About Us

Ben obtained his Acupuncture diploma from College of PCU in Burnaby BC. 

He studied Korean, Oriental medicine and Chinese medicine for 22 years and has been running an acupuncture clinic since 2013. Member of CTCMA and ATCMA with good standing.

He has painless technique with acupuncture treatment and also invite to various treatments. Ben does not recommend only acupuncture to patients who are not suitable for acupuncture, but helps reduce pain and improve immunity through various alternative therapies.

He followed a theory of Oriental Medicine which is focus on balancing and harmonizing in human body. In the diagnosis and treatment of oriental medicine and acupuncture, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese acupuncture methods are used.

The main diagnosis and treatment methods are studying the dialectic based on meridians and deficiency/Excess of internal organ.

He can speak to English, Korean and Mandarin. His grandfather and father also had qualifications in acupuncture, and many of his immediate ancestors studied oriental medicine.

Ben spends his weekends and vacations doing various outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, and hiking, and is doing acupuncture volunteer workby affiliated with the missionary in a Frist Nation band in interior BC.

Acupuncture is Safe, Comfortable and Effective.

Acupuncture is the time tested therapy that has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. 

Our acupuncturist, Ben Hur, specializes in treating patients with chronic and acute pain through his accurate diagnosis and extensive clinical knowledge. 

His treatment methods are excellent in speeding up the process of healing without delays. This means that his treatments focus on your health condition at its root-cause level. By treating the source rather than the symptoms, we minimize the likelihood of returning of the pain. 

In Oriental medicine’s terms, acupuncturists treat an imbalance of Energy, but in Western terms they treat hundreds of symptoms and conditions. The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. 

These meridians contain our energy flow, it is when this energy is impaired through the body that imbalance and illness occurs. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, 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.

In the Western view, acupuncture likely works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones. These chemicals dull pain, boost the immune system and regulate various body functions.

Remember, Stress is number one enemy!

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Business Hours

Monday : Closed

Tuesday : 10am ~ 6pm

Wednesday : 4pm ~ 7pm

Thursday : 9am ~ 5pm

Friday : Closed

Saturday : 9am ~ 2pm

Sunday & Holiday : Closed

Restorative Health

202-7084 Vedder Rd. Chilliwack V2R 1E3

Booking Inquiry : 604-858-2113

Treatment Fees(Chilliwack)

Acupuncture(Initial) : $120(1 hour)

Acupuncture(Sub) :   $100(45 mins)

Effect from April 1st, 2023

ICBC/GROUP/MSP/WCB

Payment Method

(Credit/Debit/Cash)

Registered Acupuncturist in BC

(CTCMA & ATCMA)

Certificate of insurance

$1,000,000 for Professional Liability

$2,000,000 for Commercial Liability

Blood - is used as a broad term to describe the physical blood in the body that moistens the muscles, tissues, skin and hair, as well as nourishing the cells and organs

Blood Deficiency – a lack of blood with signs of anemia, dizziness, dry skin or hair, scant or absent menstruation, fatigue, pale skin and poor memory

Cold – is the term used to describe decreased functioning of an organ system and presents as any of the following: body aches, chills, poor circulation, fatigue, lack of appetite, loose stools or diarrhea, poor digestion, pain in the joints, slow movements and speech, aversion to cold and craving for heat. Is present in all “hypo” conditions such as hypoadrenalism, hypoglycemia and hypothyroidism

Damp, Dampness – excessive fluids in the body with symptoms of abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, lack of thirst, feeling of heaviness or being sluggish, and stiff, aching or sore joints

Deficiency – any weakness or insufficiency of qi, blood, yin, yang or essence

 Essence – a fluid substance that provides the basis of reproduction, growth, sexual power, conception and pregnancy. It is the material foundation of qi and is stored in the kidney. Also referred to as Jing

Excess – generally refers to too much heat, cold, damp, yin or yang

Fire – results from malfunction of the internal organs or from extreme mood swings. Symptoms include fever, red or bloodshot eyes, swelling, sore throat and flushed face. May also include dry mouth, bleeding or inflammed gums, and a desire for cold drinks

Meridians – the 12 major pathways through which qi flows, supplying energy and nourishment to the body. Acupuncture needles are placed in points along these pathways to assist in correcting imbalances

Phlegm – may be a visible, sticky substance such as mucus or metaphorical to indicate a disorder that causes a reduction in the flow of qi

Qi – pronounced “chee”, this is the vital energy or life force which flows through the meridians and is used to protect, transform and warm the body

Stagnation – a blockage or buildup of qi or blood that prevents it from flowing freely. Is a precursor of illness and disease and is frequently accompanied by pain or tingling

Yang – represents heat and the body’s ability to generate and maintain warmth and circulation Yang deficiency – a cold condition due to lack of the heating quality of yang. Symptoms include lethargy, poor digestion, cold, lower back pain and decreased sexual drive

Yin – represents cool and the substance of the body, including blood and bodily fluids that nurture and moisten the organs and tissues

What do I need to know for my initial visit?

