1-3451 Douglasdale Blvd SE, Calgary, AB
Acupuncture in SE Calgary
Acupuncture can be used in different ways depending on your health concerns and goals. At our SE Calgary clinic, we offer both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture with Registered Acupuncturist Dr. Raymond Liu and Western Medical Acupuncture with chiropractor Dr. Cole Bishop. While both approaches use fine acupuncture needles, their assessment methods, treatment techniques and clinical focus are different.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Dr. Raymond Liu is a Registered Acupuncturist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. Trained in both medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, he also taught as a medical school professor before coming to Canada.
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Dr. Liu takes a whole-person approach to care, considering your health history, symptoms and overall well-being when developing a treatment plan. He has a particular interest in women's health and hormonal concerns, as well as pain, headaches, sleep concerns and stress-related symptoms.
People commonly see Dr. Liu for concerns such as:
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Neck, back and shoulder pain
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Headaches and migraines
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Sciatica
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Sports and motor vehicle injuries
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Sleep concerns
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Stress and tension
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Menstrual and menopausal concerns
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Women's health concerns
Western Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Cole Bishop provides Western Medical Acupuncture as part of his chiropractic practice. This approach uses acupuncture needles to target specific muscles, joints and areas of the nervous system based on a physical assessment.
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Western Medical Acupuncture may be incorporated into care for musculoskeletal concerns such as neck and back pain, muscle tension, sports injuries and other movement-related concerns.
What to Expect at Your Acupuncture Appointment
Your first acupuncture appointment begins with a discussion of your health history, current concerns and goals for care. Your practitioner will use this information, along with their assessment, to determine an appropriate approach for your treatment.
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Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points based on your individual treatment plan. Most people find the experience comfortable, although sensations can vary depending on the area being treated and the technique being used.
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Before your appointment, we recommend having a light meal and wearing comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being treated.