Calgary’s Specialty Clinic For Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Twenty-nine years of clinical experience. Nineteen specialty programs.
From pain and fertility to mental wellness and oncology support — care for the conditions Calgary patients seek most, delivered as complementary care alongside the conventional medicine provided by your physician.
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Care for the conditions Calgary patients seek most.
Huatuo Clinic is organized around nineteen dedicated specialty programs — each with a clinical focus refined over nearly three decades. Treatment plans are individualized following a comprehensive assessment, and acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are used as complementary care alongside the conventional medical treatment provided by your physician.
Pain Clinic
Back, neck, shoulder, sciatica, joint pain, headaches and migraines, and sports recovery — the largest specialty service at Huatuo Clinic, with a dedicated team and treatment protocols refined over nearly three decades.
Fertility & IVF Support
Coordinated with your fertility clinic schedule; treatment timed around IVF cycles.
Sports Medicine
Athletic injury recovery, performance maintenance, mobility, and rehabilitation.
Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic acupuncture for skin tone, fine lines, and dermatological concerns.
Mental Health & Wellness
Anxiety, insomnia, stress, and emotional regulation as complementary care.
Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis, joint inflammation, and chronic autoimmune conditions.
All nineteen specialty programs
View specialty clinic page“Specialty depth is rare in acupuncture practice. Patients who come to Huatuo Clinic for chronic musculoskeletal pain, fertility, mental wellness (stress and anxiety), headaches, sciatica, sleep disorders, or cosmetic facial rejuvenation do so because each program has a dedicated team and a clinical focus refined over nearly three decades.“
Huatuo Clinic · Calgary · Established 1997Two Calgary locations.
Both clinics offer free parking and are within walking distance of a C-Train station, serving patients from across Calgary.
300, 628 – 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0H6
(587) 333-6600Email: huatuoclinic@gmail.com
Wed, Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM
102, 1910 – 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 1H5
(403) 265-8889Email: clinic@acatcm.com
Sunday closed
Meet the Huatuo Clinic team.
All Huatuo Clinic acupuncturists are registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Many are also faculty at ACATCM. The team’s combined clinical experience spans pain management, fertility and IVF support, mental wellness, oncology symptom care, and the full range of TCM modalities.
A complete TCM toolkit.
Acupuncture is the cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, but it is one element of a complete clinical toolkit. Practitioners at Huatuo Clinic may combine modalities depending on the assessment and treatment plan.
Acupuncture $125 / $95
Sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points to address pain, regulate physiological function, and support recovery.
TCM consultation $65 / $50
Comprehensive TCM diagnosis including pulse and tongue assessment.
Chinese herbal medicine
Custom herbal formulas dispensed on-site at both Calgary locations.
Cupping therapy from $55
Suction therapy used to relieve muscle tension and improve local circulation.
Hijama therapy $100
Wet cupping in the traditional Sunnah method, performed by trained hijama practitioners.
Moxibustion $145 / $135
Warming therapy using mugwort applied to acupuncture points.
Tuina massage $115
Therapeutic Chinese medical massage targeting acupuncture meridians and trigger points.
Integrated massage & acupuncture $125 / $155
A combined treatment session offered in 60- or 80-minute formats.
Residents’ clinic acupuncture $25
Reduced-fee acupuncture provided by ACATCM residents under direct faculty supervision.
Why Calgarians choose Huatuo Clinic.❦
Calgary’s specialty clinic for acupuncture and TCM — with the depth of nineteen programs.
Pain. Fertility. Sports medicine. Mental wellness. Cosmetic acupuncture. Cancer-care support. Most Calgary acupuncture clinics offer general care; Huatuo Clinic is organized around dedicated specialty programs — each with a focused clinical team and treatment protocols developed over nearly three decades.
Calgary’s longest-established TCM clinic.
Founded in 1997. Twenty-nine years of clinical experience.
CAA-registered practitioners.
All acupuncturists licensed by the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta.
Two convenient Calgary locations.
Beltline (Downtown SW) and Banff Trail (NW), both with free parking.
