About
Paula Ann Radovich is a dedicated Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac). Practicing at RADOVICH CHIROPRACTICE in Windsor, ON, she is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, adhering to the standards set by The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.
Paula's role involves providing skilled acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of common health concerns, including pain management (musculoskeletal pain, headaches), stress reduction, sleep issues, and general wellness support. Her care is focused 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 a personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs.
Paula Ann Radovich completed her R. Ac (Graduating Class of 2014). With over 10 years of dedicated practice since 2014, she is committed to ongoing professional learning and upholding the highest standards of TCM practice. She has a particular interest in or further training in areas such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic health strategies.
Her practice philosophy emphasizes a commitment to individualized treatment based on precise TCM pattern differentiation, ensuring care is tailored to each person's unique constitution and condition. She places a strong emphasis on preventative care and patient education (Zhì Wèi Bìng - Treat a disease before it occurs) to empower individuals in maintaining their well-being. Paula offers consultations in English to accommodate her diverse patient base.
Paula Ann Radovich provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:
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.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support (TCM): Supportive TCM care to help restore a sense of safety, peace, and emotional resilience for those affected by trauma.
- 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): Natural and effective aid to assist individuals in their journey to overcome addictive behaviors and reduce reliance on harmful substances.
Other Common
- Support for Autoimmune Conditions (e.g., Hashimoto's, Lupus, MS - Adjunctive Care): TCM therapies, including acupuncture and specific herbal formulas, used as an adjunctive approach to help regulate immune system function, reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life for individuals with various autoimmune conditions. (Always in conjunction with specialist medical care).
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) & Adrenal Fatigue Support (TCM): Restoring vitality and improving overall stamina by addressing underlying deficiencies and energetic blockages from a TCM perspective, often focusing on adrenal and mitochondrial support through TCM principles.
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. Paula can assess your needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: A key TCM diagnostic method where the tongue is meticulously examined as a microsystem map reflecting your body's internal health and specific imbalances.
- 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.
- Electroacupuncture: Utilizing precisely controlled electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles to provide stronger or more sustained activation of Qi and Blood flow in the meridians.
- Comprehensive TCM Health Assessment & Pattern Diagnosis: A detailed initial consultation involving an in-depth discussion of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, emotional state, and a traditional TCM diagnostic assessment (palpation, observation, listening/smelling, pulse, and tongue diagnosis) to identify your unique TCM pattern of disharmony.
Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Paula, 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 RADOVICH CHIROPRACTICE, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Paula frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- Struggling with heartburn, acid reflux, or general indigestion after meals? Paula develops individualized TCM treatment plans aimed at achieving an enhanced overall quality of life and a greater capacity to enjoy daily activities and social engagements, key to helping you get back to doing having the consistent energy and motivation to pursue creative outlets, learning, or personal passions with improved well-being and energy.
- Let Paula help you navigate feeling down, having persistent low mood, or experiencing unpredictable mood swings with targeted TCM care. The goal is improved mobility, flexibility, and range of motion in previously stiff or painful joints and muscles, so you can fully enjoy attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout and other life pleasures once more.
- Restoring harmony is key in TCM. For wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally, Paula crafts treatments to achieve better regulation of body temperature, feeling less prone to being overly cold or hot, supporting a return to activities like engaging in gentle exercises like Tai Chi, Qigong, or yoga with improved balance, flexibility, and energy flow with comfort and confidence.
- With Paula, an Acupuncturist/TCM Practitioner, individuals with stiff and sore neck or shoulders from stress or computer work are guided towards a profound sense of relaxation, calm, and overall well-being following treatments, focusing on restoring the body's natural balance to enjoy playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder or elbow pain again with greater zest.
Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Paula, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.
Paula practices at RADOVICH CHIROPRACTICE, situated in the South Windsor (Glenwood, Remington Park) neighborhood of Windsor. The clinic is conveniently located near One Riverside Drive (Chrysler / Stellantis HQ) and is accessible via Transit Windsor. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.
- 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 is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body called acupoints. According to TCM theory, this helps to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Acupuncture can help by reducing pain, alleviating stress and anxiety, improving sleep, regulating bodily functions (like digestion and hormones), boosting the immune system, and promoting overall well-being by encouraging the body's natural healing abilities.
- 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 Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Patients typically pay out-of-pocket. It is advisable to check private or extended health insurance plans, as many do offer some coverage for registered practitioners, though levels vary.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Registered Acupuncturist in ON?
- Patients in Ontario can typically see a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement. It is recommended to verify your insurance policy requirements beforehand.
- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Registered Acupuncturist help?
- Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic health system based on ancient principles. A Registered Acupuncturist assesses your overall health, identifying patterns of imbalance through tongue and pulse diagnosis. Treatments may include acupuncture, herbal formulas (if an R.TCMP), cupping, moxibustion, and lifestyle or dietary advice to restore balance and promote natural healing.
- Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?
- For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles are very thin, and many feel little to no discomfort upon insertion. Some sensations like a slight pinch, warmth, or tingling may occur but are generally well tolerated. Practitioners use sterile, single-use needles to ensure safety and prevent infection. If you experience any pain or discomfort, notify your practitioner immediately.
RADOVICH CHIROPRACTICE
3798 Howard Ave
Windsor, ON, N9E 3N7
Phone: (519) 972-3468
Paula Ann Radovich 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=4f7f3410-c676-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.