Eases pain at the source
Improves circulation and releases pressure in tight, aggravated areas rather than just masking discomfort.
Treatments & techniques
Our Acupuncture Treatments & Techniques
Electro-Acupuncture
A modified form of acupuncture that adds a small electrical current to the needles, to get more out of every session.
Acupressure
The same principles as acupuncture, applied with the hands instead of needles — a good option if you'd rather skip the needling altogether.
Motor Point Acupuncture
Also known as intramuscular stimulation, this technique targets the exact point where a tight muscle is locked up — and gets it to let go.
Gua Sha (Myofascial Scraping)
A traditional technique using smooth stones to boost circulation, release tight fascia and leave skin looking brighter.
Tuina
Tuina uses hands-on manipulation — rolling, kneading, pressing — to move qi and blood where they've stalled, easing tension and restoring function rather than just relaxing you.
Motor Vehicle Accident Acupuncture
A structured acupuncture program for whiplash, soft-tissue injury and the anxiety that often follows a car accident.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping draws blood flow into tight or stagnant tissue using gentle suction — a mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a favourite recovery tool among athletes.
Chinese Medicine Herbal Tea
An individually recommended herbal tea blend, chosen after assessment rather than a generic wellness blend.
What it is
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is built on a simple idea: the body has channels of energy, or qi, running through it, and pain or illness shows up where that flow gets blocked. Your practitioner reads your symptoms, finds where the blockage sits, and places needles along the meridian that connects to it.
Why choose us
Why Choose Lumina Clinic for Acupuncture?
Calms the nervous system
Helpful for anxiety, restlessness and the kind of sleep that never feels deep enough.
Loosens what's locked up
Relaxes contracted muscles and long-standing tension that hasn't responded to stretching alone.
Backed by decades of use
Recognized by the World Health Organization for over thirty conditions, from headaches to joint pain.
Who this is for
Am I a Candidate for Acupuncture?
It's a gentle treatment — most people feel a light tingling or heaviness at the needle site and nothing more. Sessions are quiet, low-lit, and give your body time to respond.
People come to us for acupuncture most often for:
- Headaches and migraines
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Insomnia and anxiety
- Spinal and nerve pain
Your visit
What to Expect During Treatment
Every Acupuncture visit starts with an assessment — what's going on, why, and whether acupuncture is the right tool for it. Your practitioner explains the plan before treatment begins, and adjusts it as you respond, so you always know what's happening and why.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel very little — a brief pinch on insertion, then a mild tingling or heaviness. It shouldn't be sharp or lasting.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you're treating, but many people notice a difference within three to six visits. Your practitioner will give you a realistic estimate at your first appointment.
Is it covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans cover acupuncture performed by a registered practitioner. Bring your plan details and we'll help you check.
What should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the area being treated.
Start today
Ready to start acupuncture?
Book online in under two minutes, or call and we'll point you to the right practitioner.