CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture taps into patterns of energy flowing throughout the body that are believed essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are credited responsible for many physical and emotional ailments.

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WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDER?

Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions and can effectively address a wide range of acute and chronic conditions including:

MUSCLE PAIN AND STRAIN, LABOR PAIN, LOW BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN, MENSTRAL CRAMPS, PREGNANCY & FERTILITY, STRESS RELIEF, SINUS CONGESTION, CHRONIC PAIN, WEIGHT LOSS, TINNITUS, INSOMNIA, SCIATICA, ARTHRITIS, TENDON OR LIGAMENT SPRAIN, JOINT PAIN, HEADACHES & MIGRAINES, VERTIGO AND DIZZINESS, OSTEOARTHRITIS, CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED & POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA / VOMITING and much more.

Where is your pain?

  • MID-BACK PAIN

    Mid Back pain could be Discogenic, which ranges from dull and achy to sharp with numbness or tingling into the legs or feet. There may be tight muscles involved and all movements cause more pain.  Whether your pain is from an accident, posture, a medical or skeletal condition – we can help.

    Talk to one of our back pain experts.

  • NECK PAIN

    Neck pain is a common complaint. Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture — whether it’s leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain.

    Neck pain can also be a symptom of a more serious problem.  Our practitioners can help evaluate and treat your specific need.

    Our experts in neck pain can help!

  • SHOULDER PAIN

    Shoulder pain can start with an injury, or even more commonly it begins gradually over a period of weeks to months or even years. It is often seen in patients who perform repetitive or overhead activities and becomes more common with aging. In some cases, shoulder pain can start for what seems like no reason at all.

    We can make you feel better!

  • LOWER-BACK PAIN

    Lower back pain could be sciatic, characterized as a stabbing pain or weakness originating in your lower back and shooting down your leg.  It could be Piriformis Syndrome which is usually local pain in your buttock region; usually the muscles there are very tight and tender. Mechanical Low Back Pain is described as pain originating from the small joints in your spine; there is often inflammation involved.  Let our team find out what is the root cause of your issue.

    Our experts in lower back pain can help!

  • KNEE PAIN

    Hallmarks of knee pain often come from Osteoarthritis and symptoms include Discomfort and Stiffness. Osteoarthritis often occurs with age, dysfunctional joint, and overuse of that joint. Decreasing inflammation is critical in the successful treatment of this condition.  We also see many clients for impact or stress injuries.

    We can help your knee feel better.

  • ANKLE PAIN

    Ankle pain refers to any kind of pain or discomfort affecting any part of the ankle. Ankle pain can happen for many reasons. The most common causes include injury, arthritis and normal wear and tear. Depending on the cause, your treatment with us will, of course, vary.   We can make you feel better!

    Talk to one of our experts in ankle pain!

  • ELBOW PAIN

    Joints can become stiff or immobile through stress, trauma or dysfunction of the structures around the joint (muscles, tendon, and ligaments). To restore motion to these areas we may use a combination of chiropractic, massage and acupuncture depending on your unique needs.

    Our experts in elbow and joint pain can help!

  • HEADACHES

    Headaches are the worst!  It’s hard to get through the day when you suffer from frequent headaches. Possible Causes include Stress, Tension, Neck Mis-Alignment.  We have a range of innovative and unique treatments to help.

    Chat to one of our team about your headaches.

Meet Our Acupuncture Providers

You don’t have to live with pain.

Dr. Jacquelyn Nicholls, DC

Acupuncture is a minimally invasive, non-painful treatment that works by modulating the nervous system to restore its function. Given the nervous system’s connection with nearly every cell in the body, acupuncture can be used to help with problems based on muscles or joints all over the body or in the organs of the abdomen and thorax. Acupuncture carries with it very few side effects when used by trained professionals. Acupuncture is a precise nerve stimulation technique, that uses fine acupuncture needles that are inserted into the body, and stimulated with electricity for the purpose of modulating abnormal activity of the nervous system.

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DR. ASHLEY TOOMEY DC

Doctor of Chiropractic,
and Acupuncture Provider

DR. ASHLEY TOOMEY

Put your body in good hands

FAQS

  • How does acupuncture work?

    Contemporary Medical Acupuncture’s primary benefit is to restore the proper function of the nervous system by either the up-regulation or down-regulation of specific cellular functions.

    To put it simply, if the nervous system is hyper-active as seen in stress and chronic pain cases or hypo-active as seen in muscle inhibition and weakness, we need to bring it back to a normal, optimal level of function by either turning it down or turning it up respectively.

    Essentially, we are adjusting the “dimmer” switch you would use in a home for controlling the level of light output.

    Acupuncture aims to bridge the gap between classical acupuncture therapy and contemporary medicine to achieve their ultimate integration. Quite often you will see this technique referred to as, Neurofunctional Acupuncture because it is rooted in current concepts of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and pathophysiology.

  • How often is Acupuncture necessary?

    Similar to your Chiropractic Care, acupuncture visits vary depending on the patient’s conditions. A treatment plan will be discussed with each patient during their visit.

At Adelaide Clinic, our Acupuncture Provider treat patients of all ages: teens, young adults, athletes & elderly clients.

From your initial consultation to your monthly visits our patients are like family. We work with each individual and provide a customized action plan to get you feeling your best!

 

Not sure where to start?

 

Get a free 15 minute consultation on your issue and we’ll put you on the right path to recovery and wellness.

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What do people say about us?

  • After my daughter’s pain was addressed Dr. Nicholls and my daughter worked on a plan to ensure her future athletic success was pain free. This full-circle approach has been the game-changer in my daughter’s physical growth and quality of daily life.

    Darlene Houghton Algire

  • The Adelaide Clinic has recently relocated to the corner of Kent Street and Adelaide Street North right across from Lindsay High.  Personally, I have required physiotherapy and Carly Wallace has been a tremendous benefit to addressing my problem.  Very professional and friendly people willing to make your pain disappear. I can’t praise them enough.

    Gord Greg

  • Wonderful staff at the Adelaide Clinic! Carly has been a HUGE help for me while I prepare to give birth. Highly recommended. Clean, welcoming office.

    Harleigh Hesse

  • I’ve been going to this Adelaide Clinic since it opened. Not only is it an aesthetically beautiful space, but the professionalism of the staff is impeccable, they really care. I have received various treatments from chiropractic to cupping to massage, and I have never been disappointed with the results. I would recommend you go and experience it yourself!

    Matthew Maddox