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Myocare RMT Wellness - Leaside · Bayview & Eglinton
Acupuncture for anxiety and stress in Leaside is available at Myocare RMT Wellness – Leaside, our clinic at 1517a Bayview Ave, a short walk from Bayview and Eglinton. If ongoing stress, worry, poor sleep or burnout are affecting your day-to-day life, acupuncture can be a calming, supportive part of your care.
At Leaside, acupuncture is provided by Anita Espanol, R.Ac, a Registered Acupuncturist whose focus includes stress, anxiety, sleep and emotional wellbeing. Every treatment plan is individual and built around what you are experiencing. We serve clients from Leaside, Davisville, Moore Park, Thorncliffe Park and East York. Visit our Leaside location page for directions, hours, and contact details, or read our guide to acupuncture in Leaside and the Annex.
Calming the nervous system. When we are under prolonged stress, the body tends to stay in “fight or flight” mode. Acupuncture encourages a shift toward the “rest and digest” side of the nervous system, and many clients describe their sessions as deeply settling.
Sleep and insomnia. Stress and anxiety often show up as trouble falling asleep, waking through the night, or waking unrefreshed. Acupuncture is commonly used to support more restful sleep, and your acupuncturist may also suggest sleep habits to support your treatment at home.
Physical signs of stress. Tension headaches, a tight neck and shoulders, jaw clenching, digestive upset and fatigue are all common. Acupuncture looks at these patterns together, and it pairs well with massage therapy in Leaside for muscular tension.
Burnout and low energy. Long periods of high demand at work or home can leave you feeling depleted. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment for burnout focuses on restoring balance and energy over a course of sessions.
Acupuncture can be one part of your support for anxiety and stress. It works well alongside talk therapy, and Myocare also offers psychotherapy. If you are under the care of a doctor or taking medication for anxiety, continue with that care and let your acupuncturist know.
If you are in crisis, please contact your doctor, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.
The intake. Your first visit begins with an intake covering what you are experiencing, your sleep, digestion, energy, and health history. Your acupuncturist may also look at your tongue and take your pulse, both of which inform a Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment.
The treatment. Acupuncture needles are very fine, and most people feel only a brief pressure or mild tingling on insertion. Needles are usually retained for 20 to 30 minutes while you rest in a quiet room, and many clients find it one of the most relaxing hours of their week.
How often. Many people start with weekly sessions, then space them out as they settle. Your acupuncturist will suggest a plan and review it with you as you go.
Many extended health benefit plans in Ontario include acupuncture under paramedical services. Coverage amounts and practitioner requirements vary by plan. Myocare offers direct billing to most major insurers at both our Leaside and Annex locations. If your plan resets on January 1, now is a good time to use your remaining coverage.
Acupuncture for anxiety and stress is available at our Leaside clinic at 1517a Bayview Ave, East York, near Bayview and Eglinton, and at our Annex clinic at 1096 Bathurst Street. You can review our team of practitioners, book online, or call our Leaside clinic at (416) 265-9606.
Most people are surprised by how little they feel. The needles are much finer than those used for injections, and the experience is generally relaxing rather than painful.
Yes. Let your acupuncturist know. They can start with fewer needles, explain each step, and go at your pace.
Yes. Many clients use acupuncture alongside massage therapy or psychotherapy at Myocare. Ask our admin team when booking.
Still have a question? Contact our receptionist today.
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