Ashley Porter Acupuncture
3525 Tudor Glen Market T8N3V4 Saint Albert, AB, Canada

ZHENG GU SHUI A topical ointment loaded with different herbs to help heal bruises, aches/pains, sprains, strains, fractures, soreness & much more. Created by a Master Herbalist over 1000 years ago, this concoction increases local circulation, relieves pain, clears heat, moves Qi & blood and dispels blood stagnation. ... You will often see me using this in the clinic everyday- it is one of my go to products. Ive had many patients even say it soothes bug bites! #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #herbs #zhenggushui #cupping #guasha #yeg #yoga #taichi #qigong #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

happy bridal blessing to my beautiful friend & co-worker @jadaelexcia when an RMT/yoga instructor, acupuncturist/doula, birth warrior/doula & acupuncturist/reiki master get together, MAGIC happens #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #reiki #energyhealing

the grass is greener where you water it @filippaedghill #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

acupuncture as an art form #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

CLINIC UPDATE I will be returning to my practice on June 22! My bookings open today for anyone who would like to book an appointment. I do ask that those who had a cancelled appointment during the months of March, April or May and those in need for urgent care book first. General re-booking for all existing and new patients will open on Monday, June 8th. ... I am so excited to get back into the clinic to do what I love, and connect with all of you. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

EARTH DAY First off, I have to say that I LOVE this Starseed Oracle deck from @rebeccathoughts. They are even more beautiful than I imagined. Yes, this is what I do during quarantined life These are the cards that came up today (how suiting as its Earth Day). ... Inner Earth: new solutions & new beginnings. The Blue Flame: activation, spontaneous awakenings, integration time. Activated Earth: trust where your led, ley lines, power places. Earth is changing... and I know its going to be for the better. #loveourmama #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #earthday #mothernature #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

LUNGS The body is a house. Open the windows. The windows are the Lungs. Breathe in the fresh air to get rid of the stagnant air inside. Lungs are the one organ we can consciously connect with. In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs feed the Kidneys, which then feeds the Liver, who feeds the Heart, which then feeds the Spleen and back to the Lungs again. ... In these times right now, take control of your house. Press pause. Go in. Breathe deeply. Nourish YIN. Sending love to everyone. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #lungs #heart #spleen #liver #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

thank you for the wonderful review!! @macyjmm #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

r e l a x a t i o n #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

REIKI Did you know that I offer Reiki as well as Acupuncture? I am a certified Usui Reiki Master and love to incorporate Reiki into my Acupuncture treatments. I often use different crystals, pendulums and essential oils to balance chakras and promote relaxation. So what is Reiki? Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes wellness by moving blocked or stagnant energy. By placing hands on or just above the body, energy is transferred from practitioner to patie...nt- this energy helps to ease tension, stress and support the body to heal on emotional, physical and spiritual levels. @artby_mb #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #energymedicine #reiki #healing #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

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can you spot the stagnation? pain = stagnation cupping is one of my favourite modalities and helps with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, immunity and well...basically everything. ... #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

nourish . self @artby_mb #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

have you thought of getting acupuncture but felt a bit uneasy about it? You arent alone! When I see patients for the first time that have not tried acu before, I start very slow- meaning I start with one needle per treatment or even just cupping or gua sha in this case. Every treatment is tailored to your individual needs. There are many different modalities that I can use such as laser, tuning forks, cupping, gua sha or Reiki. There are many different avenues we can ex...plore without using needles! If you want more information about any of these modalities send me DM. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #reiki #laser See more

PHASES OF THE MOON Did you know that the phases of the moon reflect a womans cycle? The average menstrual cycle is 29 days- exactly the length of time that the moon takes to orbit the Earth. The average length of pregnancy is 265.8 days, almost nine lunar months! If we are synced up with the moon's cycle, we will menstruate around the new moon and ovulate around the full moon. ... Women are directly connected to the cosmos, which goes back fundamental principle that whats happens in nature is also what happens in us. Come see me in the clinic to learn more about your cycle and its relation to the moon, along with my favourite moon apps and how to sync your cycle to the powerful energy of the moon. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #moon #moonphases #lunar #menstrualcycle #fertility #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

