9924 152 St Edmonton +1 780 453 6224

Welcome to Vision Acupuncture

At Vision Acupuncture, we offer a specialized program to treat Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Glaucoma and other eye diseases and vision conditions. Our treatment combines MicroAcupunctureNutrition, and LED and Laser Therapy. Our team is lead by Gunnar Hansen, a medical doctor from Germany and a Doctor of Acupuncture in Alberta. For the last 20 years he has specialized in treating people with degenerative vision loss. Over the years we have helped patients from all over the world achieve significant improvement in their eyesight and slow the progression of their otherwise degenerative condition.

We are also a general and family practice and see patients with a wide spectrum of health concerns, including pain, women’s health, depression and anxiety and addiction disorders. Dr. Hansen offers IFS based health coaching online and in person.

Conditions Treated

Macular Degeneration
 
Stargardt's Disease
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Glaucoma
 
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eye
Traumatic Vision Loss
High Myopia
Other Vision Conditions

Vision Loss Treatment Program

At Vision Acupuncture we combine Microsystem Acupuncture in conjunction with other natural therapies to treat vision loss and eye disease. We have found many degenerative eye conditions to be lifestyle responsive diseases and were able to change their course significantly with Acupuncture and Natural Medicine. Our specialized Acupuncture protocol has helped over 85% of our patients to improve their vision and to stop or slow the progression of their condition. After undergoing our initial 20 session treatment protocol the vast majority of patients gain visual acuity on the near and far distance chart and improve their ability to do detailed tasks, recognize facial expression, see color clearer and read more easily for longer time. For sustained success we instruct on correct nutritional supplementation and recommend individual lifestyle changes as well as shorter refresher treatments every 4 – 6 months.

What our patients have been saying ...

Sophie Harasimiuk

I am 84 years old. I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration about 3 ½ years ago. It turned into the wet macular form 2 years ago. My central vision was getting blurry and zig-zagy and I was getting monthly injections into the eye. Since I started treatments with Dr. Hansen my vision improved significantly and my injections have been spaced out to 4 months. Reading is fun again and I feel healthy all through my body with the treatment ! To my own delight and surprise I passed my drivers license test without any difficulty!

Dr. Hansen is very good with patients, the way he explains things, the time he takes to answer my questions. I just like talking to him! I’m very happy with everything he’s done with me and the office is lovely and warm and welcoming.

Arlene Seegerts

I am very grateful to Dr. Gunnar Hansen and his wife Katharine for helping me get my health back on track! Not only has my vision improved significantly, but I have been feeling so much for more energetic and healthy since I began treatment with Dr. Hansen, in June 2016. I am totally amazed at how much clearer and brighter my world became, beginning on the 4th day of Dr. Hansen’s 10-day intensive Acupuncture and light treatment protocol.  And I am very pleased by how my vision and my health have been steadily improving since I completed Dr. Hansen’s protocol and embarked on the dietary and nutritional changes recommended by him and Katharine, which I have been faithfully following ever since.

B. Gerrand

Dr. Hansen and Katharine Hansen … I want to thank you again for your intensive treatment for my eye condition. I am truly amazed with my overall vision improvement since beginning my treatment with Vision Acupuncture. My affected right eye has started to regain its range of vision – which is quite amazing! (My Right Eye improved from 20/400 (legally blind) to 20/60 and Left Eye from 20/50 to 20/30 after 10 day treatment protocol) I thank you very much for this unique eye treatment that I was lucky enough to discover.I will look forward to meeting you again at the refresher sessions.

Thank you again!

Ahmed M.

I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy in 2015, and research led me to find Dr. Hansen and Vision Acupuncture. A 7-day intensive treatment using Acupuncture and light therapy has resulted in an improvement in my vision. I see sharper images and have improved 3 lines on the eye chart! Katherine’s cranio-sacral treatments and eye exercises have made my eyes relax and I am sleeping better than in a long time. Also the nutritional recommendations she has made are improving my health condition and I look forward to a long and healthy future using everything she has taught me. I highly recommend both Dr. Hansen and Katherine for anyone who has vision problems or any other health concern. They are very caring and understanding and treated me with the utmost respect. They truly cared about my health and me and I am forever grateful.

Walter Walchuk

My first appointment at your business seems clouded it was so long ago. One thing led to another and I presently rest comfortably indoors while cold and snow surround me. I do not have double vision thanks to referral to a new optometrist. My weight is down as is blood pressure. I have changed my diet and eating patterns. I practice Qi Gong regularly sometimes preceded with time on a rebounder. Importantly, my wet macular degeneration did not progress between May 2014 and December 2019 (stayed the same). I have regular appointments with an Ophthalmologist but so far I did not need any injections to the eye. This is a note to say thanks to the three of you for your contributions to my eye and other health aspects. Every day is new so this is not to say I will not need “booster shots” to keep on track or to deal with issues as they arise.

Peace and love to you.

April Mercredi

I was diagnosed with Glaucoma and was legally blind before getting the intensive acupuncture treatments with Dr. Hansen. Time was not on my side because of the severity of the disease and my age (70 years old). Along with the treatments, I was advised to do exercises and change my diet. I was shocked at the results. With the combined care I received, my cluster headaches stopped, I am able to use a lower prescription to read and the Opthamologist told me I am able to drive again! I am happy with the results. Thank you for giving me back my life!

Wendy Leslie

My sight was quite poor due my high blood pressure and diabetes causing bleeding behind my eyes and the beginnings of Macular Degeneration. After Microsystem Acupuncture sessions with Dr. Hansen everything seems so much brighter. I can read grocery signs which I could not read before and I can read books much easier. I am extremely happy with the treatment.

Jane Leifer

I highly recommend Dr. Gunnar Hansen for both Acupuncture and Homeopathy. I have been seeing him for 8 years, I attribute my good health and active lifestyle to the wellness care he provides. It is rare to find a health practitioner with such knowledge and skill as Dr. Hansen. His treatments and supplement recommendations have really made a difference in my life. He knows both the body and mind from a Western and Eastern medicine perspective. I would recommend his treatments and supportive knowledge in herbal medicine, Homeopathy and diet to anyone who struggles with chronic or acute illness, and to anyone who want to maintain good health and vitality.

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