Acupuncture in Calgary
Ancient Wisdom Produces Results for Patients
This treatment has been used for 5,000 years to alleviate pain and promote wellness, offering a natural, drug-free approach to healing that works by stimulating your body’s own powerful healing mechanisms.
Our certified acupuncture practitioner, Dr. Robert Cumming, combines Traditional Chinese Medicine principles with an extensive chiropractic expertise to provide comprehensive care that addresses both your immediate symptoms and underlying health imbalances.
Meet Dr. Robert Cumming
Dr. Cumming brings more than 35 years of healthcare excellence to his acupuncture practice. He has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree with certification in clinical acupuncture and a fellowship designation with the Canadian Chiropractic Specialty College of Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation.
He integrates acupuncture with other therapeutic modalities, providing additional benefits to his patients. As both a chiropractor and acupuncturist, Dr. Cumming understands how these ancient techniques can work synergistically with modern treatments to accelerate healing and provide lasting pain relief.
How Acupuncture Works
During acupuncture, ultra-fine needles are inserted at specific points on your body to stimulate endorphins—your body’s natural pain relievers—while enhancing your healing abilities. These carefully selected acupuncture points correspond to energy pathways that, when properly stimulated, can restore balance and promote healing throughout the body’s systems.
This approach works with your body’s existing healing mechanisms to alleviate pain and discomfort, rather than masking symptoms with medications. By addressing your symptoms and the underlying imbalances that caused them, acupuncture often provides relief that lasts long after your treatment session ends.
Encouraging Your Body’s Healing Power
Acupuncture has proven effective for many health conditions, from acute pain and injuries to chronic health challenges that haven’t responded well to other treatments.
Dr. Cumming has successfully used acupuncture for his patients’ conditions including chronic back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, arthritis and joint inflammation, sports injuries and muscle tension.
What to Expect During Your Experience
The first step is a consultation with Dr. Cumming. He will review your health history, current concerns, and treatment goals. This Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment may include examining your tongue, checking your pulse, and discussing symptoms that might seem unrelated but actually provide important clues about your overall health balance.
During treatment, ultra-fine needles are then gently inserted at specific points and typically remain in place for 15-60 minutes, depending on your condition and experience level.
If you’re new to acupuncture, Dr. Cumming will start with shorter sessions to ensure your comfort. Most patients find the experience deeply relaxing, and many notice improvements immediately, though some conditions may require several sessions for optimal results.
Our Collaboration Provides Lasting Results for You
When you receive acupuncture at our clinic, Dr. Cumming is able to coordinate with your chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other services you may be receiving here. This creates a holistic plan that addresses all aspects of your condition. This collaborative approach often produces faster, more lasting results than single-modality treatments.
Whether you’re seeking acupuncture as a standalone therapy or as part of a comprehensive wellness plan, our team approach ensures you receive the most effective care possible for your specific needs.
Improved Health Is Worth the Commitment
You deserve to feel your best every day. We’re committed to being upfront and honest about the investment you make in your health. Our fees are as follows:
- First Visit: $115
- Regular Visit: $95
- Senior/Student/Child: $80
- Chiropractic with Acupuncture: $160
- Chiro with Acupuncture (Senior/Student): $135
Discover a Natural Approach to Pain-Free Living
Acupuncture is a natural and effective way to improve your health and well-being. To experience Dr. Cumming’s expert-level care, contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how this ancient therapy will help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
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