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Traditional Chinese Medicine 101: What is Qi?

Traditional Chinese Medicine 101: What is Qi?

by kavita | Aug 14, 2025 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture, Blog, Education, Health, Holistic, Pain, Qi, Stress, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Kavita Gill, R.Ac, R.TCMP Traditional Chinese Medicine 101: What is Qi? Welcome to this Educational Series dedicated to exploring complex theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine! Qi is a tough concept to describe. I remember in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Digestion According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Digestion According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

by admin | Jul 20, 2025 | Acupuncture, Blog, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Health, Holistic, Stress, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   5 Things You Didn’t Know About Digestion According to Traditional Chinese Medicine: How Ancient Wisdom Aligns with Modern Gut Science When you think about digestion, you might picture enzymes breaking down food or the microbiome doing...
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain: Blending Modern Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture for Low Back Pain: Blending Modern Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine

by kavita | Jun 11, 2025 | Acupuncture, Back Pain, Blog, Health, Holistic, Low Back Pain, Pain, Stress, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   Acupuncture for Low Back Pain: Blending Modern Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine Lower back pain can be more than just a nuisance. It can affect your sleep, mood, mobility, and overall quality of life. If you’ve tried...
Navigating Perimenopause with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Navigating Perimenopause with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

by kavita | May 8, 2025 | Acupuncture, Blog, Gynaecology, Health, Holistic, menopause, Perimenopause, Stress, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   Navigating Perimenopause with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP If you’re in your 40s (or even late 30s) and noticing changes in your mood, sleep, cycle, or energy levels, you’re likely not...
Spring Fatigue: Boosting Energy Naturally with Acupuncture & TCM

Spring Fatigue: Boosting Energy Naturally with Acupuncture & TCM

by kavita | Apr 9, 2025 | Acupuncture, Blog, Energy, Health, Holistic, Stress, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   Spring Fatigue: Boosting Energy Naturally with Acupuncture & TCM By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP As the world awakens from its winter slumber, many of us expect to feel more energized. However, spring fatigue is a common phenomenon,...
Relieving Upper Back Pain with Acupuncture: A Scientific and Holistic Approach

Relieving Upper Back Pain with Acupuncture: A Scientific and Holistic Approach

by kavita | Mar 7, 2025 | Acupuncture, Blog, Health, Holistic, MSK, Pain, Stress, TCM, upper back pain, upper back tension, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP     Relieving Upper Back Pain with Acupuncture: A Scientific and Holistic Approach Hunched shoulders? Tight traps? Lifting heavy at the gym but forgetting (or neglecting!) to stretch? Carrying the weight of the world on your...
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We are focused on providing the highest quality of healthcare to you, in a warm, relaxing, safe and welcoming environment right in the heart of Little Italy in downtown Toronto.

We are very excited to introduce our newest member We are very excited to introduce our newest member Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Kat Bayang. Her practice focuses on supporting adult individuals and relationships through the emotional complexities of reproductive life transitions, including the perinatal period. She offers care that is both informed and deeply attuned. Rooted in a reproductive justice with a cultural forward approach, Kat’s philosophy is collectivist, anti-oppressive, and collaborative.
“Acupuncture for low back pain: blending modern “Acupuncture for low back pain: blending modern research with TCM”. New blog post by @pokedbydee up on website now! 

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While the blooming season is undeniably gorgeous, While the blooming season is undeniably gorgeous, it’s not without a few drawbacks. For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, our Naturopathic Doctor Kristen Mark offers her wisdom in her latest blog post. Check out the blog page on our website for helpful insights and advice. Link in bio.
Did you know Acupuncture can help relieve perimeno Did you know Acupuncture can help relieve perimenopausal symptoms? Check out @pokedbydee ‘s blog post on our website outlining how TCM and acu can offer a compassionate and holistic way to help navigate the hormonal changes that can be so frustrating and uncomfortable during perimenopause.
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