Today, people throughout the West are discovering the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture, a component of Chinese Medicine is an ancient practice that focuses on healing the whole body instead of just concentrating on its symptoms. By bringing the body's qi into balance, the person's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being can be restored and enhanced.
Come today for a free consultation whether you are currently suffering from health concerns or simply want to optimize your health and the prevention of disease.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Pleased to announce that I am now providing NAET Allergy Elimination technique. Contact me for more details.
* Also pleased to announce that I will be providing acupuncture services at Jointworks Chiropractic on Tuesdays effective immediately.
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"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly." -- Buddha
Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Debbie successfully treats the following disorders with acupuncture:
• Pain Management including neck, shoulder, back pain, arthritis, sciatica
• Respiratory diseases including asthma, bronchitis, common cold, allergies
• Mental & Emotional disorders including addictions, depression, anxiety, fatigue
• Digestive disorders including colitis, IBS, constipation/diarrhea, bloating
• Gynecological disorders including menopause, menstrual problems, infertility
• Headaches & migraines
• Nausea, vomiting & morning sickness
• Stress
• Sleeping disturbances including insomnia
• Eye problems including dry eyes, floaters
Cupping is a therapy designed to stimulate the flow of blood and Qi within the superficial muscle layers. Some conditions cupping treats are sore muscles, tension, neck and back pain and the common cold.
Small glass cups are placed over specific areas on the body creating a vacuum under the cup by way of heat or suction. Some people look as though a large octopus gave them a big hug. The slight redness will quickly dissipate leaving no residual marks and a great feeling of the tension released.
Moxibustion is a treatment that uses a herb called mugwort (Ai Ye).
It may be burned on the handle of the needle, directly or above the skin or used in the form of a moxa pad.
Its warm nature helps quicken the healing process and maintain the flow of Qi within the body.
Tui Na (pronounced "twee nah") translates as "push grasp" and is a massage technique that moves Qi in various parts of the body.
It can be used to relieve muscle pain, tension, inflammation, provide relaxation as well as heal injuries.
Gua Sha (pronounced "gwa sha"), or gentle scraping, is another technique used to release muscle tension, tightness and constriction.
A specialized tool is used to gently scrape or rub the skin over a problem area.
It can also help increase immunity and release stress. Gua Sha feels similar to a deep massage and may also leave slight redness that will quickly dissipate.
Ear acupuncture, also known as auricular therapy, is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Auricular therapy is widely used for many conditions, including addictions, mood disorders, obesity, pain, and other conditions.
This medical system emphasizes a holistic approach to medicine, an approach that treats the whole person.
The acupuncture points found on the ear help to regulate the body's internal organs, structures, and functions.
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) is a nonprofit association that conducts training and provides public education about the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for addictions and mental disorders.
Understanding the principles of both Chinese medicine and chemical dependency can lead to significant benefit in recovery from all forms of drug addiction as well as alcoholism and a variety of mental disorders.
The NADA protocol, a simplified "auricular" (ear-point) needling technique derived from acupuncture, and especially designed for this type of treatment, has been carefully developed and extensively tested.
What is NET?
NET (short for Neuro-Emotional Technique ) is a mind-body stress-reduction technique that uses a methodology of finding and removing neurological imbalances related to the physiology of unresolved stress. NET is a tool that helps improve mental and physical health via muscle testing techniques.
What Can NET Treat?
NET can address a number of conditions relating to physical and behavioral stress. These conditions include headaches, body aches and pains, phobias, general anxiety, self-sabotaging behaviors, organ dysfunctions (such as indigestion) and so much more. It is important to note that NET does not cure or heal the patient, but rather, removes blocks within the body's meridians, thus allowing the body to repair itself naturally.
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET ®, are a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to eliminate allergies of all types using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological disciplines of medicine. A person with mild to moderate amount of allergies may take about 15-20 office visits to desensitize 15-20 food and environmental allergens. NAET ® can successfully eliminate adverse reactions to egg, milk, peanuts, penicillin, aspirin, mushrooms, shellfish, latex, grass, ragweed, flowers, perfume, animal dander, animal epithelial, make-up, chemicals, cigarette smoke, pathogens, heat, cold, other environmental agents.
