Our Treatments
Joy is a Registered Acupuncturist specializing in Advanced Acupuncture and she also offers an array of services with a focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Japanese Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture, in its classical form, is a characteristic component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like its Chinese counterparts, Japanese acupuncture has the ability to open energy channels within the body relieving tension and curing aliments as well as restoring and maintaining overall health.
Hot Stone Therapy
Japanese Stone Therapy is an ancient healing art originating over 2000 years ago. This unique form of therapy uses Basalt Volcanic stones. It is a deeply relaxing technique which greatly benefits healing.
Acupressure
Acupressure is the stimulation and manipulation of certain acupressure points located on the meridians or pathways that carry Qi (energy that flows along the meridians) and blood to internal organs.
Japanese Fire Cupping
Cupping is a tremendously helpful technique for pain control and many other conditions. The stagnation of the blood and Qi(energy) in the muscles and body tissues will lead to pain and other illnesses.
Moxibustion (also known as Moxa)
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort (moxa) on particular points on the body. It plays an important role in the traditional medical systems of China (including Tibet), Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia.
Hot Towel Wraps
By wrapping the body in hot towels, we use the power of heat to encourage relaxation, promote muscle relief and increase blood-flow and Qi.
Auricular Medicine
The “auricle” is the Ear, one of the many microsystems in the body. Auricular medicine is a form of the alternative medicine that treats the entire body through corresponding points located on the ear.
Japanese Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient natural therapy which utilizes energy zones on the hands and feet to provide relief for a variety of illnesses as well as to energize the body system.
Chinese Hand Treatments
Treatments consist of Acupressure Hand Massage, Hot Wax Treatment and Moxa Treatment.
Ionic Detox Foot Bath
This Impulse Ion Cleanse is a detoxification process that is safe, fast, effective, visible and tested method that removes toxic accumulations throughout the entire body.
Contact Information
188 Main Street
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
B2G 2B9
Telephone: 902-867-3434
Monday to Friday by Appointment!
Recognized by most insurance companies for the service of Acupuncture.