Seung Chan Yang

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

Other Common

• Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Recovery: Early and consistent TCM intervention to maximize functional recovery and minimize residual facial weakness or asymmetry.
• 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.

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: Building resilience against pathogens by fortifying the Zang-Fu organs responsible for immune function, particularly the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys according to TCM theory.

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• 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.
• Acid Reflux (GERD), Heartburn & Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Natural relief for upper digestive discomfort, promoting better digestion, reducing stomach acidity issues, and restoring overall digestive harmony.

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. Seung can assess your needs.

• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: In-depth analysis of various tongue characteristics to help formulate an accurate TCM pattern diagnosis and a highly individualized treatment plan.
• 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.
• Gua Sha (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - TCM): Traditional East Asian healing technique, often used for musculoskeletal pain, common cold, fever, or heatstroke, to address pain by moving stagnant Qi and Blood, clear heat, and promote tissue recovery.
• 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.
• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): Utilizing cupping techniques to alleviate musculoskeletal pain (back, shoulder, neck), clear stagnation, support detoxification, and relieve symptoms of common colds or asthma.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Many find that TCM with Seung not only helps with dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo that affects my balance and daily activities but also brings about clearer breathing, reduced sinus congestion, and improved respiratory function, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain.
• It's rewarding for Seung to witness patients find relief from high blood pressure needing complementary support for management and experience experiencing fewer and less intense headaches or migraines, leading to more pain-free days through TCM. A tailored approach can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in feeling more physically resilient and less prone to minor ailments or weather changes again.
• When curious about facial rejuvenation or cosmetic acupuncture for a natural anti-aging approach is limiting your lifestyle, acupuncture and TCM with Seung can help you work towards experiencing more regular, balanced, and manageable menstrual cycles with substantially reduced PMS or PMDD symptoms, aiming to restore harmony and optimal function so you can comfortably and safely enjoy reaching for items on high shelves or in cupboards without shoulder strain.
• The path to overcoming frequent headaches or intense migraines disrupting my life and achieving a profound sense of relaxation, calm, and overall well-being following treatments is often clearer with TCM. Seung guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as participating in activities like yoga or meditation with greater ease, comfort, and deeper relaxation with improved health.

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

Seung practices at Jay-G Osteopathy & Wellness centre, situated in a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic in the central Scarborough neighborhood of Scarborough. The clinic is conveniently located near local community centers and public parks, making it easy to incorporate your treatments into your daily routine. Accessible via local public transit routes, it offers a serene environment ideal for healing and relaxation. Street parking is often available nearby, providing additional convenience for patients.

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.

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 usually pay out-of-pocket for these services. However, many private or extended health insurance plans offer varying levels of coverage for treatments provided by registered practitioners, so it is advisable to check your individual policy.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncturist, involves inserting very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It helps restore balance in the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and can be effective for conditions such as pain, stress, digestive issues, menstrual concerns, and more by activating the body's natural healing mechanisms.

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 (known as direct access). While a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. Patients are encouraged to check their individual insurance policies.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, **Qi** (pronounced 'chee') is the vital energy or life force that flows through the body via specific pathways called **meridians**. These meridians connect the internal organs with the body's exterior, facilitating the circulation of Qi and Blood. Acupuncture points along these meridians are stimulated to restore harmony and balance within the body's energy system.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often thinner than a human hair. Insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick; some patients may experience a dull ache, warmth, or tingling during treatment. Most find it relaxing and calming. Registered practitioners follow strict safety protocols, ensuring the use of sterile, disposable needles. If any discomfort is experienced, patients should communicate with their practitioner.

Jay-G Osteopathy & Wellness centre
2931 Lawrence Ave.East
Scarborough, ON, M1P 2S8

Phone: (416) 269-0330

Seung Chan Yang 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=537e3410-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.