Canning, Nova Scotia
Care built for people who use their bodies.
Kids to grandparents, farmers to desk workers, athletes to new parents.
HOW WE WORK
Care that begins with listening
Your first visit starts with a conversation, then we look at the whole picture. That can include your history, your pulse and tongue, and hands-on palpation to find what's driving your symptoms. Together we make a plan, and your first treatment follows.
Services
What We Treat
Pain & injury:
Back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and joint pain, TMJ and jaw tension, sciatica and disc-related pain, golfer's and tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive-strain injuries from farm work, trades, or long hours at a desk.
Recovery & Mobility:
Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation, including sports injuries, whiplash, sprains and strains, frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff recovery — restoring range of motion and getting you back to work and daily life.
Chronic Conditions:
A systemic approach to osteoarthritis, migraines and tension headaches, TMJ disorder, and the long-standing wear and tear that comes from farming, carpentry, construction, and other physical trades.
Stress & Sleep:
Whole-body approaches to insomnia, anxiety, burnout, and nervous system balance — calming the stress response so rest comes easier and pain doesn't creep back.
Women's Health:
Support through every stage, including menstrual and cycle concerns such as painful or irregular periods, PMS, fertility and preconception care, pregnancy-related discomfort, postpartum recovery, and the changes of perimenopause and menopause, with care that treats the whole person, not just the symptom.
About
Brigette McMahon, R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist
Brigette is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Nova Scotia. Her work is focused on TCM style acupuncture, incorporating cupping, gua-sha, and reflexology.Education & Training
She holds a diploma in acupuncture from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (2022). She is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and member in good standing with ATCMANS.
Kolston Gogan, R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist
Kolston is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Nova Scotia, and a longtime musician. His work is guided by one idea: treat the cause, not the symptom, by calming the nervous system rather than chasing whatever spot hurts that day.Education & Training
He holds a diploma in acupuncture from the Autumn Institute of Health, with clinical training under Henry Claflin and Ali Jopp. He is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and a member in good standing with ATCMANS.
Your First Visit
Booking is online
1
Book a time
Pick a time and practitioner through our online booking platform.
2
Fill in your intake form
It arrives by email after you book. Please plan for roughly 10 minutes to complete the form before you come.
3
Visit the clinic
Your first visit starts with a conversation. We'll build a treatment plan together, then begin your first treatment.
Opening October 15
Choose a service and a time through our booking page.
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