Please note: WellPoint acupuncture is a private clinic located at the edge of Gastown and Chinatown in Vancouver. We are specialized in Sports Medicine Acupuncture as well as focusing on Facial Acupuncture and all neuromuscular conditions.
Conditions effectively treated by Sports Medicine Acupuncture’s targeted modalities are listed but not limited to the following table.
Impingement syndrome | Neck pain | Ligament sprain | SI dysfunction |
Rotator cuff injury | Muscle sprain | Hip Flexor Disfunction | Disc hernia |
Frozen shoulder | Low back pain | Tennis elbow | Radiculopathy |
Cervical spondylosis | Thoracolumbar junc (TLJ) | Bicipital Tendonitis | Golfer’s elbow |
Muscle tension headache | Facet joint syndrome | Trigger point pathology | Bursitis |
Tendinopathy | Pelvic tilt | Upper cross syndrome | Ankle instability |
Scoliosis | Pelvic rotation | Thorasic outlet synd | Knee pain |
LCL, MCL & ACL injuries | Nerve entrapment | Soft tissue injury | Kyphosis |
Meniscal injury | Patellar dysfunction | Runners Knee | Jumpers knee |
Pes Anserine bursitis | Carpal tunnel synd | IT band friction synd | Ankle sprain |
Flat foot (Pes planus) | Hallux valgus | Hollow foot (Pes cavus) | Shin splints |
Tarsal Tunnel synd | Achilles tendonitis | Morton’s neuroma | Plantar fasciitis |
The following conditions are proven to be effectively treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. The conditions treated by Acupuncture are not limited to this table as many conditions today do not have a medical name nor all problems are necessarily categorized.
Pain | Stress | Digestive | Respiratory |
Joint pain | Emotional distress | Nausea | Asthma |
Bone pain | Anxiety | Vomiting | Sore throat |
Cancer pain | Insomnia | Bloating | Common cold |
Muscle pain | Sleeping disorders | Loss of appetite | Headaches |
Arthritis | Smoking cessation | Excessive appetite | Flu |
Sciatica | Hypertension | Gastritis | Pneumonia |
Tennis elbow | Fatigue | Diarrhea | Sinusitis |
Headaches | Low energy | Constipation | Tonsilitis |
Migraines | Weight issues | IBS | Rhinitis |
TMJ | Muscle spasms | Colitis | Allergies |
Shingles pain | Chest pain | Abdominal pain | Infections |
The table that follows lists primary and additional benefits that result from facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture.
Conditions Treated | Additional Benefits |
Puffiness, loss of collagen | Menopausal discomfort alleviated |
Enlarged pores | Weight loss and digestive issues |
Double chin | Neck pain and stress relief |
Facial sagginess | Anti-depression, increased mental clarity |
Droopy eyelids | Bell’s palsy and trigeminal neuralgia |
Age spots | Increased energy levels |
Deep wrinkes and fine lines | Relief from insomnia |
Dry or oily skin | Reduction of hormonal acne, headaches and hair loss |