Traditional Chinese Medicine
HST is not charged on Traditional Chinese Medicine appointments
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Traditional Chinese Medicine appointments are performed by a Registered Acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
What Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment can help to restore your health and bring you relief.
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment can help to restore your health and bring you relief.
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INFERTILITY |
ANXIETY |
INSOMNIA |
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DIGESTIVE HEALTH |
ASTHMA |
ALLERGIES |
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NEUROPATHY |
ARTHRITIS |
PAIN |
Your Healing
What is Included in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies include:
Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies include:
- Acupuncture, which uses thin metal needles placed along the body's meridians.
- Acupressure, which uses the hands or fingers to apply direct pressure to points along the body's meridians.
- Cupping, which uses warm air in glass jars to create suction placed on areas of the body to help stimulate qi.
- Diet. Yin and yang foods can help restore the yin-yang balance in the body.
- Massage (tui na) on specific areas of the body or along the body's meridians.
- Moxibustion, which uses small amounts of heated plant fibre (moxa, or Chinese mugwort) on specific areas of the body.
- Qi gong, which uses movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
- Gua-sha: A method in traditional Chinese medicine in which the skin on the back, neck, shoulders, buttocks, and or limbs is lubricated and then pressured and scraped in strokes with a round-edge instrument.
Labour Prep or Labour Induction Appointments
Many people begin preparing their bodies for labour and delivery with Traditional Chinese Medicine at 36 Weeks.
If you're interested in treatment to help prepare your body for labour and delivery, or if you're past your due date and are hoping to help induce labour naturally, here is what you can expect.
During your appointment your practitioner will go through your current symptoms, health history, diet, sleeping habits and lifestyle. If you are in an virtual appointment you will be asked to send a photo of your tongue for the practitioner to look at. A diagnosis will be communicated and depending on diagnosis, your practitioner will go over diet and lifestyle recommendations, breathing/movement prescriptions, and acupressure/massage prescription. You will be taught in person or via videoconference with specific points for labour prep. You will also receive a downloadable file on acupressure for labour.
For labour prep (36-39 weeks), you are welcome to attend the in-clinic or virtual appointment solo.
For induction (once it is past due date), you are welcome to bring a second person with you to attend the in-clinic or virtual appointment. The second person can support you in acupressure as there are some points you many not be able to do yourself.
Many people begin preparing their bodies for labour and delivery with Traditional Chinese Medicine at 36 Weeks.
If you're interested in treatment to help prepare your body for labour and delivery, or if you're past your due date and are hoping to help induce labour naturally, here is what you can expect.
During your appointment your practitioner will go through your current symptoms, health history, diet, sleeping habits and lifestyle. If you are in an virtual appointment you will be asked to send a photo of your tongue for the practitioner to look at. A diagnosis will be communicated and depending on diagnosis, your practitioner will go over diet and lifestyle recommendations, breathing/movement prescriptions, and acupressure/massage prescription. You will be taught in person or via videoconference with specific points for labour prep. You will also receive a downloadable file on acupressure for labour.
For labour prep (36-39 weeks), you are welcome to attend the in-clinic or virtual appointment solo.
For induction (once it is past due date), you are welcome to bring a second person with you to attend the in-clinic or virtual appointment. The second person can support you in acupressure as there are some points you many not be able to do yourself.
Your Practitioners
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Aline Yon, R.Ac.
Aline is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her focus is supporting reproductive health including fertility, prenatal and postpartum care. Drawing from her own personal experience as a mother, and her extensive training, Aline approaches her patient care with genuine compassion along with supported education. Aline uses Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture to support mamas throughout their journey. In each appointment Aline weaves in education, recipes, and easy-to-implement lifestyle recommendations to compliment the work that is being done in clinic. Aline also helps people with anxiety and stress, as well as other health issues such as pain, PMS,, sleep, digestive or respiratory concerns. Her truly tailored treatments, nutritional and lifestyle advice will help you navigate through modern life daily stress with ease. She is fluent in four languages - English, French and Khmer, and can brush up her German to make you feel heard in your preferred language. Aline’s education includes a diploma from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and specialized training in Dr Wu’s head massage, TCM psychology and moxibustion to name a few. She continues to further her knowledge and skills in ear acupuncture and paediatrics. She interned at Simple Cures and at the Toronto Integrative Medicine Centre. She is also a mother who is interested in compassionate education and non-violent communication. She likes communicating and sharing, and she is open to join any project that involves the popularization of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Prior to Chinese Medicine, Aline has worked for 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, where she was connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds. Today, she is connecting modern biomedicine with traditional Chinese Medicine, and her call is to help you connect your physical body with your emotions and your aspirations. |
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Ingrid Gerberick, R.Ac.
Ingrid is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine. She treats a broad array of health issues but has a special interest in reproductive health including fertility, prenatal and postpartum care as well as musculoskeletal pain management and stress relief. With a background in visual arts, Ingrid brings an intuitive and creative sensibility to her practice, and believes deeply in meeting the unique needs of each client. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a holistic approach to health and Ingrid uses this framework to both treat symptoms and address underlying imbalances to improve overall outcomes. Ingrid’s education includes a diploma from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, specialized cosmetic acupuncture training and internships at both Six Degrees Community Acupuncture and Living Waters Therapies. She loves to learn and is always expanding her knowledge and skills in the healing arts to bring the best care to her clients. |
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Teresa Lau, R.TCMP
Teresa is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner with extensive experience in herbal therapy, acupuncture, and other modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Teresa provides a holistic approach to health, healing, and lifestyle management. She treats a wide range of conditions, including stress relief, digestive disorders, allergies, pain management, and the spectrum of women’s health. Teresa is also trained in facial rejuvenation acupuncture and related cosmetic treatments. As a mother herself, Teresa is especially passionate about supporting other mamas on the path from fertility to pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. Teresa’s treatments aim to not only deliver symptomatic relief, but also to correct the underlying imbalances within the body that are at the root of many stubborn conditions. Teresa completed her TCM education at the American College of TCM in San Francisco, and continues to advance her skills and knowledge by pursuing studies with leading TCM experts around the world. Prior to Yoga Mamas, Teresa had established her own thriving practice at multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Toronto in late 2018. In her previous career, Teresa completed her Masters in Public Health from Harvard University and had worked as a public health researcher. Teresa is fluent in English and Chinese. She is very approachable and enthusiastic about educating her clients on how to integrate ancient TCM wisdom into our modern-day diets and lifestyles. |
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THIS COVERED THROUGH EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS?
Yes, as this assessment and treatment are completed by a Registered Acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Yes, as this assessment and treatment are completed by a Registered Acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
