Acupuncture in
Vancouver
Acupuncture at Evolve Vancouver
Acupuncture services at Evolve help to stimulate healing and balance in the body, and can be used to treat a variety of conditions including stress, pain management, digestive problems, and many musculoskeletal conditions.
Acupuncture is a regulated health profession in BC, under the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia. This includes Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac.) and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners (R.TCM.P) who are licensed and meet a high standard of education and training
Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture can assist with easing muscle pain, relieving tension, reduce stress, improving sleep, and promoting relaxation throughout your entire body. It may also help to reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, balance the nervous system, and more!
The practice of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine helps to restore and balance the body’s energy known as “qi” (pronounced chee). Any blockages or altered flow of qi can result in symptoms in the body according to this practice.
At Evolve Vancouver, our practitioners will work with you to determine a treatment plan specific to your complaint.
Acupuncture treatment typically is covered through most extended health benefit plans, and ICBC. Most plans reset on January 1st.
Direct Billing to extended health benefit plans is available. Please contact us for further details.
An RMT in BC is a health profession regulated by the CMTBC under BC’s Health Professions Act.
Massage therapy provides assessment and treatment for the purposes of developing, maintaining, rehabilitating or augmenting physical function, relieving pain, or promoting health. It achieves this through a hands-on approach and an active home-care plan. Coaching is an important part of your treatment plan.
It is covered through most extended health benefit plans, and ICBC.
Kinesiology is the science of human movement. Kinesiologists evaluate physical activity, function, movement patterns, and lifestyle to recommend and deliver solutions for health, exercise, sport, work, and social settings.
They use evidence-based research and practical knowledge to reduce and manage injuries, lifestyle, disease, and other physiological conditions.
Kinesiologists work one-on-one with you to help you achieve your health and wellness goals through movement, rehabilitation, lifestyle, nutrition, and more.
It is covered through ICBC. Most health benefit plans do not cover kinesiology.
Access our clinical space for educational purposes. This includes access to a whiteboard, TV, full length wall mirrors, rolling mirrors, pulley machine, treadmill, and various gym equipment.
Great for hosting continuing education, or team meetings/workshops.
Contact us for more information. Currently not available due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Acupuncture Treatments
At Evolve Vancouver, we provide a variety of holistic treatment options to suit your needs. The main treatment modalities performed at Evolve are Traditional Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Tui Na.
Traditional Acupuncture
Traditional Acupuncture involves using thin needles to stimulate specific points on the body to promote healing. It is commonly used for pain management, stress relief, relaxation, improving circulation, energy flow, digestive issues, insomnia, and fertility issues.
Many individuals trying Acupuncture for the first time may be wondering what it feels like. In general, Acupuncture feels relaxing to most patients. Some individuals may feel a quick pinch or prick while the needle is inserted.
The needle is typically left in place for 15-30 minutes. It may feel like a dull ache in the beginning which slowly fades away as you settle into the treatment.
Patients may feel relaxed, tired, or even energized after the treatment, but generally these effects are temporary. There may also be changes to your physical symptoms post-treatment.
Cupping
Cupping can be used for many similar conditions as Acupuncture, but it uses a different method of placing cups on the skin to create a suction effect. It can be used for pain management, circulation, reducing inflammation, relaxation, decreasing tension, and more.
When the cups are attached to the skin during treatment, you may feel a strong suction, tension, or pressure. It’s typically not painful, but can feel intense especially around tight areas of skin and muscle.
Post-treatment, patients may experience some soreness, and the areas of cupping may show red or purple marks which fade over time.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese technique that involves scraping a smooth tool over the skin to relieve tension, promote circulation and lymphatic and energy flow. When used on the body, it can assist to improve muscle tension, mobility, and overall health. In some cases it may even help to support the immune system!
Gua Sha can be applied at a variety of intensities ranging from soothing to intense, depending on the pressure, your sensitivity and the type of symptoms. It may feel relaxing in certain areas, while more intense over areas of tension or pain.
Like Cupping, this treatment may leave visible red or purple marks which indicate increased circulation. These marks typically fade over time.
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Tui Na
Tui Na (“twee nah”) is a type of traditional Chinese therapeutic massage and one of the main four branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When Tui Na is applied, the therapist applies pressure, rubbing, and kneading of the muscles and joints of the body to restore energy (Qi), circulation, and to treat musculoskeletal and internal conditions.
This type of massage stimulates acupressure points and the flow of energy in the body. Typically the application of this technique is firm to deep, and is deeper compared to a common relaxation or Swedish massage treatment.
Patients may feel sore afterwards, and they may report feeling less muscle tension, improved flexibility, or other positive effects. Soreness typically subsides over time.
how we're different
We do things differently at Evolve Vancouver.
Proactive Treaments
We work with you 1-on-1 to create strategies individual to your goals and personal concerns. We achieve this through a detailed assessment and home-care plan tailored just for you.
Patient-centered Care
We’re here for you. We provide patient-centered care and will work with your best interests in mind. We are passionate about what we do and will do our best to support you!
Modern Space
Our modern designed clinic provides a relaxing and inviting environment to complement your treatment.
Acupuncture Pricing
We directly bill to insurance / work benefit providers. Please contact us for further details
$75
30 Minute Cupping/Gua Sha Session
$100
45 Minute Acupuncture Session
$125
60 Minute Acupuncture Session
Initial ICBC Rates
Direct Billing is available for select practitioners only. Please see our booking page here for more details.
First time ICBC patients must book the initial ICBC appointment.
Initial ICBC Appointment
60 Minute RMT Session
User fee: $10.50
Subsequent ICBC Rates
Subsequent ICBC
(45 min)
45 Minute RMT Session
User fee: $15.50
Subsequent ICBC
(60 min)
60 Minute RMT Session
User fee: $42
Initial ICBC visit
45 minutes
user fee $0
Initial ICBC visit
60 minutes
user fee $15.55
Subsequent ICBC
30 minutes
user fee $0
Subsequent ICBC
45 minutes
user fee $18.90
Initial ICBC visit
60 minutes
user fee $43.90
RMT Pricing
We directly bill to insurance / work benefit providers.
Our prices include GST and our 3-step unique process of discovery, manual therapy and movement education.
$84
30 minutes
$84
GST inclusive
45 minutes
$105
GST inclusive
60 minutes
$130
GST inclusive
75 minutes
$155
GST inclusive
Registered Massage Therapy
ICBC rates
We're located in Vancouver
Our modern clinic provides a fresh-take on rehab and provides a relaxing and inviting environment to complement your treatment. Our facility is equipped with the necessary tools for rehabilitation, education, and therapy.
We are now accepting new patients
We’re excited to welcome you to our space and help you get back to doing what you love.