Registered acupuncture, hijama, and cupping with Saud Malakhail, R.Ac.. Treatment recommendations depend on an individual assessment.


Registered Acupuncturist (R. Ac.) with a Bachelor of Life Sciences from McMaster University. Care focuses on careful assessment and supporting the body's capacity to restore balance — responses to treatment vary.
Saud draws on Master Tung Acupuncture, Korean Meridian Style, Yin-Yang balancing, the Four Needle technique, and the Balance Method — often combined with cupping, moxa, gua sha, auricular acupuncture, and diet/lifestyle counseling when appropriate.
Read full bio →Acus Health & Balance provides registered acupuncture, hijama and cupping appointments in St. Catharines, conveniently located near the Pen Centre and Highway 406. Appointments are available with Saud Malakhail, R.Ac..
Serving St. Catharines and Thorold. Contact the clinic for directions, or view appointments.
Care informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. A treatment plan may be discussed following an assessment and may include acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and diet and lifestyle recommendations.
Whether you are seeking support for pain, stress, sleep, digestive or hormonal concerns, or general wellness, care is tailored after assessment. Responses to treatment vary.
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Every patient is unique, which is why every treatment begins with a thorough assessment. We take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but also the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your health concerns. A treatment plan may be discussed following an assessment.
Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, our approach combines careful observation, hands-on assessment, acupuncture, and other therapeutic techniques that may support the body's natural ability to restore balance.
We believe in honest, patient-centered care. When appropriate, we work alongside other healthcare providers and refer patients when additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
Appointments are by arrangement. View available times online, or call the clinic.
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for acupuncture treatments. Contact us if you have questions about coverage or getting started.
Information on this website is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Treatment suitability and expected outcomes vary by person.