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Courtney Cartmel Acupuncture

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Courtney Cartmel Acupuncture

Hi I’m Courtney a registered acupuncturist with a passion for health, fitness and all things nervous system support.

Follow along for tips and information about supporting yourself both physically and mentally! I'm a Registered Acupuncturist with a passion for helping people achieve their goals through Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. I work with all conditions:
Physical: (ie: pain, injuries and headaches)
Mental and Emotional: (ie: anxiety and stress)
Regulatory: (ie: digestion, cycle support, fertility, digestion, sleep)

I also provide cupping and cosmetic acupuncture.

03/02/2026

THIS IS WHO ✨

If you’re making your younger self proud -you’re doing the damn thing.

Thankful. Grateful. Humble. 🫶✨

02/23/2026

I’ve actually been asked this by multiple patients

And no- we’re not heading into an episode of My Strange Addiction here.

So can you get addicted to acupuncture?

If it were addictive, you’d need more and more over time.
It actually works the opposite way.

Here’s the science: acupuncture has been shown to stimulate endorphins (your natural painkillers), along with serotonin and dopamine, which are chemicals involved in pain modulation, mood, and nervous system regulation.

It also activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
With repeated treatments, your body learns this regulated state as the new baseline.

As that baseline improves, treatments naturally space out.

So if being in less pain, sleeping better, and feeling calm feels “addictive”…
maybe that’s just your body working properly again. ✨

And hey if you also just like hanging out with me… that’s okay too 😉

02/19/2026

Needles can be intimidating and I never forget that.
Your comfort and safety are truly important to me.

Behind the scenes, this work is built on years of hands-on experience: thousands of acupuncture treatments, years working with IVs and injections, and ongoing self-practice that keeps my technique honest and refined.

I use the smallest needles possible while still being effective, I work gently, and I limit discomfort as much as I can. Every needle has intention behind it.

I believe that a supporting your body and nervous system should feel safe, steady, and respectful.

You’re never “pushing through” discomfort on my table.
You’re being cared for.
You’re in good hands.

02/13/2026

“Can acupuncture help wit—”
Let me stop you right there
I almost never need to hear the rest of the question.

One of the biggest strengths of acupuncture is supporting complex, layered, hard-to-spell conditions. We don’t need the 17-letter, 6-syllable diagnosis to get to work.

In TCM, we look for patterns.

Excess or deficiency.
Hot or cold.
Where things are stuck.
Where support is missing.

Western info? Helpful. Relevant. Absolutely.
But it’s not the end-all-be-all.

By simplifying the picture, we actually clarify the treatment, and that’s where results live.

With proper training and clinical judgment, acupuncture is safe and adaptable across many circumstances, including:

✨ pregnancy
✨ active cancer & during chemo
✨ chronic + complex conditions

So yes…
You can finish the question if you want
But the answer is usually yes.

02/10/2026

4 things I treat all the time in clinic… and don’t talk about nearly enough

Knee pain: arthritis, injuries, pre/post knee replacements (one of my fave areas to treat because the body responds so well)

Perimenopause & menopause symptoms: specifically hot flashes + night sweats

Acid reflux / heartburn / GERD: in anyone, but so common and effective during pregnancy

Sinus pain & congestion: allergies, polyps, post-illness, waiting-for-surgery cases (why is everyone congested?)

These are things I’ve treated time and time again with really great success!

If one of these made you pause… send me a message and let’s chat! Or book an appointment using the link in my bio!

02/02/2026

I’m always talking about the parasympathetic nervous system and how acupuncture helps your body switch into rest + digest mode, but how does that actually feel? 🤔

It’s more than just “relaxed.”

Your body gives some tell-tale signs:

✨ You feel heavy, sinking into the table like you weigh double

✨ Your breathing slows and deepens

✨ Mouth starts watering… maybe even drooling

✨ Your stomach gurgles

This is why eating in a relaxed state matters! Your body can’t digest properly if it’s not in the right mode!

Ready to shift your body out of fight or flight? ⬇️

Ways to connect with me!

Send me a direct message
Call: 705-761-6596
Email: health@pcnm.ca
Or
Book using the link in my bio

01/26/2026

✨ 2026 holiday availability is now open ✨

Struggling to find appointment times that work for your schedule- I’ve got you! My holiday spots always book up quickly so looking ahead in the year is best.

Book early to save yours 🤍

01/21/2026

TCM shower tips you didn’t know you needed 🚿✨

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your shower is more than a routine — it’s a moment that can either support or drain your Qi depending on how and when you do it.

🌿 Shower before you eat - not after

Water + heat pulls energy away from digestion. Showering first helps protect your Spleen Qi so food can be properly transformed into energy.

🌿 Dry your hair before bed or leaving the house

Wet hair allows cold and damp to enter the head and neck, which can lead to headaches, stiffness, and lowered immunity over time.

🌿 Massage your belly in circles

Clockwise circles help move stagnant Qi, support digestion, and reduce bloating - especially when stress is stored in the gut.

🌿 Warm water is best (not too hot, not too cold)

Extreme temperatures disrupt balance. Warm water supports circulation without depleting Qi or trapping cold.

🌿 Add sinus drainage massage

This helps move Lung Qi, clear dampness, and prevent congestion from illness or allergies - easy habit stacking while you’re already in the shower.

A bonus tip is to sing in the shower! Singing supports the nervous systems, moves stuck energy and is all around good vibes 😎

Small rituals = big shifts in TCM.

Support your body daily, not just when symptoms show up 🤍

01/05/2026

Happy New Year, wonderful people ✨

Yes, it’s officially 2026… but the Lunar / Chinese New Year doesn’t begin until Feb 17.

So let’s all hold our horses (pun very much intended 😉).

We’re still in the Year of the Snake until Feb 16 🐍

That means we have about 6 more weeks to shed old patterns, habits, and any BS that’s no longer serving us.
Slow. Intentional. No forcing.

This is a season of quiet clearing—not rushing into the next chapter before the last one has fully closed.

Let it fall away. The new energy will arrive when it’s meant to 🤍

Address

386 Burnham Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H1T6

Opening Hours

Monday	5:15pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	10:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://courtneycartmel.ca/

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