SINUS ISSUES + COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING Acupuncture works SO well for any sort of sinus problem. I love to needle these points in the face because the patient gets results almost immediately. As for cognitive functioning, the particular set of points on the top of the head helps with poor memory, headaches, insomnia and all sorts of mental disorders. ... #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

yin & yang everything in life has two opposing aspects: a yin aspect & and yang aspect. yin: the shadowy side of the mountain, water, femininity, shade, cold, contraction, the moon ... yang: the sunny side of the mountain, fire, masculinity, brightness, hot, expansive, the sun @_maggiestephenson_ #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #yinyang See more

a little throwback to graduation 2 years ago with my bff! @kellywolfwellness

this definitely speaks to me today.. how are you nourishing yourself each day? #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa

happy friyay! Im looking forward to a productive Saturday at the clinic and an Orthopedic Acupuncture course on Sunday- focusing on the lateral and posterior neck, scalp & upper back. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #mugwort #succulents #flowers

SHA The redness you see surrounding the needles is what we call sha. This redness indicates that qi & blood are flowing to the area and activating the points function. If you get this reaction it is a good thing! Also, Im using selenite to help clear and remove any stagnate energy... #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #crystalhealing #gemstones #selenite See more

Hurry up and book one of these openings, her schedule fills up FAST! #yegacupuncture #stalbertacupuncture #rippleeffectwellness

energy medicine for anyone looking for a great read, I would highly recommend this book. Jill explores all forms of healing modalities, visits healers, practitioners and scholars from around the world and analyses the physics and science of healing. ... @jillblakeway #energymedicine #jillblakeway #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa #holistichealing

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Large Intestine 4 LI-4 is one of my go-to points. It can treat many ailments including: headaches, migraines any issue regarding the head & face induces labour ... abdominal distension pain in the body immunity . . Acupuncture is amazing! . . #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #guasha #facialguasha #tcm #chinesemedicine #alternativehealing #selflove #soundtherapy #tuningforks #electrostimulation #moxa See more

The Five Elements One of the major systems of thought within traditional Chinese medicine, dating back to 200 BC. This theory is based on the five elements- Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The five element theory is used for diagnosis and treatment, and reflects the main concept of traditional Chinese medicine what happens within nature is also what happens within us. The ancients observed how the fundamental elements of creation, wood, fire, earth, metal and wa...ter, create lifes natural mysterious order. When these five elements manifest within us in a balanced and harmonious state, we experience health, well-being and the joy of being alive. - JR Worsley #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindbody #liveinspired #acupuncturist #edmonton #healing #fiveelements #cuppingtherapy #acupunctureworks #traditionalchinesemedicine #holistichealing #alternativemedicine See more

Cupping for back tension and shoulder bursitis #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #cupping #guasha #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #healing #holisticliving #mindandbody #liveinspired #cuppingtherapy

Did you know that I use the color of cupping marks to help diagnose my patients? Red, purple, pale, spotted, the list goes on! This is your body giving me information. Not only does cupping help with formulating a diagnosis, but it also releases tension, detoxifies the body, assists the circulatory system and feels AMAZING. #cuppingforthewin #chinesemedicine #tcm #acupuncture #cupping #guasha #selfcare #healing #nature #yinyang #yeg #stalbert #firecupping #acupuncturist #edmonton #pain #backpain #cosmeticacupuncture #selflove

These are a few of my favourite things Quartz facial roller Gemstones, I often use these in treatment depending what properties they have and the patients needs My magic wands, needles ... #acupuncture #facialroller #cupping #guasha #qi #chinesemedicine #tcm #healing #cosmeticacupuncture #selfcare #yeg #stalbert #edmonton #yinyang #balance #acupuncturist See more

