Acupuncture in Richmond, BC

Relieve pain and calm your nervous system with acupuncture in Richmond, BC. Direct billing and ICBC welcome.
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Acupuncture treatment at Remedy Massage Therapy in Richmond BC

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What Can Acupuncture Help With?

Remedy’s registered acupuncturists treat pain, tension, stress, sleep problems, digestive complaints and women’s health concerns at our Richmond clinic near Alderbridge Way and Garden City Road. Treatments may combine acupuncture with acupressure, cupping or gua sha, depending on what suits you. We direct bill ICBC and several extended health insurers, and you can book online without a referral.
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Women's Health & Fertility

Fertility support, menstrual health, menopause, prenatal & postpartum care.
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Pain & Injuries

Back pain, neck & shoulder pain, joint pain, sports injuries and more.
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Headaches & TMJ

Relief for tension headaches, migraines, jaw tension, clenching and more.
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Stress & Sleep

Reduce stress and anxiety, support emotional balance and improve sleep.
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Digestive Health

Support for bloating, IBS, reflux, nausea, constipation and overall gut health.
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Oncology/Cancer Care

Support for symptom relief, treatment side-effects and recovery.
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Meet Our Acupuncturists

Richmond Acupunture offering pain relief and direct billing

Alyssa Gao, R.Ac.

Traditional Acupuncture • Women's Health • Fertility • Oncology Support
Alyssa provides gentle, evidence-informed care, with areas of interest in women's health, fertility and oncology support. Her treatments are tailored to support your body through every stage of life.
Areas of focus:
Women's Health
Oncology/Cancer Care Support
Fertility & TTC
Traditional Acupuncture
Acupressure
Fire Cupping
Fire Needling
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Richmond acupuncture offering deep tissue accupressure

John Wu, R.Ac.

Acupressure • Traditional Acupuncture • Pain Relief & Recovery
John combines acupuncture with a deep-pressure approach to help relieve pain, muscle tension and support recovery. Many clients appreciate his strong, hands-on techniques.
Areas of focus:
Acupressure
Traditional Acupuncture
Cupping
Gua Sha
Neck & Back Pain
Muscle Tension
Injury Recovery
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ICBC Acupuncture in Richmond

Both John and Alyssa treat ICBC patients for eligible claims. We offer direct billing to ICBC for your convenience.

Our Treatments

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Traditional Acupuncture

Fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points to restore balance, reduce pain and support overall wellness.
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Fire Cupping

Gentle suction therapy to lift and decompress muscles, improve circulation and support detoxification.
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Acupressure

A needle-free approach using targeted pressure on acupuncture points to relieve pain, tension, stress and digestive discomfort.
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Fire Needling

Needles are gently heated to enhance circulation, release deep tension and support pain relief.
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Meet Our Acupuncturists

Acupuncture at Remedy is provided by Alyssa Gao, R.Ac. and John Wu, R.Ac. Read their full profiles, see acupuncture pricing, and check which insurers we direct bill.

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Acupuncture for chronic back pain →Acupuncture for stress & sleep →Dry needling vs acupuncture →Using your ICBC claim for acupuncture →

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Acupuncture FAQs

Do I need a referral for acupuncture?

No. You can book with a registered acupuncturist directly, without a doctor’s referral. Some extended health plans and ICBC claims may ask for a doctor’s note, so check with your insurer before your first visit if you plan to claim it.

Does ICBC cover acupuncture, and is there a user fee?

Yes, for eligible claims. For the first 12 weeks after a car accident, ICBC pre-approves up to 12 acupuncture treatments, with no doctor’s referral needed. ICBC acupuncture appointments at Remedy currently have no user fee. Alyssa and John both direct bill ICBC, so just bring your claim number and Personal Health Number (PHN).

Do you direct bill for acupuncture?

Yes. Alyssa Gao direct bills Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, GreenShield and ICBC, plus Manulife, Canada Life, Desjardins and more through TELUS eClaims. John Wu direct bills all major insurers and ICBC. Add your plan details when you book online and you’ll only pay any amount your plan doesn’t cover.

What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?

Acupuncture comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Very fine needles are placed at specific points along the body’s meridians to restore balance and support overall health, and are usually left in for 15 to 30 minutes. Dry needling is a modern, Western technique that targets tight muscle knots (trigger points) to release muscle tension.

Read our full guide: Dry needling vs acupuncture →

Can I see an acupuncturist if I’m afraid of needles?

Yes. Acupuncture needles are very fine, much thinner than the needles used for injections or blood tests, and many people find treatment relaxing. Let your acupuncturist know you’re nervous so they can talk you through each step. Acupressure is also a needle-free option that uses targeted pressure on acupuncture points to relieve pain, tension, stress and digestive discomfort.

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