ACUPUNCTURE IN OTTAWA, ON
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an alternative treatment for pain and other health issues that has been used for thousands of years. It's based on the belief that energy flows through our bodies along pathways called meridians. The theory behind acupuncture can be complex. In essence, we are working to regain balance in the body, shifting systems or organs back to a stable state, so the body can function optimally. Be it pain, fertility, or digestion, while the protocol may be unique to each person the goal is still the same: homeostasis. To understand how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches this, think about how the body can be overwhelmed in the form of inflammation. Conversely, the body can feel underwhelmed as a result of the depletion of vitamins. In both examples, we can balance out the body using acupuncture.
Acupuncture uses needles to stimulate specific points on the body to restore balance and improve health. During a session, fine needles are gently inserted just below the skin’s surface in specific areas (called acupoints) along energy channels, which may cause a mild tingling sensation or even feel like nothing at all. In addition to needles, our acupuncturist may incorporate moxibustion. Acupuncture does not typically hurt, and our sessions are always carried out with you in complete control.
TYPES OF MASSAGE THERAPY WE OFFER AT FEMADE
Initial Acupuncture
This one hour appointment provides a thorough intake as well as a full treatment session.
follow up appointment
This personalized 45min session caters to the needs of your mind and body in that moment.
Community acupuncture
Community acupuncture is a model of acupuncture practice that aims to make this holistic therapy more accessible and affordable to a broader range of people. In a community acupuncture setting, treatments typically take place in a group setting rather than in private rooms, which helps reduce costs and fosters a sense of community. In these settings, patients sit in comfortable recliners or chairs while receiving acupuncture treatments. The acupuncturist typically uses points on the arms, legs, and head, allowing patients to remain fully clothed and in a relaxed atmosphere.
Postpartum acupuncture
In this 75min session, the acupuncture treatment is specific to the mother’s needs and can address issues like fatigue, low milk supply, return of the menstrual cycle, hot flashes and sweats, emotional support and PDD.
Note: For the postpartum acupuncture, this service requires baby to be present. During the acupuncture treatment, Carine will take care of your baby while momma gets to relax.
Acupuncture at Femade in Ottawa, ON
In Carine’s practice she combines Traditional Chinese Medicine and the biomedical approach to give patients the most effective care. This isn’t about a quick fix, it is about a dedicated long-term solution: to target the root cause and gently bring the body back to balance.
Your acupuncture appointment is a time for you to stop, let go, and let your body reorganize. Our acupuncturists checks in with you each appointment - both before and after treatment - and does everything possible to ensure you’re comfortable. She always ensures you are in complete control of your care.
Carine offers acupuncture in both English and French.
Women’s Health Conditions Supported By Acupuncture:
Acupuncture can be used to support a large variety of illnesses and conditions. At Femade, we are committed to treating chronic pain and symptoms in females, those who have transitioned, and those assigned female at birth through holistic modalities, including acupuncture.
Menstrual and hormonal conditions
Acupuncture addresses the symptoms of hormonal imbalance by rebalancing your body's overall hormonal system. If testing has been done, we can target the affected endocrine glands; otherwise, we can simply address the symptoms. In both cases, long-term hormonal balance can be restored.
Fertility
Stress can be a barrier to conception. Acupuncture helps you reduce stress and supports overall health and the function of your reproductive system. Fertility acupuncture also helps balance hormones, regulate cycles, improve egg quality, and support ovulation. It does this by stimulating blood flow through targeted areas including the endocrine and reproductive organs. Fertility acupuncture is often used for a variety of conditions and issues related to fertility including anovulation, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, irregular periods, and other hormonal concerns.
Digestive concerns
Since the nervous system regulates digestion (the parasympathetic nervous system is often associated with “resting and digesting”), we aim to help you regulate the nervous system and improve digestion by addressing the symptoms of digestive dysfunction. By targeting digestion this way, we're able to slow down digestion if it is moving too quickly. Conversely, in cases of constipation, acupuncture helps move things along. Additionally, acupuncture is very effective in supporting and reducing stress which can be helpful to improve digestive function. We can also help regulate stomach acid production, reduce gas and bloating, as well as other symptoms of digestive dysfunction.
Pelvic Pain
Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation in a specific area of the body, like the pelvic area, and in the whole body overall. It also encourages the body to produce pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins and serotonin, as well as encouraging the immune system to flush out tissues such as smaller fibroids that are causing issues.
Menopause
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we address menopause by balancing the Yin and Yang. The Yin is the ability to calm down the body fluids: hormones. The Yang is the energetic side, the ability to get up and go: movement in the body. A deficiency in either can contribute to menopausal symptoms like night sweats, hot flashes, and restless sleep. Acupuncture can help to restore balance and address other prominent symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, prolapses, and weight gain.
Chronic Illnesses & Conditions
Acupuncture can also be a powerful treatment modality for a variety of chronic illnesses and complex chronic pain. In addition to its ability to create a sense of ease and restore a sense of balance in your body’s systems, acupuncture targets the origin of illness by supporting & restoring normal body functions.
Mental Health
Acupuncture can support mental health, including anxiety, depression, stress, and more, by regulating your body’s stress response, encouraging positive and “happy” chemicals like serotonin and endorphins, balancing your hormones, relaxing the nervous system, and reducing inflammation.
Acupuncture Prices
INITIAL APPOINTMENT | 60MIN - $150
FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS | 45MIN - $100
Community Acupuncture appointment | 45min - $40
Postpartum Acupuncture | 75min - $180
Ready To Get Started? Book Your Appointment Today
If you’re ready to get started with acupuncture in Ottawa, please book online here. If you have any further questions, our team is here to provide answers. To learn more about Carine please see her bio. To book an acupuncture appointment, call us at 613-722-1674 or use the booking button below.
If you’re not sure what type of treatment you need for your condition or symptoms, consider a free discovery session. Our team can help to identify what modality or modalities would be best suited to your condition, illness, or symptoms. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option for those looking for support with fertility, digestion, period pain, endometriosis, chronic fatigue, and so much more. The main goal of acupuncture is to bring the body back into balance. Located on Carling, we are easily accessible to those seeking acupuncture in Ottawa.