Katherine Smyth, R.Ac. - Acupuncture, Sports Medicine & MicroNeedling

06/08/2026

Pregnancy can bring amazing changes—but it can also bring aches, pains, fatigue, and discomfort.

Acupuncture is commonly used during pregnancy to help manage a variety of symptoms, including low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, nausea, sleep disturbances, and stress.

Research suggests acupuncture may help support the body’s natural pain-modulating systems, improve circulation, and regulate the nervous system. Many pregnant individuals report feeling more comfortable, sleeping better, and moving more easily following treatment.

As pregnancy progresses, changing posture, joint mobility, and increased physical demands can place additional stress on muscles and ligaments. Treatment is tailored to each stage of pregnancy and focuses on helping you stay as comfortable and active as possible.

Whether you’re experiencing pain, preparing for birth, or simply looking for additional support during pregnancy, acupuncture can be a safe and effective part of your healthcare team when provided by a qualified practitioner.

📍Located in Castlegar
📞 604-671-8045
🌐 katsmyth.com

06/01/2026

Training creates change, but recovery is where progress happens.

Whether you’re dealing with tight muscles, lingering soreness, reduced mobility, or an injury that isn’t improving as quickly as you’d like, acupuncture can help support the recovery process by reducing pain, improving circulation, decreasing muscle tension, and helping you return to the activities you enjoy.

From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, treatment plans are tailored to your goals, your sport, and your body’s specific needs.

Move better. Recover better. Perform better.

📍 Castlegar, BC
📞 604-671-8045
🌐 katsmyth.com
By appointment only.

05/27/2026

You don’t have to wait until something hurts badly to address it.

Ongoing tightness, restricted movement, and recurring strain are all signs the system is compensating.

Acupuncture works alongside training and rehab to improve tissue load tolerance and support recovery.

By appointment only.
katsmyth.com | 604-671-8045

05/19/2026

There’s something powerful about watching your kids grow confidence outdoors.
The trails teach resilience, focus, balance, courage, and how to get back up after a fall. Mountain biking isn’t just a sport — it builds strong bodies, strong minds, and lifelong memories as a family.

Movement matters. Fresh air matters. Time together matters.

These are the moments kids remember. 🚵‍♀️🌲💚

05/18/2026

Have you ever had acupuncture and wonder how it works? The chi, life energy circulates through our plasmic biofield. According to my psychic friend she sees a web of meridians hovering beyond the skin and the points are where the whorls of chi cycle in and out. Trying to imagine a microview of a miasma being released from the needling.

05/12/2026

Long weekends are meant for slowing down a little. 🌿

Whether you’re hiking, gardening, mountain biking, traveling, or finally getting a chance to rest, your body still keeps score. Long drives, extra activity, stress, poor sleep, and changes in routine can all show up as tight muscles, headaches, fatigue, or flare ups the week after.

Acupuncture can help support recovery, reduce tension, calm the nervous system, and keep you moving well so you can enjoy the weekend without paying for it later.

Only a few appointments left available Friday, Saturday, and Monday of the long weekend.

If your body has been asking for a reset lately, this is your reminder to listen to it. ✨

Located in Castlegar, serving the West Kootenays by appointment only.
Contact to book.

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

Last day to vote for Readers’ Choice!

If you’ve had a positive experience at the clinic, your vote would mean so much. Thank you to everyone who has supported my small business, referred friends and family, and trusted me with your care.

Providing acupuncture and helping people move, feel, and heal better in the West Kootenays is something I truly love doing.

Thank you for being part of this community 💚

05/05/2026

Pregnancy places real physical demand on the body—changes in posture, load, and hormone levels can all contribute to discomfort.

Acupuncture can support you through each stage of pregnancy by helping reduce common symptoms such as back pain, hip tension, sciatica, headaches, and sleep disruption. Treatment is tailored, gentle, and focused on keeping you moving well and feeling supported.

As you approach your due date, acupuncture may also be used to help prepare the body for labour.

If you or someone in your family is expecting, it’s worth considering as part of your care plan. Always speak with your GP or primary care provider, then reach out to get booked in.

📍 Castlegar, BC
📞 604-671-8045
🌐 katsmyth.com

05/04/2026

Most people wait too long to treat a sports injury.

That “small tweak” turns into compensation, stiffness, and something that lingers way longer than it should.

Acupuncture works differently than you might expect. It’s not just about pain relief—it targets the tissue quality, circulation, and neuromuscular patterns that actually drive recovery.

Whether it’s a sore back after yard work, a nagging shoulder from training, or a knee that never quite settled… early treatment matters.

In clinic, treatment is focused and practical:
• reduce pain and inflammation
• improve range of motion
• restore proper muscle activation
• support faster, more complete healing

If you’re trying to “push through it,” you’re probably slowing yourself down.

Message me to book or ask questions.