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Drive - located at the corner of Kingsway and Nelson St, and the entrance to the parking lot is
above Nelson St. (2 hours of parking is available at P1, P2
Skytrain - Get off at Metrotown Skytrian station, cross the Metrotown and get out of Hudson
Bay, and walk along Nelson St while cross the road, and you will be there.
Bus - NO.110, 144, 119, get off at the Nelson Ave station,the entrance is on the side.
Rhinitis has many possible causes. Rhinitis can be either acute or chronic, and is categorized into three areas: allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, and mixed rhinitis (a combination of allergic and non-allergic).
Allergic rhinitis is the most common cause of rhinitis. It is caused by environmental allergies and is characterized by an itchy or a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion. Other allergic symptoms include:
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If you have nonallergic rhinitis, you probably have symptoms that come and go year-round. You may have constant symptoms, or symptoms that last only a short time. Signs and symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis may include:
Nonallergic rhinitis doesn't usually cause itchy nose, eyes or throat — symptoms associated with allergies such as hay fever.
The exact cause of nonallergic rhinitis is unknown.
But,there are a number of things known to trigger nonallergic rhinitis — some resulting in short-lived symptoms while others cause chronic problems. Nonallergic rhinitis triggers include:
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Chronic sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks, despite treatment attempts.
Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, this condition interferes with drainage and causes mucus buildup. Breathing through your nose might be difficult. The area around your eyes and face might feel swollen, and you might have facial pain or tenderness.
Chronic sinusitis can be brought on by an infection, by growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or by a deviated nasal septum. The condition most commonly affects young and middle-aged adults, but it also can affect children.
At least two of the four primary signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis must be present with confirmation of nasal inflammation for a diagnosis of the condition. They are:
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Acupuncture Point Injection is a therapy whereby specific body locations are injected with biologically active substances which are physiologically regulating. These substances are used to treat pain, swelling, inflammation and toxin accumulation, among other problems. Most injections cause only minor discomfort because they are very shallow, given just under the skin or into the muscle.
Trigger Point Injection deal mainly with muscular, nerve and fascia pain, the type of pain that usually remains after a bad car accident in the neck, TMJ, shoulder region or in chronic low back pain.& The onset of this type of pain is frequently traumatic and then continues to linger for long periods of time often years. Over time muscle/fascia tension and imbalance combined with decreased blood flow to the joint cause arthritic changes. The muscle applies abnormal forces to the joint and wear and tear sets in.
The three ingredients in MIC injections help your body learn to use fat properly, breakdown fats, and prevent the body from storing extra fat. Combining MIC injections with Vitamin B12 shots can also will get even better results. The Vitamin B12 shot makes a great compliment to the MIC injections for weight loss as it speeds up the metabolism, boosts energy and mood, and reduces stress. MIC injections and the Vitamin B12 shot make a powerful combination of nutrients that conquer not only the causes of excessive weight gain (fat utilization) but also the effects (weight gain, low energy, and depression). Together, the MIC injection and Vitamin B12 shot reteach your body how to lose weight, and keep you motivated in your new diet and exercise lifestyle through increased mood and energy, without giving you the jitters or stress that often come from taking pharmaceutical drugs or caffeine as a metabolism booster. MIC and Vitamin B12 injections help your body naturally learn how to lose the weight and feel great, until it is ready to do it completely on its own through diet and exercise.
Lipodissolve or mesotherapy involves a series of injections of medications that are purported to melt away localized fat deposits. The drugs most regularly used in are phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (commonly called PC and DC, respectively)
Localized injections of phosphatidylcholine (PC) with deoxycholate (DC) to reduce superficial deposits of fat have gained popularity. Initially, different practitioners added multiple other ingredients, including L-carnitine, aminophylline, collagenase, various vasodilators, and hyaluronidase. A standard formula with PC and DC as essential ingredients.
1.5mm reduction in fat layer, Remarkable increase in skin elasticity.
The chart on the left shows fat loss in mm. The chart on the right shows skin elasticity. Study conducted on the thigh area of 10 women ages between 21 and 44.
If you are visiting BC or hosting guests from another country and some injury or medical condition occurred, your travelers insurance can cover all the medical treatment received from us. Coverage is worldwide as long as the majority of the time is spent in Canada. It's the perfect plan for visitors to Canada, returning Canadians and landed immigrants awaiting provincial health care coverage.
Injury or medical condition occurred in your work place, WCB covers your medical expenses. Call the WCB at 204-954-4100 or toll free 1-855-954-4321 to report a workplace injury to a Claim Information Representative.
There are many types of injuries that a person may suffer after being involved in a vehicle accident. If you have been involved in an accident and suffered a personal injury, you should seek out medical expertise and provide retain the right medical notes as needed to prove your claim.
Symptoms can be slow to show, but injuries can and do impact our lives every day that we live with them.
Effective April 1, 2019 there will be a set number of preauthorized treatments available within the first 12 weeks following a claimant’s motor vehicle accident. ICBC will be preauthorizing 12 treatments at $105 for initial assessment and $88 for standard follow-ups.
Medical Services Plan of BC (MSP) funding for acupuncture treatment is available for people receiving premium assistance.
Not sure if you qualify for coverage? Don’t worry, we will confirm this for you and let you know how many treatments you have remaining for the year.
Please bring your care card or personal health number with you to your initial appointment.
A doctor’s referral is NOT required. MSP pays for a combined annual limit of 10 visits for acupuncture treatment.
MSP covers $23.00 per visit and for your convenience, we bills MSP directly.
You are charged for the balance of your treatment fees.
Acupuncture treatment is covered by most extended health plans.
Please check your benefits booklet or contact your insurance provider in order to be clear on the details of your coverage.
Usually a certain amount per year is allocated to different types of therapy such as RMT registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractor, and acupuncture.
Some providers pay a percentage (usually 70% ~ 100%) per visit.
Some plans offer a dollar amount per year instead of a percentage.
To receive Extended Health Benefits insurance reimbursement, please submit your receipts to your provider directly.
We recommend that you submit your receipts regularly – each 3 months or so is a good habit to get into.
We are happy to bill your insurance provider directly so that you do not have to pay out of pocket or deal with the paper work.
Once your insurance has been confirmed, all you have to do is pay the balance of your fee (depending on your individual plan).
Eligible insurance providers are:
What We Need:
We will only bill directly to one insurance company at a time except Pacific Blue Cross. If you are covered by your own as well as a family’s plan, we must claim to your own personal plan first and then claim on the alternate plan.
In some cases (rarely), claim results or responses are not available immediately and may take 1- 2 weeks to receive confirmation. If this happens, we require your credit card information for back-up payment.
Each plan has different policies and restrictions. Some require a doctor’s note for acupuncture treatment while others do not allow for direct billing online. We encourage all of our patients to check with their providers before coming in to ensure that they are eligible for acupuncture.
Please submit your receipts to your insurance provider directly if they don’t accept direct billing. We always issue a receipt after each treatment so that you can submit your claim and get reimbursed.