**Phoenix is currently accepting ICBC patients.** Your body is wondrous. It holds an innate ability to restore and maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness. If you are not functioning at your highest capacity, a helping hand can gently guide you back. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine bodywork can provide support and guidance to restore this natural healing process. My treatments are tailored to your individual needs at each session, integrating acupuncture, with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies. This may include therapeutic massage (Tui Na), cupping, diet therapy (Shi Liao), auricular medicine, laser treatments (for people averse to needles), and electro-acupuncture to support the body's natural healing processes. Chinese medicine is a holistic practice. We generally start with treating symptoms, but ultimately, our goal is to address the root cause, returning the body to harmony. This is true healing, it doesn’t just cure symptoms, but prevents disease. This level of change requires commitment and patience (after all it took your body many years to get here) but will pay rewards throughout your life with improved health and wellness. My life’s path was changed in my 20’s with a back injury. When the pain did not resolve, my doctor said, “We’re not very good at this; you may as well try something else.” I sought help using different treatment therapies. Through that journey, I saw my body heal, not just the back pain, but many areas coming into better balance. I came to deeply trust in the body’s wisdom to heal. I learned that with the right guidance, imbalances in the body can be addressed, and it can get back on course to function at its highest capacity. My curiosity about the different treatment methods and ways practitioners worked caused me to change paths. I left my career in environmental engineering, and for over 25 years, I have been immersed in holistic health and lifestyle practices. In Chinese Medicine we call this Yang Sheng, nourishing life. I came to acupuncture from a very scientific lens. My "left brain" seeks to understand the how and why, keeping me up on current research and constantly learning. Over the years, my "right brain" has taken a seat at the table, allowing better integration with that which we can’t yet explain. Let’s start with a deep trust in your body’s innate wisdom to heal and combine evidence-based clinical practice to get you feeling better. My holistic practice emphasizes pain relief, digestive health, mental and emotional well-being, women’s health, stress management, fatigue, and overall wellness maintenance. I have undertaken specialised training in treating menopause, and auricular medicine. I also use electro-acupuncture where appropriate for complex internal and neurological conditions. I invite you to explore a different path to health and wellness and look forward to supporting you. With over 25 years of experience in holistic health, and 6 years as an acupuncturist, I am passionate about providing caring and effective treatments to help you reach your health goals.
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Cupping therapy session, for one body area. These sessions are only appropriate if you have already had an initial assessment with the acupuncturist.
Acupressure is a therapeutic technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body. By stimulating these acupuncture channels, acupressure promotes relaxation, alleviates stress, and enhances overall well-being. It can help relieve pain, improve circulation, and support the body's natural healing processes. During a session, you can expect a calm, soothing environment where your practitioner will use their hands to apply pressure to targeted areas, helping to restore balance and harmony in your body.
Acupressure is a therapeutic technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body. By stimulating these acupuncture channels, acupressure promotes relaxation, alleviates stress, and enhances overall well-being. It can help relieve pain, improve circulation, and support the body's natural healing processes. During a session, you can expect a calm, soothing environment where your practitioner will use their hands to apply pressure to targeted areas, helping to restore balance and harmony in your body.
Acupressure is a therapeutic technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body. By stimulating these acupuncture channels, acupressure promotes relaxation, alleviates stress, and enhances overall well-being. It can help relieve pain, improve circulation, and support the body's natural healing processes. During a session, you can expect a calm, soothing environment where your practitioner will use their hands to apply pressure to targeted areas, helping to restore balance and harmony in your body.
A beautifully nourishing treatment to target root imbalances, calm the nervous system, help tone muscles, stimulate collagen and elastin production, increase circulation and enhance overall well being. Here we use full body Acupuncture, followed by a gentle facial gua sha massage. *Not recommended during pregnancy or if you have received Botox or filler injections within the last 4 weeks.
Please note: We are unable to direct bill to ICBC. Payment must be made at the time of appointment and sent in to ICBC for reimbursement. Thank you!
Please note: We are unable to direct bill to ICBC. Payment must be made at the time of appointment and sent in to ICBC for reimbursement. Thank you!
This is for patients who are receiving acupuncture treatment for the first time. It includes a full review of medical history, goal assessment, and treatment to follow.
This is for patients booking an acupuncture treatment with an Acupuncturist for the first time.
This is for patients who have already received an initial treatment and consult with the same acupuncturist. If you are booking with a new acupuncturist, please book an initial consultation.
Veterans Affairs Subsequent Visits
If you are unsure about acupuncture, you can book a complimentary 15 minute consultation to discuss if it is right for you before booking an appointment.
