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Ritualize self-care &
witness transformation

We believe that your experience matters, YOU matter. For those seeking holistic healthcare, T.A.O. welcomes you. We will listen and honour your story, work in partnership with you, and create and execute a customized treatment plan that best supports your needs.

Acupuncture is a safe, nonpharmaceutical treatment…

that is almost always extremely relaxing, and can be very useful before, during and after birth. Beneficial effects explored in recent research include reduced nausea/vomiting, higher rates of spontaneous breech correction, faster cervical ripening and shorter duration of labor with fewer medications.

Claudia Citkovitz, MS, L.Ac
(a beloved mentor and pioneer in the field of acupuncture for pregnancy, labor and delivery)

Acupuncture is a safe, nonpharmaceutical treatment…

that is almost always extremely relaxing, and can be very useful before, during and after birth. Beneficial effects explored in recent research include reduced nausea/vomiting, higher rates of spontaneous breech correction, faster cervical ripening and shorter duration of labor with fewer medications.

Claudia Citkovitz, MS, L.Ac
(A BELOVED MENTOR AND PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR PREGNANCY, LABOR AND DELIVERY)

acupuncture Treatments

Achieve life-changing results at our Toronto acupuncture clinic. Acupuncture shines as a time-honoured practice of traditional medicine that has been utilized for thousands of years. Originating in ancient China, this Traditional Chinese Medicine practice is a holistic approach to healing that has gained popularity worldwide as an alternative healing modality. Let us restore the balance of energy in your body, promote overall well-being and address specific health concerns.

Fertility Acupuncture Treatments

We begin every journey with a personalized fertility consultation and assessment to understand each individual situation. Offering a range of established and effective fertility treatments, including acupuncture, we help people improve their health and build their families.

We address the following:
  • Advanced Maternal Age
  • Unexplained Infertility
  • Diminished Ovarian Reserve
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Amenorrhea (No ovulation or Menstruation)
  • Ovarian Cyst
  • Fibroids
  • Short cycles & spotting
  • Egg quality
  • Male factor infertility
  • Unsuccessful IVF cycles
  • Implantation Failure
  • Thin lining
  • Donor Egg Cycle
  • Stress and Infertility
ivf couple

IVF Support + Success

Did you know that research from the Harvard Mind Body Institute has shown that women with infertility have the same level of depression and anxiety as women with: Metastatic Cancer, Heart Disease or HIV? Fortunately, acupuncture excels at calming the nervous system, reducing stress levels and improving emotional resilience. Our skilled team will guide you through your IVF or FET cycle with confidence.

We address the following:
  • Pre- and post-transfer IVF transfer day acupuncture onsite at your fertility clinic (limited availabilities)
  • Repeatedly unsuccessful IVF cycles
  • Implantation failure
  • Miscarriages and repeated pregnancy loss
  • Donor Egg Cycles
  • FET
  • Thin lining
  • Optimizing egg and sperm quality
  • Reduce the negative effects of IVF drugs
  • Balance hormones
  • Regulate immune system
  • Increased blood flow to ovaries and uterus
  • Improve implantation and uterine receptivity
  • Reduce negative effects of stress
  • Reduce inflammation

Male Factor Support

The male factor accounts for 50% of the equation and the importance of sperm quality cannot be overstated. It can impact miscarriage rates, as well as the future health of the baby. Because men are producing new sperm all the time, we have a significant opportunity to impact sperm quality.

We address the following:
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Decreased Sperm Motility
  • Decreased Sperm Morphology
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Poor liquefaction
  • Decreased sperm motility
  • Varicocele
  • Prostate swelling
  • Pre-mature ejaculation
  • Anxiety/Hopelessness/Depression/Stress management

Prenatal Care

Our treatments offer a natural approach to improving mental, emotional and physical wellbeing during pregnancy. We provide relief from symptoms like heartburn, nausea, pain and discomfort, anxiety and stress. Regular care before and during pregnancy has been shown to stabilize pregnancy and prepare the body for a smooth and efficient labor.

