Frédérique Lévesque – Acupuncturist | Terrebonne, QC

Frédérique Lévesque is a dedicated Acupuncteur (Ac.). Practicing at Factum santé et médecine sportive in Terrebonne, 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.

Frédérique’s role is centered around providing 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 approach focuses 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 personalized and holistic treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.

Having completed her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Frédérique combines clinical expertise with ongoing professional development to uphold the highest standards of practice. She has a particular interest and further training in acupuncture, emphasizing a holistic approach that views the body as an interconnected system where physical, mental, and emotional aspects are inseparable (Holism). She is committed to individualized treatment based on precise TCM pattern differentiation, ensuring each patient’s unique constitution and condition are carefully considered. She offers consultations in French, making her care accessible and culturally attuned.

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

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.
• Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Recovery: Supporting nerve healing and restoring facial muscle control through targeted acupuncture and TCM therapies.
• Supportive Care During & After Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects): Acupuncture, moxibustion, and gentle herbal therapies to help manage common side effects of conventional cancer treatments, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, pain, neuropathy, dry mouth, insomnia, and anxiety, thereby improving quality of life and treatment tolerance. (Always in coordination with primary oncology care).
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) & Adrenal Fatigue Support (TCM): Restoring vitality and improving overall stamina by addressing underlying deficiencies and energetic blockages from a TCM perspective, often focusing on adrenal and mitochondrial support through TCM principles.

Pain Musculoskeletal

• Neuropathic Pain & Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., Diabetic Neuropathy Support, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia): Effective TCM management strategies for shooting, burning, or electric-shock like pain that follows nerve pathways, aiming to improve sensation and function.
• Arthritis & Joint Pain (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis - Supportive Care): Managing arthritic symptoms by addressing underlying TCM patterns such as Bi Syndrome (Painful Obstruction due to Wind, Cold, Damp, or Heat), and nourishing Kidney essence to support bone and joint health.

Respiratory Allergy & Immune

• Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis & Cough (Supportive TCM Care): Acupuncture and herbal medicine as a supportive and complementary approach to manage asthma and chronic bronchitis symptoms by strengthening Lung Qi and Wei Qi, resolving phlegm and dampness, descending rebellious Lung Qi to calm wheezing and cough, and tonifying Kidney Qi to grasp the Lung Qi.
• Weak Immune System & Recurrent Infections: Building resilience against pathogens by fortifying the Zang-Fu organs responsible for immune function, particularly the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys according to TCM theory.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Frédérique can assess your needs.

• TCM Observation & Palpation Diagnosis: A holistic diagnostic approach incorporating visual assessment and physical touch to complement tongue and pulse diagnosis for a complete TCM picture.
• TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Sphygmology): A subtle and sophisticated TCM diagnostic technique requiring extensive training, used to understand the energetic state of your Zang-Fu organs and overall constitution.
• 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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive TCM Health Assessment & Pattern Diagnosis: A detailed initial consultation involving an in-depth discussion of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, emotional state, and a traditional TCM diagnostic assessment (palpation, observation, listening/smelling, pulse, and tongue diagnosis) to identify your unique TCM pattern of disharmony.
• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: Detailed observation of the tongue's color, shape, size, coating, cracks, and moisture to gain crucial insights into the state of your internal organs, fluid balance, and overall energetic balance.
• Moxibustion (Moxa Therapy): A warming therapy using various forms of moxa (e.g., moxa sticks, cones, moxa boxes) to promote circulation, relieve pain (especially cold-type pain like arthritis), boost immunity, and enhance the effects of acupuncture treatment.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Frédérique, 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 Factum santé et médecine sportive, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Frédérique frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Let Frédérique help you navigate knee, hip, or other joint pain making movement difficult with targeted TCM care. The goal is gaining a deeper understanding of their body's unique energetic patterns and needs according to TCM principles, so you can fully enjoy enjoying meals without digestive discomfort, bloating, or subsequent fatigue and other life pleasures once more.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from pain, numbness, or tingling running down my leg (like sciatica) and achieved a profound sense of relaxation, calm, and overall well-being following treatments under the care of Frédérique, allowing them to re-engage with activities such as swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation with renewed vitality and ease.
• For those whose wanting to support my body's natural detoxification processes has made feeling more energetic, focused, and productive throughout the workday without energy slumps seem difficult, Frédérique's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward improved mental focus, concentration, and cognitive clarity as overall health and energy improve. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to feeling more energetic, focused, and productive throughout the workday without energy slumps with greater comfort.
• The path to overcoming heartburn, acid reflux, or general indigestion after meals and achieving noticeable improvement in digestive comfort, with significantly less bloating, gas, or abdominal pain is often clearer with TCM. Frédérique guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as having more regular and comfortable menstrual cycles, allowing for uninterrupted daily life and activities with improved health.

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

Frédérique practices at Factum santé et médecine sportive, situated in the Terrebonne West neighborhood near the Laval border. The clinic is conveniently located close to the Vieux-Terrebonne Historic District, making it easily accessible for residents of Terrebonne and surrounding areas. Accessible via exo (Secteur Terrebonne-Mascouche), the clinic offers a serene environment dedicated to healing. Street parking is often available nearby, providing ease of access for patients.

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 Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncturist, is a therapeutic technique where thin needles are inserted at specific points on your body. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and aims to restore balance to your body's energy flow. It can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including pain management (like back pain or headaches), stress reduction, digestive issues, menstrual problems, and much more, by helping to activate your body's own healing mechanisms.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically consult a Registered Acupuncteur (Ac.) or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician's referral, known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans do require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to check their individual insurance policies to confirm coverage.

Does Factum santé et médecine sportive offer direct billing to private insurance companies for Acupuncture/TCM services?

Yes, the clinic generally offers direct billing for services provided by Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac) and/or Registered TCM Practitioners (R.TCMP) to major private insurers. Patients should bring their insurance details and verify specific coverage, including any limits for acupuncture, herbal consultations, or herbal products, as well as any referral requirements. The patient remains responsible for any non-covered portions.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system used for thousands of years, consisting of therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary/lifestyle advice. A Registered Acupuncturist uses these tools to identify and correct imbalances in the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, addressing the root causes of health issues to restore harmony and promote long-term wellness.

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

Generally, services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in private clinics are not covered by RAMQ. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket. However, many private insurance plans may offer coverage for these services, so patients should check their individual policies for details.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often not much thicker than a human hair. Insertion typically causes little to no pain, often feeling like a tiny prick. Once inserted, you may feel sensations such as dull ache, warmth, tingling, or heaviness, which indicate Qi movement. Most people find the experience relaxing. Registered practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles, ensuring safety. Always communicate with your practitioner if you experience any discomfort during treatment.

Factum santé et médecine sportive
1525 rue Yves-Blais
Terrebonne, QC, J6V 0J2

Phone: (438) 686-1412

Frédérique Lévesque is regulated by the Professional Code (Quebec) in QC and is a registered member of The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

Registration Number: A-011-23

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.