Barrie Acupuncture is the acupuncture service of Pro Motion Healthcare, a clinic in Barrie’s west end. This page covers the practical side: where it is, how to get there, what happens at your first visit, what to bring, and how billing works.
Where the clinic is
Pro Motion Healthcare is at 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 808A, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7, in the Edgehill and Letitia Heights area just off Highway 400 at Dunlop St W. There is parking at the building. From downtown it is about a 5 minute drive west along Dunlop St W; from the north end, the south end and the east side of the city, Highway 400 is usually the quickest way across.
Drive times from each neighbourhood are on acupuncture near me. Hours vary through the week, so call for hours when you book.
Your first visit, step by step
Before you come
When you book, mention what you are coming in for and ask about your plan, so the clinic can tell you what it can bill directly. Eat something light an hour or two before, so you do not arrive hungry, and leave enough time to park and settle in without rushing.
The consultation
Your acupuncturist starts by talking with you: your health history, the symptoms that brought you in, what makes them better or worse, and what you want to get back to doing. If something you mention means you should see your doctor first, they will tell you.
Your plan and your consent
Next you hear what they suggest. The plan may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and lifestyle advice, and you hear what each part involves, how it may feel and its possible side effects, such as soreness or a small bruise. You can ask questions, say no to any part of it, and change your mind at any time.
Treatment in a private room
Treatment takes place in a private room. You lie or sit comfortably, and only the areas being treated need to be uncovered. The needles go in with a light tap and then rest while you relax. If you feel cold, uncomfortable or light-headed at any point, say so. If you would rather avoid needles, laser acupuncture or acupressure can be used instead.
Follow-up
Before you leave, you hear how you may feel later that day and when to come back. At each later visit your acupuncturist asks how you have been and adjusts the plan. The clinic’s own guide is that a course is often around 4 to 8 sessions.
What to bring
Just your insurance information: your benefits card, or your plan and member numbers, so the clinic can bill your plan directly. That is all you need. Loose, comfortable clothing makes it easier to reach the points, but it is not a requirement.
Tell the clinic first
If you are or may be pregnant, have a pacemaker or a bleeding disorder, take blood thinners, or have fainted with needles before, say so when you book and at the consultation.
Billing and coverage
Acupuncture at the clinic is given by Registered Acupuncturists (R. Ac), so it is claimed under your plan’s acupuncture benefit, where your plan has one. The clinic offers direct billing for acupuncture. OHIP does not cover acupuncture. Check your plan’s limits in your benefits booklet, or call your insurer before you book.
If you claim the visit yourself, keep the receipt: it shows the practitioner’s name and title, the date and the amount, which is what your insurer looks for.
After your visit
Many people feel relaxed or a little tired after acupuncture. Drink some water, take it easy for the rest of the day, and skip hard exercise until the next day if you feel tired. A little soreness or a small bruise at a needle point usually passes within a day or two. Call the clinic if anything worries you. If you are booked for a series of visits, tell your acupuncturist at the next one how you felt in the days after.
Techniques you may meet
Depending on your plan, a visit may include body acupuncture, ear acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping or gua sha, and laser acupuncture for people who would rather avoid needles. Each is described on acupuncture Barrie.
Who treats you, and how to compare
The clinic’s Registered Acupuncturists, Stan Chikh, R. Ac and Krisztina Boka, R. Ac, are introduced on acupuncturist Barrie. The techniques and what people come in for are on acupuncture Barrie. If you are comparing clinics, use the checklist on how to choose the best acupuncture in Barrie.
Ready to book, or want to ask about your plan first? Call the clinic.
Acupuncture at Pro Motion Healthcare is performed by Registered Acupuncturists (R. Ac), members of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).
Coverage depends on your plan. Check your benefits booklet or call your insurer before you book.
Questions people ask
Is there parking at the clinic?
Yes, there is parking at the building at 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, just off Highway 400 at Dunlop St W.
What are the clinic’s hours?
Hours vary through the week. Call the clinic for current hours and to find a time that suits you.
What if I am nervous about needles?
Say so when you book. Acupuncture needles are much finer than the ones used for a blood test, and you can start with just a few. Laser acupuncture and acupressure use no needles at all.
Do I need to undress?
Usually only enough to reach the points being used, which is why loose clothing helps. Ask for anything that makes you more comfortable.
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