We are very excited to have recently added Acupuncture and Shiatsu Therapy to the growing list of services offered at Lifewise. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the latest addition to our Lifewise Team, JoAnn Alafriz.
JoAnn completed her Shiatsu and Acupuncture Diplomas with high honours from the Shiatsu School of Canada and Acupuncture Institute. In addition to her practice, she is currently working as an instructor and supervisor at the Shiatsu School of Canada.
JoAnn encourages her patients to tap into the healing power of their bodies to feel their best. Her philosophy that Body Awareness leads to Body Wellness is a perfect fit with what we all believe and teach here at Lifewise.
Yours In Health,
Dr. Karen Baker
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Acupuncture 101
JoAnn Alafriz, BSc, Dipl ST, Dipl Ac
Acupuncture is a Chinese healing modality with over 5,000 years of history. It is a holistic style of treatment whereby fine needles are used to balance and improve well being. Many contemporary scientific studies demonstrate Acupuncture’s positive effect on many disorders.
The premise of Acupuncture is that Qi (vital energy) flows through channels of the body. When Qi is blocked or deficient, discomfort is felt. The goal: to rebalance the body and ensure the smooth flow of Qi.
Acupuncture needles are very thin and are inserted with a quick, light motion, with little discomfort. The needles are retained anywhere from 20 – 45 minutes. You can expect to feel a sense of relaxation and ease that will last for some time after treatment.
During the initial intake, various aspects of your health and habits are reviewed. A tongue and pulse diagnosis is taken (they reflect the health of the different organ systems). Based on the diagnosis, specific acupuncture points are selected to treat the condition at hand.
Clean needle technique in Acupuncture is a practiced and follows western medical standards of care. Single-use, pre-sterilized, needles are used.
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of Ontario is forming. This College will fully regulate the practice of Acupuncture in the public interest.
Insurance coverage for Acupuncture is included in many extended health care plans.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture is a Chinese healing modality with over 5,000 years of history. It is a holistic style of treatment whereby fine needles are used to balance and improve well being. Many contemporary scientific studies demonstrate Acupuncture’s positive effect on many disorders.
The premise of Acupuncture is that Qi (vital energy) flows through channels of the body. When Qi is blocked or deficient, discomfort is felt. The goal: to rebalance the body and ensure the smooth flow of Qi.
Acupuncture needles are very thin and are inserted with a quick, light motion, with little discomfort. The needles are retained anywhere from 20 – 45 minutes. You can expect to feel a sense of relaxation and ease that will last for some time after treatment.
During the initial intake, various aspects of your health and habits are reviewed. A tongue and pulse diagnosis is taken (they reflect the health of the different organ systems). Based on the diagnosis, specific acupuncture points are selected to treat the condition at hand.
Clean needle technique in Acupuncture is a practiced and follows western medical standards of care. Single-use, pre-sterilized, needles are used.
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of Ontario is forming. This College will fully regulate the practice of Acupuncture in the public interest.
Insurance coverage for Acupuncture is included in many extended health care plans.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Why Iyengar Yoga?
Dennis Newhook, RMT, CYT
Iyengar yoga is often described as a science, philosophy, and art. Anyone who has had the privilege of studying with an experienced, senior level teacher will know firsthand how accurate this description really is!
The postures are practiced in a particular sequence and done with precise alignment; philosophy is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the oldest surviving texts on yoga; committed practice of grounding, extension, and freely moving breath enlivens every bodily cell allowing full expression of the practitioner's inner light to shine.
Unlike any other yoga tradition, Iyengar yoga teachers undergo rigorous training and national level certification exams to ensure the highest standard of practice, ethics, and safety. To learn more about Iyengar yoga in Canada, please visit the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada's website at iyengaryogacanada.com.
Iyengar yoga is often described as a science, philosophy, and art. Anyone who has had the privilege of studying with an experienced, senior level teacher will know firsthand how accurate this description really is!
The postures are practiced in a particular sequence and done with precise alignment; philosophy is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the oldest surviving texts on yoga; committed practice of grounding, extension, and freely moving breath enlivens every bodily cell allowing full expression of the practitioner's inner light to shine.
Unlike any other yoga tradition, Iyengar yoga teachers undergo rigorous training and national level certification exams to ensure the highest standard of practice, ethics, and safety. To learn more about Iyengar yoga in Canada, please visit the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada's website at iyengaryogacanada.com.
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