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.

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 today’s blog post, we’ll explore what PCOS is, the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture in addressing PCOS, and how this ancient practice can help restore hormonal balance and support overall health.

This guide aims to provide you with essential information, answering frequently asked questions, defining key terms, and offering insights into what to wear to your acupuncture appointment.

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.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the postpartum period from the perspective of TCM, and discuss the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture in postpartum care.

In this blog post, we will explore the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture for supporting immune health and helping to ward off those pesky pathogens that keep us bedridden during cold & flu season. We’ll also discuss how nutrition can have an impact on the immune system, from both a TCM and Western perspective.

Fire Cider – an herbal folk remedy made with vinegar, honey and a medley of warming herbs – is a great place to start when it comes to boosting our health for the winter season. This fiery elixir combines a variety of natural ingredients, each chosen for its unique medicinal properties.

In this blog post, we delve into the relationship between emotions and TCM, exploring how understanding and addressing emotional well-being can contribute to a more harmonious and balanced life.

Acupuncture, with its rich history and growing body of evidence, offers a promising avenue for individuals seeking mental well-being.

With the weather warming up, I thought I’d share a super easy and lovely way to prepare your herbs and harness the Yang energy of the sun by making a Solar Infusion — aka “sun tea”.