Émilie de Grandpré-Thauvette – Acupuncturist | Rosemère, QC

Émilie de Grandpré-Thauvette is a dedicated Acupuncteur (Ac.). Practicing at Maison de Santé Chiropratique Rosemère in Rosemère, QC, she is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, adhering to the standards set by The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

Émilie’s role involves delivering 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. Her care is focused on using acupuncture to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and restore energetic balance according to TCM principles. She serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring accessible and compassionate care for everyone.

She completed her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture with a strong clinical background, emphasizing ongoing professional development to uphold the highest standards. Émilie has particular interests in areas such as acupuncture, continuously refining her skills to provide the most effective treatments. Her practice philosophy centers on identifying and treating the root cause of illness (Ben Qíu Bìng Gēn), rather than just alleviating symptoms, and she emphasizes preventative care and patient education (Zhì Wèi Bìng) to empower individuals in maintaining their well-being. She offers consultations in French.

Émilie de Grandpré-Thauvette 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): Holistic TCM care designed to improve breathing capacity, reduce reliance on inhalers (where appropriate and in consultation with an MD), clear persistent phlegm, and enhance overall respiratory health and resilience.
• 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).
• Allergies (Seasonal/Environmental, e.g., Hay Fever, Allergic Rhinitis) & Sinusitis: Addressing underlying Lung, Spleen, and Kidney Qi deficiencies or external pathogenic factors like Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, or Dampness that contribute to allergic responses and chronic sinus inflammation.

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• Nausea & Vomiting (e.g., Morning Sickness, Post-Chemotherapy): Harmonizing the Stomach Qi and directing its rebellious upward flow downwards to alleviate feelings of queasiness and prevent vomiting.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bloating, Gas & Functional Digestive Upset: Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to regulate digestive function, alleviate common IBS symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, excessive gas, diarrhea, or constipation, by harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach, soothing Liver Qi (which often attacks the Spleen in TCM), and resolving Dampness.

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. Émilie can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Gua Sha (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - TCM): Instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of the skin to break up stagnation, improve local circulation, alleviate pain, stiffness, and fever, and promote lymphatic drainage.
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Targeting key energy points on the body with precise pressure to alleviate symptoms, support organ function, and enhance overall well-being.
• Electroacupuncture: Utilizing precisely controlled electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles to provide stronger or more sustained activation of Qi and Blood flow in the meridians.
• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): Utilizing cupping techniques to alleviate musculoskeletal pain (back, shoulder, neck), clear stagnation, support detoxification, and relieve symptoms of common colds or asthma.
• Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture / Acupressure / Ear Seeds: Stimulation of specific reflex points on the ear (auricle) using fine needles, small seeds (e.g., vaccaria seeds), or beads affixed with tape to treat various health conditions throughout the body, based on the principle that the ear is a microsystem reflecting the entire body.
• 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).

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Émilie, 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 QC and the standards set by The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

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

• If dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo that affects my balance and daily activities is preventing you from fully enjoying enjoying seasonal changes with fewer allergy flare-ups and more outdoor time, Émilie offers skilled acupuncture and TCM care. Treatment focuses on enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures, often utilizing acupuncture, herbal remedies (if R.TCMP), and lifestyle advice to help you regain balance and function.
• Let Émilie help you navigate feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time with targeted TCM care. The goal is better regulation of body temperature, feeling less prone to being overly cold or hot, so you can fully enjoy traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety and other life pleasures once more.
• With Émilie, an Acupuncturist/TCM Practitioner, individuals with uncomfortable menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes are guided towards effective alleviation of some common side effects associated with conventional medical treatments like chemotherapy, focusing on restoring the body's natural balance to enjoy engaging in mindful practices with a calmer and more centered state of mind again with greater zest.
• It's rewarding for Émilie to witness patients find relief from looking for a holistic approach to managing a chronic health condition or autoimmune issue and experience enhanced fertility potential, optimized reproductive health, and better support during pregnancy and postpartum through TCM. A tailored approach can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in working at a desk or computer with reduced neck, shoulder, or back tension and clearer mental focus again.

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

Émilie practices at Maison de Santé Chiropratique Rosemère, situated in a central part of Rosemère within an acupuncture and TCM clinic. The location is conveniently accessible, positioned near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for clients to incorporate treatments into their routines. The clinic can be reached via multiple public transit routes, ensuring accessible transportation options. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

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.

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.

Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

Acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncteur (Ac.) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in a private clinic are generally NOT covered by provincial health plans like Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). Patients typically pay out-of-pocket. It is advisable to check with private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer some coverage for services from registered practitioners, though levels of coverage vary.

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

Patients in QC can typically see a Registered Acupuncteur (e.g., R.Ac or R.TCMP) directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans do require one for reimbursement. It is recommended to verify your insurance policy requirements beforehand.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncteur, involves inserting thin needles into specific points on your body. Based on TCM principles, it aims to restore balance to your body's energy flow, helping with conditions such as pain, stress, digestive issues, menstrual problems, and more. It activates your body's healing mechanisms to promote well-being and recovery.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles are very thin, and many feel little to no sensation during insertion. Some may experience a brief pinch or tingling, which indicates effective stimulation of Qi. Many patients report feeling relaxed or falling asleep during treatment. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques and use sterile, single-use needles to prevent infection. If you experience any discomfort, inform your practitioner immediately.

Maison de Santé Chiropratique Rosemère
385, Chemin de la Grande Côte
Rosemère, QC, J7A 4R1

Phone: (450) 621-8882

Émilie de Grandpré-Thauvette is regulated by the Professional Code (Quebec) in QC and is a registered member of The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

Registration Number: A-016-14

Registration can typically be verified with The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

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.