Chinese medicine.
A clearer view.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Canada
Find a clinic. Understand your options. Navigate your benefits. An independent place to begin your journey with Chinese medicine in Canada.
A STUDY IN CONNECTION
Find a local clinic
Start with a city, a service, a conversation.
Understand the practice
Familiar terms. Thoughtful explanations.
Make sense of benefits
Know what to ask about your own plan.
02 / THE PRACTICE, EXPLAINED
Beyond the familiar names.
Plain-language introductions. A more informed conversation.
Acupuncture
An introduction to needle-based practice.
Cupping
Understand cups, suction, and the visit.
Tui Na
A closer look at hands-on techniques.
Moxibustion
Explore a traditional heat-based practice.
Gua Sha
Tools, techniques, and useful questions.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
What to ask before considering herbs.
Electro-Acupuncture
An introduction to electrical stimulation.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Learn the terminology and questions to ask.
Full treatment guides are being prepared for Phase 3.
LET’S TALK ABOUT BENEFITS
Is acupuncture covered by your plan?
Coverage, receipts, direct billing, and submitting a claim. Start with the questions to ask your insurer. Your own policy determines what is covered.
Explore the insurance guide03 / THE READING ROOM
Questions worth exploring.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
What to expect at your first acupuncture appointment
A thoughtful introduction to preparing, asking questions, and communicating during a visit.
View journal previewINFORMED CHOICES
How to choose a registered TCM practitioner
Know where to check credentials and what to ask before making an appointment.
View journal previewBENEFITS & COSTS
Can I claim acupuncture on my benefits plan?
Start with your own policy and the questions to confirm before you book.
View journal previewBEFORE YOU BEGIN
A few things you may be wondering.
A little clarity, before the next step.
Get to know TCM HubIs TCM Hub a clinic?
No. TCM Hub is an independent information platform for acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Canada. We do not provide diagnosis, treatment, or personalized medical advice.
Can I book a treatment through TCM Hub?
We do not handle medical appointments. When the directory is available, contact a clinic directly through its own phone number or website to confirm services, fees, and availability.
Can you recommend a treatment for me?
No. Your healthcare choices need an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional who understands your health history. Our information can help you understand terms and prepare questions.
Are you affiliated with insurers or regulators?
No. We do not represent any insurer, government body, regulator, or professional association, and cannot confirm credentials or claims eligibility on their behalf.
Where should I confirm my benefits coverage?
Check your own policy and contact your insurer or plan administrator to confirm eligible practitioner credentials, required documents, and your remaining allowance. TCM Hub cannot confirm whether a particular service will be reimbursed.
Are the clinic listings and articles ready?
This is a Phase 1 development preview. The directory and search are scheduled for Phase 2; treatment guides and full articles follow later. Sample clinics will be clearly labelled and will not be presented as real healthcare listings.
How can a clinic request a listing or correction?
The practitioner and correction links will lead to an application form. The form is scheduled for Phase 5 and will open after its submission destination has been configured.
FOR THE PRACTITIONER COMMUNITY
Make your practice easier to discover.
Help people find clear, practical information about your clinic.