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
I went in feeling depressed, in lots of pain from sciatica but with an open mind. Gord has a good aura and positive flow to him...needless to say. I walked out of there feeling positive, able to walk, sit and stand much easier..even went for supper with my dad. Thank you so much, highly recommend for aches and strains and what have you.
With a recent bereavement, I haven’t been taking good care of myself. I decided to kick start change with a visit to Gord. Just as in the past, he treated me with care, and respect for my situation while helping me not only physically but philosophically through this strange and difficult time. He knows that the body, the brain and the heart all work together. His manner, gentle wisdom and skilled acupuncture, I left with far more than relief of a sore back. Thanks Gord.
Had great pain in my shoulder; went to see Brenda. She treated me with acupuncture, cupping and massage. My shoulder immediately improved. While not magic. Very close. Highly recommended.
Always a great experience with Gordon. He’s a wonderful acupuncturist—very kind, personable, and quick to respond when scheduling. I always feel better after each session and love the cupping every time!
Always an amazing experience with Gordon! He provides top notch acupuncture service along with a wonderful knowledge of the mind/body connection. Grateful to have him here in Edmonton.
Gord and his team always provide exemplary care. They are very knowledgeable and work with you on your treatment and recovery. Treatment is very effective and they are flexible and always make sure you are comfortable.
My consultation with Gord was a truly positive experience. It's not every day that you come across someone who combines skill with such genuine empathy in a calming and relaxing environment. His holistic approach addressed my primary shoulder injury by alleviating the secondary stresses of tension and pain that radiated through my arm, neck, and shoulder blade. Gord is an attentive and skilled practitioner who is both knowledgeable and compassionate. I am more present with my overall movement and posture and am rethinking my current exercise regime.
Gord was excellent. Very knowledgable and is able to marry the holistic healing power of acupuncture with the medical knowledge and understanding of the human body. Highly recommended.
It's always a please to received acupuncture at this location. Gord gives some very inspiration words that always leave me feeling uplifted and driven towards my day and goals. It's a very positive atmosphere that can get you out of any headspace, helping you leave feeling more focused besides feeling relieved of pain after any services.
I have been seeing Gord since the global pandemic started and each time he fills me with knowledge about the condition that i come in with, and how to care for it after leaving. Today this acpuncture rock star read me some of his poetry. Sure enough with in a couple days of the first session I have more mobilty and I am on the mend!
I came here for my Sciatica pain and my friend referred Mr. Gord. I had this pain from almost a year and the Acupuncture technique helped me a lot.He is Ocean of Knowledge and knows his work really well. Initially, I had pain in my back which goes through my thigh , calves and end up under the foot.With the help of his techniques of cupping and needles I am now really better.. I can even run lol.Gord is god to me. I went to varied physiotherapies and Chiros before, but all are money minded here in Edmonton. Gord’s technique is outstanding and he guides you in a proper manner. One thing I came to know about him that he is not money minded like others. Within 4 sessions I was able to see changes and Fortunately, this helped me to get rid of pain from my body.For Sciatica pain I will “ HIGHLY RECOMMEND “everyone.God bless you sir and Thank you again.
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
Gord is incredible. I've tried his acupuncture, cupping, and recently, infrared treatment. Gord knows what to do to help resolve any issues. l came in with headache, wrist and back problems and have noticed significant improvement with all three. I always leave feeling energized and renewed! Super grateful to have stumbled upon Gord and this beautiful space. Meeting Gord has definitely been the turning point in my health!
Gordon was intuitive and attentive. He addressed my concerns and tried a variety of treatments for my issues. The office is warm and inviting. He's a wealth of knowledge.
Prior to this appointment I had never experienced acupuncture. Gordon provided a comfortable safe environment that is hard to find these days. My pain is greatly reduced and nearly gone this evening. Highly recommend.
Dr. Grant is absolutely phenomenal! His vast knowledge, interesting insights, and relaxed attitude make each vist a total pleasure. I have always had a great experience at the clinic. The clinic is beautiful inside with fountains and plants throughout. It is a very inviting atmosphere. I feel better after each treatment and my aches and pains are greatly diminished. I highly recommend checking out Acupuncture Turning Point.
I received a gift certificate for a relaxation massage from my son and daughter in law! This was my very first massage ever! I am a 53 year old breast cancer survivor and have had a sore shoulder for years from surgery and treatment. Today I received a wonderful relaxation massage as well as ways to care for my sore shoulder, and why my shoulder was feeling this way.My shoulder and scar tissue have never felt so good! I'm definitely going back. The atmosphere is relaxing, the office is full of relaxing music, waterfalls and beautiful art work. I truly feel like a different person.Thank you MarishaSee you again soon
Absolutely love the service, beautiful office, amazing waiting room and tea area and very comfy cozy and relaxed rooms. The honey is a nice touch by the way Gord !
I have had three appointments with Gord. He is a very knowledgeable and personable individual. The problem I went in with initially seems to be improving, although not 100% resolved. He agreed that to test the effectiveness of the treatments, I should stop them and see if the problem gets worse. If so, then I could return for more treatment. I would definitely return to see him!
I had neck pain for a year, and I tried many treatments, but nothing seemed to work. Then I decided to try acupuncture with Gord, and it was amazing! The pain went away after the first treatment. Today, after almost three months, I visited again. I still don't have any pain, but I do have some muscle tension. I hope that will also go away with time. If you're looking for pain relief, I highly recommend visiting Gord!
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.
