Katherine Smyth, R.Ac. - Acupuncture, Sports Medicine & MicroNeedling

03/30/2026

Your body adapts to what you repeatedly ask it to do.

Training, work, stress, posture, and past injuries all shape how your muscles and nervous system respond to load. Over time this can lead to tension, reduced mobility, or persistent pain patterns.

Acupuncture works by stimulating specific neuromuscular points to help reduce muscle guarding, improve circulation, and regulate the nervous system. When the body can relax and restore normal movement patterns, recovery and performance both improve.

Treatment is often combined with movement and corrective exercise to support long-term results.

If you’re dealing with pain, injury, or ongoing tension, acupuncture may help support your recovery.

📞 604-671-8045
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03/27/2026

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03/27/2026

The science behind acupuncture is continuing to grow as research explores how it influences the nervous system, circulation, and the body’s natural healing processes.

03/26/2026

Pregnancy brings big changes to the body. As your baby grows, muscles, joints, hormones, and circulation all shift to support that new life. It’s common to experience nausea, fatigue, back pain, hip tension, headaches, or trouble sleeping along the way.

Acupuncture can offer gentle support during this time. Treatments focus on improving circulation, calming the nervous system, and easing tension so the body can adapt more comfortably. Many people find it helpful for nausea in the first trimester, while later in pregnancy it can help with back and hip discomfort, swelling, and sleep.

Care is always tailored to where you are in pregnancy and how your body is feeling that day. The goal is simple — support your body and help you feel more comfortable during a time of constant change.

If you’re pregnant and looking for natural support, feel free to reach out.

📍 Castlegar, BC
📞 604-671-8045
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03/25/2026

Pain doesn’t have to become your “normal.”

A lot of people in the Kootenays push through tight backs, sore shoulders, headaches, or old injuries from biking, skiing, lifting, or long days at work. At first it’s manageable… until one day it’s not.

Acupuncture works by helping reset how the nervous system and muscles respond to stress and strain. It improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps the body shift out of that constant “holding pattern” of tension.

Many people notice:
• less muscle tightness
• better movement
• fewer headaches
• deeper sleep
• faster recovery from workouts or injuries

You don’t have to wait until pain becomes severe to deal with it. Treating things early often means quicker recovery and better long-term results.

📍 Castlegar
📞 604-671-8045
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03/24/2026

Spring is slowly returning to the Kootenays 🌱

As the seasons shift, many people start to notice changes in their bodies—tight muscles from getting back on the trails, lingering winter aches, or stress that’s built up over the colder months. This is a time when the body is naturally trying to reset and move again.

Acupuncture can support that transition. Treatments help calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and release muscle tension so the body can recover and adapt as activity levels increase.

Whether you’re trail running, mountain biking, getting back into the garden, or just feeling the shift in energy that comes with longer days, it’s a good time to give your body some support.

If you’re dealing with tight shoulders, neck tension, headaches, or lingering injuries, reach out to book an appointment.

📍Castlegar, BC
📞 604-671-8045
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03/13/2026

Spring Break is next week and appointments are filling quickly. If you’re hoping to get in for acupuncture, please book ahead as spaces are limited.

Whether you’re dealing with muscle tension, sports injuries, headaches, or just need a reset after a busy winter, this is a great time to take care of your body.

If you’re planning to be active over the break — skiing, biking, hiking, or travelling — a treatment can help keep you moving and feeling your best.

Appointments are by contact only.
📞 604-671-8045
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03/12/2026

Spring is here and the trails are calling! 🌿🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Mountain biking, running, and getting outside are back in full swing — but tight hips, sore knees, or stiff shoulders don’t always wait for your weekend plans.

Acupuncture, cupping, and targeted recovery sessions can help you:
✅ Stay loose and recover faster
✅ Prevent small aches from turning into injuries
✅ Keep hitting your personal best

Whether you’re hitting the Red Mountain trails, the local running paths, or just your favourite neighbourhood loops, your body deserves care that keeps up with you.

📍2124 Columbia Ave, Castlegar
💻 Book online: katsmyth.com
📞 Or call to schedule your treatment

03/10/2026

Microneedling is one of my favourite treatments for supporting healthy, resilient skin.

This treatment works by creating tiny micro-channels in the skin, which stimulates your body’s natural healing response and increases collagen and elastin production. The result is stronger, smoother, and more vibrant skin over time.

Microneedling can help improve:
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars and other scarring
• Skin texture and tone
• Enlarged pores
• Sun damage and pigmentation

Over the following weeks, the skin continues to remodel and rebuild, which is where the real magic happens.

Treatments are customized based on your skin and goals.

Contact me if you’d like to learn more.

📞 604-671-8045
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03/09/2026

🏒 Feeling sore after a big game or weekend of hockey? Your muscles, joints, and nervous system need recovery too. Acupuncture isn’t just for pain—it helps reduce inflammation, ease tension, and speed up your body’s natural healing so you can get back on the ice stronger.

Whether it’s shoulder hits, knee aches, or general soreness, targeted treatments + gentle movement can make a huge difference. 💪✨

📍 By appointment only – contact me to book your session and take care of your body the right way.

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03/08/2026

Reader’s Choice nominations are now open!

If you’ve had a positive experience at my clinic and would like to support my small business, I would truly appreciate a nomination in the acupuncture category. Community support means everything to small local practices like mine.

Thank you so much to everyone who continues to trust me with their care. 💛

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03/08/2026

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