Anna Totzke, Registered Acupuncturist

Anna Totzke, Registered Acupuncturist Provides Acupuncture, Acupressure, Cupping, Moxibustion, TCM Diet therapy.

02/17/2025
11/06/2024

When preparing to give birth, there are a steps that need to be in place in the final weeks of pregnancy ideally before contractions begin. By 33/34 weeks, if the baby is in breech position / or not in optimal position, acupuncture/ moxibustion can be very helpful. Also opening the Low back, Hips, Pelvis can be helpful for proper positioning, allowing the baby to drop and engage in the pelvis. Acupuncture is also wonderful to promote cervical ripening. Ideally all of the above steps are in place before encouraging contractions.

08/07/2024

New Blog Post:

5 Ways Osteopathy Helps Plantar Fasciitis by Leann Mai, Osteopathic Manual Therapist

1 RE-ALIGN the gravitational loading through the feet, and reducing stress points through the leg and feet. When your body leans forward (in flexion) your feet spread to keep you upright from falling forward, when your body tends to lean backward (in extension) your arches elevate to help anchor your feet through your toes to the ground to keep you upright from falling backward.

2 REDUCES TENSION through the muscles holding the leg and feet. This allows easier coordinated movement of the ankle joints often relieving low back strain too.

3 IMPROVES COORDINATION through all the joints in the feet/toes to the brain through the nervous system. It improves coordination through the receptor feedback and reflex responses (like stepping on a sharp rock- Ouch!)

4 IMPROVES DRAINAGE and supply to the foot as the fascial tissues through the ankle and arch support a mechanical pumping motion, pushing the blood and lymphatic supply back up through the leg.

5 PAIN REDUCTION, a byproduct of all the systems working together to coordinate motion through fascia, muscle, ligaments, nerves and fluid flow into the body through the gait cycle.

https://touchstonehealth.ca/2024/08/01/5-ways-osteopathy-helps-with-plantar-fasciitis/

01/16/2024

Acupuncture Care During Postpartum with Registered Acupuncturist, Anna Totzke

11/16/2023

Registered Acupuncturist, Anna Totzke offers treatments for many concerns throughout pregnancy. In early pregnancy acupuncture is safe and effective for treating many concerns. It is an excellent drug-free option for managing pain, tiredness, nausea, and other issues.

11/05/2023
10/20/2023

OPEN SATURDAY FOR BOOKINGS! 8:45 a.m (30 min.)
& 11:30 (45 min - 1 hour)

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Acupuncture during pregnancy is safe and effective. Helpful for:-encouraging a breech baby to turn-prepare your body for...
10/04/2023

Acupuncture during pregnancy is safe and effective.
Helpful for:
-encouraging a breech baby to turn
-prepare your body for labour (cervical ripening / fetal positioning / emotional support)
-promoting labour when the body is ready

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Waterloo, ON

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 1pm - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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