Paul Marchinko, D.AC, CNPA
Qualifications
Paul Marchinko graduated from the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which meets and exceeds the regulations to become a TCM acupuncturist for both British Columbia, Ontario and the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). He is continuing his studies there to complete his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma. He has completed:
- Certificate of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Certificate of Tuina Massage
- Clean Needle Technique through the CCAOM.
- Certified Natural Product Advisor through the Canadian Health Food Association
- 10 years of health store experience learning about diet and supplements
- learning the self healing techniques of Tai Chi from Si Fu Wang, 6th generation yang style
Ontario is in the process of creating a functioning College to regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This will be separate from the acupuncture practice of other health care providers such as the College of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and Registered Massage Therapists who only treat anatomical pain.
Under the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, TCM practitioners will be regulated to treat the body as a holistic system helping with more then just pain management.
In my personal experience of healing with acupuncture and massage, I have had positive results and gained knowledge for treating digestive disorders, fatigue depression and stress. I began learning about healing the body trough reflexology on the feet and ears. This has taught me to use the whole body as an instrument of healing. I take into consideration how a client might be helped by acupuncture, massage, ear and foot reflex points, supplements, teas, diet and Tai Chi exercises.
In my clinical experience I have been exposed to infertility, multiple sclerosis, chronic sinusitis and many aches and pains that are commonly treated by acupuncture such as: migraines; back pain; knee pain; dizziness; ringing in the ears; constipation; diarrhea and many other acute and chronic conditions.
Treatments and Fees
TCM Acupuncture and Tuina Massage
- 1st visit - Consultation with treatment:$90
- Follow-up visits: Acupuncture or Tuina Massage:$60
- Combination of acupuncture/massage:$90
Appointments range from one hour to an hour and a half.
Some insurance plans will cover acupuncture