We now know that most illnesses (i.e.headaches, back aches, joint pains, addiction, PMS, indigestion, cough, body aches, etc.) are caused by undiagnosed allergies. When left untreated, allergies can become serious life threatening illnesses.
Watch this Youtube video on how NAET works ( click here )
FEE SCHEDULE
Initial Visit includes a Full Consultation plus Acupuncture treatment (approx. 1 to 1.5 hour)
$95 - $100
Subsequent Acupuncture treatments (approx. 1 hour)
$75 - $80
Package of 6 treatments (good for 1 year from time of purchase)
$390
*Note: Cannot be put towards initial visit. Valid at West 41st Avenue location only.
Currently, the West 41st Avenue clinic accepts cash or cheque only.
To pay by credit card, you can pre-pay via PayPal prior to your appointment time. You don't need a PayPal account to pay by credit.
If you have a PayPal account, simply login and "Send money" online. All you need is to enter my email address (listed at bottom of window) or phone number (listed at top of window) to complete this online transaction.
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Please download and fill out the pertinent forms and bring them to the appointment. This will save us some time to ensure proper treatment time for you.
Try to arrive a few minutes early so that you may settle down, use the washroom etc. beforehand.
Do not drink any caffeine or alcohol before your appointment. No alcohol should be consumed the evening after a treatment.
Make sure you are well hydrated and have eaten a small snack or light meal ahead of time.
Clothing: Wear what you feel comfortable in. Most acupuncture points will be on the arms, legs, back, head and abdomen depending on the diagnosis. A heat lamp is provided.
You may feel quite relaxed after your treatment and at times it can be quite difficult to focus on heavy subjects. Try to plan around this on the day of your first treatment.
If you have a regular exercise schedule, try and do your work-out in the morning before coming for treatment.
Patient Intake Form.pdf
Debbie Lee Consent Form.pdf
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Stemming from the 5 element and meridian theory , the intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering.
Qi (pronounced “chee”) or vital energy, flows throughout the body via these meridian pathways. When unbalanced, pain and disease occur.
Using fine sterile needles at specific points of the body, the Acupuncturist is activating the body’s Qi in promoting natural healing and balance within the body.
It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, diet, accidents or excessive activity can lead to a blockage or imbalance of Qi.
Normally our bodies are resilient and able to restore itself back to a balanced state of health. However, when Qi is disrupted for a prolonged period of time (for example, a stressful job, grievance or a bad diet), the body enters a weakened state allowing illness, pain or disease to set in.
During the first visit, a full health consultation will be performed. Questions will be asked regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle. Pulse taking and tongue examination are a part of the examination.
This information helps the Acupuncturist make a comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced. After the initial interview process you will receive a treatment ranging from 20 to 40 minutes.
Give yourself 1.5 hours for the first visit and approximately 1 hour for repeating visits.
The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies from person to person. Some feel a little pain while most people feel no pain at all.
Upon needle insertion, you may experience a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling or dull ache. Some people experience a sensation of energy spreading and moving around the needle or body. This is called the Qi sensation and is a completely normal reaction sign.
After treatment, you may feel energized or a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.
The number of treatments vary from person to person, disease to disease and depend on a variety of factors: your constitution, the severity and duration of the problem and the quantity / quality of your Qi.
Some experience immediate relief while others take months or even years to achieve results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones.
Plan on a minimum of a month, given that you are getting treated once a week to see significant changes.
An Acupuncturist may suggest one or two treatments per week, monthly visits for health maintenance or seasonal tune ups.
Acupuncture is extremely safe.
Each needle is individually wrapped, used only once and then properly discarded within a biohazard container. This leaves little room for infection. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy with little side effects.
Some experience slight soreness, bruising and sometimes light-headedness after treatment which usually goes away rather quickly.
