ACUPUNCTURE & TCM

Healthcare Rooted in Tradition

TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine is a system of healthcare that’s been in practice for centuries. And, within our family TCM has been practised and passed down for 3 generations. Because of this, our TCM practitioners are equipped with a deeper level of expertise and insight that you won’t find anywhere else! In other words, thanks to our unique family history and generations of acupuncture and TCM experience, we can better assess your health and treat your symptoms.

At Ryo, we offer acupuncture, and a variety of other healthcare services based in TCM. In fact, we’ve developed our own “soft-touch” needle technique, and we provide both traditional and electro-acupuncture. We also offer cupping therapy, moxibustion, herbal medicine counseling, and more.

In addition, all of our treatment plans are completely customized based on your specific symptoms AND lifestyle. By connecting your everyday routine to your overall health, and looking beyond your surface-level symptoms, we can provide permanent, or long-term relief. Plus, you can be sure that your treatment plan is 100% tailored to you.

Finally, if you’ve been in a car accident, we also offer FREE acupuncture treatments through ICBC. No out-of-pocket payments, and easy direct-billing.

To learn more about acupuncture and TCM, contact us today!

Depending on your health concerns, we may add other acupuncture-related techniques such as:

  • Cupping Therapy: This therapy has a deep-tissue massage effect as it helps loosen the fascia and the connective It also increases the blood flow to the area to help with pain and inflammation as it stimulates healing.
    • Dry Cupping: The cupping cups are attached to the treatment area without drawing blood. This technique is used to treat mild sprains or inflammation.
    • Wet Cupping: This is a non-surgical method that removes the cause of pain by drawing blood directly from the affected area using the cupping cups. This technique is used to treat severe sprain or inflammation.
  • Moxibustion: This is a heat therapy using a moxa made of healing herbs. Moxa will be burned on or very near the target acupuncture points or body’s meridian to improve flow of Qi in your body. It is a very useful technique effective for patients with cold constitutions suffering from arthritis pain or digestive troubles.
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Release: Acupuncture needles are placed in “trigger points” which are the areas of knotted or hard muscle. This technique (also called ‘dry needling’) is famous for providing relief for muscular pain and stiffness and is a popular treatment among athletes.
  • Electro-acupuncture: A small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles to stimulate specific target area. This type of acupuncture warms your muscles and helps disperse blockages in your body. It is commonly used for neurological diseases, chronic pain and muscle spasms.

*Most extended health insurance plans in Canada cover acupuncture treatments. Please contact your insurance company to determine if you are covered.

**ICBC acupuncture treatment fees are completely covered by the ICBC.