Acupuncture
Acupuncture can function as a complete therapeutic treatment regime.
An excellent complement to other treatments
We guarantee you will receive the best quality of care
Acupuncture can function as a complete therapeutic treatment regime. For people already seeking care for their injuries or medical conditions, acupuncture is an excellent complement to almost any other treatment, including Western pharmaceuticals & surgery, herbal therapies, massage therapy, chiropractic or osteopathy.
By enabling the body to function at 100% of its capabilities, acupuncture assists people who are experiencing significant negative side effects from an injury, chronic disease, or medical treatments.
Acupuncture has been known to be effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with: reproductive conditions, psychological conditions, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain syndromes, neurological conditions and musculoskeletal conditions.
Why should I try Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique to improve the body's functions and natural healing ability. It works by stimulating specific anatomical sites, commonly referred to as acupuncture points or acupoints. This is usually accomplished by the insertion of ultra-fine, sterile, one-time-use needles into certain acupuncture points on the body, but may also be done by massage, reflexology, cupping and/or acutonics.
Conditions Treated:
- Chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Women's health concerns (menstrual irregularity, pain, and other menstruation concerns, fertility, menopause)
- Weight loss
- Insomnia, stress reduction and energy loss
- GI disorders
- Headaches
- Asthma/sinusitis
- Immune system strengthening
- Peri-operative preparation and recovery
Meet our Acupuncturist
This video shows the thermal effects of one acupuncture needle placed in the hand. approximately 30 seconds after the needle is inserted you can see heat building not only in the affected hand and arm but also in the opposite hand and arm.
We can help you:
- Find relief from pain
- Increase energy levels
- Improve overall mood
- Improve bodily functions
- Achieve body homeostasis (internal balance)
Dr. Joanie Boux, MD, R.Ac
Medical Doctor (retired), Registered Acupuncturist
Dr. Joanie Boux, MD, R.Ac
Medical Doctor (retired), Registered Acupuncturist
Dr Joanie practices at our North Calgary location
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Dr. Joanie Boux was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She completed her medical school training in Winnipeg and shortly thereafter, moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia to complete her Anesthesiology Residency. She practiced for over 16 years in the field of Anesthesia, including work in both an Intensive Care Unit and Chronic Pain Clinic. Her experience working with individuals suffering from chronic pain made her want to explore alternative ways, outside of western medicine, to encourage the innate ability for self-healing.
Joanie's fascination with alternative healing methods and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) led her to pursue training as an Acupuncturist with the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCATCM) in Halifax. She is a TCM patient herself; any true, lasting healing she had personally achieved in her life had arisen from the various alternative health modalities she had sought out.
Joanie incorporates her years of experience in the field of western medicine in her current holistic teachings to provide the highest quality of integrative health care. Her top priority is to help her patients’ achieve an optimum state of health and longevity. She is committed to the art and science of strengthening and re-balancing the body's underlying energetic forces to achieve peace, harmony, vitality and a sense of well-being in today's stressful world. She considers herself to be a caring and loving individual with a deep desire to help people overcome any physical and emotional challenges blocking their path to a fulfilling life.
Joanie's services include Acupuncture, Acupressure Massage, TCM Reflexology, Cupping Therapy, nutrition/lifestyle advice and Acutonics.
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