Healing and Preventing Illnesses with Traditional Chinese Medicine

“I've been successfully working with Kriss to treat everything from energy re-alignment, challenges sleeping, and physical aches and pains. Her practice has become an integral part of my overall health and wellness management. Kriss is distinct from other practitioners by way of her exemplary duty of care, kindness, and attentiveness to her patients.”

— SARA

Services

 

Traditional Acupuncture

 

Approaching nearly a decade and a half of practicing acupuncture in Toronto, Kriss’s deft skill and touch, coupled with intuitive precision and prognoses, make her a sought-after TCM practitioner and acupuncturist to her loyal clientele. Versed in traditional modalities with a finger on the pulse of emerging treatments, Kriss’ holistic approach is both innovative and effective. Acupuncture treatments take place in a calm, soothing space where all sensitivities, along with senses, are catered to.

 

Cosmetic Acupuncture

 

An experienced cosmetic acupuncture practitioner, Kriss applies the  “Mei Zen Technique” microneedling, and her specialized, signature Skin Deep + Beyond treatment.

This natural cosmetic facial acupuncture treatment revitalizes your skin, softens facial lines and fine wrinkles, relaxes and tightens muscle tone, among collagen and elastin boosting benefits. Kriss uses custom needling protocol as well as facial cupping, and gua-sha, sessions are enhanced by all-natural facial products.


Cupping Therapy

 

Cupping therapy uses glass or plastic cups to manipulate the muscles. It is similar to deep tissue massage, reducing tension, knots and scar tissue. When used by an expert like Kriss, they also draw out toxins, including lactic acid, found within the body. Contemporary methods such as orthopaedic sports medical cupping may also be used for muscular-skeletal issues while movable cupping stimulates the lymphatic system. This lymphatic drainage boosts the immune system, improves the functioning of the autonomic nervous system and helps to decrease swelling.

 

Chinese Herbs

 

Chinese Herbology is an ancient form of healing, complimenting all other forms of TCM with a prescribed formula.
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) relies on herbal therapies both for the treatment of illness and in the optimization of health and prevention of disease.  Herbs can be a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with other modalities such as acupuncture therapy.

TCM practitioners most often use two or more ingredients in Chinese medicinal formulations to create a balanced, synergistic remedy that reflects the holistic nature of the diagnosis.

There are formulas for just about every condition imaginable, however often modified by the TCM practitioner to suit the constitution of the patient and, making each formulation highly individualized.

 

Tui-Na Massage

 

Is a type of bodywork that includes various styles of therapeutic touch incorporating shiatsu, acu-pressure and fascial work.
Tui-Na, also known as the grandfather Chinese massage. is both a therapeutic and relaxing massage often complimenting an acupuncture treatment.
Tui-Na works on the energy channels and points on the body using the same principles as acupuncture except
with the use of fingers, hands and elbows instead of needles. By combining acupressure,
shiatsu and Swedish massage techniques, this method will invigorate blood, increasecirculation, relieve pain, reduce stress and ease tense, tight muscles.

 

Fertility & Perinatal Support

 

Traditional Today specializes in conception support. Infertility can be a very challenging and emotional time for those struggling to conceive. Along with fertility acupuncture treatments, Kriss offers customized conception support for each individual and family, from prenatal to postnatal help. Whether you have endured repeated miscarriages or are experiencing low egg quality, we focus on both fertility and the overall constitutional health of each of you for optimal success.

 

Gua-Sha

 

Gua-Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce blood flow and natural healing.
Scraping is done when a tool is used to “scrape” over a muscle or sore spot to help move toxins out, break up scar tissue or get rid of tendonitis.

 

Sound Therapy

 

Kriss recognizes the healing nature of music through her extensive work as a Toronto DJ and conscious event promoter. Leveraging knowledge about how various vibrations and frequencies can alter brainwaves to foster relaxation, Kriss’s sound therapy is both hypnotic and healing, used during her :::SOUND ON::: MIND OFF::: treatments in her Toronto and Scarborough acupuncture practices.

 

Eastern Nutritional Guidance

 

Nutritional Guidance + Supplemental Support available is available. Whether you wish to boost your immunity, introduce or maintain a healthier diet, embark on a cleanse, use food as medicine for optimal physical health or support your mental health, Traditional Today offers expert holistic guidance.

 Our Simple Process

 

1

In-depth Consultation

During your initial treatment at our Toronto or Scarborough acupuncture clinic, we perform a thorough intake assessment. Here we will ask about your past and present medical history, your general health, and current complaint or condition. 

Prior to treatment, you will get a pulse and tongue diagnosis, along with appropriate physical examination.


2

Customized TCM Treatment

After consultation, which may include a diagnosis and treatment protocol, your customized therapy begins. Sterile, one-time use acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points along the related meridian pathway(s). Other modalities that may enter are Tui-Na cupping, herbal remedies, moxibustion, Gua-Sha and/or auricular therapy.

Retention of needles is usually 15 – 30min.

3

Treatment Plan

Through attentive listening, depth of knowledge and intuitive care, Kriss and team will implement a specialized treatment plan, actioning holistic modalities customized to the individual.

Schedule a free consultation so we can determine if we can help your needs.

 

 FAQs

 

  • Many insurance companies currently cover acupuncture costs however some do not yet recognize the value of acupuncture. Contact your extended healthcare provider or a representative in your Human Resource Department and they should be able to provide you with the terms of your agreement.

  • Yes.  I am a Registered Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) & Acupuncture Practitioner (R.TCMP, R.AC) and in good standing with the College of TCM and Acupuncture Practitioners of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

  • Nope. Never. Ever. Stainless steel needles are for one-time use and then discarded as medical waste. Clean Needle techniques and protocols are used as per our regulatory body rules.

  • Necessary clothes are removed and there are sheets and blankets for draping.  Many sessions are done either face down or face up on the treatment table much like a massage.  When specific areas (i.e. it band or hip) are needing to be treated shorts may be more comfortable for some but not necessary.

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