Acupuncture may be helpful in any of the following situations during your pregnancy or labor:
  • Threatened miscarriage
  • Bleeding in pregnancy
  • Nausea, vomiting, morning sickness
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, vulval varicosities
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Musculoskeletal issues:
  • Upper back, neck, shoulder pain
  • Rib/chest pain
  • Pubic symphysis pain
  • Low back pain, sciatica
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Leg cramps
  • Fatigue, exhaustion
  • Anemia
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety, depression
  • Vaginal discharge, itching
  • Itching in pregnancy:
  • PUPPP
  • Papular dermatitis
  • Prurigo gestationis
  • Sinusitis
  • Pregnancy induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia)
  • Edema
  • Small for date babies
  • Breech & posterior positions
  • Malposition
  • Malpresentation
  • Routine pre-birth treatment
  • Cervical ripening
  • All 3 stages of labor
  • Establishing regular uterine contractions
  • Failure to progress
  • Unfavourable cervical dilation or effacement
  • Malposition/occiput posterior position
  • Retention of placenta
mother and baby

Postpartum Care

Care during the postpartum period, also known as the ‘fourth trimester’, sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing for the parent, child and family.

ACUPUNCTURE MAY BE HELPFUL IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS DURING YOUR POSTPARTUM PERIOD:
  • Post-labor pain (from labor and/or epidural)

  • Perineal pain

  • Back pain

  • Depression (“baby blues”)

  • Insufficient lactation, breastfeeding problems

  • Infection; healing of caesarian scar

  • Persistent uterine bleeding

  • Night sweats

The future of medicine is integrated- and we are forward-focused

The Acupuncture Oasis

The future of medicine is integrated- and we are forward-focused

The Acupuncture Oasis

The future of medicine is integrated- and we are forward-focused

The Acupuncture Oasis

The future of medicine is integrated- and we are forward-focused

The Acupuncture Oasis

facial acupuncture

Facial acupuncture Treatments

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture, is an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It offers anti-aging benefits by stimulating collagen production, improving blood circulation, and tightening facial muscles to enhance skin tone, texture, and elasticity, so you can look and feel your best.

Feeling our best means putting our best face forward by resolving any underlying imbalances that may lead to a dull, sagging or blemished complexion. Our signature acupuncture treatments will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, with an undeniably healthy glow.

Cupping Therapy

“Where there’s stagnation, there will be pain. Remove the stagnation, and you remove the pain”. The old Chinese maxim holds that pain results from the congestion, stagnation and blockage of Qi, or vital energy, vital fluids, lymph, phlegm, and blood. If pain is the essence of disease, then suffering is a result of obstructed or irregular flow in the body.

Experience this incredible modality for yourself! Safe for most people, even during pregnancy when performed by a qualified practitioner with advanced training in pregnancy support. It is most commonly used to provide relief from neck, shoulder, back and hip pain and tension, common cold, strenuous exercise recovery and improve general circulation and detoxification.

Laser Acupuncture

TREATMENT COMING SOON!

This gentle and painless therapy offers a wide range of benefits, from pain management and stress reduction to improved energy flow and overall well-being. Book your treatment today to say goodbye to needles and embrace the transformative potential of this innovative modality. It is a modern approach that combines the ancient practice of traditional acupuncture with cutting-edge laser technology.

Gynecological Health

Do you have PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, irregular periods, no period? A customized treatment plan will offer you the best results going forward. Let’s chat about how we can best support you. The earlier you receive treatment the better- teens are welcome too.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

With a track record of thousands of years, it’s no surprise that we continue to witness life-changing transformations using herbal medicine, in combination with acupuncture treatments, to treat a multitude of conditions related to menstrual health, mental/emotional health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, digestion, sleep and more. Many of our clients use a formula for a few weeks, every few months, to maintain general health and wellbeing.

Discover the Healing Benefits of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine