Frequently Asked Questions

A. What is Acupuncture? 

B. How does it work? 

C. What techniques can be used?

D. What should I expect during my first visit?

E. How often and how many treatments do I need?

A. What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a healing art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that are thousands of years old. It involves insertion of tiny hair-thin needles into specific point on the body to stimulate the body's nature ability to heal

B. How does it work?

Acupuncture is used to encourage nature healing improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. In TCM theory, Acupuncture stimulate the flow of blood and vital Energy (Know as the Qi) to restores the balance, improve your sense of well-being and vitality. medically Acupuncture works by regulating various systems in the body-hormoral, nervous, immune, circulatory and muscular.

C. What techniques can be used?

In addition to the basic form of treatment known as needling, an acupuncturist may use electrical impulses through the needles, apply heat to acupucnture points, and use cupping, acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine or a Chinese medicated diet.

D. What should I expect during my first visit?

During your first visit, we will ask you about your health condition, lifestyle, history of any diagnosis and treatment. Please inform us about your medications you are taking and all medical conditions you have.

Everybody is different and unique, you may experience different sensations the first time you have the treatment.

E. How often and how many treatments do I need?

As each person is unique, the number and frequency of treatments depends on each individual. some of them one or two treatment might already enough, some of them might need ten or more, as the health improve, visites can be reduced.

Li Lin studied and practiced for decades in China before coming to this country. He maintains a professional relationship with the Chinese Medical Community and remains in the forefront of research material coming directly from China.

Li has a very diverse range of clinical experience. He has successfully worked with a variety of conditions including Crohn's disease, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Migraines, Infertility, PMS, Painful periods, Endometriosis, Menopause, Low back pain, Depression, Allergy, as well as many others.

Katie Zhang is registered TCM acupuncturist and a member of the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC), Manitoba Professional Acupuncture Association (MPAA) and CTCMPAO (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario). She graduated from Chengdu University of TCM in China and then she moved to Canada in 2009. She started to do full time in Brandon Acupuncture since 2012. 

Katie specializes in pain management, migraines, sciatica, digestion, unbalance hormones, sport injuries, stress and more. 

Her mission is to provide professional service and alternative natural healing methods to clients with various illness.

Gina Ji completed her Bachelor of Chinese Traditional Medicine degree at the Henan University of TCM in China in 2008. She moved to Canada in 2018. She started to do full time in Brandon Acupuncture since 2021. She is registered TCM acupuncturist and a member of the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC).

As a acupuncture provider, she combines the various skills attained through her education and experience. She has a special clinical focus on the treatment of Sports Injuries, Chronic Pain, Neurological Disorders, Craniofacial / Jaw Pain, Unbalance hormones, Stress, Digestion and more.

Her drive for patient-centered care is inspired by her patients: from recreational to professional athletes, to those that need to be healthy to provide for their families, students, or community, those injured in combat or in post- surgical pain, to those that want to learn to better move, breathe, sleep, and be healthier.

Recognizing that each person has unique needs and concerns, she creates a specific and personalized treatment plan to meet the individualized goals of each patient. She applies varied techniques to help patients return to functional goals including acupuncture, manual therapy, corrective exercise prescription, breathing control, and lifestyle changes.