Serving Canning, Wolfville, Kentville, New Minas, and the Annapolis Valley
Care built for people who use their bodies -
farmers, carpenters, tradespeople, and athletes.
HOW WE WORK
Care that begins with listening
Your first visit starts with a conversation, then we look at the whole picture. That can include your history, your pulse and tongue, and hands-on palpation to find what's driving your symptoms. Together we make a plan, and your first treatment follows.
Services
What We Treat
Pain & injury:
Back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and joint pain, TMJ and jaw tension, sciatica and disc-related pain, golfer's and tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive-strain injuries from farm work, trades, or long hours at a desk.
Recovery & Mobility:
Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation, including sports injuries, whiplash, sprains and strains, frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff recovery — restoring range of motion and getting you back to work and daily life.
Chronic Conditions:
A systemic approach to osteoarthritis, migraines and tension headaches, TMJ disorder, and the long-standing wear and tear that comes from farming, carpentry, construction, and other physical trades.
Stress & Sleep:
Whole-body approaches to insomnia, anxiety, burnout, and nervous system balance — calming the stress response so rest comes easier and pain doesn't creep back.
Women's Health:
Support through every stage, including menstrual and cycle concerns such as painful or irregular periods, PMS, fertility and preconception care, pregnancy-related discomfort, postpartum recovery, and the changes of perimenopause and menopause, with care that treats the whole person, not just the symptom.
About
Brigette McMahon, R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist
Brigette is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Nova Scotia. Her work focuses on paediatrics, women's health, and cosmetic acupuncture, with care that begins by listening and treats the cause, not just the symptom.Education & Training
She holds a diploma in acupuncture from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (2022). She is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and member in good standing with ATCMANS.
Kolston Gogan, R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist
Kolston is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Nova Scotia, and a longtime musician. His work is guided by one idea: treat the cause, not the symptom, by calming the nervous system rather than chasing whatever spot hurts that day.Education & Training
He holds a diploma in acupuncture from the Autumn Institute of Health, with clinical training under Henry Claflin and Ali Jopp. He is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and a member in good standing with ATCMANS.
Your First Visit
Booking is online
1
Book a time
Pick a time and practitioner through our online booking platform.
2
Fill in your intake form
It arrives by email after you book. Please plan for roughly 10 minutes to complete the form before you come.
3
Visit the clinic
Your first visit starts with a conversation. We'll build a treatment plan together, then begin your first treatment.
Opening October 15
Choose a service and a time through our booking page.
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