Massage Therapy + Medical Acupuncture

At Excelsior Integrative, we combine the science of medical acupuncture with the hands-on precision of massage therapy to offer a session that works on both your neuromuscular and soft tissue systems — at once.

This integrative session blends up to 45 minutes of acupuncture or dry needling with massage therapy, creating a layered approach that helps relieve pain, regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and support long-term healing.

Conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton. Covered by most insurance plans when booked as massage therapy..

Medical acupuncture is a modern, evidence-based form of acupuncture performed by licensed healthcare professionals trained in anatomy, physiology, and pain science. Unlike traditional acupuncture, which draws on Chinese medicine principles, medical acupuncture is grounded in neurofunctional techniques and uses precise point selection to influence muscle tone, nerve sensitivity, and healing pathways.

Ultra-thin, sterile needles are inserted at targeted points in the body to:

• Calm overactive nerves

• Reduce muscle tightness and spasms

• Improve blood flow and oxygenation

• Modulate pain signals and reduce inflammation

Your session is structured to optimize both neuromodulation and manual release:

• Initial Assessment (5–10 minutes): Your practitioner will evaluate symptoms, movement patterns, and pain points.

• Acupuncture or Dry Needling (up to 45 minutes): Needles are inserted into specific motor points, trigger points, or meridian points depending on your condition.

• Massage Therapy (remainder of session): Hands-on treatment helps integrate the neuromuscular effects, reduce global tone, and promote circulatory flow.

• Remedial Exercises or Stretching (optional): Your therapist may offer home care strategies to extend the benefits between sessions.

Massage Therapy + Acupuncture is ideal if you’re experiencing:

• Muscle tightness, joint pain, or movement restriction

• Stress-related tension and nervous system dysregulation

• Chronic conditions like sciatica, headaches, or fibromyalgia

• Injury recovery or post-surgical muscle re-education

• Pregnancy-related back pain or general musculoskeletal discomfort

• Pain Relief Without Medication – Targets both the source of pain and the surrounding tension

• Nervous System Regulation – Encourages a shift from “fight-or-flight” to parasympathetic calm

• Improved Range of Motion – Releases deep tension and restores joint mobility

• Faster Healing – Enhances tissue repair, circulation, and neuromuscular reset

• Mind-Body Integration – A single session that supports both physical and emotional balance

Medical acupuncture is safe when performed by trained practitioners, but you may experience:

• Mild soreness or muscle fatigue

• Small bruising at insertion sites

• Temporary lightheadedness or tingling

These effects are generally mild and resolve quickly.

Contraindications include:

• Bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners

• First-trimester pregnancy (unless approved by a physician)

• Needle phobia or extreme anxiety around needling

• Severe uncontrolled health conditions

If you’re unsure whether this treatment is appropriate for you, we’re happy to discuss your options.

At Excelsior Integrative, this session is often used to support recovery from:

• Joint and muscular pain (neck, low-back, shoulder , rotator cuff, plantar fasciitis etc..)
• Muscle tweaks and spasms
• Myofascial release
• Trigger point release/treatments
• Sciatica

• Back pain in pregnancy
• Tension headaches/migraines
• Stress release
• Post surgical pain
• Chronic pain

This is not your typical massage — and not just a standard acupuncture session either. It’s a comprehensive, integrated treatment designed to release muscle tension, regulate your nervous system, and accelerate healing in one appointment.

At Excelsior Integrative, our certified practitioners use this combined approach to treat chronic pain, mobility restrictions, postural tension, and nervous system fatigue — with both precision and purpose.

Conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton, we proudly serve Midtown Toronto, Davisville, Mount Pleasant, Eglinton West, and Leaside.

Book your Massage Therapy + Acupuncture session today and experience the difference of integrative care.
Not sure if this treatment is right for you? Contact us — we’re happy to help.