Fort Saskatchewan Acupuncture

03/26/2024

✨🌱Can you feel those springtime vibes coming in?🌱✨

Join us just after the Full Moon in May for the ever popular Yin & Acupuncture workshop, with special guest and her incredible Sound Bath healing!

The evening will include Yin yoga practice led by the incredible , followed by Acupuncture by and a relaxing Soundbath to help you transition into the next lunar phase with ease and enjoy the spring energy!

May 8th, 2024 - 6pm at Fort Saskatchewan Acupuncture

$45 - Sign up online at www.fortsaskacupuncture.janeapp.com and be sure to e-transfer to info@fortsaskacupuncture.com in order to reserve your spot.

We hope to see you there 💕

02/02/2024

11/21/2023

We have a new team member!
Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge! Her treatment style utilizes moderate to deep pressure, trigger point and joint mobilization techniques. It’s a balance between relaxation and targeted muscular therapy. This provides stress relief for both the body and mind.
And for those of your with busy week days, she also offers Saturday appointments! Hurray!
To book in with Jenn, visit www.fortsaskacupuncture.janeapp.com

05/01/2023

Do you have aching, pinching, crunchy shoulders? Whether it’s from sports, overuse or too much high fiving, shoulder dysfunction can be quite a pain!
Muscle instability and imbalances can be a common issue, especially when it comes to the shoulder joint. This can lead to pain, limited range of motion, and even decreased sport performance.
Referral patterns of shoulder pain can be complex and can affect other areas of the body, causing things like elbow pain, forearm tension, and even finger tingling and weakness, making it important to address any issues promptly.
Acupuncture works by targeting specific points in the body to help stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This makes it a fantastic injury recovery tool as well!
In the case of shoulder instability, this can mean targeting muscles and fascia that are weak or tight and helping to restore balance to the joint. By correcting these imbalances, you can not only reduce pain and improve range of motion, but also enhance your sports performance!
So, if you're an athlete of any level looking to optimize your shoulder function and take your performance to the next level, or just someone who is done with shoulder aches and pains - Sport Acupuncture may be just what you need!
Book in online at www.fortsaskacupucnture.com or email info@fortsaskacupuncture.com if you have questions about the best treatment for you!

03/23/2023

🦶🏻Flat Feet aka Pes Planus 🦶🏻
Feet! They serve as the foundation for your entire body in terms of support, balance, and posture.
The arch of the foot is very important in helping absorb shock from physical activities such as walking, running, jumping etc.
Unfortunately it is quite common to have little to no arch; Flat Feet!
With Flat Feet, the tendons and ligaments of the arch can stretch, tear or become inflamed, causing pain in the heel, arch, ankle, shins (shin splints), knees, hips and lower back.
It can also contribute to other conditions such as bunions, hammer toes, or plantar fasciitis/fasciosis!
Sport Acupuncture along with exercise can help correct foot posture and retrain the muscles that support the arch by “waking up” and activating weak/locked muscles as well as helping to develop better proprioception (body awareness).
Have questions about how acupuncture can help you? Contact us at info@fortsaskacupuncture.com or visit www.fortsaskacupuncture.janeapp.com to book your sport acupuncture appointment online!

03/16/2023

While regular acupuncture is also great for the treatment of all types of pain, this treatment style is more focused on function, proprioception and optimal performance. Sport injuries, improving mechanics and sport specific goals can all be addressed.

Ryan has specialized training and is completing his Sport Medicine Acupuncture training. This allows him to assess, evaluate and treat a variety of more complex musculoskeletal conditions.

This treatment is great if you are a high level athlete, a weekend warrior, or anything in between!

Along with performance, this type of acupuncture is also incredible for tissue regeneration and injury recovery to get you back to the game faster.

