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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 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 specific points, it is thought to improve the flow of Qi, thereby improving health.
Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles. Most people report feeling minimal pain as the needle is inserted. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or ache. Needles may be heated during the treatment, or mild electric current may be applied to them. Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective for various conditions, such as chronic pain, headache and migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, stroke, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and more.
(Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine, WHO )
Counselling
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, and we as humans all try to find the meaning and values of life; all need to be seen, heard, and loved.
Counselling focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. It addresses the emotional, social, work, school, and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, improving their sense of well‐being, alleviating feelings of distress and anxiety, and promoting psychological flexibility.
The problems addressed by counselors are from developmental, social, and cultural perspectives. They include, but are not limited to:
- School and career/work adjustment concerns
- Mental disorders.
- Relationship issues‐including marital and family difficulties.
- Emotion management and coping with negative life events.
- Dealing with and adjusting to physical disabilities, disease, or injury.
- Life transitions and personal/social adjustment.
- The development of one’s identity.
Cupping
Cupping is a form of traditional Chinese medicine, and people have practiced cupping therapy for thousands of years.
Cupping is to promote healing and has been used extensively for sore muscles. Cupping has also been used for back and neck pain，skin diseases such as acne and hives, migraines, knee arthritis, etc.
There are different ways to perform cupping. The steps vary slightly depending on the chosen method. The therapist will leave the cups in place for several minutes. Some treatments involve briefly moving the cups to stretch and massage the area. Depending on the treatment, your provider may place multiple cups on your skin.
The suction force from cupping breaks open tiny blood vessels under the skin. You will have round bruise-like marks that fade in a week or two.
Service Rates & Policies
Our Service Rates
| Initial Acupuncture Treatment | 90 min. | $125 |
| Acupuncture Follow-up Treatment | 60 min. | $100 |
| Acupuncture Follow-up Treatment | 45 min. | $ 80 |
| Individual Counselling | 60 min. | $150 |
| Couple Counselling | 60 min. | $180 |
| TCM Assessment and Herb Prescription | 60 min. | $100 |
| Initial Cupping Therapy | 60 min. | $100 | Follow-up Cupping Therapy | 45 min. | $ 80 |
| * Senior (65+) and student rate applied. | ||
| * Insurance accepted. | ||
| * Free in-person consultations for Acupuncture treatment. | ||
Insurance and Benefits
- The majority of extended insurance plans cover acupuncture treatment with a Registered Acupuncturist and counselling service with a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW). We have worked with clients who were covered by Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, Great-West Life, Blue Cross, and other insurance companies.
- Students at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College are covered by their student benefits for counselling services. Log into https://www.studentcare.ca/ to get more information about your benefits.
- Students at Wilfrid Laurier University are covered by their student benefits to see us for acupuncture, cupping treatments.
Method of Payment
E-transfer email: cornerstonewellnesswaterloo@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
We require a 24-hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Cancellation without 24 hours notice will incur a fee of 20% of your treatment fee.
We understand emergencies do come up, and in such cases, this fee can be waived.