Rhythm Wellness & Acupuncture

Rhythm Wellness & Acupuncture Dr. Rae Laberge
DTCM, RAc, C.H.N. Holistic Nutritional Consultant

Acupuncture 👏🏼 is 👏🏼 a 👏🏼 dosage 👏🏼 based 👏🏼 treatment 👏🏼 - just like any other medicine.You wouldn’t take a single dose...
07/08/2025

Acupuncture 👏🏼 is 👏🏼 a 👏🏼 dosage 👏🏼 based 👏🏼 treatment 👏🏼 - just like any other medicine.

You wouldn’t take a single dose of antibiotics or do one workout and expect results. Acupuncture works the same way.

Acupuncture is cumulative. 📶 The results build over time and consistency — not from one-off sessions.

It’s important to stick to your treatment plan and attend your appointments regularly. Initially we front load with treatment frequency to build momentum and reduce symptoms. As you progress towards your health goals we begin to spread out treatments.

Each persons healing timeline is different, but in general you will likely see positive changes in around 3-4 treatments.

Treatment frequency:
▫️ 2x/week — for acute concerns or time-sensitive goals (like an injury, pain, breech turning or pre-transfer prep)

▫️ 1x/week — for steady progress (fertility, hormones, pregnancy support, digestive support and emotional health)

▫️ Every 2–4 weeks — for maintenance and prevention once you’re feeling better.

▫️ Menstrual/ hormonal related issues - ~3 cycles
Let’s make your treatments work with your body, and find the right rhythm for your goals.

Bottom line, consistency is key!


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More fertility specialists are recommending the integration of acupuncture with IVF, recognizing its potential to improv...
05/07/2025

More fertility specialists are recommending the integration of acupuncture with IVF, recognizing its potential to improve implantation rates, reduce stress, and support overall treatment outcomes. 🌱

1️⃣ Pre-stimulation phase (~3 months prior):
This is a foundational phase where we focus on optimizing egg and s***m quality, cycle regulation, managing inflammation, and uterine lining prep.

2️⃣ Embryo Transfer Day:
Acupuncture is often used on ET day to help your body shift into a receptive state—enhancing blood flow to the uterus, calming the nervous system, and creating the ideal environment for implantation.

3️⃣ 3–5 Days Post-ET:
In this window, implantation is underway. Acupuncture can support endometrial receptivity, balance hormones, and reduce uterine contractions—creating a stable environment for implantation. It also helps calm the nervous system and ease anxiety during the emotional two-week wait.

4️⃣ Early Pregnancy Support:
Support in the early weeks matters—especially after IVF. Acupuncture helps maintain hormonal balance, improve uterine blood flow, and regulate the stress response—factors that contribute to a stable early gestational environment.



From preparation to early pregnancy, we’re here to support you—every step of the way. 📞 Book a discovery call or appointment today!

Getting ABORM certified has been on my professional “to-do” list for years—so I’m excited to finally share that I’ve ach...
04/30/2025

Getting ABORM certified has been on my professional “to-do” list for years—so I’m excited to finally share that I’ve achieved this milestone!

Holding myself—and the care I provide—to the highest standard has always been important to me. Earning this certification felt like a natural next step in honoring that commitment to my patients.

Thank you to everyone who supported me through the many months of studying and prep. It’s an exciting time to be in this field, with SO much emerging research affirming the role of acupuncture in fertility care! ✨ 🍍

ABORM leads globally pioneering best practice in acupuncture and traditional chinese reproductive medicine. Fellows are highly skilled clinicians and researchers, advancing knowledge and providing innovative, evidence based care.

When it comes to your fertility journey, working with someone who truly understands the complexity of reproductive health and ART can make all the difference.


Don’t get me wrong, Smoothies rock for packing in a bunch of nutrients dense foods into a convenient grab and go snack o...
04/21/2025

Don’t get me wrong, Smoothies rock for packing in a bunch of nutrients dense foods into a convenient grab and go snack or meal, but they aren’t for everyone.

In TCM, consuming cold foods can cool the uterus and weaken the spleen’s Qi, potentially affecting fertility.

Symptoms of spleen Qi deficiency may include fatigue, bloating, and a feeling of heaviness.​

Symptoms of a cold uterus are painful, dark , clotty periods, cold hands, abdomen and feet, low back pain.

That said —you don’t have to give up your beloved smoothies! Just warm them up a bit.

🍓Use room-temperature fruits and vegetables.

🔥 Add warming ingredients like ginger or cinnamon.

🍹Limit smoothie consumption to a few times per week instead of daily - if this is how you get a dose of protein every day , consider a very simple (protein + banana) option.

