Avenue Acupuncture FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryan’s primary focus area of practice?

His primary focus is on the treatment of chronic pain and degenerative eye diseases. He is also an instructor at York University and the Ontario College of TCM- Toronto, teaching advanced acupuncture techniques.

What other acupuncture systems and techniques does Ryan use?

Ryan is trained in the Balance Method, Advanced Pulse Diagnosis, Advanced Tung Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture, and Chinese Scalp Acupuncture, among other advanced techniques.

What specialized training does Ryan have in eye conditions?

Ryan has trained in Chinese Medicine Ophthalmology, a style that addresses serious eye conditions including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eyes. He is one of the few people in Canada trained in AcuNova, Microacupuncture, and MA48, systems specifically developed to treat degenerative eye conditions.

What is Ryan Longenecker’s educational and professional background?

Ryan holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Biochemistry from McMaster University and completed the 5-year Advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a member in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) and has been in practice since 2008.