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 wheelchair-accessible locations in the Greater Toronto area, one location in Northumberland County, and virtual sessions by phone/video, we provide high-quality, affordable, trauma-informed and 2SLGBTQ+ positive services.
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
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 welcome and cared for.
Pauline Sok Yin Hwang (she/her) 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.
Languages: English, basic Mandarin/Cantonese
Jude Yahfoufi (she/her) holds an Advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture diploma from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, and has advanced training in oncology through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has also completed training in specialized acupuncture techniques, including in Master Tung, Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture, and Balance Method Acupuncture, broadening her ability to address various conditions. Currently, she is pursuing a certificate in holistic nutrition, adding another layer to her holistic approach to healing. She is qualified to prescribe Chinese herbs and perform advanced acupuncture techniques.
Languages: English, Arabic
Michelle Qian Qiu (she/her) has over 10 years experience as a Chinese Medicine professional in both China and Canada, including as a practicing hospital clinician treating in-patients and outpatients, as well as in the emergency room. She also had 8 years of full-time study in the field, completing both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chinese medicine from the Liao Ning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Michelle is qualified to prescribe Chinese herbs and perform advanced acupuncture techniques and has a special interest and experience in oncology as well as pain management, neurology, fertility, digestion, and more.
Languages: English, Mandarin
Chloe Liu (she/her) is a passionate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner with extensive experience in cancer care. She is a radiation therapist at a cancer centre, and has been working with cancer patients and their families for over ten years. Chloe has a Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma from John & Jenny TCM College, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Graduate Certificate from Michener Institute, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Radiation Science from University of Toronto, has completed extensive coursework in Molecular Genetics, and has also worked as a Research Analyst. She has also completed the “Advances in Oncology Acupuncture: Clinical Research and Side Effect Management” course at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Languages: English, Mandarin.
Ke Li (she/her) graduated from Xiamen University’s Medical College, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Department in 2007. She studied under and was mentored by Professor Wang Yanhui, a famous professor of TCM and cancer expert. Ke Li is passionate about Chinese medicine cancer support because, having a loved one go through cancer when she was young, she decided to help others facing this difficult diagnosis. In the hospital in China, she saw many cancer patients experience challenges during surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. With the help of TCM, she saw many relieve their pain, prolong their life and even fully recover.
Languages: English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
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).