As acupuncture is becoming more popular in the West, more medical practitioners (medical doctors, physiotherapists, naturopaths, etc) are studying acupuncture and employing it in their practices, including other types of treatment such as "dry needling", intra-muscular stimulation (IMS), and laser and auricular acupuncture, which are all originally based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture.
Unfortunately, the amount of training in both theory and practice can vary. Below is a list of the various types of certifications:
MD or Physiotherapist:
Naturopathic physicians:
Registered Acupuncturists:
This time is reserved for you. Twenty-four hours notice is appreciated for rescheduling your appointment.
A fee will be charged if twenty-four hours notice has not been given. This is for respect of my patients' and my time.
Please click below for the instructions on how to prepare for your NAET visits and how it works:
http://naet.com/subscribers/instructions.html
If being treated for allergies via the NAET technique, you will need to sign the NAET Consent form prior to beginning NAET treatments.
NAET CONSENT FORM.pdf
NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE
December 2010
January 2011
Spring 2011
June 2011
October 2011
LINKS
Globe and Mail article - Sleeping on the job: How to beat at-work exhaustion
Acupuncture Vancouver Clinic
Introduction to TCM
CTCMA of BC (The regulating body of acupuncturists and TCM doctors in BC)
MSP - Premium Assistance
Supplement for Acupuncture
TCMABC (Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia)
Acupuncture Today
NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association)
NETmindbody
NAET
Jointworks Chiropractic , Dr. Janey Jim, DC & Dr. Stephen Mogatas, DC
Darlene Hegedus , Registered Shiatsu Therapist (RST)
Emily Henderson , Life Coach, Reiki Master, Massage Bodyworker
Website photos done by Janice Gilbert
"I have been seeing Debbie Lee for a few months now to help me with my daily bouts of vertigo caused by Menieres disease. Also, she was treating me for acute pain in my heel and for a few sun blemishes on my face. After each treatment, I felt more energized, I was able to sleep better at night and the pain in my heel was reduced considerably allowing me to continue to play volleyball twice a week. Over time, my bouts of vertigo became less, the constant ringing in my ears almost gone, and finally, after a few more visits, I haven't had an attack of vertigo for over 5 weeks!! Now, I am going to Debbie for maintenance visits to help me with a full recovery. The sun damage to my face has also almost healed. Debbie has a very professional but still very personable manner and there is no pain when the needles are inserted. I never sleep during the day, but when I am having my treatments in the darkened room listening to the relaxing music, I fall asleep. I would definitely recommend Debbie to everyone. Thank you so much for helping to improve the quality of my life. " -- Peter
"Debbie Lee possesses many qualities which I value in a health care practitioner. Aside from her magnificent needle work which stimulates my points in a way that is both gentle and strongly effective, one of her priorities is education. This is something I have found extremely rare in acupuncturists across Canada (I have lived all over!) I am an inquiring mind who wants to know as much about the fascinating world of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as possible, and Debbie Lee responds comprehensively to my questions, and teaches me new things with every single visit. She is also an attentive and judgement-free listener, who truly hears what I have to say, which I have found to be another rare quality. As someone who has suffered a long time with a chronic condition, it is reassuring and empowering to have a health care practitioner who goes above and beyond the usual duties of an acupuncturist, and provides me with the tools to improve the quality of my life. I feel extremely fortunate to have found her, and perpetually look forward to my treatments." -- Courtney, Teacher
"I've always been a light sleeper throughout my life. And with the added stress of the nature of my work, my quality of sleep was getting worse and worse. After my first acupuncture treatment with Debbie, I noticed a remarkable difference in my quality of sleep that evening which made the next work day completely manageable! Colleagues noticed my energy and I felt great as well. I've continued with treatments from Debbie and am now on a maintenance program with her. I highly recommend Debbie's service to anyone suffering from stress and insomnia." -- Stephanie Grant, Executive Director
"I chronically suffer from seasonal allergies and was desperate to try and get some help and reduce taking allergy medication. My first visit to Debbie was extraordinary and I noticed a difference that very night in reduced sinus congestion. Over the next few visits I no longer had to take any medication and now see Debbie for a few maintenance appointment over the year. Would highly recommend to anyone suffering from allergies to give acupuncture a try!" -- Jane
