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"To see things in the seed, that is genius."

~ Lao Tzu

Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine that has nurtured the health of countless people for thousands of years. It concerns itself with the basic issues of health and disease, and life and death. Chinese medicine’s overriding interests are with the individual and the causes of illness within that individual, rather than with the suppression of their symptoms.

Chinese medicine is unique from orthodox medicine, not because it is less scientific but because its science is applied to a different part of the health-disease spectrum. In Chinese medicine, we have a science that has matured over millennia. We also have a science that has meticulously observed, amassed, rigorously tested, coordinated, and systematized the laws of nature at the health end of the health-disease spectrum.

Both health and illness are rooted in the energetic, intangible, and indefinable according to Chinese medicine. Thus, to understand health and illness, we must consider that health and illness themselves are processes that are rooted in something far more subtle and rarefied than the physical body and mind. In Chinese medicine, this something is called qi.

Qi is the central concept that underpins all of Chinese medicine. Its behaviour and its various transformations, as illustrated by the interaction of yin and yang, have shaped the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diagnostic systems of this medicine. Likewise, the treatment modalities of acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet and food therapy, massage, heat, exercise, meditation, and counselling, all function to restore balance to yin and yang and optimize the transformations and movement of qi.

At its core, Chinese medicine is a holistic and natural medicine. It acknowledges that health is the normal and natural state of our bodies and that illness is an unnatural condition and a deviation from our natural state. The ultimate goal of Chinese medicine is to help restore our bodies’ natural and harmonious function to bring about a state that supports our innate abilities to resist illness and to heal and restore balance to our entire being.

WHAT CAN CHINESE MEDICINE TREAT?

At Synthera, we are trained to cultivate wellness as well as to correct the patterns and imbalances that lead to ill health. Our strategy is to nurture and grow your body’s resources during times of health in order to create a reserve upon which your body can rely to withstand times of difficulty and illness. In treating illness, we treat your symptoms as well as support the health and balance of your body, mind, and spirit. This allows us to treat and work with a wide variety of physical, mental, and emotional health conditions.

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OUR CLIENTS LOVE WHAT WE DO

I have had two episodes of Bell’s palsy approximately one year apart. The first time, I was told by the emergency room doctor that I would never get the paralysis out of the right side of my face. I went to see Val the next day we set up 3 to 4 treatments per week. In about 4 weeks the paralysis was 99% gone. I was still experiencing some mild trouble closing my eyelid completely. The second time the doctor thought I was having a stroke right in from of him. After doing all their tests they told me it was Bell’s palsy again. Again I was told I would never recover from the paralysis, this time on the left side of my face. I again did a B-line to Val’s office and we did the same 3 to 4 times a week regimen. Within the same timeframe, about 4 weeks, I was completely back to normal. There was no longer any paralysis, not even the eyelid.
David A.
I was a client of Val's back in 2010-2011, she was the first acupuncturist I had ever seen. Was amazed how she was able to help with a complicated nerve issue that no other modality could even touch. So, when another medical issue came up in 2021, I did not hesitate to start seeing her again. And what a difference it has made in my life. I highly recommend working with Val. She is very knowledgeable, caring, gentle and compassionate---and she listens. She is a credit to the healing arts and I wish more practitioners were like her.
Deb A.(Google)
I’m giving Val Kowal a 5-star review only because that’s the maximum allowed. I suffered a seriously painful sciatic attack and was reduced to walking with a cane. Upon my wife’s recommendation, I reluctantly made an appointment to be treated by Val Kowal’s acupuncture method. I was skeptical as I knew nothing about acupuncture. I parked one block from her clinic and hobbled in with my cane. Two hours later I literally danced back to my car. The success of the treatment was truly amazing. Val cautioned that the initial treatment would have a short-term positive effect but that a few subsequent treatments should completely abate my problem. True to her word, 3 more treatments were all that were required and to this day have no further pain. I would highly recommend Val Kowal to anyone requiring pain management.
Don G.
Absolutely amazing therapy. Have been dealing with Eye Tracking, Post Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injuries since 2010 with very little relief until I met Val. She has not only helped with my chronic headaches and neck pain (without causing dizziness/balance issues), but even helped with my eye tracking so much that I have been able to cancel my subsequent strabismus surgery. I highly recommend Synthetic Therapy [Synthera Therapeutics] it has literally changed my life.
Dean K.(Google)
Val is an excellent practitioner! Intuitive, knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate. I highly recommend her to people seeking a higher quality of treatment than is offered elsewhere.
Nick S.(Google)
I highly recommend Val for anyone looking for an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner of both western and eastern medicine. I have been seeing her for over a year now and she has successfully addressed multiple health issues that I was struggling with. Her understanding of both western and eastern medicine allows her to offer a unique approach to healthcare that is both comprehensive and effective. What sets Val apart is her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of acupuncture. She is highly educated and has a deep understanding of the art and science of acupuncture. Her treatments are always tailored to my individual needs and she takes the time to listen and understand my concerns. I highly recommend Val to anyone seeking a highly skilled and caring acupuncturist. Her expertise and compassionate care have truly made a difference in my health and well-being.
Monica A.B.(Google)
I first heard of Val Kowal over seventeen years ago when a work colleague of mine was treated by her for a back problem. I couldn’t believe the transformation that occurred in this lady, going from barely able to get out of her car to being literally comfortable after only one of Val’s acupuncture treatments. She continued with more treatments and after that I never saw her in pain again.
Gayle G. (Part 1)
As time went by and I began to wrestle with my own aches and pains I thought I’d try out this highly recommended acupuncturist. My first impression of Val was that of a compassionate and highly competent woman who truly cared about alleviating me of my pain. Clearly, acupuncture was and still is her profession but more importantly it’s her passion. She is driven by her desire and uncanny ability to help people. Over the years I’ve gone to Val for treatment of aches and pains of every nature and intensity and she has never failed to bring me great relief. Besides being a brilliant acupuncturist, she is also a certified practitioner of Chinese medicine. As a result, she helped me with reducing inflammation and therefore pain, in a hip that was due for replacement. Even though her knowledge is boundless, Val is constantly researching and studying, keeping up with and sometimes even ahead of the latest developments in her field. I can’t sum Val up in one word but if I was forced to, I’d say she’s amazing! My quality of life has been improved dramatically because of her. She is one of a kind and honestly, I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Gayle G. (Part 2)
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