Welcome To Our Space

Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Registered Massage Therapy

in Kelowna, BC.

What we do.

  • Acupuncture in Kelowna

    Working with your body’s innate ability to heal, acupuncture can unblock areas that feel stuck or bring blood to areas of deficiency. We customize each treatment to your specific needs.

  • Chinese Herbal Medicine

    At Acupuncture Kelowna we work with the ancient methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to correct underlying imbalances. Each Chinese herbal blend is unique to you.

  • Cupping & Gua Sha

    Cupping and Gua Sha are excellent ways to correct soft tissue imbalances. Both are effective for chronic and acute pain and injuries.

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Ailments we have treated with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Massage Therapy

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    • Perimenopause

    • Menopause

    • Irregular menses

    • Painful menses

    • Acupuncture for fertility

    • Menopause

    • Amenorrhea

    • Heavy periods

    • Pms

    • PCOS

    • Thyroid disorders

    • Yeast infections

    • Hormonal Imbalances

    • Acupuncture for IBS

    • Crohn’s

    • Indigestion

    • GERD

    • Constipation

    • Diarrhea

    • Excessive bloating & gas

    • SIBO

    • Abdominal Pain

    • Nausea

    • Chronic digestive disorders

    • Yeast overgrowth

    • Food allergies and intolerances

    • Emotional health

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Burnout

    • Adrenal fatigue

    • Sleep disorders

    • Acute Pain

    • Chronic Pain

    • Acupuncture for lower back pain

    • Acupuncture for neck pain

    • Headaches & Migraines

    • Neuropathy

    • Musculoskeletal problems

    • Soft tissue damage

    • Seasonal allergies

    • Food allergies and intolerances

    • Celiac

    • Autoimmune hepatitis

    • MS

    • Hashimotos

    • Ulcerative Colitis

    • Vertigo

    • Headaches

    • Migraine

    • Pain

    • Tremors

    • Lyme Disease

    • Colds and Flus

    • Pneumonia/bronchitis

    • Herpes simplex

    • Shingles

    • Epstein-Barr

    • Candida

    • Diabetes

What patients are saying…

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Your first appointment at Acupuncture Kelowna
Your first appointment at Acupuncture Kelowna

Dr. Paula Woodward needles a patient at Acupuncture Kelowna. The goal is to restore balance to this patients system and optimize healing.

Classical Chinese Medicine vs. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Why I Switched
Classical Chinese Medicine vs. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Why I Switched

What is the difference between the popular TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine and CCM (Classical Chinese Medicine)? This blog explores this question and who you can seek out In Kelowna for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Small Intestine Meridian: Emotional Discernment and Digestive Clarity
Small Intestine Meridian: Emotional Discernment and Digestive Clarity

In accordance with a fundamental principle of Chinese medicine, our emotions significantly influence our overall well-being. The small intestine, in particular, is believed to play a crucial role in emotional discernment and digestive clarity. It not only helps process physical nutrients but also aids in separating the 'clear' from the 'turbid,' symbolizing the ability to distinguish positive emotions and clarity of thought from confusion and emotional turmoil. Maintaining the health of the small intestine is therefore essential for both emotional balance and efficient digestion.

Heart Meridian: The Center of Emotional Balance, Restful Sleep, and Inner Harmony
Heart Meridian: The Center of Emotional Balance, Restful Sleep, and Inner Harmony

In keeping with the Chinese medicine principle that emotions profoundly influence our well-being and physical health, the heart meridian plays a critical role as the center of emotional regulation. It governs aspects such as sleep quality, the experience of joy, and the maintenance of inner harmony. Imbalances or blockages in the heart meridian may manifest as emotional disturbances, insomnia, or a lack of vitality, highlighting the interconnectedness of emotional and physiological states within traditional Chinese medicine. Recognizing and supporting the heart meridian can thus promote both emotional stability and overall health.

Spleen Meridian: Refining Nourishment and Easing Worry
Spleen Meridian: Refining Nourishment and Easing Worry

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions significantly influence our physical and mental health. The Spleen, unlike its Western anatomical counterpart, serves a vital role in transforming the food we eat into usable energy (Qi) and distributing this nourishment throughout the body. Proper functioning of the Spleen is essential for the body's ability to extract and utilize nutrients effectively, impacting overall vitality and well-being.