​ Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are a time tested, holistic approach to obtaining whole-body wellness, addressing your health concerns, and preventing disease.  Crystal Best Labranche - your Registered Acupuncturist will take a detailed health history, perform a physical exam, and discuss the relationship between lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise, and your overall health. 

A thorough inspection of the tongue and pulse are diagnostic tools that are unique to Traditional Chine Medicine. With this information, Crystal will provide you with detailed diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Furthermore, Crystal will discuss the types of treatments and therapies you will receive, the underlying causes of the imbalances, and a time line of care.   Book your appointment today 705-983-0511.

WHY SHOULD I SEE AN ACUPUNCTURIST?  (Click on the link for great info)

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Marsha Best R.Ac CTCMPAO #2817 - Founder - NOW RETIRED - After 30 years of practising as a Registered Acupuncturist, Marsha’s contribution to acupuncture within the Greater City of Sudbury, has established her as one of the most requested & absolutely adored acupuncturists. She is the founder of BE WELL ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CLINIC (Formally known as Magneto Therapy Inc) which opened the doors to the public in 1988. Marsha’s coalition of clinical and home care services has provided individuals in need with viable alternative pain relief. Patients have sought out her skills and experience in TCM. Working alongside her acupuncture colleague & daughter for 55% of her acupuncture career. Crystal has purchased BE WELL ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CLINIC & is happy to announce that BE WELL, will now be a multi-disciplinary clinic with ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY. Marsha is confident that she is not leaving her patients, only lovingly handing them with great confidence, to her daughter - Crystal Best Labranche.


Crystal Best Labranche R.Ac CTCMPAO #3046 - OWNER & REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST of BE WELL ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CLINIC.
(CRYSTAL BEST IS BILINGUAL - English & French Speaking)

CRYSTAL BEST is a gifted acupuncturist that has been practicing acupuncture since 2002 . With 18 years of clinical Acupuncture experience & continual education/studies, she has made it her life's purpose to help patients restore their quality of life.

Crystal Best is one of only a few formally trained and certified Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) acupuncturists in the City of Greater Sudbury, in Ontario Canada.

​Crystal grew up in the acupuncture industry since she was a small child; as her mother Marsha was a leader in the field since 1988. Her Mother-Marsha openly allowed Crystal to be part of her helping others from day one. Marsha has always been Crystal's #1 MENTOR. From teaching her to help others put on their coats, shoes and creating connection & lifelong friendships with patients. From a young age, Crystal eagerly enjoyed booking appointments, cleaning rooms & building relationships with Marsha's patients, as an after school "job". Always in awe of how a patient could walk into the clinic in a terrible state & walked out with less-to no pain, happier disposition - she always knew that she was destined to become a passionate, empathetic & talented acupuncturist like her Mother- Marsha. Crystal feels truly blessed to continue Marsha's acupuncture legacy with BE WELL ACUPUNCTURE.

After attending a Massage Therapy course on Scholarship, Crystal’s tenacity awarded her to attain her acupuncture training in Beijing, China and to study under Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chinese Masters. This opportunity bestowed to Crystal an chance to practice acupuncture in various hospital settings. She excels at treating various conditions and is a leader in her field. Crystal has also studied under great names such as: Sir Anton Jayasuriya, Giovanni Maciocia & Debra Betts.

Crystal’s dedication to her patients, continual thirst for learning and research, has established her as one of Sudbury’s most requested acupuncturists. Her confidence and compassion towards her patients has restored many to an organic whole. Crystal has a strong passion for fitness, a healthy -active lifestyle.   With her 10 year experience & background as a fitness instructor,  she strongly agrees with the TCM beliefs that movement removes stagnation.   Crystal makes it her life's work to utilize all her skills and assists all patients to achieve a better quality of life. Crystal is also BILINGUAL. She truly looks forward to working with you in the near future. LIVE WELL, CHOOSE WELL & MOST IMPORTANTLY - BE WELL.

Acupuncture is a time tested medical practice with a history over three-thousand years. Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization to be an effective treatment for many illnesses and conditions, doing so by stimulating the body to naturally correct imbalances in the flow of energy – Qi (Chee).

This is done by inserting ultra-fine, sterile disposable acupuncture needles underneath the skin at specific points in the body. With the insertion of fine needles the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most.

