Acupuncture Alternatives

All the Acupuncturists at Healthspring Wellness Centre provide several needle-free treatments.

SCRAPING (Gua Sha) / GRASTON TECHNIQUE

Gua Sha is an alternative therapy where a massage tool is used to scrape your skin. This ancient Chinese Medicine technique stimulates micro-circulation of the soft tissue, increasing blood flow.

LASER ACUPUNCTURE

Cupping Therapy is an alternative therapy that involves creating suction onto the skin by placing cups. The suction increases blood circulation, thereby relieving muscle tension, and improving overall blood flow to promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and new blood vessels in the tissue.

The following conditions are some examples of where cupping may benefit patients:

  • lower back pain

  • neck and shoulder pain

  • headache and migraine

  • knee pain

  • shingles

  • facial paralysis

  • cough and dyspnea

  • acne

  • lumbar disc herniation

  • cervical spondylosis

  • brachialgia

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

  • hypertension

  • diabetes mellitus

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • asthma

CUPPING

Tui-na is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. Practitioners uses their fingers to apply pressure to the acupoints to balance the qi and blood in the body.

The following conditions may benefit from this technique:

  • neck and back pain

  • musculoskeletal disorders

  • premenstrual syndrome

  • fatigue and insomnia

  • carpal tunnel

  • headaches

  • arthritis

  • osteoporosis

  • stress

  • digestive conditions

  • respiratory conditions

TUI-NA (Pushing and Grasping Massage Technique)

ACUPRESSURE

SHOCKWAVE

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. By delivering strong energy pulses to injured areas, it enhances blood circulation, boosts metabolism, and activates the cells responsible for repairing bone and connective tissue. This therapy is especially effective when the body has struggled to heal on its own, making it a valuable option for chronic pain, tendinopathy, calcifications, and difficult-to-heal ligament injuries. Patients often notice reduced pain and improved mobility after just one or two sessions. With benefits such as accelerated healing, no surgery, no negative side effects, and coverage by most insurance providers, shockwave therapy offers a safe and effective way to restore function and improve quality of life.

ACUPUNCTURE PATCH (Electromagnetic Copper-peptide)