Sunrise Neuro-Acupuncture Integrative Clinic

10/14/2026

🧠 What if acupuncture could do more than address pain?

Your nervous system plays a central role in how you move, feel, and respond to your environment.

Neuro-functional acupuncture takes a modern, anatomy-informed approach to acupuncture, focusing on the relationship between the nervous system, muscles, and movement.

Unlike approaches based primarily on traditional acupuncture points, neuro-functional acupuncture considers nerve pathways, muscle function, and neuroanatomy when selecting treatment sites.

Depending on your condition, treatment may also incorporate gentle electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture).

Where might it help?
✓ Musculoskeletal pain and muscle tension
✓ Movement restrictions and mobility difficulties
✓ Certain nerve-related symptoms
✓ Functional recovery as part of a broader rehabilitation plan

At Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture & Integrative Clinic, we combine clinical experience, neuroanatomical knowledge, and individualized treatment strategies to support your health and functional goals.

👨‍⚕️ Denis Grounin, R.TCMP, R.Ac.
CTCMPAO Registered Practitioner
📍 Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario
📞 613-853-9099
🌐 www.neuroacupuncture.ca

Interested in learning whether this approach is appropriate for your condition?

Contact us to schedule a consultation.



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Acupuncture outcomes vary depending on the individual and condition. Evidence for specific applications varies, and treatment should not replace necessary medical care.

10/14/2026

Pain, stiffness, or muscle tension affecting your daily life?

Acupuncture may help you feel better, move more comfortably, and get back to the activities you enjoy.

Discover the Benefits of Acupuncture:

✔️Pain Relief�
✔️Improved Mobility�
✔️Reduced Muscle Tension�
✔️Stress Reduction�
✔️Improved Range of Motion

At Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture & Integrative Clinic, we provide personalized acupuncture treatments tailored to your condition, symptoms, and recovery goals.

📍 Westboro, Ottawa, ON�
📞 Book your appointment today!

Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better.



Acupuncture results vary by individual and condition. Treatment is not a substitute for appropriate medical assessment or care.

10/13/2026

What happens when acupuncture meets electricity?

Tiny electrical impulses stimulate targeted nerves and muscles.

This is electroacupuncture - a technique used to support pain management, muscle activation, and neuromuscular rehabilitation.

Targeted stimulation - a different approach to recovery.

📍 Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture & Integrative Clinic

Westboro, Ottawa

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09/16/2026

How common are sensory processing difficulties in children?

More common than many parents realize.

Research estimates that sensory processing difficulties affect approximately 5–21% of children in the general population, with substantially higher rates reported among children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD.

A child may be unusually sensitive to sounds, textures, clothing, lights, touch, or busy environments. Others may actively seek movement, pressure, or intense sensory input. These responses can affect everyday activities, attention, learning, communication, and participation.

In our latest article, we look at what current research tells us about sensory processing difficulties globally and in Canada and Ontario, including their connection with ASD, ADHD, and speech and language delays

Understanding what may be behind a child’s reactions can be an important first step toward finding appropriate support.

📖 Read the full article on our website:
https://www.neuroacupuncture.ca/how-common-are-sensory-processing-difficulties/

📍 Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture Integrative Clinic | Westboro, Ottawa



This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Research shows 5–21% of typically developing children experience sensory processing difficulties, rising to 40–90% in ASD. Canada, Ontario and global data with sources.

08/11/2026

If your child covers their ears at birthday parties, melts down over sock seams, or needs to crash into everything to feel calm, you are not dealing with bad behaviour.

You are dealing with a nervous system that processes the world differently.

Sensory processing differences affect an estimated 5 to 16% of school-aged children. They are present in the majority of children with autism and ADHD. And in Ottawa, waitlists for occupational therapy can stretch 12 to 18 months.

At our Westboro clinic, we work with children who are sensory-sensitive — alongside their OT, speech therapist, and family. Not instead of those supports. Alongside them.

We use scalp acupuncture, neuro-acupuncture, and a completely needle-free laser option for children who are touch-sensitive. Every plan starts with a thorough individual assessment.

What families most often tell us after a course of treatment:

→ Better sleep
→ Calmer days with fewer meltdowns
→ Improved tolerance of previously difficult experiences
→ More engagement in therapy sessions

Individual results vary. But if your child is struggling and your waitlist is long, it may be worth a conversation.

🔗 Full information on our approach, what to expect, and how to book is at the link below:
https://www.neuroacupuncture.ca/conditions/sensory-processing/


Educational content only. Individual results vary. Consult a healthcare professional for persistent concerns.

Acupuncture-based and needle-free laser processing support in Ottawa for children with ASD, ADHD and developmental differences. Westboro clinic.

