The Acupuncture and Health Centre

The Acupuncture and Health Centre ANCIENT WISDOM, MODERN PRACTICE
Fertility , Pregnancy , Internal Medicine , Mental Health, Pain

The Acupuncture and Health Centre is a boutique health clinic in Calgary. It is home to a small group of highly-trained and experienced team of practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture and Massage Therapy. Since its inception almost 30 years ago, this clinic continues to be one of the oldest and most successful TCM practices in Southern Alberta, owing to its personalized service and success rates. In addition to the range of TCM treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, moxabustion and massage services, the Group’s rare on-site pharmacy service ensures each client’s custom-mixed herb formulas are immediately-available, convenient and precise

The Wisdom of the Fall Element in Chinese MedicineHere’s the thing about fall in Chinese medicine—it’s not just about ge...
09/24/2025

The Wisdom of the Fall Element in Chinese Medicine
Here’s the thing about fall in Chinese medicine—it’s not just about getting cozy in a sweater and sipping tea (though, yes, we are all for that). Fall is a season of change, and it’s essential to adapt to it.
In Chinese medicine, fall is connected to the lungs and the large intestines—the organs that are crucial for clearing things out.
The lungs help us release grief, and the large intestines help us let go of physical waste. It’s the perfect time to clear out old emotional baggage and detoxify your body.
But if you’re putting off that emotional release, or ignoring the signs of stress and anxiety, you’re doing your body a disservice. Now is the time to let go, not in a few weeks or months when it becomes too much to handle.
Are you holding onto things—stress, old grudges, or emotional baggage that’s draining your energy? Fall is the time to clear out the clutter so you can embrace the new.
**Don’t wait until your body has had enough. Clear the way now for a season of growth and restoration.

✨What Your Cervical Fluid Says About Fertility✨Your cervical mucus isn’t just a bystander in your cycle—it’s one of your...
09/19/2025

✨What Your Cervical Fluid Says About Fertility✨

Your cervical mucus isn’t just a bystander in your cycle—it’s one of your body’s most reliable messengers about fertility.

🌿 By paying attention to its changes, you can learn when conception is most (or least) likely.

Dry or little mucus: Often means lower fertility—your body is in a resting phase.

Creamy or sticky: Thick, cloudy, or tacky mucus shows that hormones are shifting, and fertility is starting to rise.

Egg-white or watery: Clear, stretchy, and slippery—like raw egg whites—this is your fertile window’s big reveal. These fluids help s***m travel more easily, making conception most likely.

Learning to “read” your cervical fluid is like discovering a built-in fertility chart. It connects you with your cycle in a natural, empowering way—whether your goal is family planning, natural birth control, or simply understanding your body more deeply. 🌸✨


At our clinic, fertility is one of our deepest areas of care and commitment. We know that the path to conception isn’t j...
09/15/2025

At our clinic, fertility is one of our deepest areas of care and commitment. We know that the path to conception isn’t just about the reproductive system—it’s about the whole person. 🌱

Through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and holistic support, we help balance body, mind, and spirit—nurturing your health so that fertility can naturally flourish. 💜

Because when we treat the whole person, we create space for possibility, vitality, and new beginnings. 🌸




☁️✨ When a headache rolls in, it can feel like storm clouds have taken over your sky. But here’s the secret: acupuncture...
09/10/2025

☁️✨ When a headache rolls in, it can feel like storm clouds have taken over your sky. But here’s the secret: acupuncture is like inviting in a gentle breeze that clears the clouds and lets the sun peek through again. 🌞💆‍♀️

Tiny needles (that feel more like whispers than pokes) encourage your body’s own healing rhythm—easing tension, calming the nervous system, and bringing your head back into harmony. 🎶🌿

Headaches don’t have to rule the day—sometimes all it takes is a few points to remind your body how to shine. 🌸

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You’ve done the bloodwork. You’ve sat in the consult rooms. You’ve heard the statistics. And if you’re on an IVF journey...
09/04/2025

You’ve done the bloodwork. You’ve sat in the consult rooms. You’ve heard the statistics. And if you’re on an IVF journey, you already know it can feel like both a marathon and a boxing match you didn’t exactly sign up for.

Here’s where acupuncture enters the ring. 🥊
Research shows that acupuncture before and after embryo transfer can:
✔️ Improve blood flow to the uterus
✔️ Reduce stress (hello cortisol levels 👋)
✔️ Help regulate hormones
✔️ Support implantation

It’s not about “magic needles.” It’s about science meeting ancient wisdom and giving your body its best chance to do what it was designed to do. And if that means you get to lie down in a quiet room while someone else does the heavy lifting for 30 minutes? That’s not a treatment, that’s self-care.