Happy Spring Equinox! If youre living in Edmonton like me, you are probably more than ready for Spring. In Chinese Medicine Spring is a season of upward growth, expansion and rejuvenation. Just like the budding of the flowers and the growth of leaves on trees, what happens in nature is what also happens within us. The seeds of change we planted are now ready to emerge. ... Spring is associated with the Wood element, the Liver and Gallbladder meridian and the color green. Sometimes the transition from Winter to Spring is the most difficult- as we go from the restorative, inward and Yin energy of Winter, to the ascending, upward and Yang energy of Spring. Try not to resist these natural transitions! Its time to change and grow. #acupuncture #spring #equinox #cupping #guasha #change #chinesemedicine #springequinox #alternativetherapy #healing #selfcare #moxabustion #needles #meridians #woodelement

Neck pain Weve all had it. Whether its from poor posture, injury, whiplash or just waking up with a kink in your neck. This point is located on both hands, and is named Luo Zhen (translated as falling down off pillow). It specifically treats stiffness and pain in the neck. ... After the needles were inserted, I asked my patient to flex, extend and rotate her neck. Her condition drastically improved. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tcm #yeg #stalbert #cupping #guasha #acupuncturetherapy #pinsbeforepills #luozhen #neckpain #backpain #holistichealth

For centuries the ancient wisdom keepers and healers in several traditions had a keen understanding of the energetic body. The healing traditions from China, India, Japan and Tibet, as well as other countries all spoke of energy channels, meridians or nadis along which the vital energy flowed. Recently scientists at Seoul National University confirmed the existence of meridians, which they refer to as the primo-vascular system. They say that this system is a crucial par...t of the cardiovascular system... the current Korean researchers now believe the primo-vascular system is in fact the physical component of the Acupuncture Meridian System. And it has also been suggested that this system is involved in channelling the flow of energy and information relayed by biophotons (electromagnetic waves of light) and DNA. - Azriel ReShel #acupuncture #acupunctureworks #cupping #guasha #tcm #yeg #stalbert #selfcare #holistic #energymedicine #cuppingtherapy #acupuncturist #energy #qi #yegacupuncture #stalbertacupuncture #easternmedicine #chinesemedicine #science See more

The wise words of Rupi Kaur. #growth #acupuncture #selflove #guasha #cupping #yeg #stalbert #acupressure #cupping #selfcare #healing #holistic #acupuncturist #rupikaur #poetry

Traditional Fire Cupping A remedy that dates back to 300 AD in ancient China. ... Cups are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation by drawing congested blood, toxins and energy to the surface. I like to practice traditional fire cupping, which involves the lighting of an alcohol soaked cotton ball. This creates a flame which is then inserted into the cup, creating suction and is then placed onto the skin. Cupping is not painful, and can be seen as an inverse massage (which lifts the facia up to let Qi and blood flow underneath). Cupping marks are also used as a diagnostic tool by acupuncturists- for example, a purple cupping mark left behind lets us know that there is quite a bit of stagnation in the area. Each colour that shows up gives us a good idea as to what is going on in the body. #cupping #cuppingtherapy #acupuncture #pinsbeforepills #holistichealing #chinesemedicine #guasha #china #ancientwisdom #stalbert #yeg #healing See more

The Full Blood Wolf Moon. The power of the moon has the greatest influence on the ocean tides, causing the highest tides during full and new moons. And if you think about it, humans are made up of approximately 70% water. We all have a direct connection to this celestial object . Women have another connection to the moon- the menses. A womens cycle is the same length as the lunar cycle, around 27-28 days. The different phases of the moon reflect the phases of the cy...cle. We are, indeed, a microcosm of the universe that surrounds us! During the full blood wolf moon (and/or a couple days after), celebrate what accomplishments youve achieved, release old patterns and habits that no longer serve you, and begin to take a step in a new direction. #wolfmoon #lunareclipse #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #moon #moonmagic #yeg #stalbert #cupping #guasha #tcm #pinsbeforepills #fullmoon #cycle #fertility #lunar #mooncycles See more

Acupuncture for upper back tension. This was followed by traditional fire cupping ... Thank you @chardazed for letting me work on you! #acupunctureworks #acupuncture #cupping #yeg #selfcare #tcm #chinesemedicine #stalbert #guasha #firecupping #healing See more