Tag: acupuncturist

Finding Calm Within – How TCM Acupuncture Helps Ease Anxiety Naturally

October 27, 2025 ·

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become one of the most common challenges affecting our emotional and physical wellbeing. While modern medicine often focuses on managing symptoms with medication, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a more holistic approach, addressing the root causes of imbalance that contribute to anxiety. One of … Continue reading Finding Calm Within – How TCM Acupuncture Helps Ease Anxiety Naturally →

Acupuncture for Post-Workout Recovery – A Natural Way to Reduce Inflammation

August 13, 2025 ·

Recovery is just as important as your workout. Pushing your body during exercise causes microscopic muscle damage that leads to inflammation, a necessary part of building strength, but one that needs to be managed for optimal performance and well-being. One recovery method gaining attention among athletes and fitness enthusiasts is … Continue reading Acupuncture for Post-Workout Recovery – A Natural Way to Reduce Inflammation →

Palermo Physio and Wellness Thanksgiving -2022

October 7, 2022 ·

The team at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy And Wellness Centre would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving long weekend. Our clinic hours are as follows: Saturday October 8, 2022 – OPEN 8-1pm Sunday October 9, 2022 – CLOSED Monday October 10, 2022 – CLOSED Tuesday October 11, … Continue reading Palermo Physio and Wellness Thanksgiving -2022 →

Thank you for 8 Years!

August 2, 2022 ·

This past long weekend marks 8 years since we opened the doors at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre! Some of you may remember walking through the hallways of the brand new medical building in which our clinic is located, when there was no carpet and other units were … Continue reading Thank you for 8 Years! →

Acupuncture for Hormone Regulation

May 4, 2022 ·

Many people are aware of the use of acupuncture to treat pain. People will request acupuncture treatment for back pain and headaches often. There is also some evidence that acupuncture can help with hormone regulation. Physiotherapists that use acupuncture and dry needling as part of their treatments are not able … Continue reading Acupuncture for Hormone Regulation →

Josephine (Acupuncturist & RMT) – Palermo Physio & Wellness Team Tuesday

February 8, 2022 ·

Josephine has enjoyed practicing Massage Therapy since 2009 when she graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic and is registered as a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She has also completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University in 2012. Josephine has since gone on … Continue reading Josephine (Acupuncturist & RMT) – Palermo Physio & Wellness Team Tuesday →

Ease into Activity and Prevent Injury

June 11, 2021 ·

This past year and a half has been unbelievably challenging. With some restrictions being lifted in Ontario this weekend, many of us are eager to get back to workouts. There are many gyms, like Element, on the border of Mississauga and Oakville, who are ready with outdoor workouts for their … Continue reading Ease into Activity and Prevent Injury →

Acupuncture for Diabetes

April 12, 2021 ·

In addition to Western Medical Management, acupuncture can be a helpful addition to help manage diabetes. Acupuncture helps release endorphins. This helps naturally decrease pain, and stimulates the endocrine system. There is also some indication that acupuncture can help manage blood sugar levels and bring balance back to the body. … Continue reading Acupuncture for Diabetes →

How a Massage can Help with Stress

March 2, 2021 ·

Many of our Oakville Massage Therapy patients first come to see one of our Massage Therapists for pain. When they are finished their RMT appointment they comment on how related they feel and sometimes are a little sleepy! There are many reasons having regular Massage Therapy can help with stress. … Continue reading How a Massage can Help with Stress →

What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

February 2, 2021 ·

It is easy to mistake the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) for other things. TOS is a complex issue that can take time to diagnose. This is because the symptoms can be seemingly diffuse and difficult to pinpoint. Thoraoc Outlet Syndrome is a condition affecting the upper extremities. There … Continue reading What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? →