Sylvain-Luc Trudel

Sylvain-Luc Trudel provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Other Common

• Supportive Care During & After Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects): Supporting the body's strength (Zheng Qi), protecting healthy cells, reducing toxic side effects, and promoting recovery and vitality during and after chemotherapy or radiation therapy from a TCM perspective.
• Dizziness & Vertigo (TCM Perspective): Acupuncture and herbal formulas to address various types of dizziness and vertigo by treating underlying TCM patterns such as Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm-Damp obstruction, or Qi and Blood deficiency.
• Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Recovery: Acupuncture (often including electroacupuncture) and herbal medicine to help stimulate nerve regeneration, improve muscle tone, and accelerate recovery from Bell's Palsy or other forms of facial paralysis by expelling Wind, invigorating Qi and Blood flow to the facial meridians.

Respiratory Allergy Immune

• Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections (Prevention & Accelerated Recovery): Using specific acupuncture points and potent herbal formulas tailored to the stage and nature of the cold or flu (e.g., clearing Wind-Cold versus Wind-Heat invasions) to shorten duration and lessen severity.
• 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.

Mental Emotional Sleep

• Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Emotional Imbalances: Supporting emotional well-being by addressing underlying imbalances in organ systems (e.g., Liver Qi Stagnation leading to irritability, Heart Blood Deficiency causing anxiety) that contribute to mood disturbances, worry, or fear.
• Insomnia & Various Sleep Disorders (e.g., Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep, Dream-Disturbed Sleep): Acupuncture, herbal formulas, and lifestyle advice to address different types of sleep disturbances by harmonizing Yin and Yang, calming the mind, anchoring the Shen, and resolving underlying TCM patterns such as Heart Fire, Liver Qi Stagnation disturbing the Hun, Spleen Qi Deficiency leading to overthinking, or Kidney Yin Deficiency with empty heat.

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. Sylvain-Luc can assess your needs.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): Application of glass, bamboo, or silicone cups to the skin to create suction (often via heat/fire for glass cups, or a pump for others). This technique helps to relieve muscle tension, improve blood and Qi flow, reduce local inflammation, release toxins, open pores, and treat respiratory conditions or musculoskeletal pain.
• 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.
• Moxibustion (Moxa Therapy): A warming therapy using various forms of moxa (e.g., moxa sticks, cones, moxa boxes) to promote circulation, relieve pain (especially cold-type pain like arthritis), boost immunity, and enhance the effects of acupuncture treatment.
• Electroacupuncture: Utilizing precisely controlled electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles to provide stronger or more sustained activation of Qi and Blood flow in the meridians.

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

• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of heartburn, acid reflux, or general indigestion after meals? Sylvain-Luc works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of enhanced stress management capabilities and improved coping mechanisms for daily pressures. This might involve specific acupuncture protocols, cupping, or moxibustion, all aimed at helping you confidently resume participating in activities like yoga or meditation with greater ease, comfort, and deeper relaxation.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from seasonal allergies (hay fever) making me sneeze, congested, and miserable and achieved improved mobility, flexibility, and range of motion in previously stiff or painful joints and muscles under the care of Sylvain-Luc, allowing them to re-engage with activities such as maintaining their balance and stability while walking on uneven ground or trails with renewed vitality and ease.
• By addressing the root energetic imbalances related to curious about facial rejuvenation or cosmetic acupuncture for a natural anti-aging approach, Sylvain-Luc helps patients work towards experiencing more regular, balanced, and manageable menstrual cycles with substantially reduced PMS or PMDD symptoms, facilitating a return to cherished activities like planning and participating in future events with confidence in their health and well-being.
• For those whose symptoms of Bell's Palsy or facial paralysis needing support for recovery has made handling their job that involves frequent standing, walking, or bending with better ease seem difficult, Sylvain-Luc's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward a noticeable reduction in muscle tension, tightness, and related discomfort or stiffness. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to handling their job that involves frequent standing, walking, or bending with better ease with greater comfort.

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

Practicing at Clinique Cappino, Sylvain-Luc's clinic is situated in the heart of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM center in the central neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently located near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for patients to access. It is well-served by local public transit routes, allowing for simple and efficient travel. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Street parking is often available nearby.

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.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered Acupuncturist, is a therapeutic technique where thin needles are inserted at specific points on your body. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and aims to restore balance to your body's energy flow. It can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including pain management (like back pain or headaches), stress reduction, digestive issues, menstrual problems, and much more, by helping to activate your body's own healing mechanisms.

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.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically consult a Registered Acupuncteur (Ac.) or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a physician's referral (known as direct access). However, it is important to note that some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. Patients are encouraged to check their individual insurance policies to confirm coverage requirements.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often not much thicker than a human hair, making their insertion usually painless or feeling like a tiny prick—much less than an injection. Once inserted, some patients may feel sensations such as dull ache, warmth, tingling, or heaviness, which indicate Qi activation. Most find the experience relaxing and calming. Registered practitioners use only sterile, disposable needles to ensure safety. Always communicate with your practitioner if you experience discomfort.

Approximately how many Acupuncture/TCM sessions will I need and how often?

The number of sessions depends on your condition's nature, severity, duration, and your response to treatment. Acute issues may improve after 1-3 sessions over 1-2 weeks, while chronic or complex conditions often require 6-12 weekly or bi-weekly treatments with ongoing assessments. Your practitioner will develop a personalized plan and adjust it as needed.

Are Acupuncture and TCM services covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?

Services provided by Registered Acupuncturists or TCM Practitioners in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ in Quebec. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is recommended to check your private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer partial or full coverage for registered practitioners, but coverage varies widely.

Clinique Cappino
2101, Trans-Canada Service Road
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, H9P 1J1

Phone: (514) 684-9073

Sylvain-Luc Trudel is regulated by the Professional Code (Quebec) in QC and is a registered member of The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.

Registration Number: A-073-96

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.