Services
The Team - Me, myself and I - the practitioner, admin and back office. I like to keep things simple so that I can focus on you. While I get this practice off the ground I have delayed learning how to take insurance. Taking insurance may be added at a later date. Receipts will be provided so that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement or use for tax purposes.
Most third-party insurance companies cover acupuncture. Herbs and Telehealth appointments are generally not covered by most third-party insurance. To avoid disappointment, always double check with your insurance to see if these services are covered under your plan.
E-transfer and cash accepted.
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Acupuncture
$90 - Initial appointment - 75 minutes
$60 - Follow-up appointment - 45 minutes
I practice TCM, Balance Method, Master Tung style, auricular, and release motor points.
To maximize your needle retention time, it's best to wear loose-fitting clothes that can be rolled up to your elbows and knees. A loose tank top or shorts may be helpful.
Sometimes it's not good to have acupuncture done. If you are too weak or too hungry, acupuncture will be advised against. It's best to have something to eat an hour or so before acupuncture. If you are on blood-thinners, acupuncture may not be for you. While I do see many women's health issues, my treatments tend to be a bit too moving so I do not treat IVF-fertility or while pregnant - you can see the lovely folks at https://www.wellnesson1st.com (1st St/16 Ave NW) , Cheryl Lee (clwilliams4@gmail.com - Nolan Hill), or Sarah Kim (sarahkimcalgary@gmail.com - downtown core) for this care.
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Telehealth
$90 - Initial appointment - 45 minutes
$30 - Follow-up appointment - 15 minutes
Don't have time to come in to get your pulse read? You can send in other information at least 24 hours in advance of your telehealth appointment, which includes lots of detail on the intake and progress forms, pictures of your tongue and ears, and ideally blood pressure readings. Your information will be reviewed and the telehealth appointment will be to confirm the diagnosis. You then can visit herb shops to buy OTC herbs, or if you wish to purchase herbs from me, your herbs will be mailed out to you. To get the most out of telehealth appointments, it would be best to invest in a blood pressure monitor so you can send that information as well. (Costco has very decent and reasonably priced digital blood pressure monitors. I have no affiliation with Costco.)
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TCM Herbs
$30 for 50g - taken over approx 7-10 days
I use Classical TCM formulas in granule form - a dissolvable powder which you add to a cup of hot water and stir, much like how instant coffee is prepared. While less potent than raw herbs, the granules taste much better and are much less work, a very welcome innovation in this ancient tradition. I use brands that have Health Canada NPNs to meet Health Canada's standards for endangered species and contamination/toxicity.
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Advance Pulse Tutorials - coming soon
4 hours - $200 each person
Advance pulse diagnosis sessions covering pulse dynamics and I Ching pulse to apply to acupuncture and herbs. You should already be familiar with TCM patterns before considering this session. 2 - 4 participants. Boardroom needs to be booked in advance. Learn how to use the pulse readings and this tool for acu and herbs. 1 year free access to https://tammytcm-droid.github.io/iching included.
