Andrzej Sedlak – Acupuncturist | Mississauga, ON

Andrzej Sedlak is a dedicated Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac). Practicing at Physiotherapy Advanced Rehab in Mississauga, ON, he is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, adhering to the standards set by The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

Andrzej's role involves offering skilled acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of common health concerns, including pain management (such as musculoskeletal pain and headaches), stress reduction, sleep issues, and overall wellness support. He focuses on using acupuncture to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and restore energetic balance according to TCM principles. His approach is tailored to serve patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse needs.

Andrzej completed his R. Ac (Graduating Class of 2013) and has accumulated over 11 years of dedicated practice since then. He is committed to continual professional development and upholding the highest standards of TCM practice, with particular interest and further training in acupuncture techniques. His practice philosophy centers on identifying and treating the root cause of illness (Ben Qíu Bìng Gēn) rather than just alleviating symptoms, emphasizing a holistic view of health as an interconnected system where physical, mental, and emotional aspects are inseparable (Holism). He strongly advocates for preventative care and patient education (Zhì Wèi Bìng - Treat a disease before it occurs) to empower individuals in maintaining their well-being. Andrzej offers consultations in English.

Andrzej Sedlak provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Respiratory Allergy Immune

• Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis & Cough (Supportive TCM Care): Addressing underlying Lung, Spleen, and Kidney deficiencies that often contribute to chronic respiratory conditions and recurrent coughs, aiming to reduce frequency and severity of attacks.
• Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections (Prevention & Accelerated Recovery): Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including preventative acupuncture and immune-boosting herbs, to help strengthen the body's resistance to colds and flu. For active infections, TCM aims to accelerate recovery by expelling pathogens (Wind, Cold, Heat, Damp), relieving symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue.
• Weak Immune System & Recurrent Infections: TCM strategies, including regular acupuncture, moxibustion, and constitutional herbal tonics, to strengthen the body's overall defensive energy (Wei Qi) and address underlying deficiencies in Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang that may lead to a weakened immune system and frequent infections (e.g., colds, sinus infections, UTIs).

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea (Non-infectious): Restoring balance to the large and small intestines and related organ systems (like Spleen, Liver, Kidney) to promote normal stool consistency, frequency, and ease of passage.
• Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) - Supportive TCM Care: Holistic and integrative TCM care to help modulate the immune response, alleviate abdominal pain and diarrhea, and support overall digestive health in individuals with Crohn's or colitis.
• Nausea & Vomiting (e.g., Morning Sickness, Post-Chemotherapy): Safe and natural relief from nausea, helping to improve comfort and ability to maintain hydration and nutrition.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. TCM diagnosis is based on individual patterns, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Andrzej can assess your needs.

• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): A traditional deep-tissue therapy using suction cups (stationary or moved along lubricated skin) to promote circulation, ease pain, break up fascial adhesions, and draw out pathogenic factors like Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the body.
• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: A key TCM diagnostic method where the tongue is meticulously examined as a microsystem map reflecting your body's internal health and specific imbalances.
• Comprehensive TCM Health Assessment & Pattern Diagnosis: An extensive assessment exploring your main health concerns through the holistic lens of TCM, including detailed questioning, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and observation of physical signs to determine the root cause of disharmony and guide treatment.
• Gua Sha (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - TCM): Traditional East Asian healing technique, often used for musculoskeletal pain, common cold, fever, or heatstroke, to address pain by moving stagnant Qi and Blood, clear heat, and promote tissue recovery.
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Targeting key energy points on the body with precise pressure to alleviate symptoms, support organ function, and enhance overall well-being.
• TCM Observation & Palpation Diagnosis: Careful observation of your complexion, eyes, hair, nails, posture, and demeanor, combined with palpation of specific body areas or meridians to detect tenderness, temperature changes, or energetic blockages.
• Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): Dynamic, hands-on bodywork based on TCM principles of meridians and acupoints to correct structural misalignments, improve circulation, alleviate chronic pain, and restore energetic harmony and balance.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Andrzej, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Registered Acupuncturists in ON and the standards set by The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

