The future is calling out for us to re-frame healthcare beyond alternatives – we must see past the dilemma of managing disease versus supporting a healthy life.
Indeed, our turning point has already begun! The role of the medical system is being redefined in context to the shifting agents of individual awareness, responsibility and informed choice. The way each person, family, and culture within our society understands, engages, and fosters health is the foundation of this change.
Healthcare will continue to embrace technological advancements in diagnostics and treatments. And yet we are discovering that sustainable and resilient health crucially depends on a more holistic approach encompassing disease prevention, health promotion, and supporting the unique solutions each needs to thrive.
Optimum, accessible, and sustainable healthcare for all, through quality services and partnerships, and the mindful integration of traditional and modern systems.
Our Mission
We facilitate positive change, with those who seek balance and a better life.Through our extensive therapeutic training and experience, we provide affordable, practical and evidence-based alternatives that complement western medicine.
We engage our patients in a committed partnership of healing, no matter what their age or condition.
The holistic principles that guide us*
Optimal Health is the primary goal of holistic medical practice. It is the conscious pursuit of the highest level of functioning and balance of the physical, environmental, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of human experience, resulting in a dynamic state of being fully alive. This creates a condition of well-being regardless of the presence or absence of disease.
Whole Person. Holistic health care practitioners view people as the unity of body, mind, spirit and the systems in which they live.
Prevention and Treatment. Holistic health care practitioners promote health, prevent illness and help raise awareness of dis-ease in our lives rather than merely managing symptoms. A holistic approach relieves symptoms, modifies contributing factors, and enhances the patient’s life system to optimize future well-being.
Innate Healing Power. All people have innate powers of healing in their bodies, minds and spirits. Holistic health care practitioners evoke and help patients utilize these powers to affect the healing process.
Integration of Healing Systems. Holistic health care practitioners embrace a lifetime of learning about all safe and effective options in diagnosis and treatment. These options come from a variety of traditions, and are selected in order to best meet the unique needs of the patient. The realm of choices may include lifestyle modification and complementary approaches as well as conventional drugs and surgery.
Relationship-centered Care. The ideal practitioner-patient relationship is a partnership which encourages patient autonomy, and values the needs and insights of both parties. The quality of this relationship is an essential contributor to the healing process.
Individuality. Holistic health care practitioners focus patient care on the unique needs and nature of the person who has an illness rather than the illness that has the person.
Teaching by Example. Holistic health care practitioners continually work toward the personal incorporation of the principles of holistic health, which then profoundly influence the quality of the healing relationship.
Learning Opportunities. All life experiences including birth, joy, suffering and the dying process are profound learning opportunities for both patients and health care practitioners.
The Healing Power of Love. Holistic health care practitioners strive to meet the patient with grace, kindness, acceptance, and spirit without condition, as love is life’s most powerful healer.
* These holistic principles are adopted from list created by The American Holistic Medical Association
Beyond Alternatives - a sustainable, adaptable vision
The time has come. A turning point is happening in healthcare; although maybe not the one you think! The future is not about life extension through technology and micromanaging diseases — at least not for the majority. Emerging from a former focus on disease detection and symptom mitigation is a network of progressive health professionals who will help reframe the very idea of healthcare itself. They represent a paradigm shift by both average citizens and healthcare practitioners alike. It can be seen in the evolving ways clients and healthcare professionals interact with each other. We are moving away from the current dichotomy of making choices between mainstream medicine or “alternative” practices, and facing more toward a legitimate system of complementary choices that people are making for better health.
We live in a time defined by change. Our modern wealth and scientific knowledge have enabled better and longer lives, and yet we are overwhelmed with more information than we can understand and use effectively! Ironically, modern day afflictions are closely aligned with changes of lifestyle and diet that the new area has afforded. Contemporary lives are now rooted in unhealthy choices that bring us to both insidious excesses and deficiencies. Excesses of fat, sugar, salt, and emotional stress on the one hand, and deficiencies of whole foods, basic nutrients, sleep, exercise, and bodily awareness on the other! But despite living longer than ever on average, we don’t live any longer than the longest lived people did before the scientific revolution. Sadly, many of us now will live out the last decades of our longer average lifespan under intensive medical management for chronic and possibly preventable diseases. We no longer die of old age, but rather fight a series of long battles against chronic pathologies. What is our future? Read ATP blogs that embody our vision and what inspires us
Gord, at Acupuncture Turning Point, creates a warm, relaxing and inviting atmosphere at the clinic. His philosophy about health and wellness and life comes from a place of whole body/mind awareness - covering mind, body, emotions and spirit this is a refreshing change from western healthcare beliefs.Gord has provided me relief from pain and the release of tension to allow healing to begin/continue, with both needling, cupping and taping. I always feel comfortable, safe and at ease when in Gord's care. And I always feel a sense of release and renewed strength after treatments.
Gord has a great understanding of the human body, his knowledge of TCM to accurately apply his needle at the right spot is excellent. Take the time to listen to him and share his knowledge, sometimes the message is more important than the treatment :).
Acupuncturist Gord is excellent. He listens to your concerns; provides excellent options and is very diligent in his treatment. Very friendly and explains what he is doing as he is applying his craft. Highly recommended.
