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Acupuncture at South Granville!

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New Practice hours for Fridays and Saturdays on South Granville! So excited to be working with Alisha and the massage team at Kor Manual Therapy and Envision Physiotherapy. Come by Granville and 15th and say hi. Located conveniently at: Suite 201 3077 Granville Street (free parking downstairs) 604.737.7309 Call to book an appointment or book online thru:  https://kormanualtherapy.janeapp.com/

Seasonal Allergies & Acupuncture

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Spring is officially upon us and those lovely blossoms that line the streets with a pop of pink,  can also start a vicious cycle of symptoms that last from weeks to months. What constitutes an allergy? Essentially it is the body's over reaction or sensitivity to an allergen.  Typically in Spring it involves exposure to airborne particles from trees or weeds-- pollen. What's really happening? While the body's response is to produce IgE antibodies that attach to white blood cells, when these cells are stimulated they release histamine causing allergic symptoms such as; runny nose, sinus congestion, itchy/watery eyes, and sneezing. Western medicine treats allergies with antihistamines like Benadryl or Chlortriplon or allergy shots by injecting small amounts of an allergen and gradually increasing the amount to desensitize the body's response. While these methods are effective in treating symptoms, there are also side-effects (drowsiness, urinary retention, dry mouth, blu

Thank you!!!

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I cannot believe how wonderful my first day back at work has been after six months of maternity leave. The new clinic is beautiful, airy, full of light. My fellow practitioners are happy to be treating, helpful, and excited to be a part of the healing journey! Best of all, so many regular clients are braving the bridge and are coming over to West Van to say hello. So excited to see your beautiful faces! I will be at Impulse Sports Therapeutics Mondays 11-6. Come by for a visit.

New Cards!

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Hi Everyone! Taking appointments for March. Call Shevawn to book in today or book online at: impulsesporttherapeutics.janeapp.com

Acupuncture at Impulse Sport Therapeutics - West Van location

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Hi Folks! Just sending a shout out that I'll be heading back to practice beginning Monday, March 6th at Impulse Sport Therapeutics ! My bio and schedule will be up on the website in the near future and I will be taking appointments Mondays, 11-6.

Holiday Greetings & Happy Solstice!

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Hello dear friends and patients! Winter is in full swing (brrrrr!) and holidays are right around the corner! I hope you and yours are enjoying festivities and making room for health and happiness. The Fall has been a busy one for me with the new arrival of baby Thomas Borneo. He is a happy baby and big sister Beatrice is taking her job very seriously! I will be returning to practice in the early Spring resuming on Mondays 12:00 - 6:00. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to Klinik, as the commute is a bit of a juggle. However, I will be at Impulse Sport Therapeutics in West Van ( impulsesport.ca ) if you have a chance to cross the bridge! I will be missing Klinik and all of the wonderful practitioners (and my regular clients!) but looking forward to a New Year and a New Start! All the best for the holidays and 2017~ Jennifer xo

5 Acupuncture tips for Spring

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Spring! Such an amazing time of year for shaking off winter's slumber and looking forward to a new season of growth and expansion. Days start to get longer and warmer, new buds and blooms burst forth into the world, one can not help feel a renewed energy! In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the organ system associated with Spring. When this energy is unbalanced you can experience symptoms such as: allergies, headaches/migraines, eye issues, irritability, digestive problems, etc... so you want to be kind to your liver with a few healthy tips. 1) DECLUTTER!- get your spring clean on- open the windows and clean out that closet- figuratively and physically! 2) MOVE! - a time to take advantage of the sun and Vitamin D. Get outside and get moving. Nothing better to get that stagnated liver energy moving than vigorous exercise! 3) EAT your GREENS ! The liver works to detoxify the body and works really well with incorporating pungent flavoured greens into one's diet. This inc