A healthcare dilemma: process efficiency or client’s needs first? The ATP story-part 2

by Gord Grant PhD, RAc This is the second part of a series that describes ATP’s “turning points”  — it’s about my insights along the way as we have engaged and participated with our clients in caring for their health.  Last time I introduced the idea of community acupuncture and how it is now integrated into the culture at ATP.  I see it not only as an alternative, but also…

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IMS or Acupuncture – what’s the difference?

    IMS, or “intramuscular stimulation”,  is a relatively new and promising technique which was introduced by Dr.  Gunn about 30 years ago. Originally it was called “dry needling of motor points” , which refers to using a non-hypodermic needle without the injection of a liquid, but rather a dry filamentous needle (indeed, an acupuncture needle).  Dr. Gunn demonstrated this technique could  significantly reduce chronic muscular pain associated with neuropathies…

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The Connective Tissue Connection

“It’s all in the fascia”.  How many times have I heard this from healthcare workers who have spent a lifetime working with injuries or researching mechanisms of health and healing? Loosely speaking, fascia is connective tissue.  It surrounds all our body parts, from big to small.  Fascia can be the ligaments that support and hold a joint together, or it can be the intricate wrappings around muscles at every level,…

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When Stress becomes Disease – going beyond blame

Relaxation Massage at the Acupuncture Turning Point

by Gord Grant I want to talk about why we get sick. What qualifies me to talk about this?  Well, on the surface, it is because I have extensive post-secondary training and research experience in pathology. I am a pathology and pharmacology instructor at MacEwan University, and I am an acupuncturist who is trained to help people get well.  But more deeply, what really qualifies me, is that like you…

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Healthy Skin — and a Healthy YOU. Ten habits, ten blogs.

10 part beauty blog by Jenn Kotowictz HHP, RAc; facial rejuvination acupuncturist. I am going to blog about 10 habits over then next couple of weeks or so that can help you toward healthier skin and a healthier you! There are a lot of authorities and magic 10 step diets out there for weight-loss, skin care, health or longevity.  This is not one of them. Few really help you examine…

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Voted Best Acupuncturist/Acupuncture Clinic in Edmonton

Thank you! Thank you to everyone for your support, and for being part of our growth over the 3 years we have been in business! We have been voted Best Acupuncturist/Acupuncture Clinic in Edmonton by Vue Weekly readers in their recent 2012 poll.  We are very proud of this accomplishment! Go here to see Vue’s BEST OF EDMONTON POLL for other healthcare businesses. We are in the process of expanding…

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Beauty and Health – we don’t have to choose!

When we hold ourselves to a standard of beauty that is outside ourselves we can waste time effort and resources that I feel would be better used accepting and appreciating our individual uniqueness. I think what ever we do to feel attractive should be health enhancing. I think we do not need to choose between health and beauty, but that one begets the other, to reveal the best version of…

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Study supports Acupuncture’s effectiveness for weight loss

Can acupuncture help you lose weight? Yes…but it’s not that simple. Weight management is a multi-dimensional issue. To have success all aspects of lifestyle must be considered. It is a challenge that is best addressed holistically (see our webpage which discusses the bigger picture). That being said there is some strong evidence supporting acupuncture’s effectiveness as a weight loss tool. A research team recently published their work in a journal…

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Community Acupuncture affords more regular treatments for those who need it!

by Gord Grant, Ph.D., R.Ac. In traditional Oriental-based acupuncture, many conditions in transition that require the body and mind to be at their best are treated at least once per week. Our community acupuncture sessions, where treatments occur in a group setting, offer an affordable way to experience acupuncture regularly and sustain the healing process ($10 initial assessment fee for first time patients, and $20-$40 sliding scale based on what…

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Our team helps you remove obstacles in finding your shape

by Jennifer Kotowicz, H.H.P, R.Ac. Our team helps you remove obstacles in finding your shape: We help you to monitor your energy, feelings, and body’s responses in relation to your diet and exercise. This information is used to create treatment plans with you, which are tailored to your personal goals and health needs. Being in shape is a matter of opinion. It is not a number on a scale. Your…

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