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Postpartum Acupuncture

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Recover, rebalance, feel like you.

Birth recovery, beautifully supported.

Benefits

A quick recovery by the mother means the best care for her baby. Conditions that acupuncture can address after birth are:

  • Stress
  • Mastitis
  • Insufficient lactation
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Night sweats
  • Blood loss
  • Fatigue
  • Afterpains
 
Experience

After giving birth, enjoy a soothing and restorative acupuncture session in kāer’s beautiful treatment rooms. During your treatment you will be made cozy with blankets, candles and calming music. Traditional Chinese Medicine places great importance on caring for women after birth. It is an important time to heal and restore your energy for your own wellbeing and for your ability to be present for your newborn.  Acupuncture has been used for centuries to help mothers recover from delivery.

Acupuncture is available in our Toronto and also in the comfort of your home. To book a home visit email us at [email protected].

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Acupuncture and Doula Care

Postpartum acupuncture and doula care visits are designed to support new parents and their continued wellness in the 4th trimester. During these visits, you will receive 1 hour of acupuncture and 2 additional hours of doula care. The role of a doula is to support the parents. This can look like caring for the baby so you are able to rest, cooking, lactation/ feeding support and more. In this appointment, our certified and experienced doula and acupuncturist will help care for your baby while you enjoy your acupuncture treatment. All postpartum doula and acupuncture visits include a complimentary 30 min virtual consultation so you can get to know your provider. 


Email us at [email protected] to book.

Real People, Real Reviews

It [acupuncture] has helped so much with my sleep at night. The space is so tranquil and my appointment is always so relaxing, despite having little needles in me 🙂 I was nervous about the needles at first, but they are so fine I don't even feel them. Looking forward to more acupuncture.
Xenia
Absolutely loved the experience. Was my first time trying acupuncture and I had no expectations as I did not really know what to expect. I came out of the appointment very relaxed and happy.
Kale
I went into labor 2 days after my labor prep acupuncture. Thank you, Tomoyo, for the amazing experience! I felt great after my acupuncture session. I hope to come back soon and try other services.
Elaine

Acupuncture Team

Registered Acupuncturist

April Kowaleski

April Kowaleski, R.Ac

April is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

She started her journey in health care 35 years ago as a pharmacy technician at the Hospital for Sick Children. When she started having children of her own, her focused changed to natural health and she became a holistic nutritionist. After having children, April fell in love with the birth process and turned her focus to working as a birth and postpartum doula, supporting families through this wonderful but sometimes challenging stage of life. She worked as a doula for 15 years, and at this point, decided to study Acupuncture. She had witnessed many times the power of Acupressure points during labour and decided to make this medicine the next step in her journey in health care.

April uses her experience and education to help people move through the many stages of life. She can treat both mental and physical aliments to help create balance and good health in the body.

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Tomoyo Furusho

Tomoyo Furusho, R.TCMP, R.Ac

Tomoyo is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist under the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She believes a holistic approach is key to achieving optimal health at any stage of life.

After earning her diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition, her passion for holistic health led her to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed a Diploma in Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tomoyo's personal journey has inspired her to focus on women’s health, particularly reproductive, prenatal, and postnatal care, utilizing a holistic approach.

Her goal is to help people become familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine and enjoy the benefits of its ancient wisdom.

Services available in English and Japanese.

Registered Acupuncturist in Toronto

Paola Borges

Paola Borges, R.Ac

Paola is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She originally trained and practiced as a Medical Doctor in Brazil, driven by a deep passion for healthcare and a desire to help others. After working for two years as a general practitioner, Paola moved to Canada in 2019 and transitioned to a career in acupuncture. She was inspired by the remarkable results she observed in her patients' healing processes through acupuncture.

Paola combines her extensive Western medical knowledge with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide holistic support for health and well-being. Her particular focus is on women's health, a passion that deepened when she became a mother and personally experienced the emotional and physical challenges of perinatal and reproductive health. Paola is dedicated to supporting women throughout their perinatal and reproductive journeys, offering compassionate and knowledgeable care. She values the stories and experiences of her patients and enjoys building meaningful connections with them.

Services available in English and Portuguese.

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