Nancy Sarrazin

Nancy's practice at Nancy Sarrazin acupuncteure is situated within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic in the central neighborhood of Saint-Césaire. The clinic's location offers easy access for residents and visitors, being close to local community centers and public parks. It is conveniently reachable via local public transit routes, making it simple for patients to attend appointments. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Application of firm but gentle pressure to specific acupoints along the body's meridians using fingers, thumbs, or elbows to stimulate Qi flow, relieve pain, reduce tension, and promote relaxation and balance, similar to acupuncture but without needles.
• Scalp Acupuncture (Neuroacupuncture): Targeted stimulation of scalp acupoints to influence the central nervous system, improve motor function, alleviate paralysis or paresis, and treat complex pain syndromes.
• Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): Customized acupuncture sessions designed to address your specific symptoms and underlying TCM pattern diagnosis, encouraging the body's powerful self-healing mechanisms and promoting overall well-being.
• Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): Dynamic, hands-on bodywork based on TCM principles of meridians and acupoints to correct structural misalignments, improve circulation, alleviate chronic pain, and restore energetic harmony and balance.
• 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.
• Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Acupuncture techniques focused on deactivating muscle knots and relieving musculoskeletal pain by stimulating specific reactive points in muscles and fascia.

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 Nancy Sarrazin acupuncteure, 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:

• The path to overcoming uncomfortable menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes and achieving reduced inflammation throughout the body, as indicated by symptoms or markers is often clearer with TCM. Nancy guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as working at a desk or computer with reduced neck, shoulder, or back tension and clearer mental focus with improved health.
• Acupuncture and TCM with Nancy can be a turning point for those affected by wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally. The goal is achieving feeling significantly calmer, less anxious, and more emotionally balanced and resilient, paving the way for you to enjoy attending their favorite yoga and pilates classes with better flexibility and focus and a more balanced, vibrant life.
• Many individuals seek the expertise of Nancy, their Acupuncturist/TCM Practitioner, when feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time impacts their daily life. Through personalized TCM treatments, they often achieve experiencing markedly fewer and less severe menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like reaching for items on high shelves or in cupboards without shoulder strain.
• Let Nancy help you navigate knee, hip, or other joint pain making movement difficult with targeted TCM care. The goal is enhanced fertility potential, optimized reproductive health, and better support during pregnancy and postpartum, so you can fully enjoy being able to kneel or squat down to play with pets or children comfortably and other life pleasures once more.

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 Nancy Sarrazin acupuncteure is situated within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic in the central neighborhood of Saint-Césaire. The clinic's location offers easy access for residents and visitors, being close to local community centers and public parks. It is conveniently reachable via local public transit routes, making it simple for patients to attend appointments. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.

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 the needles are in place, you might feel a unique sensation such as a dull ache, warmth, tingling, a slight feeling of pressure or heaviness, or even a sensation of energy moving; these are generally considered positive signs that the Qi is being influenced and the treatment is taking effect. Most people find acupuncture to be a very relaxing and calming experience. Safety is paramount; registered practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles. Always communicate with your Registered Acupuncturist if you experience any significant discomfort during treatment.

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 (Ac.) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in a private clinic are generally not covered by the provincial health insurance plan in Quebec. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is advisable to check with private or extended health insurance providers, as many do offer coverage for treatments performed by registered practitioners, though coverage levels vary significantly.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced 'chee') is often translated as 'vital energy' or 'life force.' It is considered the fundamental energy that flows throughout the body, responsible for all physiological processes, movement, warmth, and protection against illness. Meridians are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate, connecting internal organs with 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 involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points called acupoints along meridians to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi. This process can help reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions, strengthen the immune system, and support the body's natural healing processes.

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

TCM is a comprehensive medical system using therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary advice. A Registered Acupuncturist uses these tools to identify and correct imbalances in Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, addressing the root cause of health issues to promote harmony and long-term wellness.

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

Patients in Quebec can generally see a Registered Acupuncturist directly without a physician's referral. However, some private health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check your individual insurance policy to confirm specific requirements.

Nancy Sarrazin acupuncteure
1101, Rue Perreault
Saint-Césaire, QC, J0C 1S0

Phone: (819) 471-3753

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

Registration Number: A-032-19

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.