ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS RELIEF IN BURNABY
Using acupuncture, we restore the body’s natural intelligence to prompt healing and balance.
Our team of registered acupuncturists develop personalized treatment plans based on the unique diagnosis of each individual. Many operate with specialities, and often work closely with Western medicine, integrating healing practices from both worlds.
Call (604) 416-5616 to learn more
The Art of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture dates back to the Huangdi Neijing (c. 300 BCE), detailing how fine needles stimulate specific points along meridians to balance Qi and improve health.
Modern research shows acupuncture influences the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and boosts endorphins, explaining its effectiveness in treating pain, stress, anxiety and various health conditions worldwide.
WITHIN ACUPUNCTURE & TCM
Acupuncture
Tiny needles tap into specific points on your body to ease pain, restore balance, and support both physical and emotional well-being.
Heated glass cups create suction on your skin to increase blood flow, loosen tight muscles, and help your body detox naturally.
Warmed mugwort (moxa) is used near acupuncture points to improve circulation, ease pain, and give your body a natural energy boost.
Tui Na
A hands-on approach using pressure, stretching, and movement to release tension, boost circulation, and encourage balance.
Acupuncture treatments for:
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Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system by stimulating specific points that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a natural relaxation response. The treatment increases the production of endorphins and serotonin while reducing cortisol levels, which helps decrease feelings of worry and panic. Regular sessions can help retrain your body's stress response, leading to long-term anxiety reduction and improved emotional balance.
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Acupuncture helps stabilize mood swings by regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are crucial for emotional balance. The treatment targets specific acupoints that help harmonize the body's energy flow, reducing the intensity and frequency of emotional fluctuations. Over time, regular acupuncture sessions can help create more consistent emotional states and improve your ability to cope with daily stressors that trigger mood changes.
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Acupuncture activates the body's natural relaxation response by stimulating the release of endorphins and reducing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. The treatment helps calm an overactive nervous system and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep, which is essential for stress recovery. By addressing both the physical tension and energetic imbalances caused by chronic stress, acupuncture provides both immediate relief and long-term stress management benefits.
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Acupuncture supports the grieving process by helping to regulate emotional energy and restore balance during times of profound loss. The treatment can help reduce physical symptoms associated with grief such as chest tightness, insomnia, and digestive issues while promoting emotional release in a safe, supportive environment. By addressing both the physical and energetic aspects of grief, acupuncture can help facilitate healing and acceptance during difficult transitions.
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Acupuncture helps regulate sleep patterns by calming the nervous system and addressing the underlying causes of sleep disturbances such as stress, anxiety, or hormonal imbalances. The treatment stimulates the production of melatonin, the body's natural sleep hormone, while reducing cortisol levels that can keep you awake at night. Many patients experience improved sleep quality within just a few sessions, with deeper, more restful sleep and easier time falling and staying asleep.
OUR ACUPUNCTURE TEAM
FAQs
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Yes! We provide direct billing to most insurance companies, including Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie, CanadaLife, Chambers of Commerce, SunLife, Desjardins, Equitable, GroupHealth, Industrial Alliance, ManuLife, Greenshield and ICBC.
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Yes our wellness space is in Brentwood, Burnaby. Our exact address is 102-4664 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC
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Yes, we have a few different options for parking, however all options do require payment. There is multi-hour pay parking available in the above ground lot of the building, as well as multi-hour pay parking available in Amazing Brentwood Lot across the street (approximately a 3 minute walk). 2-hour pay parking through the City of Burnaby is also available on Beta Street.