Sabrina Fabiana Lopez Techera

Sabrina practices at Tao Space Traditional Chinese Medicine, situated in the Stamford Centre, North End neighborhood of Niagara Falls. The clinic is conveniently located near the Rainbow Bridge access and is easily accessible via Niagara Region Transit (NRT). Our clinic offers a serene environment conducive to healing, with accessible facilities and typically available parking options for patients.

• Scalp Acupuncture (Neuroacupuncture): Specialized scalp needling techniques drawing from both traditional TCM and modern neurology to modulate brain activity and address challenging neurological and pain-related health issues.
• 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.
• TCM Observation & Palpation Diagnosis: A holistic diagnostic approach incorporating visual assessment and physical touch to complement tongue and pulse diagnosis for a complete TCM picture.
• 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.
• 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.
• TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Sphygmology): Skilled palpation of the radial artery pulse at three positions and three depths on each wrist to assess the quality, strength, rhythm, and rate, reflecting the health and balance of Qi and Blood in the twelve major organ systems.
• 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.

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

• Sabrina frequently assists patients in overcoming ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that’s bothersome using TCM principles. A carefully designed treatment plan, targeting enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures, supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like enjoying intimacy without pain or hormonal imbalances interfering.
• Understanding that high blood pressure needing complementary support for management can be frustrating, Sabrina applies TCM wisdom to help patients achieve an enhanced overall quality of life and a greater capacity to enjoy daily activities and social engagements, making it possible to rediscover the joy in participating in hobbies and social events without pain, anxiety, or fatigue holding them back.
• Let Sabrina help you navigate feeling tired all the time, experiencing chronic fatigue, or lacking vitality with targeted TCM care. The goal is improved circulation, often described as a feeling of warmth or better flow in extremities, so you can fully enjoy attending their favorite yoga and pilates classes with better flexibility and focus and other life pleasures once more.
• Struggling with stiff and sore neck or shoulders from stress or computer work? Sabrina develops individualized TCM treatment plans aimed at achieving a more positive outlook and improved mood stability, key to helping you get back to doing standing for longer periods, for example, while cooking or at an event, without discomfort with improved well-being and energy.

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

Sabrina practices at Tao Space Traditional Chinese Medicine, situated in the Stamford Centre, North End neighborhood of Niagara Falls. The clinic is conveniently located near the Rainbow Bridge access and is easily accessible via Niagara Region Transit (NRT). Our clinic offers a serene environment conducive to healing, with accessible facilities and typically available parking options for patients.

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.

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 the treatment is working effectively to stimulate your body's Qi. Many patients report feeling very relaxed and even fall asleep during the session. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques and exclusively use sterile, single-use needles to ensure your safety and prevent infection. If you ever feel any notable pain, inform your Registered Acupuncturist immediately.

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.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Registered Acupuncturist in ON?

In Ontario, patients can typically see a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are encouraged to check their individual insurance policies for specific requirements.

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 (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.

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 provincial health plans like OHIP. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is advisable to check with individual private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer some level of coverage for treatments provided by registered practitioners, though coverage varies significantly.

Tao Space Traditional Chinese Medicine
8108 Mount Carmel Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 2Y8

Phone: (647) 949-7487

Sabrina Fabiana Lopez Techera 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=2123b9d9-af78-e811-810b-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.