Natural support for people with cancer and the whole family
Hillgreen Oncology Acupuncture & Herbs provides Traditional Chinese Medicine and related health services, with a special focus on supporting people through cancer treatment and recovery. We also treat non-cancer patients with various health conditions. With our exceptionally-trained staff, we often treat complex conditions that cannot be handled by the average acupuncture clinic. Our approach includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, acupressure, massage, cupping, moxibustion, mindfulness, and more.
With two locations in the Greater Toronto area and one in Northumberland County, we provide high-quality, affordable, wheelchair-accessible, trauma-informed and 2SLGBTQ+ positive services.
Free initial consultation for all new patients
Cancer Support
For those in cancer treatment or recovery, we aim to improve your quality of life, optimize your cancer treatment outcomes, prevent recurrence, reduce stress, insomnia and inflammation, strengthen your immunity and energy, and reduce side effects from conventional treatments (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone, targeted and immunotherapies).
Research (in leading cancer centres and hospitals worldwide) shows that Chinese medicine and acupuncture can often help with:
- higher quality of life and longer life expectancies
- cancer-related pain
- cancer-related fatigue
- chemotherapy side effects
- post-treatment recovery and recurrence prevention
- numbness/tingling/pain (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy or CIPN)
- low blood counts (anemia, neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, etc.
- digestion problems (chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea, constipation)
- insomnia (and sleep quality), stress, anxiety and depression
- dry or inflamed mouth (xerostomia or oral mucositis)
- vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, sweats, etc.)
- improving your energy and immune system
- reduce stress and inflammation
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book.
Or, just call 416-890-7770 or 705-409-9850 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
General Health
We also work with many individuals whose health concerns are NOT cancer-related. Examples of conditions we treat include:
- neck pain, back pain, neuropathies and parasthesia (numbness, tingling, strange sensations)
- fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue, post-stroke paralyses or pain, migraines
- trauma recovery, insomnia, anxiety, depression, burnout/adrenal fatigue, PTSD
- dysmenorrhea (painful periods), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fertility, ovarian cysts, recurrent miscarriage, fibroids, pregnancy issues (morning sickness, back pain or sciatica during pregnancy, labour preparation), sexual and reproductive health
- chronic gastritis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s
- chronic cough, recurrent colds and allergies
- other complex and chronic illnesses
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book.
Or, just call 416-890-7770 or 705-409-9850 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Team | Our Mission | Our History | Our Services | Frequently Asked Questions
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF LOVES WHAT WE DO
You'll always feel welcome and cared for.
PAULINE SOK YIN HWANG, R.AC, R.TCMP (SHE/HER)
Pauline uses acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, self-acupressure and meditation to work holistically with people facing cancer as well as various other complex illnesses and conditions. In addition to her Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture diplomas, she has also earned a 3-year Master's Degree in TCM Oncology from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, and an Honours Bachelor in Cognitive Neuroscience from McGill University. She is the founder and Clinical Director of Hillgreen Oncology Acupuncture & Herbs and has been active in community health and social justice for over 20 years.
MARIA DEL CARMEN URQUIZAR CONTRERAS, R.AC. (SHE/HER)
Carmen is a Registered Acupuncturist who works with her patients to develop comprehensive and personalized treatment plans that holistically restore their physical, emotional and mental well-being. Her professional background includes practicing as a Registered Nurse in Spain for over 10 years, during which time she offered her services to the oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, community health, and intensive care units, as well as volunteering in Africa (Guinea Bissau). Carmen aims not only relieve her patient’s symptoms, but treat the underlying root cause of the disease as well.
Vilawan Thatayatikom , R.AC, R.TCMP (she/her)
Vilawan Thatayatikom (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP). She was introduced to TCM at a young age and employed TCM techniques to optimize patient outcomes in her 18-year family medicine and dermatology practice in Thailand, where she is licensed as a medical doctor and pharmacist. Vilawan has extensive experience diagnosing and treating various types of health conditions, is patient focused and empathetic, developing individualized treatment programs to suit the needs of each patient. Her areas of clinical focus include: cancer support, women’s health & infertility, pain management & sports injuries, neuromuscular diseases, insomnia & depression, autoimmune disorders & metabolic syndrome, skin & allergy diseases.
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book.
Or, just call 416-890-7770 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Team | Our Mission | Our History | Our Services | Frequently Asked Questions
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
AN EXCEPTIONAL TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book.
Or, just call 416-890-7770 or 705-409-9850 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Team | Our Mission | Our History | Our Services | Frequently Asked Questions
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
THIS STUFF WORKS.
Our unique blend of holistic medical therapies gets ALL your body's healing resources going in the same direction...
ACUPUNCTURE
HERBAL MEDICINE
NUTRITION
MIND-BODY MEDICINE
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book
Or, just call 416-890-7770 or 705-409-9850 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Team | Our Mission | Our History | Our Services | Frequently Asked Questions
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer)..
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Making it easy for you to get the care you need. We have three locations to serve you (click for maps and directions):
(1) Midtown Toronto (Yonge & Davisville) at 112 Merton Street
(2) Vaughan (Keele & Rutherford) at 9131 Keele Street
(3) Northumberland County (Warkworth) at 616 Concession Road 6 East
Your initial consultation is FREE. Come meet us and learn more, with no obligation to book.
Or, just call 416-890-7770 or 705-409-9850 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Team | Our Mission | Our History | Our Services | Frequently Asked Questions
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).