Shaorong Liang – Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist | Barrie, ON

Shaorong Liang is a dedicated Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) (Acupuncture Services). Practicing at Well-Being Solution Clinic in Barrie, 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.

Shaorong focuses on 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 centered 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 and compassionate care for everyone.

Shaorong Liang completed her R. TCMP, R. Ac (Graduating Class of 2013). With over 11 years of dedicated practice since 2013, she is committed to ongoing professional learning and upholding the highest standards of TCM practice. She has a particular interest and further training in areas such as TCM dietary therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. Her practice philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, viewing the body as an interconnected system where physical, mental, and emotional aspects are inseparable (Holism); she prioritizes identifying and treating the root cause of illness (Ben Qíu Bìng Gēn), rather than just alleviating symptoms, to achieve lasting health. Shaorong offers consultations in English, ensuring clear and effective communication with her patients.

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

Pain Musculoskeletal

• Chronic & Acute Pain (e.g., Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Sciatica): Addressing pain by unblocking Qi (vital energy) and Blood stagnation in the meridians, promoting circulation to nourish tissues, and relaxing tense muscles and tendons.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ/TMD) Dysfunction & Jaw Pain: Natural and effective relief for jaw discomfort, helping to restore normal jaw function and reduce parafunctional habits like clenching or grinding.
• Neuropathic Pain & Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., Diabetic Neuropathy Support, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia): Effective TCM management strategies for shooting, burning, or electric-shock like pain that follows nerve pathways, aiming to improve sensation and function.

Dermatological Skin

• Urticaria (Hives) & Allergic Skin Reactions: Acupuncture and anti-allergic herbal formulas to reduce itching, redness, and welts associated with hives by expelling Wind, clearing Heat, and calming allergic responses in the skin.
• Psoriasis (Supportive TCM Care): A holistic approach to support skin health and manage the chronicity of psoriasis.
• Rosacea (Supportive TCM Care): TCM strategies involving acupuncture, cooling herbal formulas, and dietary recommendations to help manage rosacea symptoms like facial redness, flushing, papules, and pustules by clearing Stomach and Lung Heat, and cooling the Blood.

Womens Health Gynecological

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Endometriosis - TCM Supportive Care: Holistic support aimed at improving hormonal balance, reducing pain and other symptoms, enhancing fertility potential, and improving quality of life for women with PCOS or endometriosis.
• Menstrual Irregularities (Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrhea, Metrorrhagia) & PMS/PMDD: Natural and effective solutions for achieving smoother, more comfortable, predictable menstrual cycles and balanced hormonal health.
• Fertility Enhancement & Infertility Support (For All Genders): Holistic and personalized support to enhance the chances of conception, support a healthy implantation and pregnancy, and address factors contributing to subfertility.

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. Shaorong can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Qigong & Tai Chi Exercise Recommendations: Recommending specific Qigong or Tai Chi forms tailored to an individual's health needs and constitution to support healing and maintain well-being.
• TCM Dietary Therapy & Nutritional Counseling (Shi Liao): Personalized dietary advice based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles (Shi Liao), considering the energetic properties of foods (e.g., warming/cooling, drying/moistening, Five Flavors) and their effects on specific organ systems to support your unique constitution, address health imbalances, and promote healing.
• 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 Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching (Yang Sheng): Practical strategies for living in harmony with nature, managing daily stressors effectively, conserving vital energy (Qi), and cultivating healthy habits from a TCM perspective to support overall resilience and a vibrant life.
• 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.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Shaorong, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Registered TCM Practitioners in ON and the standards set by The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.

At Well-Being Solution Clinic, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Shaorong frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Experiencing stiff and sore neck or shoulders from stress or computer work can be draining. Shaorong utilizes acupuncture and other TCM methods to aim for reduced inflammation throughout the body, as indicated by symptoms or markers, so patients can re-engage with enjoying long, challenging hikes on weekends again feeling revitalized.
• If wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally is preventing you from fully enjoying participating in hobbies and social events without pain, anxiety, or fatigue holding them back, Shaorong offers skilled acupuncture and TCM care. Treatment focuses on experiencing fewer and less intense headaches or migraines, leading to more pain-free days, often utilizing acupuncture, herbal remedies (if R.TCMP), and lifestyle advice to help you regain balance and function.
• If heartburn, acid reflux, or general indigestion after meals is affecting your ability to participate in playing with children or grandchildren more comfortably and with sustained energy, Shaorong's TCM approach aims for enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures, helping you to regain your stride.
• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Shaorong, common concerns like brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or poor memory are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve improved circulation, often described as a feeling of warmth or better flow in extremities, helping people to once again enjoy feeling well enough to consistently attend work or school without frequent sick days.

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

Shaorong practices at Well-Being Solution Clinic, situated in the Downtown Barrie, East Bayfield neighborhood of Barrie. The clinic is conveniently located near Barrie Community Sports Complex and is accessible via Barrie Transit. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Street parking is often available nearby.

Are Chinese Herbal Medicines safe? (If prescribed by an R.TCMP or Dr.TCM)

When prescribed by a qualified and Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) or Doctor of TCM (Dr.TCM), who has extensive training in herbal pharmacology, Chinese herbal formulas are generally safe and effective. R.TCMPs are trained to identify herb quality, potential herb-drug interactions, and contraindications for specific health conditions or during pregnancy. It is important to inform your practitioner of all medications you are taking, including prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, as well as any health conditions. Patients are strongly advised against self-prescribing herbs or purchasing from unreliable sources, due to risks of incorrect diagnosis, improper formulation, contamination, or adverse interactions. R.TCMPs often source herbs from trusted suppliers who perform quality testing to ensure safety.

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 physiological processes, movement, warmth, and protection. Meridians are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate, connecting internal organs with the body's surface, including muscles and skin. Acupuncture points are located along these meridians and are used to access and influence Qi flow to restore balance and health.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often not much thicker than a human hair. Their insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick. You may experience a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a sensation of energy movement, which indicates Qi is being influenced. Most people find acupuncture relaxing. Safety is a priority; practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles. If you experience discomfort, communicate with your practitioner.

Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

In general, acupuncture and TCM services provided by licensed practitioners in private clinics are not covered by provincial health plans like OHIP. Patients usually pay privately out-of-pocket. However, many private and extended health insurance plans offer some coverage for these services. It is advisable to check your insurance policy for specific reimbursement options.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a Registered TCM Practitioner in ON?

In Ontario, patients can typically access a Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician’s referral. However, some insurance plans may require a referral for coverage, so it’s recommended to verify your individual policy requirements.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with thousands of years of history. It includes therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary advice. A Registered TCM Practitioner diagnoses and treats health issues by restoring balance in the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang. It can help manage a wide range of conditions, improve overall vitality, and promote long-term health.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting fine sterile needles into specific points called acupoints to stimulate Qi flow along meridians. This process helps reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions, enhance immunity, and support the body's natural healing processes, leading to overall well-being.

Well-Being Solution Clinic
41 Livia Herman Way
Barrie, ON, L4M 6X1

Phone: (647) 209-2468

Shaorong Liang 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=a6b1283f-bd76-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.