Restore Balance, Reduce Pain, and Enhance Performance

At Verve Movement, our licensed acupuncturists provide personalized treatments to help you manage pain, improve recovery, and enhance overall well-being. Acupuncture combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern techniques to support your body’s natural healing processes.

Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, or seeking performance optimization, our acupuncture treatments are tailored to your individual needs.

Why Choose Acupuncture?

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms by activating specific points along energy pathways (meridians). The benefits are wide-ranging and often deeply transformative, including:

• Pain Relief: Reduces chronic and acute pain, including back, neck, joint pain, and migraines

• Stress & Anxiety Reduction: Calms the nervous system and lowers cortisol levels

• Improved Sleep: Enhances melatonin production and overall sleep quality

• Digestive Support: Regulates gut function and eases bloating, IBS, and reflux

• Hormonal Balance: Supports menstrual health, fertility, and menopause transitions

• Immune Boost: Stimulates white blood cell production and strengthens resilience

• Mental Clarity: Improves focus and reduces brain fog

• Athletic Recovery: Speeds up tissue healing, reduces inflammation, and enhances performance

Acupuncture is a safe, evidence-informed approach that addresses both symptoms and root causes, supporting your overall well-being and long-term health.

Conditions We Treat

Acupuncture is recognized for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

Musculoskeletal & Neurological

• Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder

• Migraines, tension headaches, TMJ

• Stroke recovery, neuropathy, fibromyalgia

Mental & Emotional Health

• Anxiety, depression, PTSD

• Insomnia, chronic fatigue

Digestive & Metabolic

• IBS, constipation, diarrhea

• Acid reflux, bloating

Women’s Health & Fertility

• Menstrual irregularities, PCOS

• Fertility support, pregnancy symptoms

• Menopause symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)

Respiratory & Immune

• Allergies, sinusitis, asthma

• Cold/flu prevention and recovery

Other Conditions

• Smoking cessation, skin conditions, high blood pressure

• Side effects from chemotherapy or radiation

Our Acupuncture Treatments

Our practitioners blend traditional techniques with modern innovations to maximize results:

Traditional Acupuncture: Needle insertion at meridian points to restore Qi and balance        

Cupping Therapy: Suction-based therapy to release fascia, improve circulation, and detoxify 

Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture — Targets reflex points in the ear to support pain relief, stress reduction, and recovery

Gua Sha: Scraping technique to reduce inflammation and promote lymphatic drainage  

Scalp Acupuncture: Targeted neurological support for stroke, migraines, and brain fog         

Tuina & Acupressure: Manual therapy to release tension and stimulate meridian flow              

Each session is customized and includes a detailed assessment, treatment, and guidance for continued results at home.

Is Acupuncture For Me?

Acupuncture is safe and effective for nearly everyone. It’s especially beneficial for:

• Athletes & Active Individuals: Enhance recovery, reduce injury risk

• Busy Professionals: Manage stress, improve sleep and focus

• Women Seeking Hormonal Support: From cycle regulation to fertility

• Chronic Pain Sufferers: A natural alternative to medication

• Anyone Seeking Preventative Care: Boost immunity and overall vitality

Whether you’re navigating a health challenge or simply want to feel more aligned, acupuncture meets you where you are.

What to Expect During Your First Appointment

1. Comprehensive Assessment
   Your acupuncturist will review your medical history, current concerns, and goals.

2. Personalized Treatment
   Gentle needle insertion with techniques suited to your condition and comfort level.

3. Home Care & Recommendations
   Guidance on stretches, exercises, and lifestyle practices to support ongoing wellness.

Client Testimonials

“Acupuncture at Verve helped me recover from a nagging shoulder injury and manage my stress levels. Highly recommend!” – P.T., Ottawa

“The combination of acupuncture and movement therapy has transformed how I feel day-to-day. Knowledgeable and professional care.” – D.S., Ottawa