Her super weapon is a needle…
Posted on September 16, 2020
Amanda Perizzolo is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She is one of only eleven Sports Medicine Acupuncturists in Canada. She has a passion for health and wellness and has devoted her life to helping others.
Amanda started her journey after losing a family member to cancer. While watching him suffer and go through many painful treatments she always imagined what else could be done to offer people who were ill support and supplementary care. When she learned the benefits that Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture had to offer she was instantly hooked. Since then she has devoted her career to helping others who suffer from all types of diseases and a wide variety of health conditions.
In Amanda’s own words…
I am often asked by patients “what made you want to become an acupuncturist?” I love the idea of seeing the body as a whole and looking to treat the root of the problem, as well as the symptoms. This is a beautiful, complimentary medicine that can help people heal. By working closely with MD’s, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists and massage therapists I believe a team approach can help anyone achieve their health goals regardless of how much they may be struggling.
My whole life has been centered around the concept of living a healthy life. From a young age I was a competitive gymnast who learned very quickly that health is achieved by becoming fit, a healthy diet, work life balance and most importantly a mind-body-spirit connection.
I am a born and raised Calgarian who after studying psychology for 4 years, decided to go back to school for Traditional Chinese Medicine. After completing my doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine I decided to take my education one step further by completing my Sports Medicine Acupuncture (C.SMA) certification. So off to California I went, to train with one of the top sports medicine acupuncturists in the world! Since then, I have been fortunate enough to treat athletes from all over the world. This experience has been unreal!
Recently, I have endured on a new adventure; starting a company called Mountain Mends which provides health and wellness products with a portion of proceeds going towards S.T.A.N.D. Against Sexual Assault, an organization that provides peer to peer counselling for victims of sexual assault. You can check it out at www.mountainmends.com
Now some of you might have a few questions about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture so lets answer them for you…
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Acupuncture and how it works.
Acupuncture is the use of ultra fine needles inserted into specific points on the body. Each point on the body stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal by eliciting different responses in the brain via neurotransmitters.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for over 2,000 years. It is a complementary medicine that is made up of many different components including acupuncture, cupping therapy, herbal prescriptions, gua sha, tui na, dietary therapy, and exercise. It focuses on a mind-body-spirit-connection and assists the body in the healing process for a wide variety of conditions.
We use a specific diagnostic process to help determine the underlying cause of health issues. We then focus our treatment plan on treating the root AND the symptom(s) the patient is experiencing.
Acupuncture needles are as thin as a strand of hair which means most people don’t even feel them being inserted into the skin!
Is Acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is extremely safe when it is performed by a registered acupuncturist. We are specifically trained for years to ensure our patients’ safety. The needles are pre-sterilized and single use only. The treatments are drug-free and patients do not have to worry about having an adverse reaction.
What Conditions Does Acupuncture Treat?
According to the World Health Organization acupuncture is used to successfully treat the following conditions:
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Neuromuscular conditions (such as arthritis, neuralgia, fibromyalgia)
• Cardiovascular disorders (such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, anemia)
• Insomnia
• Emotional & Psychological Disorders (depression, anxiety, stress reduction)
• Gastrointestinal Conditions (IBS, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, ulcers, gastritis)
• Headaches & Migraines
• Fertility
• Women & Men’s Reproductive Health
• Post stroke recovery & Cancer care
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Chantale
–I remember having acupuncture treatment in my 20s, after a big car accident to fix some back issues… It was a guaranteed reviving moment! When the acupuncturist inserted the needles, I could instantly feel the energy rushing throughout my body… For the yoga lovers here – I’d compare it to your savasana after an awesome yoga practice!