"I have had many acupuncture treatments from various acupuncturists and I have to say that the most comfortable and effective treatment I've ever received has been from Debbie Lee. Her skilled technique allowed for a painfree and relaxing acupuncture session. I felt instant relief after just one treatment! I would highly recommend Debbie Lee to anyone seriously considering acupuncture!" -- Dr. Sandra Lee, Chiropractor
5 Star Reviews via Google Maps :
"Debbie is fabulous. She is the first person I call to get in to see when I am not feeling well. She has helped me with a wide range of ailments from stress to skin problems, digestion to congestion, even joint pain. Whether it is immune related or pain related I highly recommend visiting Debbie." -- Piers
"Debbie is fantastic. She helped me with my back and shoulder pain. I feel incredible every time after a treatment. Definitely someone I would recommend. " -- Deborah
"As a full-time Grad student, I came to this past September Debbie after being complete run down with colds/flu, stress and more. Debbie has helped me recover and improve my general health. She is professional, caring and I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of using acupuncture, cupping or other traditional Chinese medicine. " -- rfried3
"I tried out a couple of acupuncturists when my old one moved away and I was really happy to find Debbie Lee. She's awesome, made me feel really comfortable. And I always feel amazing when I leave." -- Michael
Recommendations via LinkedIn :
"Debbie is very energetic and attentive in her work. She listens and responds to your needs, each treatment is very individualized. And she is also very conscientious about learning new skills and treatments and approaches to be able to serve her patients better." -- Jen Chen, Associate Producer at CBC Radio
Year first hired: 2009 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
"Debbie is compassionate, knowledgeable and delivers exceptional service!" -- Tracy Keeling, Director of Communications
"Debbie asks great questions to assist in connecting my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. She is compassionate, intuitive, and caring and I trust her as a wellness professional." -- Emily Henderson, Wellness Practitioner
Year first hired: 2007 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Recommendations via Yelp :
"I was amazed with the treatments I received from Debbie for one of the worst colds I've ever had. After the first treatment, I was 80% better and was actually able to breathe. After the second, I was cured. This was the shortest cold I've ever had and I found that after receiving these treatments, my immune system strengthened on its own. And I have to admit that I have a phobia to needles (I always sweat before having acupuncture treatments or blood tests) but I can hardly feel it when she puts the needles in. Very impressive. She's very knowledgeable, professional and personable and I would definitely recommend her!" -- A. Brinkhurst
Debbie Lee graduated from Vancouver's International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine ( ICTCMV ) with a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma. Her studies include completing a two-month practicum at Taiwan's China Medical University Hospital, the leading teaching hospital in the country. She is a Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia ( CTCMA ).
Debbie successfully treats a wide variety of disorders including stress management, sleeping disturbances such as insomnia, allergy elimination, digestive disturbances, flu & colds prevention and womens disorders including PMS and menopause. Utilizing her Kinesiology background, she effectively treats and provides rehabilitation techniques on any pain issues including sciatica, shoulders, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, to name a few.
Additionally, Debbie is a NADA -certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, a protocol using acupuncture as an adjunct to treat addictions and psycho-emotional disorders including anxiety and depressive disorders. She utilizes her NADA skills working with the Portland Hotel Society Community Services and at various Vancouver detox centres including Onsite in Vancouver's downtown eastside.
West 41st Avenue Location:
Oakmont Medical Building
Suite # 240, 809 West 41st Avenue ( map )
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N6
* Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Parking available.
Close to Oakridge Mall Skytrain.
Main Street Location:
Jointworks Chiropractic
3860 Main Street ( map )
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
* Tuesdays only
To book an appointment:
Oakridge / Cell: 604.603.1163
Jointworks: 604.675.0388
Email: info_debbieleetcm.com
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