Acupuncture
Acupuncture in North York.
Fine-needle treatment for pain, tension and stress, delivered by a registered practitioner — often alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care for the same injury.
726 Gordon Baker Road, North York · Free on-site parking · Open Saturdays & Sundays
How it works
Assessed first, needled second.
Your practitioner reviews your symptoms and history before treatment starts, and coordinates with your other practitioners if acupuncture is part of a wider recovery plan.
Often used for
- Chronic pain
- Muscular tension
- Stress-related symptoms
- Recovery alongside physio or chiro
Under one roof
Acupuncture, physiotherapy and chiropractic care are all delivered from the same clinic, so your practitioners can coordinate directly.
Fire cupping
Cupping, done the traditional way.
Fire cupping uses glass cups placed on the skin with gentle suction, drawing the tissue upward rather than pressing into it. It is often used alongside acupuncture in the same session, most commonly across the back and shoulders, for muscular tension. The round marks it can leave are from the suction — similar to a light bruise — and typically fade over several days. Your practitioner walks you through what to expect before any cups are placed.
Coverage
Direct billed to most extended health plans.
See exactly which insurers we bill and how coverage works on our insurance and direct billing page.
Common questions
Answers before you book.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover acupuncture from a registered practitioner, and we direct bill the major providers so you are not paying up front. See our insurance and direct billing page for the full list of insurers we bill.
Do I need a referral for acupuncture?
No, you can book directly with us. Some plans do ask for a doctor’s note before reimbursing acupuncture specifically, so it is worth checking your policy — that is a plan rule, not a clinic requirement.
What is acupuncture used for?
Fine-needle treatment for pain, muscular tension and stress, often used alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care for the same injury rather than as a standalone therapy.
Who performs the treatment?
A registered acupuncture practitioner at our North York clinic. Your first session includes an assessment of your symptoms and history before any needling begins.
Can acupuncture be part of a motor vehicle accident or WSIB recovery plan?
Yes, where clinically appropriate. We complete the OCF forms for auto accident claims and bill WSIB directly for approved workplace injuries, and acupuncture can be included in that treatment plan alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care.
What is fire cupping, and what are the round marks it leaves?
Fire cupping places glass cups on the skin with gentle suction, drawing the tissue upward — it is often used alongside acupuncture for muscular tension. The round marks it can leave are from the suction, similar to a light bruise, and typically fade over several days. Your practitioner explains what to expect before any cups are placed.
Question not answered here? Call 647.710.6927, send us a message, or book online and ask at your visit.
More health care
Under the same roof.
Physiotherapy
Assessment-led treatment for injury, chronic pain and post-surgical recovery, with a written home programme you can actually follow.
Learn moreChiropractic Care
Hands-on care for back, neck and joint pain — adjustment, soft tissue work and movement retraining together.
Learn moreRegistered Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage from registered therapists. Eligible for reimbursement under most extended health plans.
Learn morePost-Surgical Rehabilitation
Recovery after joint replacement, ligament repair and other surgery — worked inside your surgeon’s protocol, not a generic programme.
Learn moreMotor Vehicle Accident Rehab
Complete recovery programmes after a collision. We prepare and submit your OCF paperwork directly to your auto insurer.
Learn moreWSIB Physiotherapy
Approved workplace injury claims, treated and billed directly to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
Learn moreDolphin MPS Therapy
Microcurrent point stimulation across seven session types — TMJ release, scar release, concussion care and more.
Learn moreAlso treated here
Other things we see every week.
Back pain
Lower and upper back pain, from a sudden strain to pain that has quietly become normal.
Learn moreSciatica
Pain, pins and needles or weakness travelling from the back down through the leg.
Learn moreNeck pain & headaches
Stiffness, desk-related strain and the headaches that often come with them.
Learn moreShoulder pain
Rotator cuff injuries, impingement and the slow stiffening of a frozen shoulder.
Learn moreTMJ & jaw pain
Jaw clicking, clenching and pain that radiates to the ear or temple.
Learn moreTennis elbow & forearm strain
Elbow and forearm pain from racquets, keyboards and repetitive work alike.
Learn moreKnee pain
From a twist on the stairs to pain that flares with every run — assessed before it is treated.
Learn morePlantar fasciitis & heel pain
That first-steps-in-the-morning heel pain, and the foot mechanics behind it.
Learn moreHip pain
Groin, outer-hip and buttock pain — including the hip problems that get mistaken for back trouble.
Learn moreFrozen shoulder
Shoulder stiffness that worsens in stages — distinct from a rotator cuff injury, and treated differently.
Learn moreCarpal tunnel & wrist pain
Numbness, tingling and night-time hand symptoms from the wrist, keyboard and repetitive work.
Learn moreAnkle sprain
The rolled ankle that never quite settled, and the instability that follows it.
Learn moreArthritis & joint stiffness
Stiff, aching joints — strength and movement for osteoarthritis, and referral when the pattern says something else.
Learn moreSports injury rehab
Getting back to sport against criteria rather than a calendar — and not getting injured again on the way.
Learn moreDesk posture & ergonomics
Neck, back and wrist strain from a desk job — the workstation, the working day, and the symptoms both have caused.
Learn moreFalls prevention & balance
Unsteadiness, near-misses and confidence after a fall — balance and strength work for older adults.
Learn moreWhiplash
Neck injury after a collision — treated here, and billed to your auto insurer.
Learn moreReady when you are
Book your first appointment.
Online booking through Fresha, or call the clinic during opening hours.
Booking opens our profile on Fresha, our online booking system — real-time availability and an emailed confirmation.