Acupuncture

Acupuncture in Newmarket

Spectrum Physiotherapy offers acupuncture in Newmarket with Fanda Wong, R.TCMP, R.Ac, a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and acupuncturist in Ontario. Because acupuncture is offered in the same clinic as physiotherapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care, your acupuncture can be coordinated with your other treatment when that’s helpful.

Our clinic is in the Dixon Medical Centre at 531 Davis Drive, Suite 101, in Newmarket, and we see patients from across York Region. Fanda speaks English and Cantonese.

Meet Your Acupuncturist

Fanda Wong studied Life Science at the University of Toronto, majoring in Health and Disease, before completing the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at Humber College with honours. She received the program’s Chinese Medicine scholarship for two years and completed a Chinese Medicine internship at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Fanda has experience working with people with acute and chronic pain, women’s health and reproductive health concerns, insomnia, stress, digestive issues and general wellbeing. Depending on your needs, she may combine acupuncture with cupping or other traditional Chinese medicine approaches. You can read more about Fanda and the rest of our clinicians on our team page.

What Acupuncture May Help With

Acupuncture uses very fine needles placed at specific points on the body. People most often come to us for acupuncture to help with:

  • Chronic low back and neck pain
  • Knee and other joint pain, including osteoarthritis
  • Headaches and muscle tension
  • Stress and sleep concerns
  • Pain alongside a physiotherapy or rehabilitation program

Research suggests acupuncture can modestly reduce pain for some people with chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis, although it doesn’t work the same way for everyone. Learn more in our article Can Acupuncture Help Arthritis and Chronic Pain?

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your first visit begins with a conversation about your symptoms, health history and goals. Fanda will then choose a small number of acupuncture points for your treatment, which may not always be where you feel pain.

Sterile, single-use needles are used. Most people feel little or no discomfort as the needles go in, and may notice a dull ache, heaviness or tingling around the point. Needles are usually left in place for up to about 20 minutes, and treatment may also include gentle heat, mild electrical stimulation or cupping. Many people feel relaxed afterwards.

The number of sessions varies from person to person. A common course is one or two sessions a week for several weeks, then reviewing how you’re responding.

Safety: please let us know if you are pregnant, take blood-thinning medication, have a pacemaker or have a bleeding disorder, so your treatment can be adjusted.

Acupuncture FAQ

Acupuncture needles are much finer than the needles used for injections. Most people feel only a brief pinch or nothing at all as the needle goes in, followed by a dull ache, heaviness or tingling. Let your acupuncturist know if anything feels uncomfortable so the treatment can be adjusted.

Many extended health plans include coverage for acupuncture from a registered acupuncturist. This is usually a separate benefit from physiotherapy, so check your plan’s acupuncture coverage and any requirements before your first visit. Ask us whether we can direct bill your plan.

No. You can book acupuncture directly. Some insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement, so it’s worth checking your plan.

Yes. Spectrum is a multidisciplinary clinic, so you can see an acupuncturist, physiotherapist, massage therapist or chiropractor in one place, and your care can be coordinated between them when that helps.

It depends on your concern and how you respond. Many people start with one or two sessions a week for several weeks, and your acupuncturist will review your progress with you along the way.

Book an Acupuncture Appointment

To book acupuncture with Fanda Wong or ask a question, contact Spectrum Physiotherapy or call 905-853-2511.

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