Our Approach
to Acupuncture

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Our acupuncture is rooted in classical Chinese medicine, with training in assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Alongside needling, we may use complementary methods — moxibustion, cupping, tuina and nutritional counselling — to make each treatment as complete as possible. SAAM (Korean four-needle) acupuncture is built on the five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. It's designed to address physical, mental and emotional health together, and treats the root pattern rather than chasing individual symptoms. Japanese-style acupuncture uses very fine needles and shallow insertion. Many people who are needle-averse or highly sensitive find it far more comfortable than they expected. We work within a trauma-informed model, in close collaboration with our psychotherapy, osteopathy and bodywork practitioners.

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Meet the Acupuncturists

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Zach Olesinski

Acupuncturist specializing in Japanese-style acupuncture, emphasizing gentle technique and precise diagnosis, focused on root imbalances across the physical, mental and emotional body.

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Acupuncturist specializing in the Korean SAAM four-needle technique, a five-element approach addressing physical, mental and emotional health. Her work focuses on identifying and treating root causes.

Roseline Lambert

Why Choose Mahaya for Acupuncture

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Hormonal Health
Acupuncture can be very effective for the treatment of numerous hormonal health conditions for all genders. Some of the more common conditions include endometriosis, amenorrhea, painful periods, low libido, and erectile dysfunction. We also offer support for pregnancy and childbirth, including treatments for fertility and birth preparation, as well as postnatal care and treatment.

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Mental Health
Acupuncture can be an excellent adjunct treatment to support your mental health and address conditions such as anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and even complex PTSD. By gently supporting your body’s nervous system, it can help with balancing the body’s stress hormones, supporting your adrenal function and eliminating brain fog.

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Functional Disorders
Many functional disorders can be a result of overwork, stress, trauma, and different lifestyle factors. Acupuncture is an indispensable treatment for chronic pain conditions, prolonged injury or illness, and numerous inflammatory conditions. Treatment can provide support for low immune function, digestive disorders, migraine headaches, and upper-respiratory conditions such as allergies, asthma
and chronic sinus congestion.

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Curious Whether Acupuncture Is Right For You?

Roseline works in the Korean SAAM tradition; Zach in Japanese style. Both are gentle. If you're not sure which suits you, call us and we'll talk it through before you book.

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