Dr. Aileen Alfonso

Hi! My name is Aileen. I'm a doctor of acupuncture and have had a passion for health and wellness for most of my life. In addition to my double diploma of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from ACATCM I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. I also have a Diploma in Dental Assisting from NAIT. My twenty plus year career in dentistry led me to consider a new career in acupuncture. I met a student of acupuncture and TCM in my dental chair while working as a full-time orthodontic assistant. I was intrigued by what she was studying and decided to look into acupuncture schools in Calgary over lunch that very same day. I took the plunge and quit my full-time job to go back to school a few months later. I call this new stage of my life my second act. I started learning and incorporating a more holistic way of living in my twenties to help control my allergies. Along my own health journey, I found acupuncture was the only treatment that could help after suffering from severe, debilitating pain. Working with and helping people achieve their goals of an improved lifestyle through acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a passion of mine. I love being part of making a difference for good in someone’s life whether that means helping someone sleep better, function without pain or helping someone’s anxiety. I've taken extra courses to allow me to use custom techniques to cater to individual needs and preferences with effectiveness and care. I use the balance method, motor points, electrical stimulation, vibrational sound therapy, ear seeds, diet therapy, Qi Gong, blocks treatment, herbs and constitutional facial acupuncture to help patients reach their health goals. When I'm not practicing acupuncture, you can find me dancing or singing to music. I've been a Zumba Fitness instructor for over 12 years, and I love it! Dancing is another passion of mine. I believe dancing is a form of therapy for the soul and I love the connections I've made with my students and the community through Zumba. I'm excited to meet you and work with you to achieve your health goals naturally!