Acupuncture
Registered acupuncture in Victoria, BC.
Acupuncture is an act of love.
It is a reminder to our bodies, minds and spirits that we are one and our nature is to be whole and harmonious. When we feel off-kilter and our body begins to ache, our emotions begin to overwhelm and our minds begin to run, the help of a few tiny needles, some quiet breaths, being listened to and gentle touch can slow our minds, calm our emotions and ease our bodies, helping us find harmony once again.
What we treat:
General acupuncture
Psycho-spiritual/Emotional wellbeing
Gut health
Immunity support
Sleep Issues
Headaches and Migraines
Musculoskeletal conditions
Colds and Flus
Trauma and Injuries
Female health & fertility
Missed Periods
Painful Periods
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Undiagnosed Pelvic Pain
Menstrual Headaches
Ovarian Cysts, PCOS, Endometriosis
Menstrual Cycle regulation after birth control
Menopause & Perimenopause discomfort
Infertility/subfertility support
IVF Support
IUI Support
FET Support
Pregnancy acupuncture
Threatened Miscarriage
Pregnancy Nausea
Pregnancy Pubic symphysis, low back and hip pain
Pregnancy mood disorders
Pregnancy hypertension
Pregnancy induced Diabetes
Recurring UTIs
Breech or Posterior Position
Cervical Ripening/Pre-birth Preparation
Labour Induction
In Hospital or Home support
Click here to learn more about perinatal acupuncture
Postpartum acupuncture
Mother/Birther Roasting Treatments
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Insufficient Lactation
Postpartum urinary incontinence
Mastitis
Trauma integration/birth story support
Pediatric acupuncture
Colic
Colds and Flus
Teething
Sleep
Asthma
Allergies
Vaccine Prep and follow-up
Diarrhea and Constipation
Eczema and other skin issues
Nightmares and Night Terrors
What your
treatment looks like:
Initial consultation
Your journey begins with an initial consultation in a private treatment room with a member of our acupuncture team. During this one-on-one discussion, you'll have the opportunity to share your health concerns, medical history, and any specific symptoms you're experiencing. This conversation helps us gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique needs.
Assessment
After the initial consultation, your therapist will perform a physical examination, which may involve checking your pulse, tongue, and feeling for any areas of tension or discomfort. These diagnostic tools are integral to the practice of acupuncture and allow the practitioner to identify imbalances in your physical body, and it’s energy, or Qi.
Prepare for treatment
Based on the information gathered from your intake form, interview, and assessment, your registered acupuncturist will create a personalized treatment plan. You will lay, or sit comfortably on a treatment table. It's advisable to wear loose-fitting clothing to ensure easy access to acupuncture points, but you are welcome to snuggle in fresh sheets and blankets if needed.
The heart of treatment
The heart of the acupuncture session involves the gentle insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on your body. The needles are extremely thin, and the sensation is typically minimal, often described as a slight pinch or tingling. Your practitioner will place the needles strategically to address your unique concerns. Your therapist may also use other strategies such as acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, and other traditional healing methods. Once the needles are in place, you'll have the opportunity to relax and unwind. The duration of your treatment will vary depending on your specific condition but typically lasts around 40 minutes.
Post treatment discussion
Following your acupuncture session, you'll have a post-treatment discussion with your acupuncturist. They may offer lifestyle and other recommendations to complement your treatment plan and promote overall well-being.
Enjoy
Over time, acupuncture can help balance your body's energy, reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improve your overall quality of life. Following your treatment plan, communicating openly with your therapist about any changes in your health is the best way to ensure efficacy of your experience. If appropriate, your therapist may recommend scheduling a series of treatments, or your next appointment before leaving the clinic.
Who do we treat?
At our clinic we happily treat individuals of all varied genders and life stages. This includes (but is not limited to!) male, non-binary, non-gestating, early life, and late life folk.
Each therapist at Lagoon Prenatal has specified training in all things reproductive health, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond, and as such we have a special focus on perinatal acupuncture.
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