Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Richmond Hill
At C.E.S. Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation (350 Highway 7 East, Unit 108), we offer both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture and Clinical Neuro-Functional Acupuncture in Richmond Hill. Led by Registered TCM Practitioner and Acupuncturist Jenny Cheng—a faculty lecturer at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM)—alongside Registered Physiotherapist and Acupuncturist Wing Kei Cheng, our team delivers safe, sterile, and individualized needle and manual therapies in English, Cantonese (粵語), and Mandarin (普通話).
Whether you are seeking holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore internal balance and circulation, or targeted clinical acupuncture integrated into your physiotherapy, chiropractic, or Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) rehabilitation plan, our clinicians tailor every session to relieve pain and accelerate tissue healing.
Conditions Our Richmond Hill Acupuncturists Treat
Chronic Back, Neck & Joint Pain: Lumbar disc pain, sciatica, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, knee osteoarthritis, and chronic joint stiffness.
Sports & Soft-Tissue Injuries: Rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and acute muscle spasms.
Headaches, Jaw & Nerve Pain: Chronic migraines, tension headaches, TMJ jaw dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia, and peripheral neuropathy.
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Trauma: Whiplash-associated disorders, post-collision neck and back guarding, concussion symptoms, and post-accident insomnia.
Stress, Sleep & Systemic Wellness: Nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, insomnia, digestive imbalances, and stress-related tension.
Our Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Techniques
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture: Ultra-fine, single-use sterile needles placed along classical meridian points to unblock Qi stagnation, boost circulation, and calm pain.
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Clinical & Neuro-Functional Acupuncture: Evidence-based anatomical needling and dry needling performed by licensed physiotherapists and chiropractors to release myofascial trigger points.
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Tui Na Therapeutic Massage: Traditional Chinese manipulative therapy combining acupressure, myofascial rolling, and joint mobilization to loosen tight muscles and tendons.
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Cupping Therapy: Decompressive glass or silicone suction cups applied to the back, shoulders, or limbs to lift restricted fascia, clear stagnation, and increase local blood flow.
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Electro-Acupuncture: Gentle micro-current stimulation attached to acupuncture needles to amplify endorphin release and relieve stubborn nerve or muscular pain.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine FAQs
Question 1: What is the difference between TCM Acupuncture and Clinical Physiotherapy Acupuncture?
Answer: TCM Acupuncture is performed by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac / R.TCMP) using meridian diagnostics, Tui Na, and cupping to treat both musculoskeletal pain and systemic health. Clinical Acupuncture is performed by our Registered Physiotherapists or Chiropractors as an adjunct modality within your orthopedic rehab plan.
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Question 2: Does acupuncture hurt and are the needles safe?
Answer: Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and cause little to no discomfort—most patients feel only a mild warmth, tingling, or dull ache as the muscle releases. We strictly use single-use, pre-sterilized disposable filiform needles in compliance with Ontario infection control standards.
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Question 3: Is acupuncture covered by extended health insurance in Ontario?
Answer: Yes, treatments with our Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner are covered under the Acupuncture benefit category of most Extended Health Care plans, as well as approved Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims.
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