1. TCM Acupuncture - concept, use and benefits
by Dr. Angeli Chitale ND
drangeli@restorativemedicine.ca
What is TCM Acupuncture?
TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine
acupuncture works by retuning your body's
energy system to restore organ function and
balance.
The practitioner operates with strategically
inserted needles at specific points of the
body. By stimulating chi or Qi energy in the
body, specific energy paths or meridians are
blocked or unblocked.
The body’s systems are stimulated to relearn
its own shortcuts to selfheal, restoring your
immune, digestive, circulatory and other
systems.
What are the benefits of TCM Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a specially designed way to treat a number of ailments and is quite effective.
It produces positive results and improvements in less time. According to its practitioners, it is an
energy medicine and it can be used to treat over a thousand conditions, chronic illnesses included.
Chronic illnesses that can benefit greatly from acupuncture include:
● Digestive Issues
● Migraines, headaches
● Depression / Anxiety
● Fibromyalgia & Chronic fatigue syndrome
● Fertility Issues (men and women)
TCM Acupuncture and Naturopathy:
Naturopathic Doctors receive 4 years of TCM
training, including theory, diagnosis and treatment
using acupuncture and chinese herbs. In TCM, like
Naturopathy, the doctor finds and treats the cause of
ailments, rather than treating symptoms. By
unearthing the paths that are blocked and out of
balance in the organs, an acupuncturist works to
2. TCM Acupuncture - concept, use and benefits
by Dr. Angeli Chitale ND
drangeli@restorativemedicine.ca
open the energy pathways, while rebalancing the patient’s chi (Qi).
TCM Acupuncture for Women’s Health, Thyroid and Fertility:
Acupuncture, the insertion of tiny needles
at acupuncture points along an organ
meridian or energy pathway is used widely
by Dr. Chitale for reestablishing organ and
system function and balance for the treatment
of:
● hormone imbalances
● fertility conditions
● women’s health issues
● chronic pain
● thyroid conditions
Facial Rejuvenation with Cosmetic Acupuncture:
Cosmetic Acupuncture is an acupuncture “facelift” used to stimulate circulation and collagen
production and improve muscle tone. It is a noninvasive way which minimizes the risk of bruising
and complications seen in surgery and is significantly more costeffective. Treatments are done over
the course of 4 6 weeks, on a weekly basis. Naturopathic supplements can augment the effect as
well, and are suggested for maximizing treatment benefits.
Fertility Enhancement with TCM Acupuncture:
Special Note on fertility treatments to enhance IUI or IVF procedure outcomes
Acupuncture causes the movement of qi and blood such that it supports life which is essential for
conception. Conditions such as irregular menstrual cycle, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis and
hormonal imbalances which interfere with conception can be addressed with regular acupuncture
treatments. Studies have shown that acupuncture can increase conception rates by up to 40% and is
safe to combine with IVF or IUI. Infact, many fertility clinics and doctors encourage patients to use
this as an adjunct to fertility treatments to improve chances of success.
To book an appointment with Dr. Chitale ND please contact Bloor West Health Centre or go to our
online booking services.