This is for patients who have already received an initial acupuncture treatment and consult with Meg, and would like to have more time for their follow-up visit. This may include both a front and back treatment, or a longer cupping session.
To begin at 36 weeks, acupuncture is used to help prepare you for birth and encourage labour. By increasing blood flow, the uterus and cervix are softened and thinned which helps baby pass. One treatment per week for cervical ripening is recommended (from 36-40 weeks). Twice a week once at 39-40 weeks can help encourage Induction.
This is for patients booking a cupping only consult and treatment with an Acupuncturist for the first time. If you have seen Meg before, you may book a subsequent Cupping appointment instead of a consult.
Weekly, or bi-weekly treatments to help support your fertility journey. Coming in at least 3 months in advance to prepare is recommended. If you have a transfer day planned, come in weekly prior to, as well as once close to transfer day, and once as close to post-transfer time.
Weekly treatments for 6-8 weeks to help fully reset and restore your nervous system. This includes Acupuncture and may include cupping, gua sha, and other tools used in the modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lifestyle/nutrition recommendations will be sent out as well to support you on your path to reset. TCM Herbal Medicine will be considered as well to accompany alongside your weekly treatments.
For new patients seeking Acupuncture & TCM Herbal Medicine. Please note the cost of herbs is not included. Herbs will usually be prescribed between the 1st and 3rd visit. Herbal Medicine requires commitment and may be prescribed for a few months in order to help regain balance. Treatment duration time is 55 minutes.
During your consultation a history of your health and wellbeing will be discussed, followed by an examination and treatment that may consist of Acupuncture, cupping or other tools within the modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is advised to book a series of at least 4 appointments to support continuity of care. Booking these appointments 1 week apart (4 appointments in 4 weeks) is optimal. A more specific treatment plan will be made after we note your progress.
During this consultation a discussion on your previous appointment will take place and how you responded to treatment. This is followed by an examination & treatment that may consist of acupuncture, cupping or other tools within the modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
During your consultation a history of your health and wellbeing will be discussed, followed by an examination and treatment that may consist of Acupuncture, cupping or other tools within the modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is advised to book a series of at least 4 appointments to support continuity of care. Booking these appointments 1 week apart (4 appointments in 4 weeks) is optimal. A more specific treatment plan will be made after we note your progress.
During this consultation a discussion on your previous appointment will take place and how you responded to treatment. This is followed by an examination & treatment that may consist of acupuncture, cupping or other tools within the modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This is for patients booking a treatment with Phoenix for the first time. Laser acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that uses low-level laser instead of traditional needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. This treatment is painless and ideal for those who are sensitive to needles or prefer a needle-free experience. Laser acupuncture can effectively treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, migraines, arthritis, anxiety, and more. During your session, your practitioner will use a low intensity laser device on specific points on your body to promote healing and balance. This safe and gentle therapy is suitable for all ages and provides a relaxing and therapeutic experience.
This is a for patients who have already had an initial treatment with Phoenix. Laser acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that uses low-level laser instead of traditional needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. This treatment is painless and ideal for those who are sensitive to needles or prefer a needle-free experience. Laser acupuncture can effectively treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, migraines, arthritis, anxiety, and more. During your session, your practitioner will use a low intensity laser device on specific points on your body to promote healing and balance. This safe and gentle therapy is suitable for all ages and provides a relaxing and therapeutic experience.
Please note: This only available for patients who have already had an initial consultation with Dr. Spencer.
Please note: This only available for patients who have already had an initial consultation with Dr. Spencer.
A visit for new pediatric patients under 12 seeking Acupuncture & TCM treatments with Verena. Duration of treatment is 30 minutes
A visit for returning pediatric patients under 12 seeking Acupuncture & TCM treatments with Verena. Duration of treatment is 30 minutes.
Acupuncture can be a gentle and natural support through your pregnancy and labour, treating conc erns such as morning sickness, reflux, back and pelvic pain. Labour Preparation (also known as Cervical Ripening) beginning at 36 weeks. For breech position treatment the ideal time is 30-34 weeks. Please book an Initial Visit, if this is your first time getting acupuncture.
A deeply relaxing way to support you throughout pregnancy, helping various pregnancy symptoms and ailments in a natural way. This treatment that can be done at any stage of pregnancy that can help with morning sickness, aches and pains, energy, sleep, stress and any other support you may need. Acupuncture can help support your pregnancy by building a foundation to nourish your baby by optimizing blood flow, regulate hormones, reduce stress and improved overall wellness for both mother and baby. Duration of session between 45-55 minutes. Please book an Initial Visit, if this is your first time seeing Verena.
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