Natural Balance Therapies
Suite #204A, 105 1st Street West, T4C 2E9 Cochrane, AB, Canada

Come see Rita for amazing deep tissue or active release treatments!

We are so happy to have Clarissa back from maternity leave! Booking is now open for her return on September 1st. Spots are going to go fast! Booked online or call 587.877.7070

We would like to welcome Rita Klasa to our team at Natural Balance! Rita specializes in deep tissue massage and and is a certified active release therapist. Call 5878777070 or book online!

We can’t wait to see all of our lovely patients again! We will be taking all of the precautionary measures put in place to keep everyone safe. We ask that you show up on time for your appointments as to maintain proper social distancing in our waiting room. Thank you for your patience

We are Re-opening this Friday, June 12th! Book online! We can’t wait to see you!We are Re-opening this Friday, June 12th! Book online! We can’t wait to see you!

Last chance to enter today! Make sure you go to @sunshinelasercreations page to enter on the ORIGINAL POST or you won’t be qualified to enter. Good luck!! We are excited to meet the lucky mom who wins this

Don’t forget to enter to win this Mother’s Day Giveaway! So many amazing local business donated their services to make a momma very happy! #supportlocal #cochranealberta #smallbusinessesunite #mothersday #mothersdaygiftset #besafe #bekind

I’ve been asking myself lately, not how many people my posts can reach on social media, but how can I create content that impacts and helps my patients or future patients. I think the main reason that people are weary of this field is because they don’t understand how it works. So, I am opening the floor for ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS about acupuncture!

Cupping therapy might be trendy now but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Chinese medicine! How does it work? The cups suction to the skin and pull the fascia from the muscle creating micro-tears. These micro-tears are stimulating the body to then heal itself. It also draws blood to that area, promoting circulation. (check out my previous post on how important blood flow is for healing) I try to incorporate cupping with every treatment because, well, it feels great and it is an amazing supplement for sore muscles after receiving acupuncture.

Chronic pain? The blood contains analgesics (painkillers), anti-inflammatories, nutrients absorbed from food, oxygen, hormones and immune substances to fight infection. If the blood flow is restricted to a particular area, healing won’t occur. No blood flow, no healing. Inserting tiny needles into the skin at peripheral sites jumps the neural threshold on the position nerve pathway so the signal can reach the brain. Once the brain recognizes there is pain and where it is coming from it will release enkephalins (painkillers).

Yin and Yang (pronounced ‘yong’) Today I’m going to talk about our nervous system! Parasympathetic is the rest and digest phase; and Sympathetic is the fight or flight autonomic response.... Acupuncture modulates the imbalance between parasympathetic and sympathetic activity. When we are in that constant ‘fight or flight’ mode our bodies are unable to heal properly. This is why mental health issues are more prevalent today along with other autonomic nerve related disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, the circadian rhythm, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and fertility issues. . . . . . . . #TreatTheRootCauseNotTheSymptom #DontJustLiveWithIt #CochraneLife #CochraneLiving #Cochrane #CochraneAlberta #YYC #Calgary #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #AuricularAcupuncture #ElectroAcupuncture #GuaSha #Massage #ManualTherapy #WellnessJourney #OptimizeYourHealth #AcupunctureHeals #CuppingTherapy #WeAllNeedleAcupuncture #JabWellDone #YinYang #Balancedlife #GetToThePoint

Now that September is almost over and you’ve gotten back into the school routine it’s time to take care of yourself! I have a lot of people ask me what Acupuncture can help with so here are a few conditions I see in clinic: Hormone regulation, immune system support, nausea, heartburn, trauma, stroke, hypertension, fertility issues, tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica, inflammation, menstruation issues, hot flashes, allergies, fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, s...tress, low libido, erectile dysfunction, addictions treatment, migraines/headaches, TMJ jaw pain, facial paralysis, tinnitus, vertigo, hypothyroidism, metabolism regulation, IBS, bloating/gas, constipation or diarrhea, etc.. I think you get the idea. Photo credit: @mitch_explores . . . . . . . #TreatTheRootCauseNotTheSymptom #DontJustLiveWithIt #CochraneLife #CochraneLiving #Cochrane #CochraneAlberta #YYC #Calgary #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #AuricularAcupuncture #ElectroAcupuncture #GuaSha #Massage #ManualTherapy #WellnessJourney #OptimizeYourHealth #AcupunctureHeals #CuppingTherapy #WeAllNeedleAcupuncture #JabWellDone #YinYang #Balancedlife #GetToThePoint

