Guiying Wang

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

Other Common

• Dizziness & Vertigo (TCM Perspective): Natural relief from sensations of spinning, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness by addressing the root energetic imbalance.
• Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Recovery: Acupuncture (often including electroacupuncture) and herbal medicine to help stimulate nerve regeneration, improve muscle tone, and accelerate recovery from Bell's Palsy or other forms of facial paralysis by expelling Wind, invigorating Qi and Blood flow to the facial meridians.
• 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).

Respiratory Allergy & Immune

• 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: Building resilience against pathogens by fortifying the Zang-Fu organs responsible for immune function, particularly the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys according to TCM theory.
• 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.

Mental Emotional & Sleep

• Depression, Low Mood & Mood Swings (Supportive TCM Care): Holistic care aimed at supporting emotional balance, uplifting mood, increasing motivation, and enhancing overall mental well-being as part of an integrative mental health strategy.
• Addiction Support (e.g., Smoking Cessation, Substance Cravings - NADA Protocol): Supporting detoxification pathways, promoting emotional balance, and strengthening willpower as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment and relapse prevention plan.
• Insomnia & Various Sleep Disorders (e.g., Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep, Dream-Disturbed Sleep): Restoring healthy, restorative sleep patterns and improving overall sleep quality naturally through TCM interventions, without the side effects of sleep medications.

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. Guiying 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Targeting key energy points on the body with precise pressure to alleviate symptoms, support organ function, and enhance overall well-being.
• Moxibustion (Moxa Therapy): The therapeutic application of heat from burning processed mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) near or on the skin at specific acupuncture points or areas of the body. This warms meridians, stimulates Qi and Blood flow, dispels Cold and Dampness, strengthens Yang energy, and can alleviate conditions associated with cold, stagnation, or deficiency.
• 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.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Guiying, 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 ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC (WEIGHT AND, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Guiying frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• For those whose stiff and sore neck or shoulders from stress or computer work has made engaging in gentle exercises like Tai Chi, Qigong, or yoga with improved balance, flexibility, and energy flow seem difficult, Guiying's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward noticeable improvement in digestive comfort, with significantly less bloating, gas, or abdominal pain. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to engaging in gentle exercises like Tai Chi, Qigong, or yoga with improved balance, flexibility, and energy flow with greater comfort.
• Guiying frequently assists patients in overcoming feeling down, having persistent low mood, or experiencing unpredictable mood swings using TCM principles. A carefully designed treatment plan, targeting for children, experiencing fewer common ailments and demonstrating improved overall health and development, supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like enjoying meals without digestive discomfort, bloating, or subsequent fatigue.
• Many find that TCM with Guiying not only helps with looking for a holistic approach to managing a chronic health condition or autoimmune issue but also brings about enhanced fertility potential, optimized reproductive health, and better support during pregnancy and postpartum, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in feeling energetic enough to engage in social activities in the evenings.
• When circulatory problems, feeling cold often, or having cold hands and feet is limiting your lifestyle, acupuncture and TCM with Guiying can help you work towards a noticeable reduction in muscle tension, tightness, and related discomfort or stiffness, aiming to restore harmony and optimal function so you can comfortably and safely enjoy playing with children or grandchildren more comfortably and with sustained energy.

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

Guiying practices at ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC (WEIGHT AND), situated in a central Scarborough neighborhood of Scarborough. The clinic is conveniently located near local community centers and public parks and is accessible via multiple public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Street parking is often available nearby.

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

Acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in a private clinic are generally NOT covered by Ontario's provincial health plan (OHIP). Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. However, many private or extended health insurance plans do offer some coverage for treatments performed by registered practitioners. Coverage levels can vary significantly depending on the individual insurance policy, so patients are advised to check with their insurance providers for specific 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, so their insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick, much less intense than an injection. Once inserted, you might feel sensations such as a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of heaviness, which indicate Qi movement and treatment effectiveness. Most find acupuncture to be very relaxing. Registered practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles to ensure safety. Always communicate with your acupuncturist if you experience discomfort during treatment.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting thin, sterile needles at specific points on your body to restore the flow of vital energy called Qi. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, it can help manage pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, and support overall health by activating your body's natural healing mechanisms.

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

TCM is a holistic health system that considers the balance of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang within the body. A Registered Acupuncturist assesses your overall health patterns using tongue and pulse diagnosis, then provides treatments such as acupuncture, herbal therapy, cupping, and dietary advice to promote internal harmony and healing.

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

In Ontario, patients can typically see a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician’s referral (known as direct access). However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for coverage reimbursement. It is advisable to check your individual insurance policy requirements before your appointment.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

Qi (pronounced 'chee') is the vital energy that flows through the body along specific pathways called meridians. These pathways connect internal organs and tissues, facilitating the circulation of Qi and Blood. Acupuncture points along these meridians are used to influence Qi flow, restore balance, and promote health and well-being.

ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC (WEIGHT AND
52 Shawford Cres.
Scarborough, ON, M1G 1V8

Phone: (647) 726-2485

Guiying Wang 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=e7d8eb41-b376-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.