At Physiotherapy Advanced Rehab, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Andrzej frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Andrzej frequently assists patients in overcoming uncomfortable menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes using TCM principles. A carefully designed treatment plan, targeting reduced cravings and better management of withdrawal symptoms, aiding in addiction recovery (e.g., smoking cessation), supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like engaging in detailed crafting, sewing, or knitting hobbies for hours with clear focus.
• By addressing the root energetic imbalances related to heartburn, acid reflux, or general indigestion after meals, Andrzej helps patients work towards accelerated recovery from sports injuries or repetitive strains, and a quicker, safer return to activity, facilitating a return to cherished activities like engaging in gentle exercises like Tai Chi, Qigong, or yoga with improved balance, flexibility, and energy flow.
• For those whose feeling down, having persistent low mood, or experiencing unpredictable mood swings has made maintaining a positive mood and outlook more consistently, leading to better social interactions seem difficult, Andrzej's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward feeling empowered with practical self-care techniques, such as acupressure, moxibustion for home use, or specific TCM dietary advice. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to maintaining a positive mood and outlook more consistently, leading to better social interactions with greater comfort.
• Restoring harmony is key in TCM. For that nagging back pain that just won't go away, Andrzej crafts treatments to achieve enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures, supporting a return to activities like participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf with comfort and confidence.

Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Andrzej, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.

Andrzej practices at Physiotherapy Advanced Rehab, situated in the East Credit South area of Mississauga's Fletchers Creek neighbourhood. The clinic is conveniently located near Port Credit Harbour and Marina, making it easily accessible for patients in the region. It can be reached via MiWay (Mississauga Transit), offering convenient transit options. The clinic provides a serene environment conducive to healing, with accessible parking options typically available for patients.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Registered Acupuncturist help?

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic approach to health and wellness based on ancient principles. A Registered Acupuncturist will assess your overall state of health, looking for patterns of imbalance according to TCM theory (often involving tongue and pulse diagnosis). Treatment may involve acupuncture, customized herbal formulas (if an R.TCMP), cupping, moxibustion, and specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations to help restore your body's natural balance and promote healing.

What should I expect during my first Acupuncture or TCM appointment?

Your initial Acupuncture/TCM appointment will typically involve a comprehensive intake process, often lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Your Registered Acupuncturist will discuss your main health concerns in detail, review your medical history, and inquire about your lifestyle, diet, sleep patterns, and emotional state. A key part of this initial visit is the TCM diagnostic assessment, which usually includes looking at your tongue and feeling your pulse on both wrists. Based on all this information, a TCM diagnosis (identifying your specific pattern of imbalance) will be formulated. Your practitioner will then discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, which may include acupuncture, and if you are seeing an R.TCMP or Dr.TCM, potentially an herbal formula, cupping, moxibustion, or dietary/lifestyle advice. An initial acupuncture treatment is often administered during this first visit to begin addressing your concerns.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

**Qi** is a core concept in TCM, representing the vital energy or life force that animates the body and drives its functions. When Qi flows smoothly and abundantly, health is maintained. **Meridians** are like a network of rivers or channels that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body, connecting different organs and tissues. Illness or pain can arise if the flow of Qi in these meridians becomes blocked, deficient, or excessive. Acupuncture and other TCM therapies aim to restore the proper flow of Qi within these meridians.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Registered Acupuncturist in ON?

Patients in Ontario can typically see a Registered Acupuncturist (such as a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner) directly without a physician's referral (known as direct access). However, while a referral is not legally required, some private and extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. Patients are advised to check their individual insurance policies to confirm.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncturist, involves inserting thin needles at specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow based on TCM principles. It can address conditions such as pain, stress, digestive issues, menstrual problems, and more by activating the body's healing mechanisms and restoring balance.

Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

In general, Acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner in private clinics are not covered by Ontario's OHIP. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket, though many private insurance plans may offer some coverage. Patients are encouraged to verify their individual insurance policies for details.

Approximately how many Acupuncture/TCM sessions will I need and how often?

This varies depending on individual conditions. Acute issues may resolve after a few sessions, while chronic conditions might require a series of treatments once or twice weekly, tapering over time. Your practitioner will provide an estimate and adjust the treatment plan based on your progress.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Most people experience little to no discomfort during acupuncture. The needles are very thin, and many feel only a slight pinch or sensation of warmth. Practitioners use sterile, single-use needles and are highly trained to ensure safety. If you ever feel pain or discomfort, inform your practitioner immediately.

Physiotherapy Advanced Rehab
1250 Eglinton Ave. W, Unit A15
Mississauga, ON, L5V 1N3

Phone: (905) 997-7200

Andrzej Sedlak is regulated by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

Verify registration with The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario: https://www.ctcmpao.on.ca/member-profile/?contactid=297ac309-b976-e611-80c3-005056a97495

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are holistic therapies. It is recommended to also consult with your medical doctor for diagnosis of serious conditions and for emergency medical care. TCM can often complement conventional treatments effectively.