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Longevity in Chinese Medicine The philosophy of longevity has been central to Chinese medicine for thousands of years. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I often hear people express a…

In the struggle against seasonal allergies, a surprising hero emerges from the realm of traditional medicine: acupuncture. This ancient practice, often viewed with skepticism, holds the key to a revolutionary…

As a practicing acupuncturist in Nova Scotia, the recent CBC News article detailing a disturbing incident involving an Ontario-based acupuncturist, Kyung Chun Oh, left me both aghast and deeply concerned….

One Pin Acupuncture Challenge Held at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, NS On May 21, 2023, Julie Saint-Pierre hosted the One Pin Acupuncture Challenge at the “Live Well, Be Well”…

Chinese Medicine and acupuncture have gained attention in recent years for their ability to treat disease & promote well being. One of the most important aspects that they use to…

Vertigo is a debilitating condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. For the millions who suffer from it, finding an effective treatment is therefore of vital importance…

The event will be at the Saltscapes Expo 2023. We will be offering free acupuncture demo treatments to raise awareness of its effectiveness to treat pain. Our goal is to…

In chinese medicine, you are what you eat. Cells in your body have the ability to regenerate and reproduce.  Some specialize in eliminating toxins that negatively affect the body, others…

Acupuncture, the ancient practice of inserting needles into the body to relieve pain and treat various ailments, has become increasingly popular in recent years. But did you know that this…

We started practicing the Balance Method exclusively in 2012. Since then, we stopped using our electro-acupuncture device and placed it in our waiting room to show/discuss with our patients about the risks…

Avec les Jeux du Canada à l’Î.-P.-É., il est important de parler de la popularité croissante de l’acupuncture auprès des athlètes!  L’acupuncture, une pratique qui consiste à insérer de fines…

With the Canada Games in PEI, it’s good to talk about the gain in popularity of acupuncture for athletes! Acupuncture, a practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points…

Qi Gong is an ancient practice of self cultivation that incorporates physical exercise, stretching, meditation & breathwork to heal, balance and unite the mind, body & spirit. There are many…

The year of the water rabbit can be summed up in two words: movements and martyrs.Rabbit years are years of “reluctant leadership”. Years where someone has leadership thrust upon them,…

As we enter into the new year and the depths of winter, many people are faced with health challenges such as seasonal mood disorder, arthritis, and the risk of injury….

Nova Scotia is facing a severe shortage of doctors, leaving many residents without access to proper healthcare. The shortage of family physicians has made it difficult for people to receive…

At Access Acupuncture, we see a wide range of health conditions at our clinic. However, there are a few that stand out as being particularly frequent among our patients.​ The top…

We’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for having chosen us as your natural healthcare & pain management provider. We’re honoured to have you as a patient! This holiday season,…

During pregnancy, women are subjected to minimal pharmaceutical interventions, unless absolutely necessary. Non-pharmacological therapies, such as yoga, acupuncture, physical therapy, and exercise are the most attractive options to reduce pain…

In November, Christian’s teaching schedule was very active! He started the month by leading a seasonal Qi Gong Class for the YMCA, then taught the fundamentals I-Ching Pulse Diagnosis to…

Here is a list of conditions we treated in clinic with acupuncture, November 2022. Click here to return to the treatable conditions page In November, we were busy treating pain…

Dry needling is a term often used by physical therapists and chiropractors to describe a technique for muscle stimulation using a needle. It’s called dry needling because nothing is injected into…

Top notch acupuncture care 🏅 Whether it’s whiplash, a concussion, your shoulders, neck, back, hip, or a combination of many different injuries, Julie and Christian can help you. They will assess your functions,…

Last weekend, Julie & Christian performed the ONE PIN CHALLENGE at the Saltscapes Expo in Halifax! They treated 135 people and were able to provide pain relief for 121 of them: 🤩 that’s a success rate of 90%…