health.

AbOUT OUR REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST:

Steven Thomas, RAc first studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, then moved to Pacific Rim College. He has various certifications in a wide array of massage techniques from Relaxation to Deep Tissue, as well as Thai Massage,Traditional Chinese Cupping and Tuina Massage.

His passion is healing people from many walks of life with varying illnesses and concerns. In addition to Massage and Acupuncture, Steven also integrates meditation, breathing and yogic techniques to help his patients. By connecting with his clients and sharing his knowledge, Steven builds relationships through healing.

MODALITIES USED BY STEVEN:
Steven believes in the power of healing the body by natural means. With this in mind, his Acupuncture sessions include a number of different modalities to help bring your body and mind into alignment. Here are a few of the techniques and tools he uses in his practice:

Acupuncture: Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. They may promote physical and emotional well-being.

Cupping: An ancient healing method that may ease back pain, neck pain, headaches and other issues. It uses suction to pull on your skin and increase blood flow to the affected area.

Gua Sha: An alternative therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to help improve circulation.

Tui Na Massage: This ancient Chinese practice that helps to get rid of blockages or imbalances that are believed to lead to pain and illness.

E-Stim: To send mild electrical pulses through the skin to help stimulate injured muscles or manipulate nerves to reduce pain.

Moxibustion: Used to invigorate blood and promotes flow of Qi. Often used for the flowing condition if due to accumulation of cold and dampness in the body that causes pain. Moxa heat can expel cold and dry dampness, which helps relieve pain.

AREAS ACUPUNCTURE BENEFITS:

Acupuncture truly treats the entire body. Whether you are struggling with pain, mental health concerns, or infertility it can be beneficial to invest in sessions with Steven.