TLC Medicine Clinic

TLC Medicine Clinic Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine practice founded by Teresa Lau, R.Ac, R.TCMP

📣New on the blog📣Are you feeling like headaches are the new normal? 😓Let's dive a little deeper... 👇Perimenopause can fe...
09/15/2026

📣New on the blog📣

Are you feeling like headaches are the new normal? 😓
Let's dive a little deeper...
👇

Perimenopause can feel like hormones are the sole antagonist trying to ruin your life. Especially when headaches and migraines pick up. 😵‍💫

But what happens when we take a holistic view? 🌀
AT TLC Medicine we look deeper into changes in diet, hydration, caffeine intake, tension, and sleep, revealing patterns that can easily go unseen. 🕵️‍♀️

Even if perimenopause feels like the common denominator, our treatments stay personalized. 🙌
We look at your individualized needs and listen in to what your body is telling us. 🩺

Traditional Chinese medicine takes you seriously, and works with your body to support you through transitions. 🌿

Visit our blog to learn more about your headaches, and how we can treat them. 💚

⛓️‍💥 Link in bio

At TLC Medicine we know how Toronto can be. 🌃You get convenience, great food, and a never ending calendar of events to ...
09/13/2026

At TLC Medicine we know how Toronto can be. 🌃
You get convenience, great food, and a never ending calendar of events to attend. 🪩
But you also get a fast, loud and sometimes exhausting lifestyle. 🫠

How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view city life? 👇

The constant rush and stress depletes your Qi, leaving you feeling sluggish 24/7.

Irregular and incomplete meals don't replenish your energy, and can weaken digestion.

Screen time all day at work, and as a means to wind down at night, leaves no time to rest, digest and reset. The tension just carries on.

Not being able to escape the constant stimulation contributes to lingering stress.

City life can mean being pushed forward when you have nothing left to give.
Relaxation and nightly resets aren't built into the lifestyle.
With time you forget how you're supposed to feel, and heal.

At TLC Medicine, we look at the whole picture: your daily rhythms, stress levels, digestion, and nervous system support.
We build treatment that works with your body to bring back balance. 💚

If you feel like city life is starting to take over, head to the link in our bio and book a free consultation. 🌿

📍 222-276 Carlaw Ave, Toronto

Share this post with someone who deserves a break from the chaos. 🫶

📣Overheard At The Clinic 📣"Coming to TLC, it's the first time in I've actually felt heard!" 💚A lot of our patients deal...
09/11/2026

📣Overheard At The Clinic 📣

"Coming to TLC, it's the first time in I've actually felt heard!" 💚

A lot of our patients deal with lingering, chronic, or constantly triggered conditions. And that often comes with a complex health history, full of dismissal and dead-ends. 🫤

When Joanna came to us she wasn't just dealing with pain, she was dealing with the complex effects of not being capable of everything she used to be. It felt like her life was being ruled by pain. It wasn't just a physical experience, but an emotional one. ❤‍🩹

That's part of what makes TLC Medicine a holistic care option. We take the time to hear you, to know what you are feeling, experiencing, and how the pain exists in your life, before trying to fix anything.💚

Once we know what's going on we can take a look at your body as a whole. Each visit brings updates on how you're experiencing the changes, so we can shift your personalized treatment plan to work with you. 🙌

Being heard can be half the battle with health.
At TLC Medicine we are here to listen, so you can get the right kind of care. 🫶

Wherever you are in your health journey, TLC Medicine is here to give you a new outlook on treatment.

Acupuncture, modern integrative care and herbal medicine may be the answer you've been looking for . 🌱

Link in bio to get started 💚

📍222-276 Carlaw Ave, Toronto

09/09/2026

Patients often ask: “How often should I come for acupuncture once I’m feeling better?” 👇

Our typical answer is that seasonal treatments can be a helpful way to stay supported as the weather, routines, stress levels, and immune demands shift. 🌳🍂

Think of it as a wellness check-in before the next season arrives. Especially for our patients who find they:

🤧 Always catch a late-summer cold, as energy shifts towards autumn

🥱 Are low energy and sluggishness during colder months

🌨Have symptoms flare-up right as the seasons transition

🏵Get seasonal allergies in spring

📅Deal with symptoms that tend to return at the same time each year

Of course our treatment plans are always personalized, and we'll let you know what kind of maintenance your body is asking for. 🌿

At TLC Medicine, we create a care plan that reflects your body and your seasonal patterns. The goal is to support you before symptoms have the chance to take over. 🫶

Book your seasonal acupuncture tune-up with TLC Medicine.

🔗 Link in bio to book your free consultation.

📍Located in Leslieville in Toronto

09/09/2026

Patients often ask: “How often should I come for acupuncture once I’m feeling better?” 👇

Our typical answer is that seasonal treatments can be a helpful way to stay supported as the weather, routines, stress levels, and immune demands shift. 🌳🍂

Think of it as a wellness check-in before the next season arrives. Especially for our patients who find they:

🤧 Always catch a late-summer cold, as energy shifts towards autumn

🥱 Are low energy and sluggishness during colder months

🌨Have symptoms flare-up right as the seasons transition

🏵Get seasonal allergies in spring

📅Deal with symptoms that tend to return at the same time each year

Of course our treatment plans are always personalized, and we'll let you know what kind of maintenance your body is asking for. 🌿

At TLC Medicine, we create a care plan that reflects your body and your seasonal patterns. The goal is to support you before symptoms have the chance to take over. 🫶

Book your seasonal acupuncture tune-up with TLC Medicine.

