My Health Journey

In 2012, I suffered a spinal compression fracture and chronic pain. Despite trying various treatments, the pain persisted and worsened after being promoted as an executive. Burnt out and overwhelmed, I took a sick leave and sought complimentary therapies like acupuncture and cranio-sacral therapy. After utilizing acupuncture for my recovery, I dreamt of being an acupuncturist and enrolled in school immediately after.

My Teacher

During my second year of study, I followed advice to try multiple acupuncturists in order to find my preferred style of treatment. This led me to my now teacher Takamasa Tsurusaki, who introduced me to Seino System Japanese Acupuncture & Moxibustion developed by Dr. Mitsunori Seino.

Despite my initial skepticism about the gentle treatment approach, I began experiencing significant relief from chronic pain and other health issues within a few weeks of treatment. As I continued regular weekly treatment, I noticed a reduction in other "little life symptoms" that I had previously thought were just normal for me as I had always had them. Without them I had less days of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.   I felt stronger and I got sick less often. I was feeling better overall, layer by layer.

For the past 4 years I apprenticed with Tak observing him treat hundreds of patients, witnessing improvement in symptoms from pain conditions, digestive complaints, skin issues, respiratory concerns, surgery recovery and everything in between for patients as young as 3 and as old as 90. Witnessing the improvement in patient's’ symptoms under Tak’s treatment inspired me to adopt this gentle approach in my own practice.

My Approach

Today, my treatments are based on the Seino System Japanese Acupuncture & Moxibustion that I discovered during my own journey to manage chronic pain. This approach uses gentle needling & moxibustion, abdominal and channel palpation, and blends Eastern and Western perspectives to consider the whole body. Graduating with my 2200-hour Diploma of Acupuncture, and undergoing over 1500+ hours of training and apprenticeship under the guidance of my teacher Takamasa Tsurusaki, I am grateful for the experience that taught me the value of "less is more" and how effective gentle treatment can be.

My mission is to be a trusted partner in my community, providing support to you and your family's health needs. Whether you are dealing with symptoms that have just arisen, persistent conditions, or the emotional toll of stress, I want to be a resource for you. Having gone through the uncertainty of dealing with health issues, I understand the need to take action, and I believe in your body's ability to heal.

I hope my story resonates with you and provides insight into why I practice in a gentle and holistic manner. If you are ready to start, I look forward to working with you. You can click here to book an appointment.

Sincerely, Laura

*Fully insured, Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMPAO

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