I went there today for the first time to get Accupuncture for my knee with Gord. I had a wonderful experience from the moment I entered the receptionist is really kind and Gord worked on my knee and listened to everything I said. I will definitely go back I didn't feel rushed and my knee felt better I will definitely be back.
It sounds like Gordon is not only a skilled acupuncturist but also has a talent for storytelling, which adds an extra dimension to his practice. His ability to address areas of concern and alleviate pain effectively makes him quite impressive!
This place is amazing. I randomly found it on Google as I was looking for a new place to get my acupuncture done so I thought I’d check it out. Gord not only cares about his clients recovery but he also wants us to be well knowledgeable about how our bodies work and the benefits of acupunture. I would recommend this place to everyone.Ps. He has a beautiful living wall in the waiting room for patients to enjoy!
Gord does amazing work. I go in for many reasons. This visit was for my elbows aching very badly. I have absolutely no aching today! We works wonders!!
1st visit here, and with acupuncture in general, and I left extremely happy.Gord was extremely knowledgeable, utilized multiple different relief techniques for my back pain (cupping, acupuncture, and electro-puncture, athletic tape), provided me with additional materials to attempt toitigate pain moving forward on my own, and only recommend a follow up if I thought I needed it.I'd recommend him and his practice to anyone, and if I need additional treatment, I will gladly be returning.
Dr. Gord is such a kind soul and his treatments have been so helpful with my anxiety, chronic pain and overall wellbeing. His honey is also delicious and the clinic has such a calming atmosphere! Thank you
Gord is an incredibly knowledgeable and kind practitioner that I’ve been seeing for acupuncture for 10+ years. I always leave my session feeling better and inspired by our conversation. Acupuncture treatments from the Turning Point has benefitted my overall health and has improved some physical discomfort in my muscles.
Very very pleased with my first time experience with Gord. I went in for acupuncture therapy but it was WAY more than that. He truly is in it to genuinely help people, whether it be one thing or another, he is all in. Really takes the time to get to know you and dig deep into how to REALLY help you. Not just a quick fix and out the door. I felt heard and really connected throughout my entire session. Gord is a very educated, compassionate and knowledgeable man.
Gordon is amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I can tell he loves what he does and is extremely passionate about helping people. He took the time to get to know me and treated me as a whole. I went in with two concerns I wanted help with but he ended up helping me with many others. I left feeling so supported and inspired. I highly recommend seeing him!
Got Gordon. Grant is one outstanding person as well as acupuncturist. He has nothing but compassion for all his clients. I would recommend him to anyone.
As always, Gord hooks it up!! My leg and hip feels amazing already!! I also got some take home stretches and exercises to keep my sciatica in check. GORD... you are truly amazing!! Thank you again!!! 😊
Had to bring my mom in because of her back issues. Gord accommodated and agreed to help early morning. He was so kind throughout, made sure my mom was okay. He even showed us exercises to be completed to get rid of the pain. He’s gone above and beyond for us, highly recommended
Gord is an excellent acupuncturist. He is someone who listens to you, and treats patients with respect; applying his expertise to each person individually. Highly recommend this clinic, and Gord!
Great first experience today, my back has completely loosened up and while we have some other issues to solve as well I'm sure Gord will figure it out with his diligence and true care for his craft.
I have visited Dr. Grant recently and as usual he went above and beyond addressing my recent shoulder issues!Above regular maintenance with acupuncture session and cupping he spent great deal of time working on my rotator cuff and supraspinatus! He is a mountain of knowledge!I highly recommend Acupuncture Turning Point and Dr.Grant!CheersMarcin
Gord at Acupuncture turning point is very knowledgeable, very professional, truly cares for his patients. The atmosphere is pleasant, calming and relaxing. Each appointment I leave feeling relaxed and know my concerns have been addressed.
Health and Wellness are extremely important to the ATP family. Every step of your experience is facilitated with love. I have become a better person since my association with Gord and ATP.Try them for yourself and realize what a Hidden Gem truly means.Thank YouSimeon
Always have a good experience when i go and see Gord. Very Knowledgeable, he takes you through what he is doing and how this will help. I just came in with a knee injury and left feeling better then i have in weeks. Cant go wrong going and seeing Gord.
I had my first session with Gord recently and he surpassed my expectations. Very kind provider and does all he can to help with whatever problem you come to him with. And what a beautiful set up he has!
Marisha Did a fabulous job ! I was nervous about getting a massage again as the person I saw before put me in alot of pain after. I will definitely be returning she definitely makes you feel comfortable 😺
I could hardly walk with my nearly completely destroyed knees, they were so bad that even my family doctor and physiotherapist after seeing my MRI results were all shocked I wasn’t in a wheelchair, crutches or on pain killers!After 4 sessions with Gord and my massage therapist my knees have improved significantly, to the point I can even do light sprinting and jogging again!
Very good Treatment Provided By Gordon. I had been to the Clinic for Treatment of lower back pain. Very good suggestions provided with Future Exercises And Steps to Follow.
Always a pleasant experience with Gordon every session. He’s very personable, kind and responds quickly with scheduling whenever I call. Felt better after every appointment.
Optimum, accessible, and sustainable healthcare for all, through quality services and partnerships, and the mindful integration of traditional and modern systems.
We facilitate positive change, with those who seek balance and a better life.Through our extensive therapeutic training and experience, we provide affordable, practical and evidence-based alternatives that complement western medicine.
