Patrick Des Marais, Acupuncturist

About

Acupuncture is a second career for Patrick, who trained as an engineer and practises acupuncture with a passion. He has managed a community acupuncture clinic, chaired the Association des acupuncteurs du Québec and sat on an expert committee of the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec. 

His main interests are pain management, mental health (panic attacks, sleep, anxiety, depression, shock, etc.), digestive problems, the menstrual cycle and chronic illnesses such as long-Covid. 

His gentle, palpation-based approach is suitable for people who are sensitive or not entirely comfortable with needles. He mainly uses points on the forearms and lower legs, so patients don't have to undress. His common approach does not involve puncturing near the injured areas.