Avenue Acupuncture FAQs

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine that originated in China over 4,000 years ago. The intent of acupuncture is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has withstood the test of time and continues to be validated today.

Acupuncture uses fine, slender needles to stimulate areas along specific channels of the body. There are over 500 specific points, or “acupoints”, located on our body. Each acupuncture point elicits a different response to our nervous system, endocrine system, hormonal system, and vascular system. In this manner, it can re-program any malfunctioning organ or signalling system.

Yes. Paid street parking is available directly on Avenue Road, and there are two paid GreenP parking lots close by. Free parking can also be found on the neighbouring side streets. See our parking map for exact locations.

An initial visit, which includes a full consultation and your first treatment, is $180. Follow-up acupuncture sessions are $120. Pricing for laser acupuncture and custom Chinese herbal formulas is on our Pricing Guide page. All products and services are HST exempt.

Appointments are required at Avenue Acupuncture. Walk-ins may sometimes be accommodated during our regular office hours, but booking ahead is the only way to guarantee a time.

The clinic treats chronic and acute pain, degenerative eye conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma through the Natural Eye Regeneration program, menstrual and fertility concerns, mental health conditions like anxiety and insomnia, neurological conditions, and skin conditions.

Most workplace Extended Health Benefits do cover the cost of acupuncture, and Avenue Acupuncture direct-bills most insurance companies. Bring your insurance information with you to your first appointment and we’ll take care of the rest. Currently, OHIP does not cover acupuncture treatments.

Each acupuncture treatment typically takes 30 minutes. After the needles are inserted, it is important to rest and relax while the body attunes to the improved state of blood flow.

Patients are usually suggested a treatment frequency of 1-3 sessions per week, depending on the condition being treated.

Yes. The method of acupuncture practiced at Avenue Acupuncture does not require needling on the trunk, thus there is no risk of any organ damage. There is no risk of nerve damage as the needles are extremely thin and not rough enough to cut through a nerve like a knife would.
All needles used are pre-sterilized and disposed of after use.

When patients try acupuncture for the first time, they are usually amazed by how much it DOES NOT hurt. Most patients will arrive expecting a similar feeling to that of a hypodermic needle, the needle doctors’ use for injections or withdrawing blood. However, acupuncture needles are much thinner, and non-hollow. Thus, they do not cut out a section of the skin and tissue, but rather smoothly divide the tissue, allowing for much less pain. However, as this is a medicine based on muscle and nerve stimulation, some sensations should be felt to yield maximum results.

Eat something before your appointment and avoid coffee beforehand. Wear loose-fitting clothing if you can. If that’s not practical, we have draping available so treatment areas stay covered.