Want my fave “warm” smoothie recipe? Comment or DM smoothie and I will send it your way

Health and healing are not a 1 size fits all deal, and neither is treatment. As a TCM practitioner, I pull from a mixed ...
03/16/2022

Health and healing are not a 1 size fits all deal, and neither is treatment.
As a TCM practitioner, I pull from a mixed bag of tools and tricks to get to back to balance and health. Whether thats sleeping better, getting back in the gym, less anxiety, tackling migraines, digestive support, or finding a diet that best fits your unique make up, you can bet we’ll get you there with a treatment plan build just for you! 💪🏼


Curious if I’m the right practitioner for you? Book a 15 minute phone consult and ask me all your questions. 👉🏼 Click the Link In Bio

Hands up you are done with this cold weather Calgary! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️Its been a frigid couple of weeks, and rumour has it, we...
12/29/2021

Hands up you are done with this cold weather Calgary! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️
Its been a frigid couple of weeks, and rumour has it, we are not in the clear just yet. Here is a quick look at how we can choose to what eat in conjunction with the climate, to balance our internal state, support our health and boost our immune systems resiliency during extreme temperature changes. 🥶 .
Traditional medicine is deeply rooted in the concept of finding balance in ones daily life to achieve optimal health. This carries over into nutrition as well. ⏩
As a general rule, we should try to eat what is local, and what is in season. Eat warm foods (onions, garlic, ginger, meats, grains, root vegetables) when its cold, eat cold foods (fresh fruits & vegetables) when its hot and eat moistening foods (melons, fruits, celery) when its dry.... hmm funny how nature provides us exactly what we need to achieve balance at the RIGHT times. 😉 .
So! During these cold months! Aim to ramp up your warming food intake. Most of these “warming” foods not only warm you up, but contain compounds that strengthen your immune system, keeping you strong and resilient to those common colds and flus that attack everyone at the office during sudden temperature changes! 💪🏼 .
Warming foods : ginger, garlic, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, chili peppers, onion, sweet potato, squash, turnips, shrimp, lamb, beef, walnuts, dates, pine nuts, sunflower seeds. .
✌🏼 stay warm friends

C u p p i n g - A TCM original technique 👌🏼 - The reverse massage (gently lifts muscles & facia rather then pressing and...
07/20/2021

C u p p i n g
- A TCM original technique 👌🏼
- The reverse massage (gently lifts muscles & facia rather then pressing and squeezing)
-Clears the body/areas of pain from the metabolic debris that build up when pain is present
- Relaxes the body, affected muscles and mind
- Encourages blood flow, drains stagnation, enhances tissue healing, mobility recovery
- Key treatment for stiff neck, back pain, headaches, athletic recovery, DOMS and rehab
- GOES DEEP! If massage just aint cutting it, try cupping. We will find those deep, nagging, aches and pains! 🙌🏽
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✨ Health is for ALL humans ✨ Happy   months YYC! RWA prides itself in being a   safe place practice. Ensuring everyone r...
06/02/2021

✨ Health is for ALL humans ✨
Happy months YYC! RWA prides itself in being a safe place practice. Ensuring everyone receives the highest quality of respect and care, regardless of one’s identity, background, size, color or orientation. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Chicky Nuggies! 🙌🏽These natural nuggets are packed full with plant protein, fibre and nutrients. Making they great dieta...
06/01/2021

Chicky Nuggies! 🙌🏽
These natural nuggets are packed full with plant protein, fibre and nutrients. Making they great dietary players in promoting heart health, improving digestion and controlling blood sugar levels. How do you like your nuggies?

🚨 Its true, I’m moving! 🚨 New place, same Dr. RaeIm pleased to announce that I have joined the team at Riverside Sports ...
03/16/2021

🚨 Its true, I’m moving! 🚨

New place, same Dr. Rae

Im pleased to announce that I have joined the team at Riverside Sports Therapy, starting March 22nd!!!

Located 110 Point McKay Crescent NW

Call (403) 283-7551 or click the LINK IN BIO to book your next appointment ✅

Looking forward to continue helping you achieve your fitness and wellness goals. Whether thats ultra marathons or anxiety and digestive support. ✌🏼

“Where there is no movement there is pain. Where there is movement there is no pain.” - Chinese Proverb“Going with the f...
11/05/2020

“Where there is no movement there is pain. Where there is movement there is no pain.” - Chinese Proverb
“Going with the flow” 🌊 is what acupuncture is all about. Finding blockages in the body, either physical or energetic, re-instilling flow and harmony to resolve pain and imbalance.

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” - HippocratesGood nutrition is such an incredible tool in suppo...
11/05/2020

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” - Hippocrates
Good nutrition is such an incredible tool in supporting vitality, health and mitigating dis-ease ✨
Drop a 💥 in the comments if YOU use preventative nutrition as a daily act of healthcare.

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