✨ Your IVF team might handle the labs and meds. I’ll help support your body + mind through it all. You don’t have to do this alone.

         

☕❄️ Your morning iced coffee might be doing more than waking you up… it might also be slowing you down.In Traditional Ch...
08/27/2025

☕❄️ Your morning iced coffee might be doing more than waking you up… it might also be slowing you down.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your digestive system is called the Spleen & Stomach — the “Earth Element” — and it LOVES warmth. It’s like a little campfire that turns food into energy (Qi) and blood.

Now, imagine trying to keep that campfire burning… but every morning, you dump a giant bucket of ice water on it. That’s what cold drinks — especially iced coffee — do to your digestion.

Here’s why it’s a problem:

❄️ Cold constricts → Your digestive Qi slows down.

🫘 Coffee is bitter and drying → This can deplete Yin over time.

🌀 Cold + caffeine = double whammy → It can cause bloating, fatigue, loose stools, or even worsen anxiety.

From a TCM point of view, when your digestive fire (Spleen Yang) gets weakened, you might notice:
⚡ Afternoon energy crashes
🥶 Cold hands & feet
😴 Foggy brain after meals
🍩 Constant sugar cravings

What to drink instead:
✨ Room temperature or warm beverages keep your digestion happy and your Qi flowing.

Swap iced coffee for a warm latte with cinnamon (cinnamon supports Yang energy).

Try roasted barley tea (mildly coffee-like, caffeine free).

Or drink warm lemon water in the morning to gently wake up your digestive fire.

💡 Small change, big impact: Supporting your Spleen & Stomach with warm drinks can boost your energy, improve digestion, and even help your mood.

And if you’re not ready to quit your iced coffee completely? Pair it with a warm breakfast or have it after your first warm drink of the day.

📍 Our practitioners at Acupuncture & Health Centre Calgary can help you strengthen your digestive Qi, balance your Yin and Yang, and get your energy back on track — without taking away all your joys in life.

No, there’s no magic "fix-me" point — but some acupuncture points do feel like a reboot button. Your body is full of hea...
08/25/2025

No, there’s no magic "fix-me" point — but some acupuncture points do feel like a reboot button.

Your body is full of healing switches. We just help flip them back on. ✨

We call it the ✨acuglow✨.
08/22/2025

We call it the ✨acuglow✨.

Let’s talk prevention. Because in Chinese Medicine, the best medicine is the kind you don’t need to take.⁠⁠TCM is rooted...
08/20/2025

Let’s talk prevention. Because in Chinese Medicine, the best medicine is the kind you don’t need to take.⁠
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TCM is rooted in treating imbalances before they manifest as symptoms. It looks at the body as an interconnected whole—emotions, environment, diet, lifestyle, all woven together.⁠
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That means you don’t have to wait for a migraine, painful period, burnout, or fertility struggle to get support.⁠
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In fact, **some of our most empowered patients are the ones who come in feeling “fine”—but want to stay that way.**⁠
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🌀 Regular acupuncture sessions, seasonal tune-ups, herbal support, and lifestyle alignment all work to keep your system balanced.⁠
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✨ Be the one who invests in their wellness before it becomes illness. That’s the ancient way. That’s smart medicine.⁠
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👁️ Did you know that in TCM, the liver “opens to the eyes”? If your vision is blurry, dry, strained—or if you’re struggl...
08/18/2025

👁️ Did you know that in TCM, the liver “opens to the eyes”? If your vision is blurry, dry, strained—or if you’re struggling to see your life path clearly—your liver might be the root.⁠
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This isn’t just about carrots and screen breaks. In Chinese medicine, the liver is the organ responsible for smooth Qi flow, detoxification, and storing blood. And when that Qi is stuck? You feel it behind your eyes, in your frustration, and in your planning.
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Common symptoms of liver imbalance that show up in the eyes:
👁️ Dry eyes
👁️ Blurred vision or floaters
👁️ Eye fatigue or twitching
👁️ Headaches behind the eyes
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How we support this in clinic:
✔️ Acupuncture to free Liver Qi
✔️ Chinese herbs like Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) + Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries)
✔️ Diet tweaks: add leafy greens, turmeric, goji berries, and limit alcohol
✔️ Gentle movement like tai chi or yoga to keep Qi flowing
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💬 "When the liver is harmonious, the eyes can see clearly—not just what’s ahead, but what’s within."
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Let us help bring vision and vitality back into focus.

Address

12427 Bonaventure Drive SE #202
Calgary, AB
T2J3N8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Website

http://natural-fertility.ca/

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