Therapies
At Marsden Centre we provide a variety of non-conventional treatments for both health and wellness promotion and chronic disease treatment. Find out more about some of the exciting therapies we offer at Marsden Centre by clicking on the links below:
Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, TCM dietary therapy, meditation, massage, and lifestyle counselling. Chinese herbal medicine involves customized herbal formulas taken in tea, capsule, tablet or decoction form. Herbs may also be used externally (foot soaks, washes, creams, etc.). Acupuncture is a well-known component of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles in strategic areas to stimulate certain points on the body.
TCM can be used for a variety of conditions including pain, digestion, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, depression, menstrual imbalances, fertility and pregnancy, nausea/vomiting, numbness/tingling, migraines, arthritis, and many others.
An initial TCM consultation usually includes background questions about your health and examination of your tongue, pulse, abdomen, and other physical signs to determine the TCM diagnosis. Depending on your specific condition, the recommended initial course of treatment may last anywhere from 5 to 10 sessions.
Please click here for more information on what to expect in your Acupuncture/TCM treatments.
Allergy Desensitization
Allergic illnesses are increasing in both the number of people affected and the severity of patient symptoms. at Marsden Centre we employ unique diagnostics aimed at assessing environmental and food based allergies. Conventional treatment of allergic illness involves the use of anti-histamines or immunosuppresive medication (e.g. corticosteroids) which can have side effects and may not fix or eliminate the hypersensitivity.
At Marsden Centre we use a variety of evidence based therapeutic strategies aimed at allergy treatment in Vaughan. One of these key strategies is allergy desensitization. This involves the application of minute amounts of the allergens that an individual is reactive to in order to induce tolerance and reduce hypersensitivity.