Acupuncture Clinic in Halifax

Decrease Pain with Acupuncture

Stimulate Endorphins and Feel Good Again

Understanding the Art of Acupuncture

Acupuncture was developed thousands of years ago and it continues to prove its efficacy time and time again. Applying thin, sterile needles at set acupuncture points along the body encourages the release of endorphins and stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms.


Acupuncture treatments can help you move better, easier and without pain. This allows you to increase your strength and flexibility as you heal, which accelerates your recovery and allows you to feel good once again.

What You Can Expect

At your first acupuncture appointment, your physiotherapist will discuss your ailments and  explain how acupuncture can help you. 


There’s no need to worry. Acupuncture is completely safe when performed by a trained professional. Each needle is sterile and one-time-use, which eliminates the chances of any contamination.


Typically, the needles are inserted at set acupuncture points (which depend on your injury or complaint). Your physiotherapist will then set a timer ranging from 5 to 60 minutes. Usually, your practitioner will set less time for your first appointment and gradually increase that time at the following sessions.


Some may notice pain relief right away. Meanwhile, others may notice pain relief after a few sessions. 

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If you’ve been searching for an ‘acupuncture clinic near me,’ KinFix Health is proud to offer exactly what you need in the heart of downtown Halifax.

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Paving Your Way Toward a Pain-Free Life

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

Calming Your Nerves

If it’s your first-time getting acupuncture, having questions is only natural. And we’re here to help calm those nerves and make you feel as relaxed as possible about your first visit. For more information, check out the questions below.

  • Does acupuncture hurt?

    Acupuncture treatments should not feel painful. Most individuals don’t feel a thing. Yet, some individuals report a minor stinging, similar to what you would feel with a mosquito bite.


    If at any point you have any discomfort during your acupuncture, let your practitioner know. They can help adjust your treatment according to your pain and comfort levels.

  • Is there anything I need to do to prepare for my acupuncture appointment?

    We always recommend that you eat a meal and drink enough water before your first acupuncture appointment. Needles can cause even the best of us to become a little squeamish. Thus, it’s best to at least make sure you’ve eaten something and are properly hydrated beforehand.

  • I’m scared of needles, what can I do?

    We understand that needles aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re nervous about your first acupuncture appointment, you can always bring a friend or loved one with you to hold your hand throughout the process. Our acupuncture practitioners are very knowledgeable and capable, so you’ll always be in safe hands.

  • Acupuncture/Dry Needling

    IMS involves releasing or lengthening muscles that may be causing chronic musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. The technique was developed by Vancouver-based physician Dr. Chan Gunn in the 1970s.


    Fine needles, the same ones used in acupuncture, are inserted directly into the affected muscle to stimulate healing. IMS is very effective at loosening tightened, knotted muscles and reducing pain. Patients can often experience relief after just one session, but multiple sessions are required for full, long-lasting results.


    IMS can be used to treat muscle injuries from sports, chronic muscle pain from strains, whiplash, frozen shoulder, headaches, tennis elbow and general stiffness in muscles and joints. 


    What is the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?

    While the goal of both acupuncture and dry needling is to help relieve pain through the insertion of fine needles in different areas of the body, they both work differently to achieve it.


    Dry needling releases tension from knots and pressure points in muscles, whereas acupuncture involves releasing endorphins, or chi healing energy, to modulate the nervous system. 


    Dry needling involves insertion of thin needles directly into affected muscles that cause pain. On the other hand, acupuncture involves insertion of needles along “meridian lines” of the body, which are believed to carry energy and connect to different organs, targeting nerves under muscles. 

"Dr. Payne is so personable and he is great at his job! He definitely helped with my mobility and relieved my pain! I highly recommend his practice!"

Transforming Your Body and Your Pain

From acupuncture and massage therapy to finding a physiotherapy clinic near you, KinFix Health is here to help transform the way you think about pain. In so many ways, we’ve become used to turning to invasive medicines and procedures when things go wrong. However, the body is very capable of healing itself. 


By turning to more natural and less-invasive solutions, we can heal better and recover faster without disrupting other processes within the body.

Work With Your Body’s Natural Healing Abilities

Your body is a highly intelligent machine with built-in healing mechanisms. Acupuncture simply stimulates these mechanisms, which allows you to heal better and experience less pain throughout the process. 


Acupuncture works to stimulate the release of endorphins and it also stimulates other biochemical changes that trigger your body’s healing capabilities. As a result, acupuncture promotes good health and wellness. In addition to traditional acupuncture, techniques like intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and functional dry needling can also yield excellent results and have gained popularity in recent years. 


While all of these methods use needles, they vary with respect to the problems and conditions they treat, as well as where the needles are inserted.

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