Lise Lapointe

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

Other Common

• Supportive Care During & After Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects): Supporting the body's strength (Zheng Qi), protecting healthy cells, reducing toxic side effects, and promoting recovery and vitality during and after chemotherapy or radiation therapy from a TCM perspective.
• 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.

Mental Emotional Sleep

• Depression, Low Mood & Mood Swings (Supportive TCM Care): Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, as a supportive and complementary approach to manage symptoms of mild to moderate depression, persistent low mood, and emotional lability by regulating neurotransmitter balance indirectly, moving stagnant Qi, and nourishing deficient substances like Blood or Yin.
• Insomnia & Various Sleep Disorders (e.g., Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep, Dream-Disturbed Sleep): Acupuncture, herbal formulas, and lifestyle advice to address different types of sleep disturbances by harmonizing Yin and Yang, calming the mind, anchoring the Shen, and resolving underlying TCM patterns such as Heart Fire, Liver Qi Stagnation disturbing the Hun, Spleen Qi Deficiency leading to overthinking, or Kidney Yin Deficiency with empty heat.

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) - Supportive TCM Care: Holistic and integrative TCM care to help modulate the immune response, alleviate abdominal pain and diarrhea, and support overall digestive health in individuals with Crohn's or colitis.
• Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea (Non-infectious): Restoring balance to the large and small intestines and related organ systems (like Spleen, Liver, Kidney) to promote normal stool consistency, frequency, and ease of passage.

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. Lise can assess your needs.

• 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.
• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: In-depth analysis of various tongue characteristics to help formulate an accurate TCM pattern diagnosis and a highly individualized treatment plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): A therapeutic technique involving strategic needling of acupoints to restore balance between Yin and Yang, treating a wide range of health conditions from musculoskeletal pain to internal medicine disorders.
• Electroacupuncture: A form of acupuncture where a small, gentle, and continuous electrical current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles to enhance stimulation of acupoints and therapeutic effects, particularly effective for chronic pain, neurological conditions, and muscle spasm.
• 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.

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

• The path to overcoming dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo that affects my balance and daily activities and achieving feeling empowered with practical self-care techniques, such as acupressure, moxibustion for home use, or specific TCM dietary advice is often clearer with TCM. Lise guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as cycling longer distances with their cycling club without discomfort with improved health.
• When symptoms of Bell's Palsy or facial paralysis needing support for recovery is limiting your lifestyle, acupuncture and TCM with Lise can help you work towards a stronger, more robust, and resilient immune system, leading to fewer colds, flu, or other infections, aiming to restore harmony and optimal function so you can comfortably and safely enjoy spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain.
• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Lise, common concerns like wanting to support my body's natural detoxification processes are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve an enhanced overall quality of life and a greater capacity to enjoy daily activities and social engagements, helping people to once again enjoy handling their job that involves frequent standing, walking, or bending with better ease.
• Struggling with high blood pressure needing complementary support for management? Lise develops individualized TCM treatment plans aimed at achieving enjoying consistently more restful, deeper, and restorative sleep patterns, waking up refreshed, key to helping you get back to doing working at a desk or computer with reduced neck, shoulder, or back tension and clearer mental focus with improved well-being and energy.

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

Lise's practice at 'Lise Lapointe, Ac.' is situated within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic located in the heart of the central Sainte-Julie neighborhood of Sainte-Julie. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for clients to integrate their appointments into their daily routines. Accessible via multiple local public transit routes, it offers a serene environment designed for healing and relaxation. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

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 (R.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 for these services. It is strongly recommended to check with your private or extended health insurance provider, as many plans do offer some coverage for services rendered by registered practitioners. Coverage levels and reimbursement vary greatly depending on the insurer and plan specifics.

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 involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body called acupoints. This practice stimulates the flow of Qi along pathways known as meridians, helping to reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions such as digestion and hormones, boost the immune system, and promote overall well-being by encouraging the body's natural healing abilities.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Registered Acupuncteur (such as a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner) directly without a physician's referral, as part of direct access healthcare. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your individual insurance policy to confirm specific requirements.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic health system based on ancient Chinese principles. A Registered Acupuncteur assesses your overall health by identifying patterns of imbalance through tongue and pulse diagnosis. Treatments may include acupuncture, herbal formulas (if registered as an R.TCMP), cupping, moxibustion, and lifestyle or dietary advice to promote natural healing and restore harmony within the body.

Approximately how many Acupuncture/TCM sessions will I need and how often?

The number and frequency of sessions vary depending on the nature of your condition—whether it is acute or chronic—and your individual response. Typically, acute issues may improve with 1-3 sessions per week over 1-2 weeks, while chronic conditions might require a longer course of 6-12 weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Your acupuncturist will develop a personalized treatment plan after the initial assessment and adjust it as needed.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Most people experience little to no discomfort during acupuncture. Needles are very thin, sterile, and single-use, often not much thicker than a human hair. Insertions are usually painless or feel like a tiny prick. Some may feel sensations such as warmth, tingling, heaviness, or a dull ache, which are signs that Qi is being influenced. Acupuncturists prioritize safety by using only sterile, disposable needles. Always communicate with your practitioner if you experience any discomfort.

Does Lise Lapointe, Ac. offer direct billing to private insurance companies for Acupuncture/TCM services?

Yes, her clinic typically offers direct billing for services provided by Registered Acupuncturists (R.Ac) and Registered TCM Practitioners (R.TCMP) to major private insurers. Patients are advised to bring their insurance details and confirm coverage specifics, including any limits or requirements such as referrals or annual maximums. Patients remain responsible for any non-covered portions.

Lise Lapointe, Ac.
1488, rue Principale
Sainte-Julie, QC, J3E 1W7

Phone: (514) 915-2287

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

Registration Number: A-034-97

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.