what is myoActivation®?
myoActivation is a systematic needling technique that targets muscle in sustained contraction, fascia in tension, and relevent scars to relieve pain, improve mobility and function, and restore wellbeing.
To ensure quality assurance, myoActivation® has been trademarked.
for who?
anyone looking to improve pain, discomfort, impaired function, or experiencing poor mobility.
myoActivation can target chronic pain affecting any area of the body, including the neck, back, shoulder, arm, hand, hip, knee, and ankle. in addition to...
pelvic pain
headache, migraine
jaw pain, TMJ
fibromyalgia
and much more...
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how?
during your first appointment a lifetime injury history will be taken, including surgical history, and scars on your body. treatment will involve movement tests, palpation and needling. appointments are booked 1-2 weeks apart. plan for 3-4 sessions. some people may need more. wear comfortable clothing, preferably shorts. you may ask to remove your shirt and shoes during treatment. a sports bra is recommended. hollow bore needles are used (like you would get a vaccination with). the needle is NOT left in and no medication is injected. after treatment: reducing vigorous exercise for 2-3 days post-treatment is advised to prevent strain and allow tissues to heal. plan your appointments accordingly. risks vary considerably between persons and may include: bruising, minor bleeding at site of needling (common) nausea, dizziness, lightheadedness, post treatment fatigue and soreness for a few days pneumothorax if needling over lung fields (rare)
it is common to need 3-6 appointments for optimal outcomes. initial appointments are 45 minutes. follow-up appointments are 30 minutes.
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please wear comfortable clothing, preferably shorts and a loose shirt. you may be asked to remove your shirt during the appointment, a sports bra is recommended.
FAQ
do you accept insurance?
we do not direct bill 3rd party insurance. Look for Nurse Practitioner services, or use a health spending account for coverage.
WCB and ICBC clients
at this time, Alana cannot accept WBC or ICBC claims.
cancellation policy
there is a $75 cancellation fee for no shows or cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment time. please cancel or rebook prior to 24 hours before you appointment.