Rubinah Atcha
- 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.
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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
This service includes: 1) A comprehensive 20-30-min assessment of health history taking, physical examination, such as taking your pulse & examining your tongue, & an explanation of TCM. ***If this is your first time seeing us for acupuncture, you will receive an online intake form. Please take the time to fill it in well ahead of your appointment! We want to be able to spend as much time as possible treating you. 2) A 20-min acupuncture treatment or longer. 3) Eastern bodywork (cupping, gua sha, & tui na massage) may be performed concurrently with acupuncture. 4) Personalized guidelines about TCM nutrition, & TCM health & wellness. 5) A TCM-based diagnosis & an individualized treatment plan.