Direct billing accepted.
Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, Canada Life, and most extended health plans.
Same-day appointments.
Capacity held in the daily schedule for urgent needs. Sunday hours at Beltline.
Also the teaching clinic of ACATCM.
In addition to delivering specialty care, Huatuo Clinic serves as the affiliated teaching clinic of the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) — Alberta’s degree-granting college of acupuncture and TCM.
For patients, that means an additional layer of academic depth behind the clinic’s practice: many of our practitioners are also ACATCM faculty.
- Faculty practitioners. Many Huatuo Clinic acupuncturists hold faculty appointments at ACATCM.
- Current methods. Treatment approaches reflect ongoing research and continuing education.
- Reduced-fee residents’ clinic. A separate, accessible option at $25 per session.
- Community service. Huatuo Clinic operates as a not-for-profit.
From Calgary patients.
The team at Huatuo Clinic was thorough during my initial assessment and explained the treatment plan clearly. After eight weeks of treatment for chronic neck pain, I noticed substantial improvement.
Our fertility doctor recommended acupuncture during our IVF cycle. Huatuo Clinic coordinated treatments around the cycle schedule.
I have been a patient for years — back pain, sleep, general wellbeing. The assessments are detailed and the practitioners listen.
Transparent treatment fees.
Fees are the same at both Calgary locations. Most extended health benefit plans in Alberta cover acupuncture provided by a registered acupuncturist.
| Service | Initial | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | $125 | $95 |
| TCM consultation | $65 | $50 |
| Cosmetic (facial) acupuncture | $155 | $135 |
| Moxibustion | $145 | $135 |
| Cupping therapy | $55 | — |
| Hijama therapy | $100 | — |
| Tuina massage | $115 | — |
| Integrated massage and acupuncture (60 min) | $125 | — |
| Integrated massage and acupuncture (80 min) | $155 | — |
| Residents’ clinic acupuncture | $25 | — |
These fees are provided for general reference. Individual practitioners may have different pricing based on their specialty area, treatment approach, appointment length, or the nature of the care provided. Please confirm the applicable fee when booking.
Direct billing accepted with most extended health insurers, including Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, and Canada Life.
Frequently asked.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance in Alberta?
Most extended health benefit plans in Alberta — including Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, and Canada Life — cover acupuncture when provided by a registered acupuncturist. Huatuo Clinic submits claims directly.
How much does an acupuncture appointment cost?
An initial acupuncture consultation and treatment is $125; a follow-up is $95. A reduced-fee residents’ clinic option is available at $25.
Who will I see at my appointment?
Standard appointments are conducted by our team of experienced, CAA-registered acupuncturists. A separate residents’ clinic option ($25) is available with care provided by ACATCM residents under direct faculty supervision.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients describe acupuncture as essentially painless. Needles are sterile, single-use, and approximately the diameter of a strand of hair.
How many appointments will I need?
Treatment course length depends on the condition. Acute musculoskeletal complaints often improve over three to six visits; chronic conditions are typically managed with longer courses.
Can acupuncture be used during IVF or fertility treatment?
Acupuncture is widely used in conjunction with fertility care. Huatuo Clinic’s fertility program coordinates appointment timing with the patient’s reproductive medicine schedule.
What specialty programs does Huatuo Clinic offer?
Huatuo Clinic operates nineteen dedicated specialty programs including Pain, Fertility & IVF, Sports Medicine, Facial Rejuvenation, Mental Health & Wellness, Rheumatology, Women’s Health, Sleep Wellness, Cancer Care, and others.
Are same-day appointments available?
Same-day appointments are sometimes available at both Calgary locations. Patients are asked to call the clinic or book online.
Where is Huatuo Clinic located?
Beltline (Downtown SW) at 300, 628 – 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0H6, (587) 333-6600. Banff Trail (NW) at 102, 1910 – 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 1H5, (403) 265-8889.
Request an appointment
Online booking is available 24 hours a day. The front desk at each location can answer questions about coverage, hours, and what to expect at the first visit.