“Dawn saw me for a prenatal ‘labour prep’ course of treatment in 2009 (I gave birth to our son at home after a wonderful labour the day before our last treatment scheduled treatment!).

I really liked her approach –gentle, soothing, relaxing, and informative. Although I came to her to prepare my body for labour, her treatments were also a chance for some peace and relaxation that I looked forward to each week.

Thank you for contributing to our positive birth experience!”

Toronto is a hub for acupuncture styles that range from classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Acupuncture, and western based acupuncture. If you just do a web search for “acupuncture in toronto” you will immediately see the wide world of teaching styles and types of therapists that are engaged in one of the acupuncture forms available in Toronto, Ontario.

Types of therapists include: acupuncturists who have studied at one of the TCM schools, Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Medical Doctors, Massage Therapists, Shiatsu Therapists, and other health professionals.

Any of them could be helpful. My suggestion, since it is how I was trained, is to find a good TCM acupuncturist in Toronto. My expertise is primarily with pregnancy and pregnant women, so I tend to prefer acupuncturists that have a focus or are a veteran in a particular classic style of acupuncture.

Women’s Health Issues: Pregnancy and Menopause

Early on in my acupuncture career, I found an affinity with treating women’s health issues including menopause and right now my practice is almost exclusively focused on pregnant women.

I find that pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time! It is a magical time. Alas, it can also be a difficult time. Women are often discouraged when the challenges of pregnancy feel overwhelming. And although it may be reassuring to be told that one’s aches and pains (for example, morning sickness, or sciatica, carpel tunnel syndrome, pelvic pain, back pain, insomnia, exhaustion or anxiety) is “normal”, that doesn’t bring relief.

Many women are told that there is nothing they can do to help themselves feel better. Their experience is often ignored or at best, belittled.

There are “new” options that are actually thousands of years old. Traditional acupuncture offers safe and effective relief. Thousands of women are enjoying relief they didn’t realize was possible. When performed by a knowledgeable professional, acupuncture really works!

Please contact Dawn Aarons by email at dawn@dawnaarons.com or visit her website at www.dawnaarons.com