OCA’s cancellation period is now 24-hours. Please cancel your appointments before this window to avoid the $15 fee. If another patient takes your spot, no fee will be required. Thank you!

If you are a returning patient having acute symptoms (physical or emotional) and you really need some acupuncture but the shift says BOOKED, you can text Rachel at 613.413.3804 to see if she can squeeze you in.

  • As the cold weather arrives, Warming Immune - the Acupuncture & Moxibustion Circle - is returning to the schedule! Saturday, November 23rd at 2pm. Cost: $35-$40 sliding scale. Next one: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024.

  • Weighted Blanket & Ear Acupuncture : Wednesday, November 27th. $25-$35 sliding-scale. Book below under ‘Special Offerings’

  • Next MELT Method class is Saturday, November 30th, and we’re doing Knees, Legs & Hips! Book online through Pranashanti’s website

  • Reiki & Community Acupuncture - next up Wednesday, December 4th! Email/text Rachel for the waitlist

Community Acupuncture

The very heart of what we do, our Community Acupuncture appointments offer individualized and affordable acupuncture care in our peaceful, shared room treatment setting. Utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and diagnosis, acupuncture points are selected to meet your unique constellation of health needs and comfort level.


Special Offerings

We are here to bring creative and unique healing experiences to you and your community. Join us!


The MELT Method

The MELT Method is a self-care technique using specially designed soft balls and foam rollers to rehydrate fascia and rebalance the nervous system.

A community acupuncture enthusiast through and through, Rachel studied acupuncture in Victoria, B.C at Pacific Rim College.

Earning her license in 2016, Rachel began her practice in Toronto working at two community clinics - Toronto Community Acupuncture and Toronto Acupuncture Studio.

Her dream to open a clinic in a new city and help spread the community acupuncture movement more widely across Canada was sown early in her vision of practice. Rachel moved to Ottawa and opened OCA’s doors in May 2019. A community acupuncture room, with folks resting and healing peacefully together, is still one of her favourite places to be - even 12, 000 treatments later.

A community acupuncture enthusiast through and through, Rachel studied acupuncture in Victoria, B... Read More

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