🔗 Link in bio to book your free consultation.

📍Located in Leslieville in Toronto



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Happy Labour Day!! Did you know one of the first labour victory parades was in Toronto in 1882? Our thanks to all labour...
09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day!!

Did you know one of the first labour victory parades was in Toronto in 1882?

Our thanks to all labourers, no matter what medium you use, we all rely on one another's labour in endless ways. 🙌

A reminder that we are closed today for the holiday.
See you all tomorrow for our regular schedule.

09/07/2026

Concussion Recovery and Your Hormones: TCM Perspectives

A concussion can impact sleep, energy, mood, stress tolerance, and even hormone balance. 👇

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we look at the whole person, which means supporting the nervous system, restoring balance, and helping the body recover more fully. 🌿

The common advice for a concussion is to rest and take your time. But what are you supposed to do when you're out of sick days, your responsibilities are creeping back in and your symptoms haven't stopped? 😮‍💨

Lingering concussion symptoms can be signs of greater dysfunction across the body. 👀

Shifts in hormone levels across your cycle contribute to brain fog, appetite changes, and mood changes. 🧠

Post-concussion these impacts can feel heavier, making a high functioning day into a "can't get out of bed" day. 💤

And for some women concussions impact their hormonal balance. 👇

It becomes a cycle, your hormones throw your symptoms off balance, your symptoms throw your hormones off balance, and suddenly you feel like it's never going to get better. 😥

That's where holistic care steps in. If you’re still dealing with brain fog, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, poor sleep, or just feeling not quite yourself, it may be time to look into Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🌱

At TLC Medicine, we take a comprehensive approach, blending TCM with modern integrative care to help you heal with care, depth, and precision.

We don't just silence your symptoms, we take them as signs of something deeper. Getting to the root cause means you can experience lasting relief. ✨

If this sounds like you, you don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
Book a visit and let’s talk about how TCM can support your concussion recovery journey.

Link in bio to book 💚

📍222-276 Carlaw Ave, Toronto

09/06/2026

Concussion Recovery and Your Hormones: TCM Perspectives

A concussion can impact sleep, energy, mood, stress tolerance, and even hormone balance. 👇

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we look at the whole person, which means supporting the nervous system, restoring balance, and helping the body recover more fully. 🌿

The common advice for a concussion is to rest and take your time. But what are you supposed to do when you're out of sick days, your responsibilities are creeping back in and your symptoms haven't stopped? 😮‍💨

Lingering concussion symptoms can be signs of greater dysfunction across the body. 👀

Shifts in hormone levels across your cycle contribute to brain fog, appetite changes, and mood changes. 🧠

Post-concussion these impacts can feel heavier, making a high functioning day into a "can't get out of bed" day. 💤

And for some women concussions impact their hormonal balance. 👇

It becomes a cycle, your hormones throw your symptoms off balance, your symptoms throw your hormones off balance, and suddenly you feel like it's never going to get better. 😥

That's where holistic care steps in. If you’re still dealing with brain fog, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, poor sleep, or just feeling not quite yourself, it may be time to look into Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🌱

At TLC Medicine, we take a comprehensive approach, blending TCM with modern integrative care to help you heal with care, depth, and precision.

We don't just silence your symptoms, we take them as signs of something deeper. Getting to the root cause means you can experience lasting relief. ✨

If this sounds like you, you don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
Book a visit and let’s talk about how TCM can support your concussion recovery journey.

Send this to your friend who needs the reminder that persistent symptoms deserve support!
#
Link in bio to book 💚

📍222-276 Carlaw Ave, Toronto

09/04/2026

Ranking the herbs in our herbal pharmacy... based on vibes alone.
But seriously, are chrysanthemums not the prettiest one? 🌸

Even the less cute herbs have their purpose, whether its:
- Clearing out that lingering cold
- Supporting your body while the weather changes
- Finally clearing the brain fog or
- Stopping and restoring hairloss. 🤩

Herbal medicine isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s about finding the right support for your body, symptoms, and season of life. 💚

If you’re curious about a more holistic approach to feeling your best, follow along for holistic health tips and updates on your Toronto TCM Clinic. 📍

Share this with your friend who would absolutely judge herbs by their aesthetic first!

Traditional Chinese Medicine seems to talk about dampness all the time. But how does it actually affect you? 👀In TCM, da...
09/01/2026

Traditional Chinese Medicine seems to talk about dampness all the time. But how does it actually affect you? 👀

In TCM, dampness shows up in many ways:

👉 A heavy, sluggish feeling

👉 Brain fog

👉 Persistent bloating after meals

👉 Low energy, especially in the morning

👉 Feeling sticky or puffy

👉 Cravings for sweets or rich foods

👉 A sense that it’s hard to shake off the day

Dampness can develop through factors in your diet, stress, sleep, or digestive system. 🍉💤😥

At TLC Medicine we use TCM to identify the pattern behind your symptoms and bring you back to balance. 🌱

If this sounds familiar, book a consultation with TLC Medicine to explore the pattern behind your symptoms.

🔗 Link in bio to book your free consultation.

📍Located in Leslieville in Toronto

Address

276 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 222
Toronto, ON
M4M3L1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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