Acupuncture in Ottawa

What is acupuncture?

Evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture combining acupuncture + acupressure + Tuina. Personalized, drug-free care for pain, stress, sleep, and women’s health—served in Ottawa at Park RMT & SPA. 

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment that uses single-use, hair-thin sterile needles to stimulate specific points (acupoints) along the body. Contemporary clinical understanding suggests it can:

• Modulate the nervous system (down-regulate pain pathways; support parasympathetic “rest–repair” activity).
  
  

• Improve local circulation and tissue oxygenation to aid recovery.
  
  

• Influence neurochemical release (e.g., endorphins and other mediators involved in pain and stress).
  
  

What it feels like: Most people notice a dull ache, warmth, or gentle heaviness at the point; sharp pain is uncommon and the needle can be adjusted.

Who is it for?

Acupuncture is often chosen by people seeking drug-free, integrative care for:

• Muscle & joint pain: neck/shoulder tension, back pain, sciatica, overuse strains.
  
  

• Head & face concerns: tension headaches, migraines, jaw tightness.
  
  

• Stress & sleep: anxiety, nervous-system overactivity, difficulty falling or staying asleep.
  
  

• Digestive discomfort: bloating, sluggish digestion, stress-related GI upset.
  
  

• Women’s health support: menstrual discomfort, perimenopausal symptoms, general cycle regulation.
  
  

• Recovery & wellness: postural fatigue, desk-related tightness, athletic recovery.

What's included?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) care may include:

• Acupuncture (Main): gentle, nearly painless techniques tailored to each patient’s condition.
  
  

• Acupressure & Tuina massage: manual therapy to release muscle tension, improve mobility, and restore balance.
  
  

• Herbal medicine (optional): personalized prescriptions when appropriate, based on TCM syndrome differentiation.
  
  

• Home-care guidance: stretching, heat/cold use, and self-management tips between visits.

Areas of Expertise

• Adolescent myopia management
  
  

• Pelvic rotation syndrome
  
  

• Spasmodic torticollis
  
  

• Cervical spondylosis
  
  

• Lumbar disc herniation
  
  

• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  
  

• Degenerative spondylolisthesis
  
  

• Lumbar spinal stenosis
  
  

• Frozen shoulder
  
  

• Knee osteoarthritis
  
  

• Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord
  
  

• Primary dysmenorrhea
  
  

• Headache
  
  

• Constipation
  
  

Note: Treatment plans are individualized and can complement conventional care. Your clinician will advise on suitability based on assessment.

Fee Schedule

New Patient Promotion

• 20-minute free consultation (for new patients)
  
  

• First-time promotional rate: $120
  
  

Initial Assessment + Treatment (New Patients)

Full Consultation + Customized TCM Treatment (60–80 min) — $120

TCM Treatment (Integrated Therapy) (Acupuncture, Acupressure, Tuina included)

• 30 minutes — $80
  
  

• 60 minutes — $120
  
  

• 90 minutes — $180