Registered Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria BC

All Acupuncture services at Geometry are provided by professionals who are registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of B.C. (CCHPBC).  As regulated health professionals, our practitioners are required to maintain and advance their knowledge, skills, and training through continuing education programs.

We encourage you to read the bios of individual TCM therapists, or to speak with reception to find a good fit for you.

Acupuncture Treatment

Your acupuncture session begins with a consultation where the practitioner will ask about your medical history, symptoms, and overall health. They may also examine your tongue, pulse, and other physical indicators to tailor the treatment to your needs.

During the session, you’ll lie comfortably on a treatment table as fine, sterile needles are gently inserted into specific points on your body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing. You might feel a slight pinch or tingling, but the process is generally painless. The needles remain in place for 20-45 minutes, allowing you to relax and rejuvenate.

Your treatment may also include additional therapies such as cupping, tuina (Chinese medical massage), and moxibustion (the warming of specific points with moxa, a dried herb) to enhance the healing process.

The session concludes with the removal of the needles and a brief discussion about post-treatment care and any recommendations for follow-up sessions.

Acupuncture and TCM Herbal Medicine Treatment

Combining Acupuncture with TCM Herbal Medicine creates a powerful synergy that enhances treatment effectiveness by addressing both symptoms and underlying imbalances, supporting long-term health. This holistic approach addresses multiple health concerns such as stress, gynecological disorders, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances, making it particularly beneficial for both acute and chronic conditions. The herbal medicine provides continuous treatment and support between acupuncture sessions.

Alongside the benefits of acupuncture treatment, an R.Tcm.P can offer you the option of receiving a personalized herbal formula tailored to your unique health needs. These herbal blends, crafted from the finest natural ingredients, enhance your treatment and offer ongoing therapeutic benefits. Custom herbal formulas are available for an additional cost.

Have you wanted to try Acupuncture therapies but aren’t sure if it’s right for you?

Our practitioners at Geometry work with patients to treat a wide variety of health concerns.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in over 100 medical diseases, which include:

In addition to treating numerous health concerns, acupuncture therapies can also provide benefits such as:

If you have extended health benefits, your acupuncture treatment will most likely be fully or partially covered.  We offer the convenience of direct billing at Geometry. Contact us for details.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient practice, having been used in Asia for more than 2,000 years.

TCM is a comprehensive system comprised of a range of traditional therapies including, but not limited to: acupuncture or acupressure (the use of needles or pressure to stimulate therapeutic points on the body), moxibustion (the application or burning of herbs on or near body surfaces), cupping (the application of suction cups to body surfaces), guasha (the use of a soft tissue tool on the body), tuina (Chinese massage), herbal medicine (the use of teas, powders, pills etc.), diet therapy, tai qi and qi gong (Chinese exercise therapy).