The 7 Best Registered Acupuncturists in Edmonton

Dr. Dorothy Payne, R.Ac., is a Canadian trained licensed acupuncturist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with advanced specialization in German Auricular Medicine (GAM) - a modern and sophisticated, neuroscience-based system of acupuncture that uses the ear as a detailed map of the body. Drawing on years of training with leading experts in auriculotherapy, Dr. Payne integrates specialized auricular needles, ear seeds, and/or Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to identify and treat precise reflex points that correspond to physical, physiological, neurological and emotional imbalances.

Her work focuses on restoring regulation within the autonomic nervous system, making her approach particularly effective for chronic pain, emotional trauma, mental health, stress, allergies, hormonal imbalances, post-traumatic stress, and other complex conditions that often resist conventional therapies. With the precision of auricular diagnostic techniques, Dr. Payne tailors each treatment to the individual’s unique energetic and neurological patterns, addressing root causes rather than symptoms and creating measurable changes in pain levels, stress response, and overall vitality. 

Blending traditional Chinese medicine principles with evidence-based European methodologies, Dr. Payne offers a gentle, non-invasive, and deeply targeted healing experience, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science.

Kat is Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Massage Therapist  who is member in good standing of College of Acupuncturist of  Alberta, also holds a Diploma of Orthopaedic Massage Therapy of 2200 hours training. Along with her Thai Massage background, she incorporates multiple treatment methods to helping our client  to achieving affective treatment outcome. Acupuncture and Massage therapy Receipts are accepted by all insurance.

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Graduated from Bachelor Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China 2004,

Member of College and Association of Acupuncturist of Alberta in good standing since 2007.

Ben was raised in the southern part of China, surrounded and influenced by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture culture. He then grew interested in TCM, especially Acupuncture, and decided to make it a career. Ben specializes in pain management and mental health adjustment. He has seen especially great results in patients with different kinds of pain before and is eager to continue developing his skills in treating various symptoms and conditions.

Specializes in pain management and mental health adjustment

M.D. (Russia), R.Ac., C.SMA, Neurofunctional Sports Performance Practitioner

Alina is a registered Acupuncturist with almost 10 years of experience in acupuncture. After graduating from MacEwan University’s Acupuncture Program, she completed an internship in China (Guangxi Medical University) as well as the Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMA) Program in the New York Tri-State College of Acupuncture becoming a certified specialist in SMA. With a strong interest in musculo–skeletal conditions, Alina recently continued her education by taking advanced neuro–functional courses in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program (McMaster University) with Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco and Anatomy lab training with Tod Garcia.

With a strong western medical background and experience in General Surgery, Alina effectively integrates Western and Eastern medicine in her daily practice, helping people recuperate after injuries, enhance their physical performance and reduce daily stress. She is constantly successful in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders, functional problems and problems of dysregulation, headaches and stress-related disorders and is happy to serve people of different ages and physical conditions!

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