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Acupuncture

Today in Western cultures, acupuncture is often seen as recent and faddish. In fact, acupuncture is a health practice that has existed for thousands of years. The first references to acupuncture appear in the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing) that was completed well over 2000 years ago.  Since then, acupuncture has been developed and perfected by medical practitioners of great skill and insight. It continues to evolve and prove itself today in clinical practice.

Acupuncture consists of stimulating with precision certain special points on the body known to be effective in the treatment of specific health problems. Points are selected and stimulated in combination to insure equilibrium among the major systems of the body.  more...

Acupuncture

Aujourd’hui dans la culture occidentale, l’acupuncture est souvent vue comme une pratique récente et à la mode. En fait, l’acupuncture existe depuis des milliers d'années. Les premiers textes qui y font référence apparaissent dans Le Classique de la médecine interne de l’Empereur jaune (Huang Di Nei Jing) qui fut complété il y a plus de 2000 ans. Depuis, l’acupuncture a été développée et perfectionnée par des praticiens médicaux de grand talent et très perspicaces. L’acupuncture continue de faire ses preuves aujourd'hui en pratique clinique.

L'acupuncture consiste à insérer de fines aiguilles dans des points précis du corps connus pour être efficaces dans le traitement de problèmes de santé spécifiques. Les points sont choisis et stimulés en combinaisons afin d’assurer l’équilibre des systèmes majeurs du corps.  suite...

Qi Gong (Chi Kung)

Qigong is the health practice that is the oldest of the Traditional Chinese Medical arts, and its primary focus is to provide you with a means to actively participate in the optimization of your own health. Qi gong is foremost an exercise practice that combines breathing techniques with movement and visualization.

The primary qigong style that Sean teaches is called Zhineng Qigong, a complete, well-rounded  method which helps strengthen your body and increase circulation throughout your organism. Regular practice increases physical endurance, concentration and body-mind connection.  more...

Preventative Medicine

Our mission is foremost to aid people of all ages become proactive in their quest for a healthier life, through the prevention of physical and mental illness. We wish to share our belief that it is much easier to maintain one’s health, than try to regain it after it has been lost. Our approach to wellness is based on the principles of Chinese Medicine, and our primary method is that of education. We take the time to help the patient understand the principles of healthy living and of disease prevention. more...

Tea

Tea is a natural beverage that is known to benefit health.  Besides being the world<s most popular beverage, it has fostered practises and ceremonies that benefit the body and the spirit.  Commonly used to stimulate and aid digestion, tea has still more benefits.  Fresh, quality tea contains antioxidants, essential oils, minerals and vitamins; it has diuretic properties that help in the elimination of toxins; it favours the release of excess fat; and it also helps reduce glucose and cholesterol in the blood.  Research now indicates that the tea may reduce the risk of heart. more...

Sean Laflamme Ac.

Sean Laflamme Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist who has been practicing this the Montreal area for over a decade. As well as being a generalist, he has particular experience in treating health problems such as fatigue, pain, P.M.S., as well as mental health issues as stress, anxiety and insomnia and depression.

Continually furthering his studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sean Laflamme has published a number of articles on preventative medicine. He has also written guides on nutrition according to Chinese Medicine, and acupressure guides for alleviating commonly occurring ailments of a less serious nature. more...

*Member of the Quebec Order of Acupuncturists (l'OAQ).