At GTA Pain & Stress Clinic, we use acupuncture to treat:
- Pains/numbness/ burning sensations
- Stress/anxiety/ depression
- Insomnia
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Tinnitus/hearing loss
- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic cough/ allergy
- Long-COVID
- Hot flashes/excessive sweating
- Menstrual problems/help IVF /nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
- Emphysema/ COPD
- Early dementia symptoms
- Constipation /IBS
- Stroke / Bell’s Palsy
- Car accident related disorders
- Side effects from Oncology therapy
- Spinal cord injury and related problems
Let our acupuncturist relieve your pain:
*Free Consultations are limited to 15 mins.
What We Commonly Treat
Four areas our patients come to us for most often.
Pain Relief
From back and neck pain to headaches, tingling and numbness — acupuncture may help ease pain and restore comfortable movement. Learn More →
Fertility Support
Support for women facing fertility challenges, including those undergoing IUI and IVF — with care for hormonal balance and overall well-being. Learn More →
Sleep Support
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up unrefreshed — acupuncture may help calm the mind and support more restful sleep. Learn More →
Bell's Palsy Recovery
Sophia's own method for facial paralysis, refined over years of practice — focused on the facial functions that matter most in daily life. Learn More →
Whole-Body Regulation, Built Into Every Treatment
We don’t just address the symptom that brought you in. Each plan also nurtures your body’s overall balance.
Our Acupuncture Services
Drug-free, natural therapies for pain, stress and sleep disorders
Registered acupuncturist with 27 years of clinical experience in Canada, trained in both Western and Chinese medicine.
Why Choose GTA Pain & Stress Clinic?
- Registered & experienced — R.Ac with 27 years of practice, trained in both Western and Chinese medicine
- Diagnosis-first approach — Expert tongue diagnosis identifies the root cause before needling, so treatment targets more than just symptoms
- Prime location — Minutes from Hwy 401 & 404, near Leslie Subway Station and Bessarion Subway Station
- Easy access — Free parking, wheelchair accessible, with elevator to our suite
- Flexible payment — Cash, debit and credit cards accepted*
- Insurance friendly — Motor vehicle accident benefits and extended health care plans accepted
* A 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments
Precise Diagnosis Before Treatment
Before a single needle is placed, Sophia reads your tongue — its color, shape, coating, and moisture reveal your body’s internal condition. Combined with your symptoms, health history, and other observable signs, this forms the diagnosis behind every treatment plan
Individualized Treatment Plan
No two patients receive the same treatment. Your acupuncture prescription is formulated from your diagnosis and adjusted over time as your body responds, so your care evolves with your condition
Integrated Pain Management
Acupuncture is combined with cupping, scraping (gua sha), moxibustion (or heating) and other alternative methods as needed. This multi-therapy approach addresses both your symptoms and their underlying pattern.
Our Acupuncture Clinic
GTA Pain & Stress Clinic
1110 Sheppard Ave. East
Suite 312,
North York , Ont., M2K 2W2
gtapainstressclinic@gmail.com