Rubinah Atcha
Lu Physiotherapy & Wellness
590 Bloor St W, Floor 2B, Toronto, ON, M6G 1K4
**Education & Credentials**: - *Diploma in Acupuncture from Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine* - *Honours Bachelor of Science, specializing in Nutritional & Nutraceutical Sciences from Guelph University* - *Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University* - *Training in Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, Zen Shiatsu, & TCM Lifestyle Practice Trauma-Informed Practitioner* Rubinah was inspired to become an acupuncturist through her own personal health journey after experiencing body-wide benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She uses acupuncture with adjunct therapies to treat a spectrum of conditions. She is especially passionate about women’s health & those who have experienced trauma, & all the body-wide symptoms that accompany it. Her focus is on gynecological concerns, such as PCOS & menopause, stress & mental health, fatigue, digestive disorders, & chronic pain. And her treatments are comprehensive; they include TCM dietary recommendations, bodywork modalities such as gua sha, tui na, & cupping. Rubinah is a former high school teacher. She loves to crochet, practice meditation, & experiment in the kitchen. She also enjoys nature walks with her husband & adventurous cats, Simsim & Willow. Rubinah can support your journey to mental, physical & emotional wellness. Her acupuncture style is gentle. Her goal is to offer you a helping hand to move from surviving to thriving! **Areas of focus**: - Menstrual Issues - PMS (emotional symptoms, cramping, fatigue, food cravings, breast distension, constipation) - PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids - Peri/postmenopausal symptoms (hot flashes, headaches, itchiness, dryness, low libido, mood swings) - Pelvic health conditions - General stress, insomnia, low mood, worry, & overthinking - Depression & anxiety - Fatigue & poor sleep - Digestive concerns (IBS, GERD, food cravings, diarrhea/constipation, hemorrhoids) - Chronic pain (general muscle tension, fibromyalgia, neck & shoulder pain, back pain, TMJ) - Headaches **Modalities**: - Acupuncture - Auricular / Ear Acupuncture - Tui Na Massage - Cupping - Gua Sha - Moxibustion - TCM Dietary Recommendations
- Acupuncture for women's reproductive health.
- Acupuncture and moxibustion for pain.
- Manual therapy via TuiNa, Cupping, GuaSha.
- Addressing mental health, stress, and sleep.
- TCM for chronic pain and digestive issues.
