Acupuncture office · Candiac
Acupuncture… a medicine worth discovering!
The Luc Lavoie Acupuncture Office offers you personalized care. Making you feel welcome, listened to and properly cared for are its main goals.
2009
Member of the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec since 2009
Your well-being, at the heart of every treatment
Your physical and psychological well-being are paramount throughout your treatment program.
Browse the site to learn more about acupuncture…
And come experience it for yourself at the Luc Lavoie Acupuncture Office.
Your acupuncturist
Luc Lavoie, Ac
A graduate of Collège Rosemont and a member of the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec since 2009, I now practise acupuncture in Candiac. As continuing education, I have also completed training in laser acupuncture and in the analysis of the anatomical structures related to the various acupuncture points. These courses not only broaden my knowledge of the field, they also let me offer my patients more treatment options.
- Graduate of Collège Rosemont
- Member of the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec since 2009
Acupuncture
A medicine thousands of years old
Acupuncture is a medicine thousands of years old that originated in Asia, mainly in China. It draws on the body’s natural healing mechanisms and considers the person as a whole (body and soul), with their strengths and weaknesses.
Conditions treated
Much more than pain
The list of conditions treated is not exhaustive, and many other conditions can be treated and/or relieved by acupuncture.
General conditions
Fatigue · Anxiety · Insomnia…
Digestive conditions
Diarrhea/Constipation · Nausea and vomiting · Ulcers…
Respiratory conditions
Asthma · Allergies · Colds and flu…
Reproductive system
Menstrual problems · Infertility · Vaginal discharge…
Circulatory conditions
Cold extremities · Edema · Low and high blood pressure…
Urinary conditions
Incontinence · Frequent urination · Difficult or burning urination…
Musculoskeletal conditions and pain
Tennis elbow · Sciatica · Carpal tunnel…
Eye and ear conditions
Sensitivity to glare · Watery or dry eyes · Dizziness…
Skin conditions
Hives · Shingles · Boils…
Cosmetic concerns
Prevention of wrinkles and varicose veins · Skin firming…
Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting · Back pain and sciatica · More energy for mother and child…
Post-operative care and after-effects of illness
Easing the side effects of chemotherapy · Slow healing · Hemiplegia and some forms of paralysis…
What to expect
Appropriate, personalized treatment
An acupuncture treatment begins with an intake interview, observation and additional examinations. This lets the acupuncturist identify the nature and causes of the problem, then continue with a treatment tailored to your signs and symptoms.
Step 1
The assessment
Step 2
The treatment
Step 3
The advice
- First treatment, for a thorough health assessment
- 1 h 30
- First treatment, for a thorough health assessment
- Follow-up treatments
- 45–60 min
- Follow-up treatments
- Needles left in place
- 30 min
- Needles left in place
Treatment methods
Beyond the needles
Acupuncture uses a wide range of other tools in its treatments.
- The needle
- Cupping
- Moxibustion
- The infrared lamp
- Gua sha
- Electrical stimulation
- Laser
- The plum blossom hammer
- Bloodletting
- Learn more →
Acupuncture for children
Children generally respond well to treatment
The same methods used for adults can be used for children, with extra care. For the more fearful, there are alternatives with no needle entering the skin.
Acupuncture for children- Press needles
- The small roller
- The spring needle
- Magnets
Frequently asked questions
Fees and questions
Per session
$90
There is no extra fee to open a file, and you will receive a receipt for insurance and/or tax purposes.
How much does a treatment cost?
Sessions are $90. There is no extra fee to open a file, and you will receive a receipt for insurance and/or tax purposes.
Please note that as of January 1, 2027, the fee for a session will increase from $90 to $95.
Does insurance cover acupuncture?
Most insurance companies partially reimburse treatment fees (a percentage), up to a certain amount. If yours does not, ask your insurance company about it.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Sometimes the needle insertion goes unnoticed, and other times it causes slight discomfort. The feeling is similar to a mosquito bite. What you usually feel is warmth/cold or local numbness, a slight electric current lasting a fraction of a second, a feeling of heaviness, redness, or a sensation of tightness around the needles. All of these are considered normal. Most of the time, patients end up completely forgetting the needles, which leave them deeply relaxed.
Contact me
Book an appointment
Appointments only, but office hours are flexible.
How to book
- 1
Call or text
At 514-576-9260, for a first appointment or a follow-up.
- 2
Pick a time
Appointments only, but office hours are flexible.
- 3
Your first treatment
Allow about 1 h 30 for a thorough health assessment.
Where to find us
Luc Lavoie Acupuncture OfficeCentre professionnel Montcalm Inc.201 Boul. de l’Industrie, Bureau 211Candiac, QC J5R 6A62nd floor