Not sure if this is right for you? Contact us at info@fortsaskacupuncture.com or you can book in online at www.fortsaskacupuncture.com

01/31/2023

Are colds, flus and allergies not leaving mush-room in your schedule for fun activities? *groan*
There are so many different species of fungi and mushrooms used in Chinese Medicine! Some of the popular ones in our clinic are Poria, Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Turkey Tail, to name a few!
While they have a variety of amazing health applications like improving cognition and adrenal support, one of our favorites is immune system regulation!
This means bolstering your immune system against colds, flus and bugs that are prominent this time of year, but also regulating the immune system with allergies! So neat!
We carry a variety of single mushroom capsules, as well as mushroom blends and drink mixtures. They are also incorporated into many of the TCM patent and custom formulas.
As with all things in Chinese Medicine, your individual makeup and constitution is important when thinking about which mushroom varieties and combinations you will need for your specific pattern or symptoms.
Not sure which mushrooms and fungi are for you? Your practitioner would be glad to help!
To book in your appointment visit www.fortsaskacupuncture.com or if you have more questions about how mushrooms can help you, contact us at info@fortsaskacupuncture.com

12/20/2022

✨🎄Happy holidays!🌲✨
A quick reminder that we are closed for a few days, but Ryan, Steph and Brenna have availability between Christmas and New Years!
Whether it’s so de stress, help digest that Christmas meal or use up your 2022 benefits, we’ve got you covered 😊
Book in online at www.fortsaskacupuncture.com or call (587) 285-8012 to grab your spot!

11/29/2022

🎉We are turning 5!🎉
Holy moly, has time ever flown by! It’s our 5 year anniversary of Fort Saskatchewan Acupuncture!
To celebrate, we are having a draw for a gift basket with incredible goodies from local businesses , , and of course, some of our favorite products from the clinic! To top it off, the basket will also include a Fort Sask Acupuncture treatment! Woohoo!
There are a few ways you can enter for the draw. Pick and choose as many as you’d like for more entries!

🌿1 draw entry each time you come into the clinic for an appointment until December 27th 2022.

🌱1 draw entry for every like, follow and share of this post

🌿1 draw entry for commenting on this post about your favorite treatment, modality or supplement we offer

🌱1 draw entry for each time you bring in non-perishable food items for the
We are beyond grateful for all the support, love and encouragement we’ve received over the last 5 years. It has truly been incredible serving this amazing community, and our hearts are so full.
Here’s to many more years of health, wellness and supporting you in moving and feeling your best!

11/17/2022

Your favorite workshop is getting an upgrade!
The full moon is a great opportunity to let go of what no longer serves you, giving you a fresh slate for 2023.
Join us for our classic combo of soothing yin yoga and blissful acupuncture. You’ll then enjoy some curated tea, reflection and journaling for the year ahead!
Spots are disappearing quickly! Sign up online at www.fortsaskacupuncture.com, and be sure to send your e-transfer to secure your spot!

10/31/2022

🌱 The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
💉Medications💊
Modern western medications have many incredible uses for a variety of conditions, diseases and illnesses. Hormonal contraception was also a huge historical innovation for many women across the world.
However, as with any treatment, there are pros and cons. Hormonal birth control, HRT, corticosteroids and many mood stabilizing drugs are among many medication categories that can all have profound effects on our delicate hormonal balance. While the “endocrine disruption” is the reason many of these meds work, they can still cause many unwanted side effects for our bodies.
This doesn’t mean that these medications don’t have their uses and place. What it does mean is that we should be educated about our treatment and pharmaceutical choices, to make informed choices about what is best for our health goals, lifestyle and quality of life needs.
The really cool part is you don’t have to choose one extreme or the other if you don’t want to! You can certainly be on western medications, and still have a treatment plan put in place to mitigate some of the unwanted side effects.
Acupuncture and herbal therapy are incredible resources for finding hormonal balance when using or coming off of endocrine disrupting medications. A frequent scenario that we see in the clinic is women coming off of hormonal birth control, who are trying to regulate their cycles again for either fertility or health reasons.
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away an acupuncture session at Fort Saskatchewan Acupuncture! This can be used to assess your hormonal balance, or even assess lifestyle and supplementation choices to help you with your hormone health goals! Woohoo!
To Enter:
1. ✨Follow &
2. ✨Like & Share This Post
3. ✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this prize!
Be sure to have all 3 steps complete in order to be eligible for the draw 😊!
Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!

