Jesse Gottlieb-Jacob

Jesse Gottlieb-Jacob 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.
• Allergies (Seasonal/Environmental, e.g., Hay Fever, Allergic Rhinitis) & Sinusitis: Natural and effective strategies for managing acute allergy symptoms and reducing the frequency and severity of chronic allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.
• Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections (Prevention & Accelerated Recovery): Natural support for strengthening your immunity, reducing susceptibility to common infections, and helping you recover more quickly and completely when you do get sick.
• Weak Immune System & Recurrent Infections: A proactive and preventative TCM approach to enhance your body's natural defense mechanisms, reduce susceptibility to illness, and promote robust, long-term immunity.

Other Common

• Support for Autoimmune Conditions (e.g., Hashimoto's, Lupus, MS - Adjunctive Care): Focusing on harmonizing Yin and Yang, clearing pathogenic factors (like Heat or Damp), nourishing deficient substances (Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang), and resolving stagnation to support overall systemic balance.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) & Adrenal Fatigue Support (TCM): Natural and comprehensive solutions for combating persistent, debilitating tiredness, improving energy production, and enhancing overall resilience and quality of life.
• Dizziness & Vertigo (TCM Perspective): Acupuncture and herbal formulas to address various types of dizziness and vertigo by treating underlying TCM patterns such as Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm-Damp obstruction, or Qi and Blood deficiency.

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. Jesse can assess your needs.

• Classical & Patent Chinese Herbal Formulas: Recommendation and dispensing of pre-made, standardized, classical Chinese herbal formulas in pill, tablet, capsule, or liquid form for common conditions and TCM patterns, offering convenience, consistent dosing, and proven efficacy. (May be recommended by R.Ac within certain guidelines or more comprehensively by R.TCMP).
• Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Targeting specific motor points (areas where nerves enter muscles) or Ashi (tender) points with acupuncture needles to release muscle trigger points, alleviate myofascial pain, restore muscle function, and improve range of motion. (May be described as dry needling when performed by an acupuncturist within a TCM framework).
• Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture / Acupressure / Ear Seeds: Ear acupuncture or acupressure (using seeds for prolonged stimulation) to address issues like pain, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation, NADA protocol), stress, anxiety, and internal disorders by targeting corresponding reflex points on the ear.
• Customized Chinese Herbal Medicine Prescription (R.TCMP Scope): Comprehensive assessment and prescription of individually tailored Chinese herbal formulas (raw herbs for decoction, granular extracts, powders, or pills) based on your specific TCM pattern diagnosis and constitution to address underlying imbalances and treat a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. (Primarily within R.TCMP scope).
• Electroacupuncture: Combining traditional acupuncture with modern microcurrent technology to amplify pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing and nerve regeneration.
• Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): Insertion of fine, sterile, single-use needles into specific acupoints on the body's meridians (energy pathways) to stimulate Qi (vital energy) flow, alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, regulate organ function, and promote natural healing.
• Herbal Medicine Preparation & Counseling: Educating patients on the actions and benefits of their specific herbal prescription and ensuring they understand how to take their herbs safely and effectively for optimal results.

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

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

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

• The journey to better regulation of body temperature, feeling less prone to being overly cold or hot when faced with knee, hip, or other joint pain making movement difficult can be supported by Jesse's expertise in acupuncture and TCM, often leading to a more comfortable and active return to pastimes like participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf.
• For those whose circulatory problems, feeling cold often, or having cold hands and feet has made traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety seem difficult, Jesse's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward reduced inflammation throughout the body, as indicated by symptoms or markers. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety with greater comfort.
• Let Jesse help you navigate my child having frequent illnesses, digestive issues, or skin problems with targeted TCM care. The goal is reduced cravings and better management of withdrawal symptoms, aiding in addiction recovery (e.g., smoking cessation), so you can fully enjoy experiencing clearer sinuses and easier breathing during daily activities and exercise and other life pleasures once more.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from wanting help to quit smoking or manage withdrawal symptoms from other addictions and achieved a holistic sense of feeling more 'in balance' and harmonized physically, mentally, and energetically under the care of Jesse, allowing them to re-engage with activities such as managing the physical demands of their job without constant pain with renewed vitality and ease.

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

Jesse practices at Peterborough Acupuncture, situated in the South End of Peterborough within the Otonabee neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently located near Lansdowne Place Mall and is easily accessible via Peterborough Transit. Our clinic provides a serene environment for healing, and parking options are typically accessible, making it easy for patients to visit for their treatments.

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

Patients in Ontario can typically see a Registered TCM Practitioner, such as a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner, directly without a physician's referral, as part of direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. It is advisable to check your individual insurance policy to confirm their requirements.

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

No, acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner in a private clinic are generally not covered by Ontario's OHIP. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket but should review their private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer some coverage for registered practitioners' services. Coverage varies significantly depending on the plan.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with thousands of years of history that includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary advice. A Registered TCM Practitioner uses these therapies to identify and address imbalances in the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, aiming to restore harmony and promote overall health by treating the root causes of health issues.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points along the body's meridians to stimulate Qi flow. It can help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, improve organ function, and promote natural healing, benefiting conditions such as pain, stress, digestive issues, and more.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

Qi is the vital energy or life force that animates the body, and meridians are pathways that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body. Proper flow of Qi within these meridians is essential for health; blockages or deficiencies can lead to illness or pain. Acupuncture and TCM aim to restore the smooth flow of Qi within the meridians.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Most patients find acupuncture to be comfortable or only mildly sensations. The needles are very thin, and practitioners use sterile, single-use needles. Insertion may cause a slight pinch or dull ache, but many feel relaxed or even fall asleep during treatment. If any pain or discomfort occurs, patients are encouraged to inform their practitioner immediately to ensure safety.

Peterborough Acupuncture
329 Rubidge Street
Peterborough, ON, K9H 4C8

Phone: (705) 761-8428

Jesse Gottlieb-Jacob 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=1778c309-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.