About Calgary Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

---

Dr. C. Parrott BSc, RAc, DTCM - Acupuncture in Calgary | 403-589-1351

Dr. Christianne Parrott is a conscientious Registered Acupuncturist in Calgary, who truly cares about her patients. She takes the time needed to understand them and their health issues fully. She is very passionate about giving you the best treatment according to your individual needs; focusing on the root cause of the problem, and thus ensuring a more effective treatment. 

With her extensive training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na Massage and other traditional and modern healing techniques Dr. Christianne can help you with a wide range of health concerns from pain, injuries, sport's injuries and conditioning, digestive problems, women’s health, emotional and psychological issues, stress, headaches, respiratory issues, urogenital disorders and chronic illness to name a few.

In 2006 she graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in both Biological Sciences and Psychology. Upon completion of her bachelors degree she moved to Calgary to continue her education in a new direction, with Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Completing her Diplomas of Tui Na Massage Therapy, then Acupuncture and finally completing her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a 3 month internship in China. Since then she has not stopped learning and has sought out some of the best teachers in the fields of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in order to continue learning this vast and intricate medicine.

Dr. Parrott taught at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary for 5 years. In 2016 she founded the Apple Blossom Wellness Center so that she could serve a wider community and offer other health and wellness services.

She practices Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Calgary and Airdrie Alberta, bringing her passion for helping others to both of these fantastic communities.

 See Map. for parking information

Acupuncture in Calgary | 403-589-1351

Acupuncture is a primary tool in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and its benefits have been extensively researched and documented both recently and over the span of 3000 years. It's a safe and thoroughly tested treatment for the relief of pain and pain disorders, preventing disease, and restoring health. After receiving Acupuncture in Calgary you will feel a deep sense of relaxed well-being, and many report an immediate increase in their levels of energy feeling both renewed and revitalized.

At Apple Blossom Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, our qualified, licensed professional acupuncturist Dr. Christianne Parrott uses her knowledge and skills to help you feel better fast.

Acupuncture is effective in many ways, and it can provide:

• Deeper breathing
• Decreased pain
• Improved digestion
• Improved sleep
• Relaxation
• Injury prevention in any sport or activity

Even if you’re currently receiving medical treatment, you can use acupuncture treatment at the same time. Come to Apple Blossom Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for effective, complete acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of medical conditions. 

Call us or book online today for an appointment or more information about how our acupuncture treatments in Calgary can help you feel better fast.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Calgary, AB.

A Brief Introduction to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a fully comprehensive system of health care with a clinical history spanning more than 3,000 years. The nature of TCM looks to diagnose the root cause of your symptoms and address that, rather than only addressing the symptoms themselves. Each person is treated as an individual with a personal Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment plan, even if two persons present with similar symptoms, the cause may be vastly different and therefore so is the treatment. An in-depth assessment is done evaluating all areas of a persons’ health in order to achieve a correct diagnosis of current issues and for early detection and prevention of future health problems.

TCM is based on the concept of “Qi” (pronounced “chee”), Qi is a vital energy that animates our bodies, nourishes us and moves us. Qi flows through our bodies via meridians or pathways that cover our entire bodies and are connected to our major internal organs. Imbalance and disease occur when this flow of energy is blocked, we experience optimal health when our energy is ample and freely flowing, thus invigorating the organs and tissues.

Qi is said to affect a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical condition. According to TCM, Qi has two forces, Yin and Yang, they are opposing forces that work together to create harmony and balance. Nothing is ever all Yin or all Yang, both exist in all things, including people. Many of the major organs of the body are Yin-Yang pairs that must be in balance to be healthy. When a person’s yin and yang are not in balance, Qi can become blocked. Blocked Qi causes pain, illness, emotional imbalance or other health problems.

TCM uses acupuncture, herbal therapy, moxibustion, cupping, diet, meditation, physical exercise, and Tui Na massage to restore health by unblocking Qi and correcting the balance of Yin and Yang within the person.

These therapies work with the natural vital energy inherent within all living things (Qi) to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. This system of health care has been (and is currently) used extensively in Asia, but is rapidly growing in popularity in Europe and North America due to its natural and holistic nature that addresses the root of the problem rather than simply managing the symptoms.

At Apple Blossom Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Dr. Christianne is committed to treating her patients with the compassionate care, dignity and respect they deserve. She has created a quiet, calming, and relaxing environment in which to receive your therapeutic acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treatment in Calgary. 

Dr. Christianne works with you to create a personalized treatment plan designed not only to address the symptoms of your illness, but also its root, with the ultimate goal of restoring balance and health to allow you to enjoy living your life to the fullest.

Let Dr. Christianne put her in-depth knowledge and skills to work for you. Call 403-589-1351 or book online today today to schedule your appointment at Apple Blossom Acupuncture in Calgary, AB.