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Prenatal Acupuncture

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Natural relief for pregnancy pain.

A gentle, holistic approach to pregnancy wellness

Prenatal Acupuncture Benefits

Prenatal acupuncture is a safe, gentle, and effective way to support your health and well-being throughout pregnancy. This holistic approach can help ease many common pregnancy discomforts—without the use of medication or side effects. It addresses many pregnancy-related concerns, including:

  • Morning sickness (nausea & vomiting)
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches & migraines
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anxiety & depression
  • Sinusitis
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension
  • Insomnia
  • Edema (fluid retention)
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Vaginal itching
  • Breech & posterior positions
  • Cervical ripening & labour induction
  • Miscarriage prevention
 
The Prenatal Acupuncture Experience

Our warm and calming environment is designed to help you feel safe and cared for. Your first prenatal acupuncture session begins with a thorough discussion of your health history and pregnancy journey. We tailor each treatment to your unique needs—whether you’re seeking relief from discomfort, emotional support, or preparation for birth.

During the session, you’ll rest comfortably as fine, sterile needles are placed at carefully selected points on your body. Most clients find the experience deeply relaxing, often leaving with an immediate sense of relief and calm.

Our practitioners are highly trained in prenatal care and committed to ensuring your treatments are both effective and nurturing—for you and your baby.

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Acupuncture in every trimester

1st Trimester
Acupuncture can provide drug free relief to some of the most common complaints in early pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting, headaches and fatigue.

 

2nd Trimester
During the second trimester, women experience a lot of changes in their body due to the growth of the baby. This can lead to back pain and the misalignment of posture. Acupuncture treatments can reduce or correct these conditions, and can also give relief from heartburn, hemorrhoids, anxiety and depression.

 

3rd Trimester
Acupuncture helps ease many of the discomforts of the 3rd trimester, such as back pain, sciatica, swelling, constipation, heartburn and insomnia. Acupuncture treatments can also gently prepare the body for labour by ripening the cervix and by teaching your body how to promote efficient contractions. Clients who get acupuncture throughout their pregnancy, especially the third trimester, report faster and less complicated deliveries.

 

Breech Position
Most babies turn to a head down position between week 28 and 32. If your baby hasn’t turned by 33 weeks, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a reliable and non-invasive approach. Moxibustion is a process of burning a Chinese herb (dried mugwort) over an acupuncture point to encourage your baby to turn. The stick does not come in contact with the skin, but warms and stimulates the acupuncture point. These treatments change your hormonal levels which cause the baby to increase its movements and rotate accordingly. During the appointment you will be instructed on how to perform this take home treatment.

Book as soon as you are aware baby is in breech position, the earlier you receive care the better the outcome.

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How Prenatal Acupuncture Works

By gently stimulating specific points in the body, prenatal acupuncture can ease pain, improve circulation, and help balance hormones. This natural therapy not only supports overall comfort during pregnancy but also prepares your body for labour and delivery—promoting cervical ripening, encouraging optimal baby positioning, and potentially shortening labour while reducing the need for medical interventions.

 

In addition to supporting labour preparation, prenatal acupuncture enhances blood flow, reduces swelling and inflammation, and releases tension in muscles and joints. Research, including a well-known study by Elden et al. (2005), has shown that acupuncture can be highly effective in relieving pelvic pain during pregnancy.

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Real People, Real Reviews

It [acupuncture] has helped so much with my sleep at night. The space is so tranquil and my appointment is always so relaxing, despite having little needles in me 🙂 I was nervous about the needles at first, but they are so fine I don't even feel them. Looking forward to more acupuncture.
Xenia
Absolutely loved the experience. Was my first time trying acupuncture and I had no expectations as I did not really know what to expect. I came out of the appointment very relaxed and happy.
Kale
I went into labor 2 days after my labor prep acupuncture. Thank you, Tomoyo, for the amazing experience! I felt great after my acupuncture session. I hope to come back soon and try other services.
Elaine

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Registered Acupuncturist

April Kowaleski

April Kowaleski, R.Ac

April is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

She started her journey in health care 35 years ago as a pharmacy technician at the Hospital for Sick Children. When she started having children of her own, her focused changed to natural health and she became a holistic nutritionist. After having children, April fell in love with the birth process and turned her focus to working as a birth and postpartum doula, supporting families through this wonderful but sometimes challenging stage of life. She worked as a doula for 15 years, and at this point, decided to study Acupuncture. She had witnessed many times the power of Acupressure points during labour and decided to make this medicine the next step in her journey in health care.

​April uses her experience and education to help people move through the many stages of life. She can treat both mental and physical aliments to help create balance and good health in the body.

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Tomoyo Furusho

Tomoyo Furusho, R.TCMP, R.Ac

Tomoyo is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist under the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She believes a holistic approach is key to achieving optimal health at any stage of life.

After earning her diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition, her passion for holistic health led her to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed a Diploma in Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tomoyo's personal journey has inspired her to focus on women’s health, particularly reproductive, prenatal, and postnatal care, utilizing a holistic approach.

Her goal is to help people become familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine and enjoy the benefits of its ancient wisdom.

Services available in English and Japanese.

Registered Acupuncturist in Toronto

Paola Borges

Paola Borges, R.Ac

Paola is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She originally trained and practiced as a Medical Doctor in Brazil, driven by a deep passion for healthcare and a desire to help others. After working for two years as a general practitioner, Paola moved to Canada in 2019 and transitioned to a career in acupuncture. She was inspired by the remarkable results she observed in her patients' healing processes through acupuncture.

Paola combines her extensive Western medical knowledge with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide holistic support for health and well-being. Her particular focus is on women's health, a passion that deepened when she became a mother and personally experienced the emotional and physical challenges of perinatal and reproductive health. Paola is dedicated to supporting women throughout their perinatal and reproductive journeys, offering compassionate and knowledgeable care. She values the stories and experiences of her patients and enjoys building meaningful connections with them.

Services available in English and Portuguese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start, and how often should I come?

Anytime—first trimester onward. A typical plan is weekly sessions for 3–4 weeks, then tapering as symptoms improve. In the third trimester, many clients return to weekly to prep for birth.

Common goals include easing nausea/vomiting, reflux, fatigue, headaches, back/hip pain, swelling, insomnia, anxiety, and constipation. Some clients also use it to support overall wellness throughout pregnancy.

If you have a high-risk pregnancy, bleeding, preterm labor signs, fever/infection, or a medical device like certain implants, consult your primary provider first. We’ll review your health history to ensure acupuncture is appropriate that day.

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