Meet Katherine Smyth, Registered Acupuncturist in Castlegar, BC
Katherine Smyth brings over 25 years of experience in health and sports medicine to Castlegar. With 15 years of clinical expertise and a specialization in acupuncture. Katherine helps patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and enhance their overall well-being. Formerly recognized as the best acupuncturist in Squamish for 2016 and 2017, she is now dedicated to serving the Castlegar community.
Katherine’s acupuncture treatments are designed to:
- Accelerate Recovery from Sports Injuries: Targeted acupuncture helps reduce inflammation, relieve muscle tension, and speed up healing.
- Manage Chronic Pain: Find effective relief from back pain, joint issues, migraines, and more through tailored acupuncture therapy.
- Enhance Athletic Performance: Improve circulation, reduce muscle tightness, and promote overall physical balance to perform at your best.
- Support Pregnancy and Fertility: Acupuncture can help balance hormones, alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms, and improve fertility outcomes.
- Relieve Stress and Anxiety: Katherine’s treatments help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote mental well-being.
In addition to her focus on sports medicine, pain management, and women's health, Katherine offers microneedling treatments to address skin concerns such as acne scars, fine lines, and sun damage. Her holistic approach ensures that your body, mind, and skin receive the comprehensive care they need to thrive.
Services Offered
Katherine Smyth provides a diverse array of treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of her patients. Her services include:
- Acupuncture
- Sports Medicine
- MicroNeedling
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Cupping Therapy
- Soft Tissue and Myofascial Techniques
- Mobilization Techniques
- Corrective Exercises
Katherine’s expertise extends to treating a wide range of conditions, offering individualized care for each patient:
- Pain Management and Injury Recovery
- Athletic Performance Enhancement
- Prenatal and Postnatal Care
- Women's Health and Hormonal Balance
- Concussion Management
- Headache and Migraine Relief
- Mental Health Support: Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
- Arthritis and Autoimmune Conditions
Katherine is committed to providing holistic and effective care that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of health concerns.
Home Clinic
Come visit my bright and professional home-based clinic in Castlegar, BC. The entrance to the studio is located on the left side of the house off carport, and has ample driveway parking. For the past 12 years, Katherine has proudly served the Squamish, Whistler, and Sea to Sky corridor communities, providing expertise and compassionate care to enhance the well-being of her patients. She is now serving the Kootenays region, including Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Rossland and the surrounding areas.
Prenatal Acupuncture: Headaches in Pregnancy
Many pregnant women experience headaches throughout their pregnancy. In early pregnancy, increased blood circulation and hormonal changes can be the culprits. Other possible causes include stress, anxiety, fatigue, nasal congestion, eyestrain, and tension. Additionally, sudden elimination or reduction of caffeine intake upon discovering pregnancy can cause headaches due to withdrawal.
Pain, Injuries & Stress: How Acupuncture Can Help
How to help pain, injuries and stress: Many people often experience physical pain, injuries, and stress. Pain arises from the nervous system and can be sharp or dull, constant or intermittent, localized (like back pain) or widespread (like flu-related aches and pains). It signals us to address injuries and ailments.