Bridge Acupuncture
Welcome to Bridge Acupuncture in Nelson, BC.
Stephanie Lagace offers a unique acupuncture experience with over 20 years of dedicated practice helping people find resource and resilience.
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Discover Bridge Acupuncture
I look through a Traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic lens working with all people and together finding ways to manage symptoms. Symptoms are the connection of what is happening on the inside. We must first understand them, instead of only focusing on making them go away. I incorporate techniques including acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, massage. With 20 years experience, I am able to draw on clinical and life experience to create a space where the body has the opportunity to communicate. We are only as strong as the most vulnerable part of our body.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
Initial intake comprises of health questions to help us access diagnostic picture of what is occurring in your body. You will leave with simple insight to help you understand how your body is communicating to by way of symptoms. We will uncover what makes it better and what makes things worse.
Cupping
Traditional cupping therapy creates a vacuum- suction in a glass or plastic cup used commonly in pain- related disorders. Cupping therapy creates immediate circulation to body renewing tissue with oxygen while removing carbon dioxide.
Eco- friendly Acupuncture
Hair-thin, stainless steel, one time use disposable needles strategically placed on or between meridians. Acufast needles offer recyclable and biodegradable packaging. Acufast plants a tree for every two boxes of needles purchased by Bridge Acupuncture
Ear Acupuncture
Our most effective way to engage your nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve. The body's increase calm awareness allows for deep communication from within.
Chinese Bodywork with aromatherapy
While we use cups and needles to move and release excess inflammation, we will simultaneously use various acupressure and massage techniques to guide your awareness to other area requiring more focus.
Foot Acupressure
If you do not like your feet getting touched, that is that. But if you do, the responsiveness to the entire body is truly profound,
Gua Sha
Gua Sha, an ancient Chinese healing technique, uses gentle scraping to improve circulation, release tension, and promote natural detoxification. Stephanie offers personalized Gua Sha sessions tailored to your specific needs, providing relief from muscle pain, stress, and promoting overall well-being. Experience the healing power of Gua Sha with Stephanie's expert care and dedication to your health.
Infrared Therapy
This non-invasive treatment penetrates deep into tissues to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance circulation. Stephanie offers personalized Infrared Therapy sessions tailored to address pain relief, relaxation, and overall wellness. Discover the rejuvenating effects of Infrared Therapy under Stephanie's expert guidance and commitment to your health and well-being.
FAQs
What should I expect from my first session?
Our initial session will be 1.5 hrs. We will have a comprehensive intake followed by a one hour session. You will be able to experience all techniques and find out which you like and start to understand what your body needs are.
I just had IMS and it was painful. Does acupuncture hurt?
IMS, or intramuscular acupuncture, is a technique used by physiotherapists. It uses trigger points and as the needle wraps connective tissue the sensation can be painful for people. I use acupuncture meridian acupoints to gently simulate areas of the body that are blocked or lacking energy. TCM acupuncture can be a slight dull, nerve or mosquito bite sensation but then it resolves completely. The client rests with he needles in and should have no sensation from the needle itself
My doctor doesn't know what I have? Can you treat me with acupuncture?
So many times I am asked if acupuncture can treat "this or that". My answer is 'we can try'. As an acupuncturist, I am not limited by western diagnosis. I use the same observation and questions for all symptoms. We will gain insight with our TCM lens and understand that your symptoms is a result of the body rebalancing itself.
How many sessions do I need to have?
The body needs regularly cuing to make changes. When a client comes to see me, often time and finances set the course of treatment. I like to work with people with a comprehensive team so that overall well being is always being addressed.