In our clinics, the charge for an initial session (for a patient who has no history with us) is $118. The following session will be charged at $99 each time. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour. The charge subject to change and please check with us before the session starts.

As all acupuncture services are provided by registered practitioners under CTCMA, our charge can be reimbursed by most extended care plans of your insurance companies. In BC, if you are qualified, MSP will reimburse you a certain amount of acupuncture cost. For more information, please check BC MSP.

Our office can also handle direct billing to some benefit plans for VAC and RCMP.

The number of treatments will vary from person to person. Some people experience immediate relief; others may take months or even years to achieve results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones. Plan on a minimum of a month to see significant changes.

Treatment frequency depends on a variety of factors: your constitution, the severity and duration of the problem and the quality and quantity of your Qi. An acupuncturist may suggest one or two treatments per week, or monthly visits for health maintenance and seasonal “tune ups”.

Yes. In some instances children actually respond more quickly than adults. If your child has an aversion to needles, your acupuncturist may massage the acupuncture points. This is called acupressure or tuina.

Herbs can be a powerful adjunct to acupuncture care. They are used to strengthen, build and support the body or to clear it of excess problems like a cold, fever or acute pain. Your practitioner may suggest starting with herbs and then adding acupuncture to your treatment in the future. This is suggested to build up your internal strength so you can receive the full benefits acupuncture has to offer.

The tongue is a map of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs and meridians. Your acupuncturist will look at the color, shape, cracks and coating on your tongue.