New to acupuncture in Vancouver, or been let down before

You'll understand every needle before it goes in.

Trusted, one visit at a time
20
Years of care
11,622+
Patients treated
61,318+
Treatments delivered
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Conditions we treat. See how others got better.

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Case archive

Every case below is an actual case report from our practice.

Fertility16 wks

Trying to conceive for over a year, with no clear diagnosis from her fertility clinic.

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Uterine conditions12 wks

Period pain severe enough to miss work most months, since her teens.

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Pain8 wks

Chronic lower back pain after a car accident, unresponsive to months of physio.

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Mental health

Years of racing thoughts at night and poor sleep, on and off sleep medication.

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Practitioners

Which one should you book with?

You don't need to guess. Each of us tends to see different things walk through the door — find what's closest to your case below, then read the reports to see how we actually work.

Dr. Byoung Jin Na
Founder & Director

Dr. Byoung Jin Na

Dr. TCM.

Twenty years treating the cases other clinics have already given up on — the chronic, the complicated, the ones that took months of tests before anyone had an answer.

Dr. Na's full profileCredentials, philosophy, case archive
Clare Park
Acupuncturist

Clare Park

If you've never had acupuncture before, start here — the gentlest hand in the clinic. Clare treats women, kids, and the whole family, with a special focus on skin and cosmetic acupuncture.

Clare's full profileCredentials, focus areas, case archive
Patient reviews

483+

And counting — every one of them left by someone who walked in with the same questions you might have.

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What it's like to be a patient here.

I highly recommend Dr. Na to anyone doing acupuncture to support an IVF cycle. After my first transfer failed, I didn't know what had gone wrong — so I did my own research and found him.

Verified review Trying to conceive · Dr. Na

I came in with acute pain in both hips and my left shoulder. Clare is fantastic and very knowledgeable — she went on to identify other areas that needed attention too.

Verified review Pain that won't go away · Clare

Dr. Na was the one who helped me with my anxiety and claustrophobia. I only went four times, twice a week, and I could already feel the change. I can travel by plane now.

Verified review Anxiety, insomnia, low mood · Dr. Na
Frequently asked

Questions patients ask before they book.

Straight answers to the things most people wonder about before their first visit — and a few that come up after.

Acupuncture needles are much thinner than injection needles, so most people feel little to no pain — often just a light pressure or tingling sensation. For pain conditions that require reaching muscles, tendons, or ligaments directly, the sensation can be a bit stronger — but the intensity is always adjusted based on how each patient responds, session by session.
When performed by a licensed practitioner with sterile, single-use needles, acupuncture is considered very safe. Minor bruising or light-headedness can occasionally occur but are uncommon and short-lived. All practitioners at Greenleaf are registered acupuncturists (R.Ac) using single-use sterile needles for every session, following BC's regulated safety standards.
A first visit typically includes a health history review, a discussion of your main concern, and a treatment plan — followed by your first acupuncture or herbal session, usually 45–60 minutes total. Because roughly 3 in 10 new patients have never tried acupuncture before, first visits are paced to explain each step before it happens rather than assuming familiarity.
Yes — most patients resume normal daily activities immediately after a session. Some feel mild relaxation or tiredness for a few hours, which is normal. Driving, working, and light exercise are all fine after a typical session; practitioners will flag any exceptions specific to your treatment.
Dry needling isn't a separate treatment — it's one of the techniques within acupuncture, using the same thin, solid needles to target specific muscle trigger points and release tension. It's typically drawn on for pain conditions where a specific muscle needs direct release, alongside broader acupuncture points addressing the surrounding area. All practitioners at Greenleaf are trained in dry needling technique.
Acupuncture has been studied for conditions like chronic pain, migraines, and nausea, with a growing body of clinical research showing measurable effects beyond placebo, though results vary by condition and individual. At Greenleaf, treatment plans are adjusted based on how each patient responds over the first few sessions, rather than following a fixed protocol regardless of outcome.
Many patients notice initial changes within 3–6 sessions, though conditions that are chronic or long-standing often take longer to shift meaningfully. Progress is reviewed regularly, and if a particular approach isn't producing change, the treatment plan is revised rather than continued unchanged.
Yes — acupuncture is commonly used alongside conventional medical care, and many patients continue seeing their doctor or specialist while receiving treatment. Practitioners at Greenleaf routinely coordinate care around a patient's existing medications or treatments, and will flag if something needs medical follow-up rather than treating in isolation.
Treatment outcomes can vary significantly based on diagnosis accuracy, technique, and how closely a plan is adjusted to an individual's response over time. At Greenleaf, plans are reviewed and adjusted session by session rather than applied uniformly, and the clinic's 70+ documented case reports reflect a range of conditions and how treatment approaches were adapted case by case.
Dr. Byoungjin Na is the founder and director of Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic, with 20 years of clinical experience treating chronic and complex conditions. His case documentation spans a wide range of conditions, from fertility support to chronic pain, reflecting two decades of applying treatment plans to complex, long-standing cases.
Clare Park (Dongjoo Park) is a registered acupuncturist at Greenleaf who focuses on first-time patients, women's health, children, families, and cosmetic/skin acupuncture. She's often the starting point for patients who are new to acupuncture or looking for a gentler introduction, while Dr. Na's practice centers on chronic and complex conditions.
Greenleaf is located at Unit 1455, 409 Granville Street, in downtown Vancouver. There's no dedicated clinic parking, though limited street parking is available nearby, along with paid parking lots in the area. After 6pm and on weekends, use buzzer #1455 to enter the building.
Appointments can be booked online through Jane App or by phone, and same-day appointments are usually available for urgent or emergency cases. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am–7:00pm (closed weekends and holidays).
Costs vary by treatment type — for example, internal medicine acupuncture starts at $135 for an initial visit and $115 for follow-ups, while pain management acupuncture starts at $155 initial / $135 follow-up. Herbal medicine and facial rejuvenation acupuncture are priced separately; the full fee schedule is available on the clinic's Hours & Fees page.
Yes — Greenleaf directly bills most major extended health insurance providers, and MSP supplementary benefits cover $23 per visit (up to 10 combined visits per year across acupuncture, massage, physio, and similar therapies) for eligible patients, no doctor's referral required. For ICBC claims from car accidents, patients aren't charged directly — the clinic bills ICBC using the claim number.
No — herbal medicine and acupuncture can each be used on their own or combined, depending on the condition and what the practitioner recommends. That said, for conditions like pain accompanied by swelling, internal medicine conditions, and skin problems, herbal medicine is typically necessary alongside acupuncture for meaningful results. Internal or hormonal imbalances in particular tend to benefit from herbs working alongside acupuncture over a longer period.
Herbal formulas are generally well-tolerated when prescribed by a qualified practitioner, though mild digestive upset can occasionally occur, especially when starting a new formula. Formulas are adjusted based on how a patient responds, and any discomfort should be reported so the prescription can be modified.
In many cases yes, but it depends on the specific herbs and medications involved — some combinations require caution or timing adjustments. Patients are asked to share their current medications during consultation so the herbal formula can be selected with those interactions in mind.
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