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Chronic neck and back pain
Low back pain
Sciatica pain
Knee pain
Digestive problems - bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS
Insomnia and Inability to fall asleep or waking up at night and not being able to fall back asleep
Menstrual problems - Irregular / Painful menstrual cycles
Menopause
Hormonal problems
Headaches
Migraines
Infertility
Mood swings and PMS
Anxiety
Fatigue
Symptoms such as fatigue, memory problems, sleep disturbances, shortness of breath, anxiety and depression, general pain and discomfort, difficulty thinking or concentrating
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Contact me
vodaclinic@gmail.com
403-848-1459
Our Provider
Dr. Kali Borissova, RAc, DTCM
Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine & Licensed Acupuncturist
Education
Registered acupuncturist with CAA, Alberta, Canada
Manual Osteopathic Practioner, MOPD, MOCC, Calgary
Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, ACATCM, Calgary
Diploma in Acupuncture, ACATCM, Calgary
MBBS, Bulgaria
B.A International Relations and Communication, American University of Rome
Areas of Practice
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and longest established forms of healthcare in the world. It originated in China approximately 2,500 years ago and is now practiced across the globe.
Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate the flow of ‘qi’ along pathways in the body known as ‘meridians’.
The needles are so fine that most people don’t feel them being inserted. It is normal to feel a mild tingle or dull ache as your acupuncturist adjusts the needle. Many people feel deeply relaxed during the treatment.
Gua Sha and Cupping
Gua Sha and Cupping are two other techniques that Acupuncturists use to achieve the therapeutic results.
Gua Sha benefits include : Invigorating the blood or increasing circulation, Facial Rejuvenation diminish fines lines and wrinkles, Relieves tension and stiffness from tendons and muscles, Benefits the lymphatic system by draining the lymph from the body.
Muscle fibers should loosely fit together so that fresh blood can get into the area and nourish the muscle and so that old blood can get out and bring with it chemical buildup like lactic acid. The stress of sitting at a desk all day will cause those muscle fibers to tighten up so much that it stops proper circulation to the area. This means that fresh blood can not get in to nourish and old blood can not get out to clear the cellular debris. Those tight shoulders then become a stuck little garbage dump. And that hurts!
Cupping changes this. It allows those tight muscle fibers to let go and for proper circulation to be restored. Cupping is like a reverse massage. While massage is compressive by pushing into the muscles, cupping sucks the muscles outward by creating a strong suction on the skin’s surface. Most people’s response is that “it hurts so good!”
Heat Sensitive Moxa
Moxibustion is an ancient form of treatment within the Traditional Chinese Medicine system which involves the combustion of the herb Artemesia argyi - Mugwort, “Aiye” over the surface of the skin. This therapy has been used to treat and prevent disease in China for thousands of years.
It can be taught to the patient to be done at home for further disease prevention.