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Acupuncture is a main component of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Working as a guide taking the body to the right direction, it stimulates the nervous system and the brain to restore the balance in the body and to promote our innate healing abilities.
Acupuncturists are regulated primary healthcare professionals registered with the
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturist of Ontario (CTCMPAO).
Acupuncture is the practice of insertion of hair-thin, stainless steel needles into a group of specific points. The needles may be stimulated by the practitioner or by electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 400 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow (Qi, pronounced "chee") through the body that is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the energy flow can cause disease. By applying acupuncture to certain points, it is thought to improve the flow of Qi, thereby improving health.
Rejuvenate your body naturally! Where ancient knowledge meets modern medicine.
Matthew Morrow
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
In office: Wednesdays & Sundays
Matthew first became interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when, as an international high school history teacher, he was teaching about Acupuncture and the development of Medicine in Ancient Chinese dynasties. As a student at The Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine, Matthew enthusiastically immersed himself into his studies and honed his diagnostic and therapeutic skills. He is most interested in applying TCM therapies in all areas of health and wellness but particularly senior health and wellness, mental health, addiction, and chronic pain issues. Matthew’s style is calm, attentive, gentle, and pragmatic. He is able to incorporate various modalities along with body acupuncture into the treatment; such as Chinese Herbal Medicine, Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Acupressure, Guasha, and Cupping, as well as Diet and Lifestyle counseling from a TCM perspective. It is now his sincerest hope now as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner to use what he learned to help and empower others in their pursuit of good health and optimum wellness. He is guided by the maxim, "We all do better when we all do better." As a native of Northern Minnesota, Matthew loves living in his adopted home of Toronto. In his free time, he enjoys cooking with his wife Rubinah (also an Acupuncturist), and long walks in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery with her and their 1 year old cat, Simsim.
ACUPUNCTURE CAN TREAT, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
Pain of the Head & Face & Temporo-mandibular Joint Pain
Restricted Movement of Joints
Upper & Mid Back Pain & Stiffness
Sciatica, Hip
& Leg Pain
Knee Pain & Instability
Nausea & Vomiting/ Morning Sickness
Headaches, Vertigo
Gout
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Acute Tonsilitis
Primary or Essential Hypertension & Angina Pectoris
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Paediatric Disorders: Convulsions,
Paroxysmal
Coughing
Non-organic Male Sexual Disfunction, UTI
Depression, Substance Dependance
Primary Dysmenorrhea (Cramps) & Premenstral Symptoms
Biliary and Renal Colic
Traditional Chinese Medicine
ACUPUNCTURE
Under the umbrella of the Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are numerous modalities including Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha etc. However, acupuncture is the most important component of TCM, while other modalities play a supporting role in achieving and maintaining treatment results.
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin at appropriate points to target pain relief and cure diseases
CUPPING
Cupping therapy is a ancient form of alternative medicine used to help with pain, blood flow, relaxation and well-being and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping involves creating partial vacuum suction in cups/ jars to target different areas of the body.
GUA SHA
Gua Sha is a traditional chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edge tool to stroke your skin while pressing on it. This motion raises small, red, rash-like dots that show under your skin called petechiae. Gua sha is used to treat chronic pain all over their body.
GET TO KNOW OUR ACUPUNCTURISTS
Sage Camozzi
Sage is a registered acupuncturist who loves working with patients with MSK issues, digestive health, women's health and those in need of mental health support. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies at the University of Dalhousie, after which she moved to China for a year to experience Chinese culture and lifestyle firsthand. There she was first introduced to acupuncture and Chinese medicine and from then on she was hooked! She moved back to Ontario and earned a Diploma of Acupuncture from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine with additional certifications in cosmetic acupuncture.