Acupuncture
Unlock Your Body’s Superpowers with Acupuncture
Your body has wisdom. We just help turn up the volume. At Allies in Victoria, BC, we use acupuncture, cupping, Tui Na (traditional Chinese massage), and Gua Sha (a gentle scraping technique that releases tension) to support your body’s natural healing rhythm. Whether you’re dealing with pain, stress, or just feeling off, these Traditional Chinese Medicine tools help get things flowing so you can feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself.
How Acupuncture
Can Help
Acupuncture isn’t just about needles—it’s about tuning into what your body needs and giving it the tools to recover, recharge, and thrive. Some of the ways it can help include:
Pain Relief
Eases chronic pain, arthritis, migraines, and injuries.
Stress & Mental Health
Supports anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and burnout.
Digestion
Aids IBS, bloating, reflux, and nausea (including pregnancy).
Hormonal & Gender-Affirming Care
Supports menstrual cycles, fertility, menopause, and transitional hormone care.
Immunity
Strengthens defenses and calms inflammation.
Neurological & Recovery
Aids nerve pain, post-op healing, scars, and sensation.
Facial Acupuncture
Boosts circulation and skin health.
Specialized treatments include:
Pelvic Floor Acupuncture
Offered by Hélène Descouteaux.
Scar Therapy & Recovery Support
Offered by Janna Malo.
Before we get started, we’ll talk through what’s going on with your body, what you’re hoping to get out of treatment, and how we can make the session work best for you.
What to Expect in Your Session
At Allies Integrated Health, consent comes first. Your body, your boundaries, your choice—always.
Each session may include:
Acupuncture – Ultra-thin, sterile pins placed at specific points to activate healing.
Cupping – Gentle suction to release muscle tension and improve circulation.
Gua Sha & Tui Na – Hands-on techniques for fascia release and mobility.
Electroacupuncture – Low-current stimulation for deeper therapeutic effects.
Herbal & Lifestyle Recommendations – Guidance on food, movement, and self-care practices.
Most people find acupuncture deeply restorative, with immediate and long-term benefits.
Why Choose Allies Integrated Health?
Because this is your story, and you deserve care that respects and supports you.
What sets us apart:
- A safer, affirming space where your identity, needs, and lived experience are honored.
- A collaborative team working together to support your health goals.
- A whole-person approach that sees you as more than just symptoms.
- A Sliding-scale community acupuncture offering
Book Your Session
Prefer a needle-free approach? You can book an Acupuncture session and request treatments that do not involve needles. Whatever your goals—pain relief, stress recovery, or just feeling more at home in your body—acupuncture can help you get there.
Book your appointment today and experience the benefits of acupuncture.
Have questions? Reach out to us at hello@alliesintegrated.health or call (778) 445-3106.