Be sure to eat something light an hour or two before arriving – don’t arrive on a completely empty stomach or having just eaten a large meal. Try to avoid the intake of caffeine or pain medications for at least several hours before you come. Bring a list of any medications or supplements which you are currently taking.

What are the needles like?

Only sterile, disposable needles are used so there is no risk of infection. We use a needle once, then dispose of it. Acupuncture needles are small and hair-thin. They are solid, not hollow like needles used by doctors. The end of an acupuncture needle is smooth and rounded. Acupuncture needles are not designed to cut the skin. Instead, when an acupuncture needle is inserted, the round edge pushes the tissue aside without cutting it. Acupuncture needles are so thin it’s as if they can glide through the spaces between the individual cells of the body.

 Does it hurt?

People experience needling differently. There are different styles of needling. I needle in Korean style which says to gentle insert the needle under the skin, and the qi will rise to the needle. Acupuncture needles I insert are rarely described as painful, and can be quickly adjusted if the patients does feel discomfort. If any sensation is experienced during insertion, it is often compared to a mosquito bite and disappears very quickly. Once the needles are inserted, they may be manipulated to obtain a mild “Qi” sensation. This is how an acupuncturist engages the energy in your body in order to help balance it. Often people describe their sensations as warming, heavy, numb or tingling. I take great care to make my clients very comfortable so that they can relax while the needles are in place. The more you can relax during an acupuncture treatment, the better the results. Many people even fall asleep during treatment. Following treatment it is common to feel a tremendous sense of relaxation and calm.

 How quickly can I expect to feel better?

In general, I tell my patients they should start to feel the benefits from acupuncture in 2-3 treatments. If the problem is acute, sometimes improvement is felt after 1 treatment, and may only need 3-5 treatments to resolve. If the problem is chronic and long term, it may take a many treatments to help resolve.

 How often should I be treated?

Typically I treat patients once a week. If the condition is acute and painful, I may want to do treatments 2-3 times per week for the first couple of weeks. The benefits of acupuncture treatments tend to hold longer as you receive treatments, so what typically happens is that my patients start to need to see me less and less, so after a while they only come only periodically for maintenance.

Does acupuncture always help?

No, but it usually does. If you do not feel any benefit after 3-5 treatments, then acupuncture may not work for you.

How does Acupuncture help back pain?

Acupuncture is best known for its ability to stop pain in general. It is effective in treating both acute and chronic back pain because it lessens the pain response locally as it relaxes nearby muscles. A negative pain cycle is broken when muscle spasms stop, adjacent muscle groups no longer compensate, range of motion then increases as the pain levels decrease. Acupuncture accomplishes this by:

• Relax muscles: which slows spasms until they release
• Decrease local inflammation by increasing local blood circulation
• Reduce swelling
• Stimulates the release of natural endorphins that diminish the pain response

How can acupuncture help treat your neck and shoulder pain and stiffness?

As explained earlier, most neck and shoulder stiffness results from two factors: continuous mechanical strain and emotional stress. The treatment approach, then, must consider both aspects. In today’s stressful society, since most people have chronic parasympathetic inhibition and excess sympathetic activation (typical symptoms include: irritability, insomnia, cold hands, feet, digestive problems, palpitations), we begin by balancing the nervous system. Indirect Moxa (heat therapy) treatment may also applied to certain acupuncture points to increase local tissue circulation and to induce an additional relaxation response.

Acupuncture can be a very effective solution when treating most neck and shoulder problems. Neck and shoulder muscle tension and stiffness are very common concerns, especially of people who work in an office. Sitting in front of a computer and typing for extensive periods of time causes a lack of circulation in the tissue and fatigue of the muscles involved. Neck stiffness can be also aggravated by other common reasons, many of which can be effectively treated with acupuncture.

At the top of your neck, just below the hairline, there is a important acupuncture point called fuchi (GB20) which has been known to be closely connected to the eye. If you watch a computer screen or television for long periods of time and continuously strain your eyes, tightness can develop in this area, and sometimes a tight muscle mass form. This area can also become quite tense with prolonged periods of thinking or mental concentration.

As a result, tightness at the top of the neck can influence autonomic nervous functioning and prolonged period of tension can cause a various symptoms such as headache, lack of concentration, poor memory, insomnia or irritability.

Other common sites of muscle stiffness that can be treated with acupuncture include the large muscle between the neck and the shoulder joint (the upper trapezius ) and the muscles between the shoulder blades. Some psychologists believe that the amount of muscle tension in the upper trapezius reflects the emotional state of a person and consequently, attach electromyographic (EMG) electrodes to these muscles to help analyze a patient’s emotional state.