In this way the body’s balance can be restored and the illness resolved with the patients compliance to make positive lifestyle changes.

These acupuncture points are related to energy pathways or meridians that run throughout the entire length of the body.

When the flow of Qi is disrupted due to stress, trauma, poor diet, injury or other condition, pain, illness, and even psychological and emotional disorders can result.

Energy can become blocked and manifest itself in areas that are painful, the body may be cold or hot, or a different color.

​These signs can help determine which points are most suitable. Harmony is reached internally through medical treatment and externally through the promotion of positive lifestyle changes.

Treating the patient as an individual is at the core of the acupuncture treatment and true healing involves the whole being of a person, The scientific world has different opinions on how acupuncture works; yet, years of clinical trials validate its effectiveness.

WHAT CAN ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

Beneficial therapy according to the World Health Organization (WHO). They have cited the efficacy of acupuncture for over 140 medical conditions.   Acupuncture is can treat anything that does not require a trip to the emergency room or immediate surgery.
Short list of what Acupuncture can treat:
•Acne
•Adverse reactions to chemotherapy
•Addictions
•Allergic rhinitis
•Anxiety
•Asthma
•Bell’s palsy
•Bloating
•Bronchial asthma
•Cancer pain
•Constipation
•Depression
•Digestive disorders
•Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
•Earache
•Epigastria spasm
•Facial pain
•Fever
•Headache/Migraine
•Hypertension
•Hypotension
•Insomnia
•Facial spasm
•Fibromyalgia and fasciitis
•Gastro disturbance
•Gout arthritis
•Hot Flashes
•Induction of labor
•Infertility
•Knee pain
•Labor pain
•Lactation, deficiency
•Low back pain
•Malposition of fetus, Breech
•Menopause
•Migraines
•Morning sickness
•Nausea and vomiting
•Neck pain
•Neuralgia, post-herpetic
•Postoperative pain
•Rheumatoid arthritis
•Sciatica
•Shoulder pain
•Shingles
•Sprains
•Stress
•Stroke
•Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
•Painful periods
•Raynaud syndrome, primary
•Stiff neck
•TMJ
•Trigeminal neuralgia
•Tennis elbow & many more conditions benefit from regular acupuncture treatments.

Acupuncture works with you MIND, BODY, SOUL.... Therefore, we work with you in order to regain your quality of life.
The following information will help you prior to your appointment. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our clinic at 705-983-0511.

ACUPUNCTURE HOURS:

Monday: 9 AM. - 7  PM
Tuesday: 9 AM. -  7  PM
Wednesday: 9 AM -  7 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM



ACUPUNCTURE FEE SCHEDULE:

New Patient Initial Consultation & Acupuncture Treatment:  $ 75.00
​Acupuncture Treatment Fee:                                                          $ 45.00.
Patient Reactivation Fee:                                                                 $ 55.00
 Acuhealth T.E.N.S 900 Purchase                                                     $ 379.99 + HST
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BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY: (P) 705-983-0511 

ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT: 
-Cash
-Debit
-Visa, MasterCard 

​CLINIC DETAILS:

- AMPLE PARKING, LARGE PARKING  LOT
- COMPLETELY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- 4 TREATMENT ROOMS
-  HIGHLY TRAINED ACUPUNCTURIST TRAINED BY WORLD RENOWNED CHINESE MASTERS

 BEFORE APPOINTMENTS:

EATING:
Please make sure you eat at least ONE HOUR before any and all appointments.

PATIENT FORMS:
Allow 10-15 minutes to fill in the intake forms.

FIRST APPOINTMENT:
The first appointment consists of a consultation and a treatment. Allow approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours.

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS:
Follow-up appointments on average are 30 minutes to 1 hour, greater or lesser time may be required.

MEDICATIONS:
If you’re taking prescription medications, kindly bring the list of medications with you for your first appointment.

TEST RESULTS:
If you have recently had testing for your current or pre-existing condition, for example, Xray, CT scan, MRI, Blood Test etc. Please bring the written results with you.

CLOTHING: Wear some comfortable loose clothing.

AGE: For patients age 18 or under a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent form.

AFTER TREATMENT: Relaxing after any acupuncture treatment is suggested. Heavy exercise is not recommended.