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All Welcome!
All are welcome! If you want to live an active life, with less pain and more well-being in your daily life, you are in the right place! Acupuncture and Pilates are the perfect combination for this!
Ideal for all ages!
Pilates is safe for people with limited movement; improves body awareness and balance; strengthens muscles and increases flexibility. Services are personalized at each training according to your goals!
To make it even easier, both Acupuncture and Pilates services are available in Portuguese and English!
Book an Appointment
Booking for acupuncture treatments can be done by phone in one of my 2 locations in Winnipeg - MB.
Pilates sessions are available only at River East Chiropractic.
You are welcome to book in the location that best suits your needs and schedule!
Family Acupuncture Wellness Clinic - 107-897 Corydon Ave
(204) 691-8808
River East Chiropractic and Family Wellness Clinic - 1187 Rothesay st
(204) 334-3334
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at specific points on your body. Acupuncture is a very effective tool of Traditional Chinese medicine, and it can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Acupuncture is well known for its effectiveness on pain management on chronic conditions such as arthritis, back/neck pain, and sciatica. However, it is also very effective for treatment of headaches, insomnia, stress, depression/anxiety, gastric conditions (e.g. heart burns and IBS), respiratory conditions (e.g. rhinitis and sinusitis), gynecological conditions (e.g. PMS, infertility, menstrual pain), and many others.
Traditional Chinese Medicine understands our body as having a dynamic system of energy that circulates in a well-defined rhythm and in perfect balance when our body is healthy. When imbalance occurs, our body progressively shows specific signs and symptoms characteristic of a disease. By inserting needles into specific points, acupuncture practitioners stimulate our body to recover and re-balance.
These stimuli provoke the release of hormones and neurotransmitters triggering several important effects such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant. In addition, it modulates action on emotions, endocrine, and immune systems and on various other organic functions.
Personal Pilates Training
Pilates is the method once known as "Contrology" (the art of controlling and balance body and mind). It was created by Joseph H. Pilates to train his own body (due to rickets and ashma). During the WWI, 1914, he started to apply his technique to other people. In 1926, Joseph moved to New York, USA and started his first studio. By the age of 87 he died, and since then the method became to be called Pilates.
The main goal is to promote well-being through the improvement of body flexibility and strength. The method brings real results as long as its principles are followed.
The 7 principles are:
Concentration
Fluidity
Precision
Control
Centralization
Breathing
Axial growth
Pilates can be practiced by people of all ages. Our studio is perfect for people who wish to exercise effectively, improve body function, recover from injuries, improve balance, mobility, strength and flexibility. We offer individual and very small personalized group sessions.
Pilates sessions are offered only at Rivereast Chiropractic location. Book our TRY-OUT PACK!
About me...
My name is Sabrina Abreu Schlickmann Gil, and I practiced Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for almost 20 years in Brazil before coming to Canada. I am a fully registered Acupuncturist, an active member of Manitoba Professional Acupuncturist Association – MPAA, since September 2020. My education includes:
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences - University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Canada
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina - Florianopolis, Brazil.
Specialization in Acupuncture – Centro de Estudo e Pesquisas do Homem - Florianopolis, Brazil
Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Jinan, China.
Specialization in Physiology of Exercise – Universidade do Extremo Sul de Santa Catarina - Criciuma, Brazil.
Full Pilates trainer - Studio B, Equipe Ivana Henn - Florianopolis, Brazil
Besides that, during all these years I have participated in many short-term courses to upgrade my skills and keep me updated with the best practices. My experience in all these years of practice showed me how powerful the effectiveness of using acupuncture and exercises to relieve pain, better function, and have healthier lives.
I have always been interested in sports and exercise, and in how they can help people of all ages be active and healthy. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Manitoba in the Rehabilitation Sciences MSc Program. My study was about the walking performance of older adults and walking tests performed by clinicians.
I also enjoy learning about other cultures by visiting museums and traveling. One of the activities I like to do is cycling and walking because it helps us to be in contact with Nature, and to know new places in our own city.