Acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine · Keswick, Ontario
Care for chronic pain that hasn’t let go
Back pain, sciatica, knee and elbow pain, headaches. Jason Tarter, R.TCMP, R.Ac, has been in practice for 18 years. Every treatment plan starts from your own Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, never an off-the-shelf protocol.
Receipts for extended health plans · Evenings until 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday
Pain we treat most
Start with where it hurts
Achilles Tendinitis
Pain and stiffness at the back of the heel or a few centimetres above it · Stiffness that is worst with the first steps in the morning and eases as you warm up
Ankle Sprain
Pain on the outside of the ankle, worse when you put weight on it · Swelling and bruising, which can spread down to the foot
Back Pain
Aching or stiffness in the lower, middle or upper back · Pain when bending, lifting or twisting
Bursitis
A localized ache or tenderness over a joint, such as the outer hip, the point of the shoulder, the tip of the elbow or the front of the kneecap · Pain when lying on the affected side
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger · Symptoms that wake you at night or are worse in the morning
Fibromyalgia
Aching, burning or throbbing pain in many parts of the body for three months or more · Tender, sore muscles, and pain from pressure that would not normally hurt
Frozen Shoulder
Deep, aching shoulder pain, often worse at night · Stiffness that limits lifting the arm or reaching behind your back
Golfer's Elbow
Pain on the bony point on the inner side of the elbow · Pain that spreads down the inner forearm towards the wrist
Gout
Sudden, severe pain in one joint, often the big toe, that peaks within a day · A joint that is red, hot, swollen and too tender to touch, even with a bedsheet
Headaches & Migraines
Throbbing pain, often on one side of the head · A tight band or pressure around the head
Hip Pain
Aching in the groin or front of the hip, often worse when you first get up · Pain on the outer side of the hip, and trouble lying on that side at night
Knee Pain
Aching in or around the knee, often worse on stairs or getting up from a chair · Stiffness first thing in the morning or after sitting
Neck Pain
Aching or stiffness in the neck and upper shoulders · Pain when turning or tilting your head
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain that is worse with use and better with rest · Stiffness in the morning or after sitting that eases within about half an hour
Peripheral Neuropathy (Numbness & Tingling)
Numbness or pins and needles in the feet, and sometimes the hands, often in a stocking or glove pattern · Burning, stabbing or electric pain, often worse at night
Piriformis Syndrome
A deep ache in one buttock, often in the middle of the cheek · Pain that is worse after sitting, especially on a hard seat or a wallet
Plantar Fasciitis
Sharp, stabbing heel pain with the first steps in the morning · Pain after sitting or resting that eases as you walk
Repetitive Strain Injury
Aching, burning or throbbing in the forearm, wrist, hand, shoulder or neck · Pain that builds during work and eases on days off
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Painful, swollen, warm joints, often the same joints on both sides of the body · Morning stiffness that lasts an hour or more
Sciatica
Pain that runs from the low back or buttock down the back or side of one leg · Burning, electric or shooting pain, often below the knee
Shin Splints
Aching or soreness along the inner edge of the shinbone, over a stretch of several centimetres · Pain at the start of a run that may ease, then returns afterwards or the next morning
Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff & Impingement)
Pain at the top or outer side of the shoulder, sometimes spreading toward the elbow · A painful arc: it hurts to lift the arm between waist and shoulder height
Sports Injuries
Pain in a muscle, tendon or joint during or after activity · Swelling, bruising or tenderness over the injured area
Tennis Elbow
Pain on the bony point on the outer side of the elbow · Pain that spreads down the back of the forearm
Trigger Finger
A finger or thumb that catches, clicks or pops when you bend or straighten it · A finger that locks bent and has to be straightened with the other hand
Upper Back Pain
Aching or burning between the shoulder blades · A tight, knotted band of muscle along one side of the spine
Whiplash
Neck pain and stiffness that often builds over the first day or two · Pain and tightness across the shoulders and upper back
Wrist Pain & Tendinitis
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist when you grip, pinch or lift · Pain along the back or front of the wrist with bending or typing
Your first visit
What to expect
A full diagnosis
A lot of questions about your pain and your health in general, then a look at your tongue and a reading of your pulse. This is how Traditional Chinese Medicine works out why you are having your symptoms.
Your first treatment, the same day
Acupuncture, sometimes with cupping, moxibustion or tuina, depending on your diagnosis. Herbal medicine is added when it suits your diagnosis.
A plan you can see
Some people notice a change after one treatment, but most conditions need a course. Plan on 5–10 treatments to judge progress.
How we work
Tailored
Treatments are specific to you. Two people with the same symptom rarely get the same treatment.
Built to last
We aim for results that hold, which usually come over a course of treatment rather than a single visit.
Heard
We listen to what you say and take all of it into account.
Beyond pain
Other conditions we see
Chinese medicine treats the whole person, so we also see digestive, sleep, stress and menstrual concerns, often with herbal medicine alongside acupuncture.
- Acid Reflux & Heartburn
- Acne
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Bell's Palsy
- Bloating
- Breech Baby (Moxibustion)
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhoea
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Prostatitis & Pelvic Pain
- Colds, Flu & Frequent Colds
- Constipation
- Crohn's & Colitis (IBD) Support
- Depression
- Dry Eye
- Eczema
- Endometriosis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Fertility Support
- Gastritis
- Hair Loss
- Heavy Periods
- Hemorrhoids
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Indigestion (Functional Dyspepsia)
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Labour Preparation
- Male Fertility
- Menopause & Hot Flashes
- Missing or Irregular Periods
- Morning Sickness
- Nausea
- Overactive Bladder
- PCOS
- Period Cramps
- PMS
- Postpartum Recovery
- Psoriasis
- Quitting Smoking
- Raynaud's
- Recurrent UTIs
- Restless Legs
- Rosacea
- Shingles & Post-Shingles Pain
- Sinusitis
- Tinnitus
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vertigo & Dizziness
Treatments
What happens in the treatment room
Acupuncture
Pain · Sleep · Digestion · Stress and mood · Period pain
Chinese Herbal Medicine
A formula written for your diagnosis · Digestion, sleep and energy · Period and cycle concerns · Often combined with acupuncture
Chinese Cupping
Muscle tension in the back and shoulders · Neck and upper back stiffness · Often combined with acupuncture
Moxibustion
Warming therapy · Aches that feel better with heat · Period pain · Often used with acupuncture
Tuina Massage
Muscle and joint pain · Stiffness and range of movement · Often combined with acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial muscle tone · Relaxation · May include body points for your diagnosis
Your practitioner
Jason Tarter, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Jason is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMPAO. He earned his diploma in acupuncture in 2008 and in Chinese herbal medicine in 2010, and has been treating patients since 2008.
About JasonFind us
213 Queensway S., Unit 400
Keswick, Ontario L4P 2A7
We are on the second level of the building. The stairwell to the second floor is next to the restaurant Rice and Noodles. Plenty of free parking at the building.
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