Regulation of Acupuncture

Still waiting on The Transitional Council of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (TC-CTCMPAO) to regulate Acupuncture. It is a slow process but in the works. 

For more Information: http://www.ctcmpao.on.ca/regulation/index.html

Treating Coughs with Traditional Chinese Medicine

It's that time of the year when people become susceptible to colds. One of the main symptoms of a cold is that pesky cough. It can be dry, productive or it is exacerbated by your cold if you have a chronic condition such as asthma. In any case, it is running you down.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views a cough as main a disorder of the Lung. The Lung may be "attacked" from an invasion of Wind, Cold, Heat, Damp or Dryness. It may also be that the Lung's Qi energy is deficient; it's job of moving Qi and protecting the body's defenses is down.

According to TCM, there are many possible causes for a cough. There are also many different ways to treat it. Treatment depends on your signs and symptoms. Your practitioner will look at the subtleties of YOUR cough and how YOU feel? After the assessment a diagnosis is made and the appropriate points are chosen.

Signs and symptoms we look for (including a tongue and pulse diagnosis):
• Cough: chronic, barking or dry
• Fever, chills or both
• Body ache
• Mucous: Clear, runny, yellow or green. Nose stuffed. Sneezing.
• Throat: Scratchy or sore throat
• Sweat: Lack of, profuse, daytime or nighttime
• Headache
• Thirst
• Profuse white sputum
• Fullness of the chest, Shortness of breath, Asthma, Chest oppression
• Fatigue
• Weak voice
• Catch colds easily
• Pale complexion. Red cheeks

For example, a client comes in and complains of: fever & chills (but feels mainly chilled), body ache, stuffy nose with clear runny mucus, sneezing, scratchy throat, a headache and is not sweating. The Tongue presents: thin white coat.  Pulse feels: Floating, possibly a little tight

Your practitioner will conclude that there is a Wind-Cold invasion. Two of the main points used in this diagnosis are: Lung 7 and Large Intestine 4. These points help to push out this invasion and begin the healing process.

Cupping and moxabustion may also be apart of this treatment to expel the invasion.

A few suggestions to help prevent Wind-Cold and boost your body’s defenses:
• Wear a scarf around your neck to prevent the Wind-Cold invasion. It will also keep you warm.
• Ensure that you eat warming foods such as soups, cook with ginger and decrease raw foods consumption.
• Honey helps to soothe a dry and irritating cough

TCM has been effective in treating coughs and colds. It is best to treat as soon as the symptoms become noticeable. Most importantly prevention is key.

If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to contact me.

OPEN HOUSE

Hello everyone,

We are having an Open House on Monday, September 27th (4 - 8 pm). We would love to see you there. Come by for the event, say "hi", meet the other therapists and see our new space!

Remember the NEW location: 2 College Street, Suite 301. On the North West corner of College and Yonge.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Let me know if there are any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.

Cheers,

JoAnn

$35 for Shiatsu or Acupuncture - Today only!

Acupuncture and Shiatsu available for $35. It's only for today, so act fast at Fabfind

Feel free to share with family or friends.

Hope to see you soon.

We now have AC!

It's been over a week and I wanted touch base and let you know that the new space in Room 301 has such a great feel. I have received so much positive feedback (feel free to post). It's roomy, comfortable and has a great vibe. I thank everyone for your support.

I also wanted to thank those of you to tolerated your treatment with the heat this past week. With the heat wave, it made the room quite warm.  Good news: I now have Air Conditioning! Now I can keep the room at a comfortable temperature.

Once all 3 rooms are complete, I will share pictures with you.

Please keep in touch and don't foget that I'm offering you $20 off your next treatment: Acupuncture, Shiatsu or Cosmetic Acupuncture. You can use yourself or share with a friend. This offer ends: September 30, 2010.

Best regards,
JoAnn Alafriz

New Space: 2 College St, Suite 301

I have moved into my new clinic space. Same building, different floor, Suite 301.

There is now a waiting area. Come by prior to your appointment, relax and help yourself to some warm tea. My new room is bright and spacious with: sky lights, high ceilings and large windows. The room feels very open, warm and comfortable.

My hours have changed to accommodate more evening appointments. I am now available: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am - 7 pm.

Please feel free to drop by. I will post pictures very shortly.

Fees + HST

Beginning July 1, 2010, Acupuncture and Shiatsu fees are now subject to HST (13%).

Therefore the fees will be as follows:

Shiatsu                          Fee incld HST

60 minute                       $ 85.00

5 treatments                   $400.00

Acupuncture

Initial treatment              $110.00

60 minutes                     $ 80.00

5 treatments                   $370.00

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Single treatment             $110.00

10 treatments                 $970.00

Please call or visit my website for more information.

Thank you,

JoAnn