by Gord Grant, Ph.D., R.Ac. In traditional Oriental-based acupuncture, many conditions in transition that require the body and mind to be at their best are treated at least once per week. Our community acupuncture sessions, where treatments occur in a group setting, offer an affordable way to experience acupuncture regularly and sustain the healing process ($10 initial assessment fee for first time patients, and $20-$40 sliding scale based on what…
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by Gord Grant I used to suffer chronic back and knee problems. The doctors told me I wouldn’t be running any more. I didn’t want to believe that. In fact, these problems were what first exposed me to acupuncture. Acupuncture not only helped me back into running, but it was part of my journey in becoming more aware of what made my pain and performance better or worse. Along they…
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So I was a beekeeper. Well, I still am, but now as a hobbyist. I really love bees and share this passion with my family, friends, and community. But there was a time, in another life, that I was the owner of thousands of hives and pipelines of honey. It was honey that brought me to be an acupuncturist in an indirect sort of way. It was through my discovery…
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Library Corner We have created a special space for anyone to peruse and enjoy our eclectic book collection, which we also loan to our patients. From traditional and holistic aspects of healing and health, inspirational ideas, various magazines, poetry, to scientific and medical references on anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, bodywork, and acupuncture. Here is one of many recent additions that Gord has read and added to the library: The…
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We have created a special space for anyone to peruse and enjoy our eclectic book collection, which we also loan to our patients. From traditional and holistic aspects of healing and health, inspirational ideas, various magazines, poetry, to scientific and medical references on anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, bodywork, and acupuncture. Here is one of many recent additions to the library by Gord Grant: Fantastic Voyage – The Science Behind…
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by Alina Tousseeva, M.D. (Russia), R.Ac. and Gord Grant, Ph.D., R.Ac. A medical research team from the Center for Translational Neuromedicine at Rochester, NY, published a very interesting article on the acupuncture mechanism in the highly acclaimed scientific journal NATURE (NATURE NEUROSCIENCE VOLUME 13 | NUMBER 7 | JULY 2010). Here, Goldman’s team concludes, “Although acupuncture has been practiced for over 4,000 years, it has been difficult to establish its…
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by Gord Grant, Ph.D., R.Ac. There is perhaps no acupuncture point that has been studied as extensively as “Neiguan” (called P6 in the western world). This anti-nausea point is located at that little blue dot you see on the wrist in the picture, or about 2 finger widths up from the wrist crease, in between the two prominent ropy tendons there. Well over 6000 people have participated in randomized trials…
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The Patient’s Corner is a place where we publish patients’ ideas and suggestions regarding health and wellness. We find that the private conversations of patient and practitioner are also reflective of a much larger anonymous conversation between many patients, since the wisdom and knowledge gained by one is often indirectly shared with another through the practitioner. This one came from a patient who was dealing with difficult PMS problems. She…
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by Gord Grant, Ph.D., R.Ac. Understanding Chronic Low Back Pain: This article will help explain the nature of chronic back pain, and show how acupuncture can help get you back on track. Although many cases of lower back pain are self-limiting and get better on their own, they often develop into a chronic problem. These account for a huge proportion of healthcare expenditures and reduced productivity and quality of life. Sometimes …
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by Gord Grant, Ph.D. R.Ac. In my practice, I see many patients who experience considerable improvements in neck or back dysfunction when I combine Chinese bodywork techniques, such as sliding cupping and gua sha, together with acupuncture in the same session. These bodywork techniques initiate physiological healing changes that massage does not. I warn my patients that they may have some awful looking red marks after treatment, especially the first…
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