10/24/2022

🌱 The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
🥤 Water Bottles and Food Storage 🫙
Plastic containers and food storage are common culprits for containing endocrine disruptors! Many water bottles, cans, tupperware containers and plastic wraps contain chemicals to help with product longevity and effectiveness, but are not great for our hormone health.
Some common culprits are:
Bisphenol A or BPA - these can be found in water bottles, canned goods or canned beverages, and plastic wraps. They mimic estrogen and have been also found to have an effect on our neural function.
Phthalates, DEHA and DEHP - these have been shown to affect many different systems in the body, including our metabolic functions, and both male and female reproductive function.
Luckily, these endocrine disruptors are starting to be researched more, and it is becoming more commonplace to find BPA and Phthalate free containers and storage! Hormones rejoice!
Some other great options that you can look at are glass bottles and tupperware, or beeswax based food wrappers..
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away a reusable Eminence cup and reusable utensils! Hormone friendly, but also great for reducing waste!
To Enter:
1. ✨Follow &
2. ✨Like & Share This Post
3. ✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this prize!
Be sure to have all 3 steps complete in order to be eligible for the draw 😊!
Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!

10/17/2022

🌱 The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
🧴 Cosmetics 🧼
Did you know that up to 60% of what we put into our skin is absorbed into our bodies? Being mindful about your skin care products and their ingredients is a great way to avoid exposure to a lot of potential endocrine disruptors!
There are many chemicals that you want to avoid in your skin care products and cosmetics, but here are just a few big ones to watch out for:
〰️Parabens (Methyl, Butyl, Ethyl, Propyl) - these interfere with the normal production of hormones. They have also been shown to have significant effects on fertility.

〰️Sodium Lauryl Sulphates or SLS - a popular foaming agent that harmfully mimics estrogen

〰️Phthalates - yup, they’re back, and very commonly used in personal care products
Also be wary of synthetic fragrances and colours, as these are also some of the previously mentioned endocrine disruptor heavy hitters!
Luckily there are lots of great organic product lines out there that give you maximum benefit and nutrition for your skin, without harmfully disrupting your internal health.
Eminence Organic Skin Care is a fantastic hormone friendly choice for skin care products. Eminence is an award winning skin care line that is more than 95% organic, made with naturally derived ingredients, and free of synthetic fragrances and colours.
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away a $50 Gift Certificate towards Eminence Organic Skin Care Products at the Time 4 U Day Spa Open House event on Nov 5th & 6th.
To Enter:
1. ✨Follow &
2. ✨Like & Share This Post
3. ✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this prize!
Be sure to have all 3 steps complete in order to be eligible for the draw 😊!
Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!

10/11/2022

🌱The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
🍎🫑🥩Produce & Groceries 🧈🍓🥬
Choosing local, organic, grass-fed produce is great for a lot of ethical, environmental and economic reasons, but did you know it can also be a great way to limit exposure to certain endocrine disruptors?
When choosing produce, try to choose organic when you can. While the organic label is not a perfect system, it still reduces the exposure of your produce to a lot of pesticides and endocrine disruptors such as fenitrothion. This is a common insecticide that blocks our body’s ability to use androgens.
If you want to prioritize which fruits and veggies are the worst culprits for containing high pesticide amounts, look for the “Dirty Dozen” and choose organic options for them.
The Dirty Dozen:
🍓Strawberries
🥬Collard greens and kale
🥗Spinach
🍑Nectarines
🍏Apples
🍇Grapes
🫑Peppers
🍒Cherries
🍑Peaches
🍐Pears
🥗Celery
🍅Tomatoes.
Industrially farmed animal products and meat are also culprits for containing endocrine disruptors, especially if they are high in fat like butter, cheese and milk. This is because fat stores a lot of the antibiotics and hormones that are used to promote higher yield from these animals.
When possible, try looking for local, grass fed animal product options, especially butter. If farmer’s markets aren’t available to you, there are many great online organic grocery options out there too!
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away a Herbal Consultation at Fort Sask Acupuncture!
To Enter:
1. ✨Follow &
2. ✨Like & Share This Post
3. ✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this prize!
Be sure to have all 3 steps complete in order to be eligible for the draw 😊!
Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!

