Léane Desrosiers is a dedicated Acupuncteur (Ac.). Practicing at Clinéa Acupuncture in Blainville, 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. With a profound understanding of TCM principles, Léane approaches each patient with a comprehensive assessment, aiming to address root causes rather than just symptoms, ensuring personalized and effective treatment plans.
Léane's role involves offering skilled acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of common health concerns, including pain management (musculoskeletal pain, headaches), stress reduction, sleep issues, and overall wellness support. She focuses on using acupuncture to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and restore energetic balance according to TCM principles. Her practice is inclusive, serving patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, with tailored therapies that respect individual health histories and lifestyles.
Having completed her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Léane is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining the highest standards of practice. She has further training and special interests in areas such as acupuncture's therapeutic applications, ensuring her techniques are both current and evidence-based. Léane emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered philosophy, prioritizing individualized treatment based on precise TCM pattern differentiation, and advocating for preventative care and patient education (Zhì Wèi Bìng - Treat a disease before it occurs). She offers consultations in French, ensuring clear communication and understanding with her clients.
Léane Desrosiers provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:
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: Holistic approach to calming an irritable gut and improving overall digestive health and comfort using personalized TCM treatments.
- Acid Reflux (GERD), Heartburn & Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Natural relief for upper digestive discomfort, promoting better digestion, reducing stomach acidity issues, and restoring overall digestive harmony.
Pain Musculoskeletal
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ/TMD) Dysfunction & Jaw Pain: Addressing related symptoms like headaches, earaches, or neck pain that often accompany TMJ dysfunction from a TCM perspective.
- Arthritis & Joint Pain (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis - Supportive Care): Holistic support to improve quality of life for those suffering from chronic joint pain, swelling, and stiffness due to osteoarthritic degeneration or autoimmune joint conditions (as an adjunct to conventional care).
- Chronic & Acute Pain (e.g., Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Sciatica): Acupuncture and other TCM therapies to effectively manage various types of musculoskeletal pain, reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and accelerate healing, whether the pain is a recent injury or a long-standing issue.
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. Léane can assess your needs.
- Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Precise needling of tight muscle bands and trigger points to reduce pain, improve local circulation, and restore normal muscle tone and movement patterns.
- Electroacupuncture: Combining traditional acupuncture with modern microcurrent technology to amplify pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing and nerve regeneration.
- 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.
- Scalp Acupuncture (Neuroacupuncture): A contemporary acupuncture technique involving the insertion of needles into specific therapeutic zones on the scalp that correspond to different body functions and brain areas (e.g., motor, sensory, balance zones), primarily used for neurological disorders, stroke rehabilitation, chronic pain, and psycho-emotional conditions.
- TCM Observation & Palpation Diagnosis: Utilizing traditional TCM observational skills (Wang) and palpation (Qie - beyond just pulse) to gather diagnostic clues about your underlying pattern of imbalance.
- 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.
- 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.
Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Léane, 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 Clinéa Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Léane frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- The path to overcoming skin problems like eczema, persistent acne, psoriasis, or unexplained hives and experiencing markedly fewer and less severe menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes is often clearer with TCM. Léane guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as participating in community events and social gatherings more actively with improved health.
- By addressing the root energetic imbalances related to feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time, Léane helps patients work towards a stronger, more robust, and resilient immune system, leading to fewer colds, flu, or other infections, facilitating a return to cherished activities like traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety.
- Rediscover your ability to running their usual 5k route without knee or back pain without the burden of seasonal allergies (hay fever) making me sneeze, congested, and miserable. Léane focuses on TCM treatment plans that lead to accelerated recovery from sports injuries or repetitive strains, and a quicker, safer return to activity, integrating various therapeutic techniques to support your body's healing.
- If irregular, painful, or heavy periods, or really difficult PMS symptoms is preventing you from fully enjoying walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue, Léane offers skilled acupuncture and TCM care. Treatment focuses on feeling empowered with practical self-care techniques, such as acupressure, moxibustion for home use, or specific TCM dietary advice, often utilizing acupuncture, herbal remedies (if R.TCMP), and lifestyle advice to help you regain balance and function.
Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Léane, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.
Located in the heart of Blainville, Clinéa Acupuncture is situated in a modern, welcoming clinic in the central neighborhood. The practice is conveniently positioned near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for patients to incorporate their treatments into their daily routines. Accessible via multiple public transit routes, Léane's clinic ensures that patients from various parts of the region can reach her with ease. Our clinic offers a serene environment conducive to healing, and street parking is often available nearby for added convenience.
- What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced 'chee') is often translated as 'vital energy' or 'life force.' It's considered the fundamental energy that flows throughout the body, responsible for all physiological processes, movement, warmth, and protection against illness. Meridians (or channels) are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate. These pathways connect the internal organs with the exterior parts of the body, including muscles, skin, and sensory organs. Acupuncture points are specific locations along these meridians where the flow of Qi can be accessed and influenced to restore balance and health.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Registered Acupuncturist in QC?
- Patients in Quebec can typically see a Registered Acupuncturist (e.g., R.Ac or R.TCMP) directly without a physician's referral (known as direct access). However, while a referral is not legally mandatory, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. Patients are advised to check their individual insurance policies to confirm coverage.
- Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?
- For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles used are very thin, and many individuals feel little to no sensation upon insertion. Some common sensations include a slight initial pinch, followed by a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of fullness around the needle site, which usually indicates effective stimulation of Qi. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques, using sterile, single-use needles to prevent infection. If you feel any discomfort or pain during treatment, inform your acupuncturist immediately.
- Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?
- Services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist or R.TCMP in private clinics are generally not covered by provincial health insurance plans like RAMQ. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket for these treatments. It is recommended to check with your private or extended health insurance provider, as many plans do offer partial or full coverage for services from registered practitioners, though coverage varies.
Clinéa Acupuncture
1340 Curé-Labelle, local 102
Blainville, QC, J7C 2P2
Phone: (450) 543-5700
Léane Desrosiers is regulated by the Professional Code (Quebec) in QC and is a registered member of The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.
Registration Number: A-041-21
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.