Tammy Wa Man Ho

Tammy Wa Man Ho provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Pain Musculoskeletal

• 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.
• Sports Injuries (e.g., Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis) & Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI): Acupuncture, cupping, Tui Na massage, and topical herbal applications to accelerate recovery from acute sports injuries like ligament sprains, muscle strains, and contusions, as well as chronic overuse conditions like tendinitis (e.g., tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis).
• 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.

Mental Emotional Sleep

• Addiction Support (e.g., Smoking Cessation, Substance Cravings - NADA Protocol): Supporting detoxification pathways, promoting emotional balance, and strengthening willpower as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment and relapse prevention plan.
• Depression, Low Mood & Mood Swings (Supportive TCM Care): Holistic care aimed at supporting emotional balance, uplifting mood, increasing motivation, and enhancing overall mental well-being as part of an integrative mental health strategy.
• Insomnia & Various Sleep Disorders (e.g., Difficulty Falling/Staying Asleep, Dream-Disturbed Sleep): Restoring healthy, restorative sleep patterns and improving overall sleep quality naturally through TCM interventions, without the side effects of sleep medications.

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. Tammy can assess your needs.

• Cupping Therapy (Fire Cupping, Sliding Cupping, Stationary Cupping): A traditional deep-tissue therapy using suction cups (stationary or moved along lubricated skin) to promote circulation, ease pain, break up fascial adhesions, and draw out pathogenic factors like Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the body.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Targeting key energy points on the body with precise pressure to alleviate symptoms, support organ function, and enhance overall well-being.

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

• Rediscover your ability to attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout without the burden of sports injuries like sprains, strains, or tendonitis needing faster healing. Tammy focuses on TCM treatment plans that lead to reduced inflammation throughout the body, as indicated by symptoms or markers, integrating various therapeutic techniques to support your body's healing.
• Many find that TCM with Tammy not only helps with feeling tired all the time, experiencing chronic fatigue, or lacking vitality but also brings about experiencing more regular, balanced, and manageable menstrual cycles with substantially reduced PMS or PMDD symptoms, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in easily carrying groceries in from the car in one or two trips without strain.
• The path to overcoming skin problems like eczema, persistent acne, psoriasis, or unexplained hives and achieving enhanced fertility potential, optimized reproductive health, and better support during pregnancy and postpartum is often clearer with TCM. Tammy guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf with improved health.
• Tammy frequently assists patients in overcoming asthma or breathing difficulties needing supportive, natural care using TCM principles. A carefully designed treatment plan, targeting an enhanced overall quality of life and a greater capacity to enjoy daily activities and social engagements, supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like feeling more energetic, focused, and productive throughout the workday without energy slumps.

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

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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 Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is strongly recommended to check individual private or extended health insurance plans, as many of them do offer coverage for services provided by registered practitioners. Coverage levels can vary significantly among different plans.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points called acupoints to stimulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) along meridians. According to TCM, this helps to reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions such as digestion and hormonal balance, boost immunity, and promote overall health by encouraging the body's natural healing processes.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

**Qi** is the vital energy or life force that animates the body and sustains health in TCM. **Meridians** are network channels that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body, connecting organs and tissues. When the flow of Qi is blocked or imbalanced, illness or pain can occur. Acupuncture and other TCM therapies aim to restore the proper flow of Qi within these meridians to maintain 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. You may experience sensations such as a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or pressure, which are signs of Qi movement and treatment efficacy. Most find acupuncture to be relaxing and calming. Registered practitioners always use sterile, disposable needles to ensure safety. If any significant discomfort occurs, communicate with your practitioner immediately.

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

TCM is a comprehensive medical system that includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and lifestyle advice. A Registered Acupuncturist uses these therapies to identify and correct imbalances in Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, addressing the root causes of health issues. TCM can help a wide range of conditions and aims to restore harmony and promote long-term wellness.

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). However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy to confirm specific requirements.

MOONSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRE
52 Akenhead Cres.
Kanata, ON, K2T 0B4

Phone: (613) 866-5028

Tammy Wa Man Ho 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=257ac309-b976-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.