Rudy Clemente R.Ac Acupuncture

✨ Clinic Update for 2026 ✨

Starting January 1st, my acupuncture rates will be updated to better reflect the time, care, and full range of TCM modalities included in every session and are within typical ranges for local registered acupuncturists.

New Rates:
• Initial Treatment: $120
• Follow-Up 50 min: $105

Thank you all for your trust and support. I’m excited to continue offering deeply personalized, integrative care as we step into the new year together. 💛

If you have any questions or want to book your next session, just send me a message!

Did you know acupuncture can help with heat? However, prevention is key so Prepare for high temperatures 🌄

A prolonged heat wave will affect the South Coast including Greater Victoria.

Daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected from now through Wednesday.

Plan to stay cool:
• MOST IMPORTANT: Drink plenty of water even when you don’t feel thirsty;
• Stay in the shade as much as possible;
• Close windows and curtains during the day and open them at night;
• Take a cool shower or bath but not for too long as it can dehydrate your skin. 10mn is a safe bet.
• Identify cool zones inside and outside of homes (like community centres and libraries);
• Apply ice packs and cool, damp cloths to your wrists and neck;
• Wear a hat to protect from sun;
• Use sunscreen if you must be exposed to the sun but remember that sunscreen does NOT protect against heatstroke;
• If able, check on others, especially those who live alone or are most at risk;
• Stay inside an air-conditioned building like a mall if you feel it is too much anytime and reach out for help.

And don't forget to book your appointment to help you cool you off 😎

It is very important for public safety. So have your say by following the link and share your opinion

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From June 10th, 2024, I'm updating the acupuncture and Chinese medicine services prices to keep my ability to provide the quality of services you are used to while offsetting the increasing cost of living. The new price point will be as follows:

Initial Acupuncture Treatment: $105.
Follow-ups 50mn: $90.

I deeply appreciate your continued trust and support in my services. I’m committed to assisting you in your journey to health and look forward to continuing our partnership.

Do you get frustrated when people say there's no research to support therapies like acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine? There is an accumulation of lots of research for a wide range of health conditions.

Here's an example of a new one done in an outpatient clinical setting in Germany. 96 patients with chronic tension headaches related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction were divided into 4 groups: 1. Acupuncture treatment, 2. Therapeutic exercises, 3. Combo of acupuncture and exercises, and 4. "usual care" (not made clear in the abstract, but I'm thinking probably painkillers or maybe mouthguards).

After 6 weeks of treatment and then 6 months after initial treatment, only the acupuncture group had long-lasting relief.

Feel free to share this!

And let us know the TCM and acupuncture research you find most interesting!

(link contributed by on Instagram)

当人们说没有研究支持针灸和中医等疗法时，您是否会感到沮丧？现在针对各种健康状况已经积累了大量研究

这是在德国门诊临床环境中进行的新治疗的示例。 96位与颞下颌关节（TMJ）功能障碍相关的慢性紧张性头痛患者被分为4组：1.针灸治疗，2.治疗性练习，3.针灸和练习相结合，4.“日常护理”

经过 6 周的治疗和初次治疗后的 6 个月，只有针灸组的症状得到了持续的缓解。

请随意分享！

请告诉我们您最感兴趣的中医和针灸研究！

（链接由 Instagram 上的 提供）

Dear patients,
I will be off clinic from Wednesday, Jan 3rd and be back on Monday Jan 8th.

Happy new years to all and warm wishes of health!

Dear patients, I have new opening hours for the holiday season. Come and check it out to book your appointment online or by calling us.

https://energy.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/60

Dear patients,
From September 5th 2023, please note new hours for Rudy Clemente Acupuncture services:
Tuesday 2:30 pm 6:30 pm
Wednesday 5 pm- 6 pm
Thursday 4 pm- 6 pm
Saturday 9 am- Noon

Thank you.

Very interesting perspective as our job has so many affect on our life and health.
https://lifehacker.com/use-the-hierarchy-of-needs-to-find-your-perfect-job-1850660848?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&fbclid=IwAR2YxGJhX79pkCl-felFshDYOmO3DeP-2hKk0fY4JlXrTZtLTmY4fqlrlqc

Use the 'Hierarchy of Needs' to Find Your Perfect Job Analyze your current gig and consider what you'd need from a new one using some classic psychology.

Vacation Alert:

I will be off the clinic from August 18th to August 29th.

Thank you

Amazing news for the health of all. Effective July 1st, all Public Service Heath Care Plan (PSHCP) members have benefits to cover acupuncture treatments.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/health-care-plan/information-notices/improvements-changes-public-service-health-care-plan.html?fbclid=IwAR2Gus9AXEWHI4mXSacAwCiLAjScjHiYcyoXAxsY7Pm_0Bq2VIg8r1lsmWI

Update: Improvements and changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan - Canada.ca As previously announced, effective July 1, 2023, changes will come into effect for all Public Service Heath Care Plan (PSHCP) members. The PSHCP is currently administered by Sun Life Financial. Following a competitive procurement process, which was unrelated to the new PSHCP changes, Canada Life Ass...

Acupuncture can support Kidney health and help patients who are going through dialysis.

Breaking News! Two new studies demonstrate why dialysis patients need acupuncture: https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/digital/index.php?i=781&a_id=34316&pn=16&r=t&Page=47