10/03/2022

🌱The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
🪣Cleaning Products 🧽
Have you ever walked through the cleaning product section at a store and found the smell was overwhelming? Well, those are likely some endocrine disruptors you’re sniffing!
It’s so important for our overall health to make hormone friendly cleaning product choices. We use them on every single surface in our homes, which in turn exposes us, our families and pets to their ingredients every day!
Here are some ingredients to avoid when looking for cleaning products:

Triclosan - A popular antibacterial chemical that can interfere with estrogen, androgen and thyroid function.

Bleach and Chlorine products - these are harmful for both liver and lung function, which impedes our body’s ability to process, activate and create hormones.

Fragrances, musks or “parfum” - synthetic fragrances contain phthalates that can mimic or interfere with our hormone production and function.

The good news is there are more and more hormone friendly options coming to the market, making it easier for us to limit our exposure to harmful compounds.
A friendly reminder - this is about reducing overall exposure, not perfection! If you’re new to this, choose one cleaning product at a time to try and slowly replace what you have. 😊
You can even make many of your own non-toxic cleaning products at home! A great all purpose cleaner to start with is one part vinegar and one part water.
Norwex is another excellent choice when it comes to cleaning products. They also have microfibre cloths that can remove up to 99% bacteria from a surface only using water and their microfibre technology!
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away a Norwex EnviroCloth and Window Cloth!
To Enter:
1. ✨Follow & Time 4 U Day Spa
2. ✨Like & Share This Post
3. ✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this product!
Be sure to have all 3 steps complete in order to be eligible for the draw 😊! Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!

09/29/2022

🌱The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
While “hormone imbalance” is a really broad term, there are some common symptoms that show we are not at optimal hormone health.
Some of the common signs of hormone imbalance are:
😣Digestive issues such as IBS, constipation or diarrhea
😵‍💫Poor sleep quality or difficulty falling or staying asleep
😑Period issues such as PMS, irregular, painful periods, PCOS, endometriosis
🤕Chronic headaches or migraines
🥱Chronic fatigue, body pain and stiffness
😐Acne, dry skin, signs of premature aging
🥵Hot flashes or night sweating
😓Anxiety, depression or mood swings
☹️Sexual health changes such as low libido, ED, dryness, fertility issues
And the list goes on!
While endocrine disruptors are not the only culprit of many of these conditions, reducing your overall exposure to aggravating factors can help with treatment efficacy, and even prevent and avoid many of these issues altogether!
Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more information about hormone health and fantastic giveaways!

09/26/2022

🌱The Healthy Hormone Initiative 🌱
🧼Laundry Products 🧺
Many of us don't realize the impact our choice of laundry products have on our health. Remember, our skin is like a sponge and it absorbs a lot from what it comes in contact with, including the clothing we wear and the soaps we use to clean them!
A common chemical to watch out for in laundry detergent is Nonylphenol Ethoxylate or NPEs. These are inexpensive surfactants in many detergents that mimic estrogen in your body leading to hormone imbalance.
Other common endocrine disruptor culprits to watch for in detergents and dryer sheets are phthalates, phosphates, fragrances or “parfum” and BPAs (we’ll see more on those guys later!)
Norwex is one of many great options to choose from when looking for hormone friendly laundry products. They offer detergents, stain removers and dryer balls to replace dryer sheets.
Their dryer balls will also cut down drying time, while naturally softening fabric and reducing the static. You can also add one of your favorite essential oils like lemon or lavender to them to add a nice, fresh scent!
🌱✨GIVE AWAY✨🌱
We are giving away a 1Kg Bag of Norwex Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent!
To Enter:
✨Follow &
✨Like & Share This Post
✨Comment with 2 people you think would love this product!
Winners will be announced Saturday morning and the draw will close Friday at 9pm!