Sylvie Matte is a dedicated Acupuncteur (Ac.). Practicing at Physiothérapie Boisbriand in Boisbriand, QC, she is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, adhering to the standards set by The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.
Sylvie’s role involves providing skilled acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of common health concerns, including pain management (such as musculoskeletal pain and headaches), stress reduction, sleep issues, and overall wellness support. Her care approach focuses on using acupuncture to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and restore energetic balance in accordance with TCM principles. She serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring personalized and compassionate care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Sylvie completed her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture with dedicated clinical experience. She is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining the highest standards of practice. Sylvie has a particular interest and further training in acupuncture, emphasizing precise diagnosis and individualized treatment plans. She offers consultations in French and believes in a holistic approach that integrates time-tested therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicine to support the body’s innate healing capacity and restore Yin-Yang harmony.
Sylvie Matte provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:
Pain Musculoskeletal
- Fibromyalgia & Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Personalized treatment plans aimed at reducing pain sensitivity, improving energy levels, enhancing sleep quality, and restoring a better quality of life for those with fibromyalgia or widespread myofascial pain.
- Sports Injuries (e.g., Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis) & Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI): Comprehensive TCM strategies to manage pain, improve healing, and address underlying imbalances that may contribute to recurrent sports injuries or repetitive strain conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Other Common
- Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Recovery: Early and consistent TCM intervention to maximize functional recovery and minimize residual facial weakness or asymmetry.
- Supportive Care During & After Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects): Integrative TCM care focused on alleviating treatment-related discomfort, enhancing immune function, and supporting the patient's overall well-being throughout their cancer journey.
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. Sylvie can assess your needs.
- Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): A comprehensive form of Chinese therapeutic massage and bodywork that utilizes a wide range of hand techniques (e.g., pushing, grasping, rolling, pressing, kneading) to manipulate soft tissues and joints, stimulate acupressure points, and promote the harmonious flow of Qi and Blood through the meridians, thereby relieving pain, correcting musculoskeletal imbalances, and treating various internal medicine conditions. (Typically offered by R.TCMP or specifically trained R.Ac).
- Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Targeting specific motor points (areas where nerves enter muscles) or Ashi (tender) points with acupuncture needles to release muscle trigger points, alleviate myofascial pain, restore muscle function, and improve range of motion. (May be described as dry needling when performed by an acupuncturist within a TCM framework).
- Electroacupuncture: A form of acupuncture where a small, gentle, and continuous electrical current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles to enhance stimulation of acupoints and therapeutic effects, particularly effective for chronic pain, neurological conditions, and muscle spasm.
- Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): Customized acupuncture sessions designed to address your specific symptoms and underlying TCM pattern diagnosis, encouraging the body's powerful self-healing mechanisms and promoting overall well-being.
- 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.
- Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture / Acupressure / Ear Seeds: A specialized microsystem technique focusing on the ear's numerous reflexology points to influence overall health, manage cravings, and support emotional well-being, often used as a standalone or adjunctive therapy.
- Moxibustion (Moxa Therapy): Gentle and penetrating heat therapy with mugwort to strengthen the body's vital energy, improve circulation, turn breech babies (when applied to a specific point), and relieve chronic pain or fatigue.
Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Sylvie, 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 Physiothérapie Boisbriand, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Sylvie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- The journey to gaining a deeper understanding of their body's unique energetic patterns and needs according to TCM principles when faced with high blood pressure needing complementary support for management can be supported by Sylvie's expertise in acupuncture and TCM, often leading to a more comfortable and active return to pastimes like reducing reliance on pain, sleep, or anxiety medications (always under medical guidance).
- The path to overcoming dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo that affects my balance and daily activities and achieving for children, experiencing fewer common ailments and demonstrating improved overall health and development is often clearer with TCM. Sylvie guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as getting back to golfing 18 holes without their back acting up with improved health.
- Many find that TCM with Sylvie not only helps with frequent colds, feeling like my immune system is weak, or taking a long time to recover from illness but also brings about better regulation of body temperature, feeling less prone to being overly cold or hot, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in maintaining their balance and stability while walking on uneven ground or trails.
- Patients struggling with wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally can find dedicated support from Sylvie. The therapeutic focus is on achieving experiencing fewer and less intense headaches or migraines, leading to more pain-free days, using a range of TCM modalities to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as traveling more comfortably without being plagued by motion sickness, digestive upset, or travel-related anxiety.
Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Sylvie, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.
Located in the heart of Boisbriand, Sylvie practices at Physiothérapie Boisbriand, situated within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic in the central neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community centers and public parks, making it easy for patients to access. It is well-connected via public transit routes, ensuring a smooth visit for those using transit. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Convenient parking options are typically accessible.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Registered Acupuncturist in QC?
- Patients in Quebec can typically see a Registered Acupuncteur (Ac.) or Registered TCM Practitioner directly without needing a referral from a physician, thanks to direct access regulations. However, while a referral is not legally required, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check the specifics of your insurance policy to understand coverage options.
- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Registered Acupuncturist help?
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive 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 and lifestyle advice. A Registered Acupuncturist (e.g., Registered TCM Practitioner or Acupuncturist using TCM principles) works to address the root causes of health issues by correcting imbalances in the body’s Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, helping to restore harmony and promote long-term health.
- Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?
- Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often thinner than a human hair. Their insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick. Many patients experience sensations such as a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of heaviness, which are signs that Qi is being affected and the treatment is working. The needles are sterile and disposable, ensuring safety. Communicate with your practitioner if you experience discomfort during treatment.
- Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- Services provided by a Registered Acupuncteur (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in private clinics are generally not covered by the provincial health plan (RAMQ). Patients usually pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is recommended to check with your private or extended health insurance provider, as many plans do offer some coverage for registered practitioners, though levels of reimbursement vary.
- What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?
- **Qi** is the vital energy or life force that sustains the body’s functions in TCM. When Qi flows smoothly and abundantly, health is maintained. **Meridians** are pathways that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body, connecting organs and tissues. Blockages, deficiencies, or excesses in Qi flow can lead to illness or pain. Acupuncture aims to restore proper Qi flow within these meridians to promote health.
- What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?
- Acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points called acupoints along the meridians. This stimulates the flow of Qi, helping to reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, and regulate bodily functions. It supports the body's natural healing processes and promotes overall well-being.
Physiothérapie Boisbriand
2258, Boulevard du Faubourg
Boisbriand, QC, J7H 1S3
Phone: (450) 430-4459
Sylvie Matte is regulated by the Professional Code (Quebec) in QC and is a registered member of The Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.
Registration Number: A-062-95
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.