Yue Peng

Yue practices at Aquafit physiotherapy clinic, situated in the Byron, Lambeth neighborhood of London. The clinic is conveniently located near Westmount Shopping Centre and is easily accessible via the London Transit Commission (LTC). Our clinic offers a serene environment for healing, with accessible facilities and typically available parking options to ensure a comfortable visit for all patients.

• Comprehensive TCM Health Assessment & Pattern Diagnosis: An extensive assessment exploring your main health concerns through the holistic lens of TCM, including detailed questioning, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and observation of physical signs to determine the root cause of disharmony and guide treatment.
• TCM Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching (Yang Sheng): Comprehensive coaching to help you integrate TCM wisdom into your daily life for improved balance, vitality, mental clarity, and emotional well-being, fostering a proactive approach to health.
• 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 Pulse Diagnosis (Sphygmology): Assessing up to 28 distinct pulse qualities to contribute to a comprehensive TCM diagnosis, guiding the selection of appropriate acupuncture points and herbal formulas.
• TCM Tongue Diagnosis: Detailed observation of the tongue's color, shape, size, coating, cracks, and moisture to gain crucial insights into the state of your internal organs, fluid balance, and overall energetic balance.
• Qigong & Tai Chi Exercise Recommendations: Guidance on or referral to Qigong or Tai Chi practices, which are gentle, mindful movement exercises combining breathwork and meditation to cultivate Qi, improve balance, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and promote overall physical and mental health.
• TCM Dietary Therapy & Nutritional Counseling (Shi Liao): Using food as medicine according to traditional Chinese dietary wisdom to strengthen organ function (especially Spleen and Stomach), improve digestion, build Qi and Blood, clear pathogenic factors, and promote overall harmony and longevity.

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

• With Yue, an Acupuncturist/TCM Practitioner, individuals with sports injuries like sprains, strains, or tendonitis needing faster healing are guided towards significant and lasting reduction in acute or chronic pain levels, focusing on restoring the body's natural balance to enjoy participating in activities like yoga or meditation with greater ease, comfort, and deeper relaxation again with greater zest.
• If fertility challenges, trying to conceive, or wanting to prepare my body for pregnancy is affecting your ability to participate in playing actively and roughhousing with their young kids or grandkids with joy and energy, Yue's TCM approach aims for a holistic sense of feeling more 'in balance' and harmonized physically, mentally, and energetically, helping you to regain your stride.
• Acupuncture and TCM with Yue can be a turning point for those affected by frequent colds, feeling like my immune system is weak, or taking a long time to recover from illness. The goal is achieving effective alleviation of some common side effects associated with conventional medical treatments like chemotherapy, paving the way for you to enjoy intimacy without pain or hormonal imbalances interfering and a more balanced, vibrant life.
• The path to overcoming general muscle tension, stiffness, and aches throughout my body and achieving a stronger, more resilient immune system, leading to fewer colds, flu, or other infections is often clearer with TCM. Yue guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as attending their favorite yoga and pilates classes with better flexibility and focus with improved health.

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

Yue practices at Aquafit physiotherapy clinic, situated in the Byron, Lambeth neighborhood of London. The clinic is conveniently located near Westmount Shopping Centre and is easily accessible via the London Transit Commission (LTC). Our clinic offers a serene environment for healing, with accessible facilities and typically available parking options to ensure a comfortable visit for all patients.

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.

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

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered TCM Practitioner, 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.

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

Patients in Ontario can generally see a Registered TCM Practitioner or Acupuncturist directly without a physician’s referral (direct access). However, it’s important to check with your private or extended health insurance provider, as some plans may require a referral for coverage reimbursement. While legally not always necessary, obtaining a referral can facilitate insurance claims and ensure coverage.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles used are very thin, and many individuals feel little to no sensation upon insertion. Some common sensations include a slight initial pinch, followed by a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of fullness around the needle site, which usually indicates the treatment is working effectively to stimulate your body's Qi. Many patients report feeling very relaxed and even fall asleep during the session. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques and exclusively use sterile, single-use needles to ensure your safety and prevent infection. If you ever feel any notable pain, inform your Registered TCM Practitioner immediately.

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 private clinics are generally not covered by Ontario’s provincial health plan (OHIP). Patients usually pay out-of-pocket for these services. It’s advisable to check your private or extended health insurance plans, as many do offer some coverage for registered practitioners, but coverage levels vary significantly.

Aquafit physiotherapy clinic
269 Springbank Dr.
London, ON, N6J 1G3

Phone: (519) 474-0240

Yue Peng 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=e777c309-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.