08/10/2026

With more than 30 years of clinical experience and over 15 years in Emergency and Intensive Care, Denis Grounin combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with ongoing study in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and neurological rehabilitation.

At Sunrise Neuro Acupuncture Integrative Clinic, every treatment plan is individualized and may combine neuro-acupuncture with Traditional Chinese Medicine to support nervous system function, rehabilitation, and overall well-being.

Our clinical focus includes:
✅ Stroke rehabilitation support
✅ Post-concussion symptoms & traumatic brain injury (TBI)
✅ Neuropathy & nerve pain
✅ Bell's palsy & facial paralysis
✅ Chronic pain & movement disorders
✅ ADHD-related symptoms & emotional regulation
✅ Neurodivergent children, including autism-related symptoms, sensory processing differences, speech delay, and motor coordination challenges
✅ Women's health, fertility & hormonal support
✅ Stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation

If you're looking for an individualized, integrative approach to care, we'd be pleased to support your healthcare journey.

👉 Book your appointment today:
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Neuro-acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are individualized healthcare approaches. Treatment outcomes vary and depend on many factors. This information is provided for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of results or a substitute for medical care.

My name is Denis Grounin, R. Ac, R.TCMP, I am a registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in Ontario. I bring more than two decades of global acupuncture and herbal experience to Ottawa and the National Capital Region.

08/10/2026

Twenty-five years after her stroke, the greatest challenge wasn't paralysis. It was pain.

For nearly a year, a 74-year-old woman experienced sudden burning and stabbing pain radiating down her left leg. The episodes came without warning, disrupted her sleep, and had not responded well to medication.

After beginning an individualized neuro-acupuncture treatment plan, she gradually noticed fewer pain episodes, improved sleep, and less stiffness.

By her twelfth treatment, she reported that the neuropathic pain had completely resolved.

One year later, during follow-up, she continued to report that the pain had not returned.

Cases like this remind us that rehabilitation doesn't always end months after a stroke. Sometimes, meaningful improvements are still possible years, even decades later.

Read the full case study below:
https://www.neuroacupuncture.ca/neuropathic-pain-case-study/



This describes the experience of one individual and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of results. Individual responses to treatment vary.

Case study of a stroke survivor who used neuroacupuncture for neuropathic pain and reported reduced pain, better sleep, and improved mobility. Individual results vary.

07/24/2026

Every migraine has a story. Sometimes that story spans decades.

This patient’s journey included childhood migraines, multiple concussions, chronic neck pain, and years of neurological challenges before seeking care.

Recovery isn’t always about eliminating pain overnight. Sometimes it’s about helping someone read again, return to work, and reclaim everyday life.

Every treatment plan starts with understanding the whole story.



This case reflects one individual’s experience. Results vary from person to person.

07/23/2026

This is one of the patients I will never forget.

Harbin, China. 1998.

Department of Neurology, Harbin Medical University.

In 1998, I travelled to China to continue my training in acupuncture, which I had already been practising for several years.

What changed my career wasn’t acupuncture itself. It was seeing what rehabilitation could achieve.

It was meeting this young patient.

She had been admitted after a severe motor vehicle accident with a spinal cord injury.

She was unable to sit, stand, or walk independently.

Under the guidance of Professor Gao Wei Bin, I had the opportunity to observe her rehabilitation.

By the end of her treatment program, she was able to stand on her own and take her first steps.

I have never forgotten that moment.

During the following months, I studied alongside professors, neurologists, and rehabilitation teams in one of China’s university hospitals.

For the first time, I saw neurological rehabilitation begin almost immediately after patients became medically stable.

Recovery wasn’t delayed, it started early.

I also witnessed acupuncture used as part of comprehensive rehabilitation rather than as a stand-alone treatment. It was integrated into the care of patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions.

Watching daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, and the gradual progress of each patient changed the way I think about recovery.
It taught me that survival is only the beginning.

The real goal is helping people regain function, independence, and quality of life.

Nearly three decades later, those lessons continue to shape my clinical practice, and acupuncture remains one of the tools I integrate into neurological rehabilitation.



Educational content only. This post is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Individual outcomes vary.

This photograph was taken during clinical training in China in 1998 and is shared with respect for the patient and the educational purpose of this post.

07/18/2026

Most people can describe brain fog.
Very few can explain what it actually is.

After a concussion, the term gets used to describe almost any change in thinking — but brain fog isn't a diagnosis. It's an umbrella term for a range of cognitive symptoms that may involve attention, processing speed, executive function, memory, and other aspects of cognition.

Understanding what's actually happening is the first step toward addressing it.



This content is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. If you're experiencing cognitive symptoms following a concussion, consult a qualified healthcare professional for an individualized assessment.