Soma Acupuncture

The practice sits in a suite at 510 Sylvan Ave. and works with people who want a natural, whole-person approach to their health and wellness.

The practice looks at a person's overall picture rather than a single symptom. Its approach considers food, daily activity, genetics and mental state, and the first step is working out where a problem starts before treatment is planned, with the aim of supporting overall health. Renee tailors care to each patient's circumstances and aims to create a safe, supportive setting where patients play an active part in their own healing.

The main offerings are Health and Pain Relief, a holistic service that addresses chronic pain, inflammation, energy, digestion, weight, immune function and stress; Women's Health and Fertility, covering menstrual cycle regulation, PMS, fertility, IVF support, menopause symptoms, and pregnancy discomfort and postpartum recovery; and Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture, which is aimed at fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture, muscle tone and relaxation. The practice says its women's health treatments help regulate hormones naturally and that facial acupuncture promotes collagen production.

Acupuncture is paired with hands-on and skin-focused techniques where they suit the treatment: gua sha, which uses a smooth-edged tool to work the skin and support circulation; cupping, which uses suction cups to increase blood flow; and tui na, a restorative massage that uses rhythmic compression along the body's energy channels.

Renee also writes posts for the practice blog on health, wellness and fertility, and invites people looking for a natural approach to health to book an appointment.

Takes a holistic view of health that considers food, activity, genetics and mental state, and identifies the source of a problem before treating it to support overall health.