Hi, I'm Maria.
I believe that true healing begins in a space where you feel safe. Many of my patients comment on how their minds and bodies relax as soon as they lie on my table. When you feel seen, heard, and supported, this creates the right environment to relax and receive the full benefit of your treatment. Within this environment of safety and connection, acupuncture works its magic, helping to calm the nervous system and unwind patterns of stress, tension, pain, and anxiety.
As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I’ve been offering heart-centered care since 2011. I help people navigate a wide range of concerns, including chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, sleep issues, hormonal imbalances, menopause, and other health challenges. One of the things I love most about acupuncture is that while it can be incredibly effective for physical symptoms, it also has the capacity to create beautiful shifts on emotional, mental, and even spiritual levels.
Many of the people who find their way to my practice are moving through a period of profound change. You may be carrying grief or emotional pain, feeling stuck, disconnected, or sensing that an old way of being is no longer working. My role is not only to help address physical symptoms, but also to support you in reconnecting with hope, resilience, your own wisdom, and a clearer path forward.
Throughout my years in clinical practice, I've experienced the joy of witnessing people reconnect with themselves and life in ways they never thought possible.
In addition to acupuncture, I have completed formal training as a Flower Essence Practitioner and will soon be officially offering sessions that integrate acupuncture, flower essences, and other supportive practices for those seeking even deeper healing and transformation.
I strive to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, compassionate, and free from judgment.
My practice is located in North Central Calgary, serving patients from northwest Calgary, northeast Calgary, and surrounding communities.
I look forward to meeting you.
Whether you're seeking relief from stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, headaches, back pain, neck pain, or perimenopause-related concerns, your first visit is an opportunity for us to explore…
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Each follow-up session begins with a brief check-in before moving into your acupuncture treatment. We focus on your current needs while also helping to…
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What patients said about Maria
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Rosa Paredes · Facebook · 4 Apr 2014
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“I have migraines often and they usually last THREE DAYS. I was fortunate enough to see Maria one of those migraine days. She worked her magic and 10 minutes into the acupuncture treatment, the migraine was gone. I highly recommend her. Thank you miss Maria ;)”
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Maria Francesca Townsend · Facebook · 4 Apr 2014
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“Last week I had an incredible acupuncture experience with Maria. I woke up with a kink in my neck, barely able to move. After one session the pain was down 50% and the second session closed the deal! She only used 4 needles and none at all in my neck so I was pretty skeptical. I now believe acupuncture works! Today I went to see her for a wellness treatment and I have been floating on cloud nine all day.”Read moreShow less
