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Pain Relief

Natural & SafeDrug-free approachPersonalized CareTailored to your needsRoot Cause FocusLong-lasting results

How Acupuncture Helps

A Whole-Person Approach to Everyday Comfort

Acupuncture is a time-tested, drug-free approach that many people turn to for everyday aches and longer-standing discomfort. Rather than focusing on a single spot, we look at your whole picture — how you move, rest, and feel day to day — and build a plan around it. Every visit begins with listening. We take time to understand where it hurts, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to, so your care is tailored to you and works alongside anything your doctor recommends.

  • A natural, medication-free option to explore for pain
  • Care tailored to where you hurt and how it affects your day
  • Supports relaxation and a greater sense of ease
  • Complements the care you receive from your physician

Your Journey With Us

What to Expect

We make your healing journey simple, comfortable, and personalized every step of the way.

1

Consultation

We begin with a relaxed conversation about your health history, concerns, and goals. We listen first—so we can understand you fully.

2

Diagnosis

Using traditional methods such as pulse and tongue observation, we identify the root cause and map your unique pattern. Your care is tailored to you.

3

Personalized Plan

We create a plan just for you—highlighting the recommended therapies, visit frequency, and what each step is designed to achieve.

4

Treatment & Follow-up

You relax in a calm, comfortable space while we support your healing. We check in at each visit and adjust the plan as your body responds.

1

Consultation

We begin with a relaxed conversation about your health history, concerns, and goals. We listen first—so we can understand you fully.

2

Diagnosis

Using traditional methods such as pulse and tongue observation, we identify the root cause and map your unique pattern. Your care is tailored to you.

3

Personalized Plan

We create a plan just for you—highlighting the recommended therapies, visit frequency, and what each step is designed to achieve.

4

Treatment & Follow-up

You relax in a calm, comfortable space while we support your healing. We check in at each visit and adjust the plan as your body responds.

We're with you every step of the way. Our goal is not just to relieve symptoms, but to help you feel your best—naturally and sustainably.

Evidence-Based Care

What the Research Says

Health Authority

NCCIH summarizes the current evidence on acupuncture and other complementary approaches for several common pain conditions, including back, neck, and osteoarthritis pain.

NCCIH, National Institutes of Health

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Systematic Review

An individual-patient-data meta-analysis of nearly 21,000 patients found acupuncture was associated with modest improvements in chronic pain compared with both sham and no-acupuncture controls, with benefits that persisted over time.

Vickers et al., The Journal of Pain (2018)

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Systematic Review

A Cochrane systematic review concluded that adding acupuncture to the symptomatic treatment of migraine can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks, with effects comparable to preventive medication in the included trials.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2016)

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This research describes acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in general and is not a promise of specific results. Acupuncture is intended to complement — not replace — care from your physician.

Our Practitioners

Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to your health and healing.

Lu Gan

Lu Gan, Founder · Registered TCM Practitioner & Registered Acupuncturist

Founder · Registered TCM Practitioner & Registered Acupuncturist

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Lu Gan founded Amrita Healthcare in 2022. She comes from a third-generation family of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and holds a master's degree in acupuncture from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she was later named a distinguished alumna. She trained under Dr. Wei Liu. The clinic's name carries her own: "Amrita" is Sanskrit for divine nectar, and her Chinese name, 甘露 (Gan Lu), means the same thing. Her practice follows the principle of Yang Zheng — cultivating inner resilience rather than treating symptoms alone. Her work has been featured in People's Daily.

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Baiying Li

Baiying Li, Registered TCM Practitioner

Registered TCM Practitioner

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Baiying Li studied acupuncture and tui na at Changchun University of Chinese Medicine and completed further training at John & Jenny TCM College in Toronto.

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Sufeng (Susan) Peng

Sufeng (Susan) Peng, Registered TCM Practitioner & Registered Acupuncturist · Senior Gua Sha Practitioner

Registered TCM Practitioner & Registered Acupuncturist · Senior Gua Sha Practitioner

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Sufeng (Susan) Peng practised obstetrics and gynecology for more than twenty years at a tertiary hospital in China before joining Amrita Healthcare. She is a senior practitioner of Li-style Gua Sha and trained the clinical team in the technique.

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Ka Ki Li

Ka Ki Li, Registered Massage Therapist

Registered Massage Therapist

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Ka Ki is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and completed the massage therapy program at Centennial College with honours. Her treatments draw on petrissage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, hot stone massage, and lymphatic drainage.

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Xintong Huang, Registered Acupuncturist

Registered Acupuncturist

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Treatment Methods We Use

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

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Tui Na (Medical Massage)

Tui Na (Medical Massage)

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Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy

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Gua Sha

Gua Sha

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

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Moxibustion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about your care and what to expect.

What kinds of pain do you see?

People most often come to us for back, neck, and shoulder pain, joint pain, sciatica, headaches, and muscle tension. In your first visit we talk through your situation and whether acupuncture is a good fit for you.

Does acupuncture for pain hurt?

Most people are surprised how comfortable it is. The needles are very thin — far finer than those used for shots — and many patients relax deeply or even doze off during a session.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies by person and by how long you've had the concern. After your initial assessment we suggest a starting plan and revisit it based on how you respond.

Can I combine acupuncture with my other medical care?

Yes. Acupuncture is often used alongside conventional care. We're glad to coordinate with your other providers, and we encourage you to keep them informed.