Let’s just take a moment and talk about the liver. Chinese medicine theory uses the names of the organs to help illustrate a pattern of related physical and psychological issues. When a practitioner says you have a liver issue they are generally speaking of the liver SYSTEM. You have to remember that Acupuncture was formulated over thousands of years ago! From a western perspective, the physical liver is a very important organ that stores our blood, processed toxins, hel...ps us store energy and aids in our overall immunity. From a Chinese medicine perspective; it stores blood and aids in the proper circulation of the blood. A dysfunction here can result in muscle spasms, numbness in the limbs, blurred vision, or menstrual issues. It also controls the flow of Qi or energy in the body. This means the circulation of blood and energy for digestion. The secretion of bile, for example, but also the smooth flow of emotions. A dysfunction in this role can result in depression, insomnia, irritability or frustration. Lastly, it controls the tendons and manifests in the nails. This has to do with the circulation of blood properly nourishing the muscles and tendons. A dysfunction here can result in joint pain in the body and/or brittle nails. . . . . . . . #TreatTheRootCauseNotTheSymptom #DontJustLiveWithIt #CochraneLife #CochraneLiving #Cochrane #CochraneAlberta #YYC #Calgary #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #AuricularAcupuncture #ElectroAcupuncture #GuaSha #Massage #ManualTherapy #WellnessJourney #OptimizeYourHealth #AcupunctureHeals #CuppingTherapy #WeAllNeedleAcupuncture #JabWellDone #GetStuckWithMe #YinYang #Balancedlife #GetToThePoint

Acupuncture Giveaway!! Follow @natural_balance_cochrane, like this post and tag your friends for a chance to win a FREE acupuncture treatment! *includes cupping with the session. BONUS! The more people you tag, the more entries you get! Get tagging... Giveaway announced August 12th and the winner will be tagged. . . .... . . . . #TreatTheRootCauseNotTheSymptom #DontJustLiveWithIt #CochraneLife #CochraneLiving #Cochrane #CochraneAlberta #yyc #Calgary #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #tcm #AuricularAcupuncture #ElectroAcupuncture #GuaSha #Massage #ManualTherapy #WellnessJourney #OptimizeYourHealth #AcupunctureHeals #CuppingTherapy #WeAllNeedleAcupuncture #JabWellDone #BackStabber #IAlwaysHaveAPoint #PrickinAwesome #GetStuckWithMe #ThesePunsAreTearable #YinYang #Balancedlife See more

There’s a famous saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) Treat the person, not the disease In TCM, we look at the body as a whole to treat the root conditions/symptoms. Sometimes even treating conditions before they arise. That is the ultimate goal; prevention rather than intervention. We see this clinically, for example, when a patient comes in for back pain and find that when their back feels better, their digestion is also improved, they are sleeping better, mood and... energy are elevated. This is from treating their overall pattern. So don’t just mask your symptoms, get to the root of the problem! . . . . . . . #TreatTheRootCauseNotTheSymptom #DontLiveWithPainFixIt #CochraneLife #CochraneLiving #Cochrane #CochraneAlberta #yyc #Calgary #Acupuncture #TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #AuricularAcupuncture #ElectroAcupuncture #GuaSha #Massage #ManualTherapy #WellnessJourney #OptimizeYourHealth #AcupunctureHeals #CuppingTherapy #WeAllNeedleAcupuncture #JabWellDone #BackStabber #IAlwaysHaveAPoint #PrickinAwesome #GetStuckWithMe #ThesePunsAreTearable #YinYang #Balancedlife

Why does acupuncture work so well for varying discomforts, illnesses and diseases throughout the body? Because we look at the body as a whole and ask you a ridiculous amount of questions to get to the root of the problem! There’s a famous saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat the person, not the disease. Everyone is different so why would there be only one magical fix?! And if there is, please let us in on the secret!... . . . . . . . #cochranelife #cochraneliving #cochrane #cochranealberta #yyc #calgary #acupuncture #tcm #chinesemedicine #massage #manualtherapy #wellnessjourney #acupunctureheals #cuppingtherapy #needneedles #weallneedleacupuncture See more

EXPERIENCING PAIN? Acupuncture works to stimulate and regulate the body’s functions. needles are sending signals to the brain to remind it to regain the proper function it once had. Just like a traffic jam, signals can be lost and biological pathways destroyed as the brain receives up to 100 trillion synapses a day! Fire cupping therapy along- side acupuncture increases blood flow to the area the cups are placed. Relieving muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow ...and promote cell repair. It will also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue. Cupping is a great complimentary therapy to acupuncture and received upon every visit! . . . . . . . #cochranelife #cochraneliving #cochrane #cochranealberta #yyc #calgary #acupuncture #tcm #chinesemedicine #massage #manualtherapy #wellnessjourney #acupunctureheals #cuppingtherapy

We’re pleased to introduce the newest member to our team! Katye is a registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Katye completed the 4-year program at the ACATCM in Calgary and also interned in Kunming, China at the Yunnan Provincial teaching hospital. . . .... . . . . . #cochranelife #cochraneliving #cochrane #cochranealberta #yyc #calgary #acupuncture #massage #tcm #chinesemedicine #manualtherapy @ Cochrane, Alberta See more

Our RMT Clarissa is specially trained to work with TMJ related issues. Do you suffer from: - headaches/ migraines - clicking/ popping jaw - ringing in ears... - limited range of mouth opening - chronic jaw pain - toothaches from constant clenching . If so book in today! . . . . . . . . #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #tmjdisorder #tmjpain #migraine #headache #jawpain #cochrane #cochranealberta #cochraneliving #cochranelife See more

Is your body free to pursue adventures? Or even just regular life? Let us help your healing process. . . . : @mitch_explores ... . . . . . . . . . . #cochranelife #cochranealberta #cochrane #alberta #cochraneliving #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #healing #wellness See more