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We are Guelph's community acupuncture clinic.(www.gca.janeapp.com/ /1) Acupuncture does not have to be expensive in order to be effective.

We charge on a sliding scale of $25-$50. You choose what you want to pay, no questions asked.

01/19/2026

Acupuncture is fairly well-known as a treatment for quitting smoking, as well as for withdrawal from narcotics. But did you know that acupuncture can help address all kinds of cravings and addiction?
One of our favourite treatments for cravings is the NADA protocol: the five tiny ear needles regularly used for substance abuse withdrawal and harm reduction in clinics and hospitals throughout North America. At GCA we have heard quite a few people report significant reduction in their sugar cravings after a few treatments of acupuncture. We also regularly support folks who are quitting ci******es or other drugs.

If you’re struggling with cravings, call or text (519)829-3000 to book a conversation or a treatment or book online through the link in our bio.

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01/18/2026

A lot of people come to acupuncture after being diagnosed with low ovarian reserves, sometimes also with high FSH levels. It’s pretty normal to feel very stressed at this point, like a window is closing and you’re running out of options. But acupuncture is an effective fertility support and can help improve egg quality, regulate cycles and improve conditions for conception, even when the lab reports don’t look promising.

We work on:

● Nourishing the Kidney system (which governs reproductive health in Chinese medicine)
● Improving blood flow to the ovaries
● Supporting hormonal balance
● Reducing stress on your system

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, acupuncture can help your body show up stronger. Call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

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01/16/2026

This time of year we see a lot of people who are struggling to get off the couch. I’m betting that it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It's Kidney depletion, showing up as a loss of drive, willpower, and motivation.

You might also be experiencing:

● Inability to follow through on goals
● Decision fatigue
● Procrastination that feels paralyzing
● Loss of ambition or purpose
● A sense of "what's the point?"

In Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys are the source of your willpower. When they're depleted, your internal fire goes out. Winter (Kidney season) can make this even more pronounced. We help restore your Kidney energy so you can access your inner drive again—not gritting your teeth and forcing through, but through deep replenishment.

Depletion is something we can work with.

Call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

01/14/2026

People tell me that living with a neurological condition (whether it’s Parkinson’s, MS, neuropathy, or something else) feels like their body stopped taking orders from your brain. The symptoms can be scary: tremors they can't control. Feeling off-balance all day. Numbness that creeps further every month. Fatigue so deep they can barely get through the day.

Acupuncture can't cure neurological disease. But it can support your body's ability to function better, hurt less, and move with more ease.

We've seen improvements in:

● Motor control and coordination
● Pain and nerve sensitivity
● Energy levels and stamina
● Balance and stability
● Cognitive function and mental clarity

Call or text (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

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01/12/2026

Pollen season is usually associated with sinus issues, but I treat sinus pressure, sinus headaches, lingering congestion and that constant full-headed feeling in the clinic throughout winter. Acupuncture is excellent at clearing congestion and helping you breathe easier.

Seasonal sinus misery doesn't have to be your winter story. Acupuncture is excellent at clearing congestion and helping you breathe easier—both immediately and long term. Many patients walk out breathing better after just one session.

Ready to breathe again? Call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

01/10/2026

If you’ve been accustomed to a regular menstrual cycle, it can be pretty inconvenient and destabilizing if your cycle becomes irregular. The guessing game isn’t fun. Acupuncture is amazing for regulating your cycle by reducing the impacts of stress, helping balance your hormones and stimulate proper blood flow to your reproductive organs. Many of our patients have noticed that with regular treatments, they notice more predictability, less stress, and a return of their regular cycle.

Call or text (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio, and let’s get you back in rhythm.

01/08/2026

Every January I see patients whose digestion has been a mess basically since Thanksgiving: bloating that makes them want to live in sweatpants, unpredictable bathroom trips, overwhelming fatigue that hits right after eating, and no appetite at all or uncontrollable cravings.

If this is you too, it’s not a failing on your part. Your system is probably just maxed out, post-holidays. It could be that rich food, emotional stress, less movement and irregular sleep are taxing your liver and gallbladder and your digestion is suffering as a result.

Acupuncture is really good at helping your digestive system recalibrate, not by forcing anything but by supporting the organs that are already working overtime. So your energy comes back, your mood stabilizes, your body starts to feel like yours again.

If your gut's been acting weird and you're tired of just managing it, call or text (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

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01/07/2026

People often come to acupuncture after getting worrying results after a bone density scan. Or after getting a fracture that seems like it shouldn’t have happened. Or just because osteoporosis runs in the family and it seems like a good idea to get ahead of it.

In Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys govern the bones. When Kidney energy is strong, the bones are dense and resilient. When it's depleted, bones become brittle and weak. Winter is Kidney season, making it the ideal time to nourish the system that supports your skeletal health.

Acupuncture can help by:

● Strengthening the Kidney system to support bone density
● Improving calcium absorption and circulation
● Addressing the root causes of depletion (stress, overwork, hormonal shifts)

Acupuncture works alongside nutrition, movement, and (as needed) medication to give your
bones the support they need.

Call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

01/06/2026

Winter tends to make headaches worse—the barometric pressure changes, the tension from
cold weather, the stress of the season.

I’ve seen acupuncture help with all kinds of headaches:

• Migraines that steal entire days or weeks
• Tension headaches that live in your shoulders and neck
• Hormonal headaches that show up like clockwork
• Sinus and weather-related pain
• Temple or forehead pressure
• Nerve-based headaches (like trigeminal neuralgia)
• Some complicated mix of all of the above

Acupuncture has a strong track record for reducing headache frequency, intensity, and duration. Not just masking the pain, but actually shifting the pattern. Call or text (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

12/24/2025

PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is similar to PMS, but much more severe and often devastating. It involves mood, cognitive, and physical symptoms in the second half of the menstrual cycle. Some people feel like they’re a completely different person for days or weeks each month. It can be difficult to get a PMDD diagnosis, which is likely at least partially due to the fact that doctors are taught that patients are not trustworthy when it comes to reporting their menstrual symptoms. (If you type “medical sexism period pain” into the search bar you’ll find a slew of fairly recent articles from Harvard University, the BBC, the Atlantic and more about doctors not taking menstrual complaints seriously – or women's pain in general).

If you tell us that your symptoms are severe enough to be considered PMDD, we’ll believe you!

There is a popular belief that severe pain and intense emotional distress with periods are “normal”. That's not true, and there are treatments out there for PMDD that may help you feel better during the most difficult time of your cycle. Acupuncture is one of them, and it can help whether you’re doing other treatments (such as SSRIs or hormonal birth control) or not.

Over last 15 years we have seen people get significant relief from many symptoms of PMDD, including:

• anxiety
• depression
• irritability and/or rage
• abdominal bloating
• chest tenderness
• migraines
• joint pain
• body dysmorphia

We’ve had patients who can tell from their PMS/PMDD symptoms whether or not they’ve had acupuncture that month. For some, regular acupuncture can be the difference between minor PMS and utterly debilitating mood/physical symptoms for the latter half of the cycle.

If you’d like help with severe PMS or PMDD, call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio. (We’re closed for the rest of the year, re-opening on Monday January 5th 2026.)

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12/22/2025

According to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician, researcher and author, there are 7 different types of rest and all are necessary. They are:

* Physical rest, which can be passive (like a nap) or active (restorative activities like stretching or receiving a massage).
* Mental rest.
* Sensory rest: respite from the overstimulus that has become daily life, ie bright lights, screens, relentless noise.
* Creative rest … this one’s a bit more individual. Dr Dalton-Smith describes this as that which awakens a sense of awe and wonder. Some people would get this from getting out into the woods, others from taking in art or theatre. I imagine that space and time to be creative (whatever that looks like for you) would also feed the need for creative rest.
* Emotional rest, which means being able to freely express your feelings instead of people pleasing. Even and especially at times when you’re not OK.
* Social rest, which means having enough relationships that are supportive and nourishing, and not having too many draining relationships.
* Spiritual rest, which Dr Dalton-Smith describes as “the ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose.”

I appreciate how this framework gives nuance to modern fatigue, as well as some pathways out of fatigue. I also enjoy how community acupuncture potentially offers each of these types of rest – not for everyone! But for many people.

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12/17/2025

We treat a lot of foot pain. We see people with stabbing bone spurs, old injuries that never fully healed, excruciating plantar fascitis pain in the mornings, and shooting nerve pain. And we often see them after they’ve already tried orthotics, physiotherapy, rest, ice, rolling on a tennis ball, and various different types of shoes. (A friend of mine refers to community acupuncture as “the last stop on the try-anything train.”)

We don't just treat your feet. We treat the systems that support your feet—circulation, inflammation, nerve function, and the structural integrity of tendons and fascia. Many people notice improvement within the first few sessions. If you’re wincing with every step, call or text us at (519)829-3000 for a free 15-minute consultation, or book online through the link in our bio.

Address

85 Norfolk Street, Suite 103
Guelph, ON
N1H4J4

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	2pm - 7pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Website

http://www.guelphcommunityacupuncture.ca/

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Acupuncture does not have to be expensive in order to be effective. We charge on a sliding scale of $20-$40. You choose what you want to pay, no questions asked.