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Valerie Kowal, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
- Acupuncturist
- Woman
- $85 - $105 per visit
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am
-
2:00 pm
Description
Valerie has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine for more than 18 years. Her evidence-based approach moves beyond simply treating symptoms and involves addressing the deeper root causes of physical and mental illness. Understanding the role genetics, epigenetics, and the immune system play in health and illness is part of her constantly evolving practice. Her treatments are highly individualized and are tailored specifically to you and your root causes. Valerie combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, and other modalities to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Conditions
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute rhinitis
- Acute sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bladder dysfunction
- Blood pressure
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic fatigue
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Facial palsy
- Gastritis
- Gastro-intestinal Disorders
- Gastroptosis
- Headaches
- Hiccough
- Indigestion
- Infertility
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- Leg pain
- Migraines
- Nausea & vomiting
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sexual dysfunction
- Shoulder pain
- Spasms
- Sports injuries
- Sprains
- Stress
- Stroke
- Wrist pain
Services
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Cupping therapy
- Scalp acupuncture
- Traditional chinese medicine
- Tuina massage
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
- Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.)
Education
- Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diploma in Acupuncture, Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- University of Western Ontario: Honours Bachelor of Science (Genetics)
- Post-graduate training: Japanese Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Trauma, Mental & Emotional Health, Critical Alignment Therapy
Professional associations
- College of Acupuncturists of Alberta
Facility Information
Synthera Therapeutics
Summary
Synthera Therapeutics is a NW Calgary acupuncture and herbal medicine clinic. Our practice blends the principles of Chinese medicine with contemporary medical science and offers you a comprehensive approach to healing a wide variety of health conditions. We work with chronic illness, concussion, mental health, and many other health issues, and support ongoing wellness in both men and women. Our goals are not merely to alleviate your symptoms, but to cultivate health on all levels by supporting your foundations, invigorating your vitality, and encouraging harmony between all aspects of you.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am
-
2:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Cupping therapy
- Scalp acupuncture
- Traditional chinese medicine
- Tuina massage
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
