Masako Doi Acupuncture & TCM

08/09/2025

I’ll be taking a short outdoor getaway and will be away from my practice on Aug 13–15 and Aug 28–31 🌿✨
If you’d like to book an appointment, I recommend scheduling in advance so we can find a time that works best for you before or after these dates.
It’s also the perfect time to focus on recovery and self-care after your summer adventures, so you can be ready for the school season and the busy fall ahead. 🍂💆‍♀️

Looking forward to seeing you soon! 💚

05/02/2025

Hooray!! My patient just had a baby this morning.

She started to come in 2nd trimester to reduce the stress and shoulder tension. We started cervical ripening at 36 weeks. Then induce labor protocol at 38.5 weeks with midwife permission. The baby was mature and big !!
After 1st try labour induction, the labour started 2 days later which is the end of the 38 weeks. The baby arrived. No complications, 8 hours of labour.

Are you interested?

Please inquire me in advance about labour induction.

万歳！ 今朝、私の患者さんに赤ちゃんが生まれました。

彼女はストレスと肩こりを軽減するために、妊娠中期から通い始めました。 36週からcervical ripeningを開始。 その後、助産婦の許可を得て38週半に陣痛誘発の鍼を行いました。
1回目の陣痛誘発の後、2日後に破水し、翌日早朝に赤ちゃんが到着。 合併症はなく、陣痛は8時間でした。

事前にお問い合わせください。

Please inquire me in advance about labour induction.

01/08/2025

On January 7th, Japanese people traditionally eat Nanakusa-gayu (七草粥), a rice porridge with seven spring herbs, which helps soothe and reset the digestive system after the indulgent holiday season.

Nanakusa-gayu is part of an ancient New Year's tradition called Jinjitsu (人日), which promotes health and welcomes the coming spring. The seven herbs typically include:
- Seri (water dropwort)
- Nazuna (shepherd's purse)
- Gogyo (cudweed)
- Hakobera (chickweed)
- Hotokenoza (henbit)
- Suzuna (turnip)
- Suzushiro (radish)

Would you like to learn more about this fascinating Japanese culinary tradition?

After indulging in the Japanese New Year feast, we enjoy Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) on January 7th to help our stomachs recover.

10/02/2024

Reminder!!
Masako will be away Oct 11 to 23. I will take an acupuncture course in Japan and see my family back home.

I have few spots left on this coming Fri, Mon, Tue. Please book your appointment before I leave.

04/26/2024

Are you 45+?
Do you feel your body start changing? What would happen in our body? What to expect next 10 years? What is available for supplements? Treatment? When and what to ask your doctor? What is HRT? Is it safe? When to ask my doctor?

Come and talk to me to learn more about menopause.

Acupuncture and moxibustion will soothe your body and mind. It is like an oil change in a car. 😊

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02/29/2024

That will be a good opportunity for future parents. ❤️

Join the amazing Doula, Noriko San who will be teaching us Infant Massage during postpartum drop-in group this Wednesday, Feb 28 @ 12pm. If you plan to attend in person, please bring a blanket or towel and a massage oil of your choice! This is an interactive session and a great way to bond with your baby! Join IN PERSON or via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89672214365

11/21/2023

Brighten up my treatment space with beautiful artwork, .
She is a local artist in Vancouver.

07/17/2023

📢 **Important Announcement** 📢

🌴 **Taking Time Off for Some Rest & Rejuvenation** 🌊🏖️

Dear patients and friends,

I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a vacation from Aug 25 to Sep 14 to recharge. During this time, my clinic will be temporarily closed. C4 Shiatsu will be available every Thursday during time.
It is still one month ahead. Please book your appointment before I leave.

Oh!! Please let me know if you know any great acupuncturist or shiatsu therapist in Ireland. I’d like to meet them.

If you have any urgent care or require assistance, please reach out to Shiho shiatsu C4 Shiatsu.

I value each one of you and your health, and I'll be back with renewed energy and enthusiasm to continue providing the best care possible. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Wishing you all a wonderful time ahead!

Best regards,
Masako