Lotus Care: Acupuncture & TCM Clinic has incredibly skilled and experienced practitioners—Hanbo Hou, who combines Eastern wisdom with Western science, and Janique St-Laurent, who integrates multiple TCM modalities and modern hypnosis techniques.

What’s also neat about this clinic is they’re not just about acupuncture—they’ve got herbal medicine, facial cupping, Gua Sha, and Tui Na massage, too. It’s like having a whole toolkit for your health tailored to your goals and needs.

From what we’ve found, their sessions and programs are highly effective. The clients we chatted with mentioned how their chronic pain, skin condition, and overall health greatly improved after their treatments. 

It also helps that they offer affordable rates, including their therapeutic program packages. They’re thoughtfully designed programs—think fertility support or boosting your Qi—that you can get for consistent care (you can even save up to $200).

Just a heads-up, though: new clients must drop $150 for a 90-minute consult first. But honestly, that hour and a half shows they truly take their time to understand your health and map out an effective treatment plan—quite worth it if you ask us. 

Treatments are truly authentic and effective 

“I had a fantastic experience at Lotus Care clinic in downtown Ottawa! The team is highly skilled, and the treatments are truly authentic and effective! The serene atmosphere and personalized care made a big difference in addressing my concerns. Highly recommend this clinic for anyone seeking the best quality acupuncture in the city!”

Xuehan Su, Google Review

Always so refreshing 

“If you love being cared for, being validated, and your health prioritized, this is the clinic to go to. Hanbo and Janique are amazing acupuncturists! They make sure to listen to you and really try to understand. They really care about your health and do wonders. Treatments are always so refreshing”

Henri XVII, Google Review

With over 35 years of experience, Minda Natural Health & Chinese Acupuncture Clinic is a reliable choice for Traditional Chinese Medicine. We’re impressed by their experience in dealing with all sorts of conditions like chronic pain, cancer treatment, hormonal imbalance, and more.

We love how their practitioners are thorough with initial consultations to design treatment plans for every client. Many clients have shared the noticeable and immediate relief they felt after every session.

Their cleanliness and welcoming environment are also a plus in our books. It contributes to a comfortable and reassuring treatment experience—and hygiene plays a big role in the overall safety of acupuncture sessions.

As for scheduling, keep in mind that they’re closed on Sundays and require you to book an appointment first (no walk-ins).

On the bright side, a first visit session with them already includes consultation and a full acupuncture treatment, so you won’t have to pay separately.

Very good professional service 

“Have been seeing Mr Shen for about 4 months, 2x/week. I went there to manage the side effects and now, to recover from the cancer treatment. Very good professional service, on time. I expect it will take a while for my body to fully recover, so not expecting fast results. But I do see very good results relating to pain, colds, hormonal issues. My daughter also starts seeing Mr Shen to regulate her hormonal issue as a young female with ADHD symptoms.”

Winnie Lo, Google Review

Exceptional 

“First experience with TCM. I’m feeling so much better. Sleep and energy levels have improved. Skin issues are resolving. Even losing weight. Dr. Shen is exceptional.”

Andrea Pantoja, Google Review

Xu Acupuncture Ottawa is one of the oldest acupuncture clinics in Ottawa, given that it was established in 1988. The clinic covers both acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat various conditions like arthritis, cancer intervention, digestive disorders, and more.

Led by Ching Q Xu, we could tell how consistent he has been with his services throughout the years. We noted clients who continued to visit his clinic for over 6 years for all sorts of concerns, which shows that his treatments are effective and reliable.

Another thing we like is the free consultations; unlike others who charge for this, you can book a free consultation to know more and where to start.

The only hitch? The clinic only has one practitioner, so spots are easily filled, and you’ll probably have to wait or reschedule if your desired date is packed.

Nonetheless, Xu Acupuncture Ottawa is a solid choice if you’re experiencing a wide range of conditions or would like to hop on a free consultation.

Great experience 

“I had a great experience at Xu Acupuncture! The clinic is very clean, and Dr. Xu always follows safety procedures. He is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and attentive, making sure I feel comfortable throughout the session. The treatment was relaxing, and I noticed an improvement right away. Highly recommend!”

Bilane Hussein-Ali, Google Review

Professional and caring service 

“Dr Xu on Somerset is great! The professional and caring service helped my shoulder pain in 3 visits. He follows all the medical safety standards including clean needles and clean treatment bed in front of me. Highly recommended!”

Tyler D, Google Review

What we like most about Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture Clinic is that it offers comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services. 

The clinic provides acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, and even non-needle treatments, like cupping, moxibustion, and electrostimulation. This wide variety of services allows the clinic provide holistic treatments by combining these different specialties. 

Not to mention, their rates are affordable. For instance, first acupuncture visits are around $155, and succeeding ones are $95, which is quite a steal.

It’s also worth noting that they have a convenient booking system where you can choose the practitioner, service, and schedule of your choice. But we did notice how their slots are easily filled—chances are that by the time you check, the current month is already fully booked.

Still, we can’t deny that Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture Clinic’s popularity also stems from the fact they provide effective, promising, and affordable Traditional Chinese Medicine services.

Always felt better after leaving 

“I have gone to Blaise a handful of times over the last couple years and I cannot say I regret it. I usually go in for treatment on my hips and back as I am a pretty active person, but Blaise has always been open to helping me with more. I cannot recommend Blaise enough as I have always felt better leaving.”

Bruce Vu, Google Review

Knowledgeable, insightful, and professional

“I’ve been coming to Blaise since 2020 for different TCM and acupuncture treatments and can wholeheartedly recommend it …Blaise is knowledgeable, insightful, and professional…his clinic has such wondeful energy and everyone is very welcoming ..they change lives there!!”

M&M Canada, Google Review

Sunrise Neuro-Acupuncture Integrative Clinic stands out for its expertise in combining acupuncture techniques with modern neuroscience. This offers specialized treatments for complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Beyond neuro-acupuncture, you can also visit them for electroacupuncture, neck region, Zhu’s scalp, and sphenopalatine ganglion acupuncture. Clients who come in for different concerns like neurological disorders, pain, skin disorders, and more have been happy with the results.

We’re also pleasantly surprised by their competitive rates. To give you an idea, an initial consultation and treatment are only $110 and $80 for follow-ups, which is cheaper than others on this list. 

The downside? You might have to wait up to two days before they get back to you after contacting them. So, it might be best to secure a spot ahead of time to avoid any issues with scheduling. 

On a positive note, Sunrise Neuro-Acupuncture Integrative Clinic also has an alternative rehabilitation program. It combines Zhu’s scalp acupuncture and Daoyin to tackle conditions like stroke, Myelitis, Parkinson’s disease, and more.

Very positive experience 

“I can only say “Denis you are the best”. He helped me a lot dealing with pain and swelling after my ankle suregery. It was very positive experience and I know now where to go again if any pain re-occur again. Thank you!”

Vesna Cakarevic, Google Review

Clean, professional, flexible, reliable

“Clean, professional, flexible, reliable I’ve been to so many practices with my chronic pain and surgery sites. No one has been able to fix me except here. He is extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend.d to my family and friends.”

Kris Jean, Google Review