Hunched shoulders? Tight traps? Lifting heavy at the gym but forgetting (or neglecting!) to stretch? We’ve all been there. Upper back pain is one of the most common concerns practitioners see in the clinic. Whether you're dealing with tension from long hours at a desk or persistent muscle strain from working out, finding an effective and lasting solution is crucial. In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance explores both scientific research and traditional wisdom to uncover how acupuncture can provide relief for upper back pain.

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares about what stress is from a physiological perspective, how acupuncture influences the nervous system and hormone regulation, key acupuncture points for stress relief, and how you can incorporate acupuncture into your stress management routine.

Winter in Toronto brings longer nights, brisker temperatures, and a natural inclination to slooooow down. Yet, for many, this season can be accompanied by pesky sleep disturbances—whether due to shorter daylight hours, holiday stress, or changes in routine. In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares how acupuncture can improve sleep quality during winter by addressing both physical and energetic imbalances.

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares how TCM views joint pain, how acupuncture can help, and how you can start to manage your pain at home through nutrition, movement and lifestyle changes.

Tis’ the season…as the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many of us experience a dip in mood and energy — a phenomenon known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While we may have been through it in the years before, it always seems to hit like a mid-week blizzard, leaving us wishing we could just take the rest of winter off and call it a snow day. 

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance, delves into how acupuncture can provide relief for this form of depression, through both evidence-based insights and a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective.

Irregular or missing periods? Excess body hair in unwanted places? Acne and oily skin? Difficulty conceiving? Male pattern baldness? If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you may have struggled with one or more of these symptoms. While conventional treatments typically focus on medication, lifestyle modifications, particularly diet, play a pivotal role in managing and potentially alleviating symptoms of PCOS. 

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist and Holistic Nutritionist  Diana (“Dee”) Dorrance  offers a holistic nutrition perspective that emphasizes the importance of whole foods, balanced nutrients, and mindful eating to support your PCOS diagnosis, your overall health and your overall hormonal balance.

In this blog post, we'll talk about what stress really is, how TCM views stress, explore the science behind acupuncture's impact on the nervous system, and discuss its role in stress management.

In this blog post, we will explore what Spleen Qi Deficiency is, common causes and symptoms, and get into some of the best supportive foods for Spleen Qi Deficiency — ones that are easy on the digestive system and that contain the nutrients that are essential to having you feeling your best.

In this blog post, we will delve into what Tuina is, the benefits it offers, and who can benefit from this therapeutic tool.

In this blog post, we will delve into the topic of acupuncture for insomnia, exploring its evidence-based benefits and how it can promote better sleep from the perspective of TCM.