Nancy Aubin – Acupuncturist | Terrebonne, QC

Nancy Aubin is a dedicated Acupuncteur (Ac.). Practicing at Acupuncture Nancy Aubin 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.

Nancy's role involves 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 attention tailored to each individual's needs.

Having completed her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Nancy combines clinical experience with a commitment to ongoing professional learning. She is particularly interested in areas such as acupuncture, continually refining her skills to uphold the highest standards of TCM practice. Her practice emphasizes preventative care and patient education (Zhì Wèi Bìng - Treat a disease before it occurs), empowering individuals to maintain their well-being. She offers consultations in French.

Nancy Aubin 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): Acupuncture and herbal formulas to address various types of dizziness and vertigo by treating underlying TCM patterns such as Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm-Damp obstruction, or Qi and Blood deficiency.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) & Adrenal Fatigue Support (TCM): Natural and comprehensive solutions for combating persistent, debilitating tiredness, improving energy production, and enhancing overall resilience and quality of life.

Mental Emotional Sleep

• 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.
• 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.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support (TCM): Addressing TCM patterns often associated with trauma, such as Heart Shen disturbance, Liver Qi Stagnation, or Kidney Jing depletion.
• 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.

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: 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).
• 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.

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. Nancy 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.
• 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).
• Electroacupuncture: Combining traditional acupuncture with modern microcurrent technology to amplify pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing and nerve regeneration.
• 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.
• 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.
• Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): Therapeutic massage techniques integrated with acupressure, joint mobilization, and stretching to address pain, tension, stress, and promote overall physical and energetic well-being.
• 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 Nancy, 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 Acupuncture Nancy Aubin, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Nancy frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Nancy frequently assists patients in overcoming looking for a holistic approach to managing a chronic health condition or autoimmune issue using TCM principles. A carefully designed treatment plan, targeting accelerated recovery from sports injuries or repetitive strains, and a quicker, safer return to activity, supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like keeping up with their team during our weekly soccer match without pain limiting them.
• The journey to for children, experiencing fewer common ailments and demonstrating improved overall health and development when faced with uncomfortable menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes can be supported by Nancy's expertise in acupuncture and TCM, often leading to a more comfortable and active return to pastimes like getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing.
• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Nancy, common concerns like sports injuries like sprains, strains, or tendonitis needing faster healing are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve enhanced fertility potential, optimized reproductive health, and better support during pregnancy and postpartum, helping people to once again enjoy spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain.
• Rediscover your ability to returning to a specific physical hobby they had to give up due to pain without the burden of feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time. Nancy focuses on TCM treatment plans that lead to reduced cravings and better management of withdrawal symptoms, aiding in addiction recovery (e.g., smoking cessation), integrating various therapeutic techniques to support your body's healing.

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

Nancy's practice at 'Acupuncture Nancy Aubin' is situated in the Lachenaie Sector neighborhood of Terrebonne. The clinic is conveniently located near the National Historic Site and is easily accessible via exo (Secteur Terrebonne-Mascouche). Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. It includes therapies such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na (therapeutic massage), cupping, moxibustion, and dietary/lifestyle advice. A Registered Acupuncturist (e.g., Registered TCM Practitioner or Acupuncturist using TCM principles) uses these tools to address the root cause of health issues by identifying and correcting imbalances in the body's Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang. It can help with a wide array of conditions, aiming to restore harmony and promote long-term health.

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, a practice known as direct access. However, it's important to note that some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to verify their individual insurance policies to understand coverage details.

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.

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. Common sensations include a slight initial pinch, followed by a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of fullness around the needle site, indicating effective stimulation of Qi. Many patients find the experience relaxing and may even fall asleep during the session. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques and only use sterile, single-use needles to prevent infection. If you experience any notable discomfort, inform your acupuncturist immediately.

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

Services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in private clinics are generally not covered by the provincial health insurance plan RAMQ. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket for these services. However, many private insurance plans offer coverage for treatments by registered practitioners, so it's advisable to check your individual policy for details and reimbursement options.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncturist, involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate Qi flow. This holistic approach aims to restore balance, alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and support the body's natural healing processes. It can be effective for managing pain, stress, digestive issues, menstrual discomfort, and more, helping you regain optimal health and well-being.

Acupuncture Nancy Aubin
2298, Chemin Gascon
Terrebonne, QC, J6X 3A5

Phone: (514) 973-0415

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

Registration Number: A-004-15

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.