What Acupuncture Can Help With
Are you tired of struggling with pain that keeps getting in the way of your everyday life? Whether you're dealing with ongoing back pain, neck tension, headaches, or another source of discomfort, acupuncture can offer a natural approach to supporting your body's healing process. At our East Vancouver acupuncture clinic, we provide personalized treatments designed to address the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms and help you move, feel, and live with greater comfort.
Techniques We Use
- Cupping Therapy - Suction cups placed on the skin ease muscle tension and improve circulation.
- Moxibustion (Moxa) - Gentle heat therapy used alongside needling to warm and move stagnant energy.
- Tui Na (Chinese Massage) - Rhythmic, targeted bodywork that complements acupuncture for lasting relief.
- Gua Sha - Smooth-edged tools glide over the skin to release tension and improve circulation.
- Medical Qigong - Gentle movement and breathing practices that calm the nervous system.
- Teishin, Gentle Needle-Free Technique - A non-insertive option for patients who are needle-shy or new to acupuncture.
Conditions Acupuncture Can Help With
- Chronic Stress & Anxiety (icon: mood) - Ongoing tension, racing thoughts, or a nervous system stuck in overdrive.
- Tension Headaches & Migraines (icon: flash_on) - Recurring head pain that hasn't responded well to rest or medication alone.
- Chronic Pain & Joint Issues (icon: healing) - Low back pain, arthritis flare-ups, and long-standing joint stiffness.
- Sleep Difficulties (icon: brightness_3) - Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up rested.
- Injury Recovery (icon: fitness_center) - Support alongside physio or massage while healing from an injury.
- Hormonal Balance & Women's Health (icon: spa) - Cycle-related discomfort, perimenopause symptoms, and general hormonal support.
Meet Lucas Trottier, R.Ac
Lucas graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2024 with a diploma in Acupuncture, followed by a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Herbal Medicine) from Tzu Chi College of TCM in 2026. A dedicated student of traditional Japanese medicine for over ten years, he blends classical approaches with modern clinical training, working with cupping, moxa, tui-na, essential oils, teishin, and QiGong therapy. Lucas is also a traditional martial artist of over 20 years and an accomplished musician, originally from Vancouver Island.
Meet Nicolette (Nicki) Fung, R.Ac
Nicki graduated from the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2025 and is working toward her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2027). She has a strong interest in stress, anxiety, and pain management, bringing both clinical skill and a gentle, compassionate approach to every treatment. Nicki believes patients are the experts of their own bodies and tailors each session accordingly, drawing on acupuncture alongside cupping, gua sha, tuina, and moxibustion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many extended health plans include coverage for registered acupuncture, check with your provider for the specifics of your plan.
A conversation about your health history and goals, followed by a treatment that may include needling, cupping, or moxa depending on what you need that day.
Yes. Lucas and Nicki are registered practitioners using sterile, single-use needles under professional clinic standards.
Yes, it's one of the most common reasons patients see Nicki and Lucas, alongside pain and sleep support.
