The following are reviews from actual clients for a wide variety of general health conditions that have been successfully treated at our clinic.

Related to: Cancer and MS

Vision Acupuncture – Although I have not used this clinic for eye health, I have used their acupuncture facilities.  Dr. Hansen is absolutely amazing in his treatments.  I first went to Dr. Hansen several years ago with extreme stress because of a cancer diagnosis.  Dr. Hansen was able to calm me down considerably and offer suggestions on herbal remedies to help me with my stressful condition.  I also took my adult son who suffers from secondary progressive multiple sclerosis—unlike other facilities where the acupuncturist puts in the needles and leaves, Dr. Hansen stays with the patient, his calm manner helps soothe the client.  He performs acupuncture on the front and back of the individual—you do not feel rushed.  My son had amazing results from attending sessions with Dr. Hansen.  I too have better results than at other acupuncture clinics.  Sometimes travel is a bit difficult for me otherwise I would frequent this clinic far more often.

Davidson, Sherwood Park

Related to: Bladder Infection and General Health

The girls and I have been seeing Dr. Gunnar for a long time now for our health care needs and when we saw him again on Friday for Anna, Ella asked if she could try a needle. When I asked her after why she had done that, she said: “Gunnar is special, he is different from other doctors and usually I am a bit nervous about doctors, but Gunnar makes me feel like I could do that”. That made me realize that I should really write something about how great he is with kids.

Anna loves him and always feels very comfortable with him. For a high spirited little girl that is always on the move, she really relaxes on his table when he treats her with a Moxa stick, infra red laser and seed stickers. She asks him questions and he talks to her in a very kind and patient way. She also happily takes his drops that she doesn’t love, because :”Gunnar says they are good for me”.

When Ella asked to try the needle, Dr. Gunnar immediately said yes.

First he showed her on himself and explained how it worked and what it was for and then very gently put one on her arm. You can see in her little face how proud she was. She said she actually enjoyed it.

I highly recommend taking your kids to see both Dr. Gunnar and Katharine. When my daughters were born, Katharine provided cranio sacral therapy on both of them and I think it really helped them with the trauma of birth. As a nice consequence of this, they now have a special bond with her.

Lonneke Griens, St. Albert

Related to: Acupuncture and Homeopathy

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.

Dr. Jane Leifer

Related to: Diet and Lifestyle

Before embarking on the 21 day program, I was pretty nervous. I wasn’t sure what to expect, or how my body would respond to the new diet, both physically and emotionally. Katharine was kind, encouraging, and never once judged me. Being honest was what got me through the 21 days. She was constantly coming up with suggestions that helped me meal plan, curb cravings, and increase exercise.

During the 21 days I lost 10 pounds, gained an abundance of information on healthy eating, increased my exercise, and have a new appreciation and love for cooking. It’s very rewarding to cook foods that are good for your body. My husband even got on board, did the diet with me and said “One of the joys in my life is your new way of cooking”…which he never would have said before.

I know my body so much better now. I know what foods affect it positively and negatively, and can make smart and educated choices based on that. I also feel like I have the tools to curb my cravings by using exercise and the tapping method.

Don’t say you don’t like green smoothies until you try them. Eating them everyday for 21 days will make you love them!!!! I didn’t like them at all when I started the program, but now I love them and have them every morning, no matter what!

Andrea Gunderson, Edmonton

Related to: Vision and Health

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. This includes a change in my supplements, which doesn’t upset my stomach anymore like the one my optometrist recommended, as well as a few other supplements and a healing foods diet, along with a moderate exercise routine, all of which are making me feel so strong, healthy, energetic and vibrant.

I am so happy with my renewed health and vision, that I would recommend Gunnar and Katharine’s treatment to anyone suffering from eye problems or poor health. It is truly worth the small investment of time and money needed to initiate such a powerful healing process and help a person make the powerful life changes that support improved vision and good health.

I am very grateful to Dr. Gunnar Hansen for bringing his healing knowledge and expertise to Canada and I have been recommending him to all of my friends and everyone I meet who is having vision or other health problems.

Arlene Seegerts, Edmonton, Alberta

Related to: Blood Pressure and Vision

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 2015 (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,

Walter Walchuk, Edmonton

Related to: Infertility

I am grateful to have met Dr. Gunnar Hansen several years ago while struggling with infertility due to underlying issues such as amenorrhea, PCOS and endometriosis. What seems now to be a relatively short period of time I did regain fertility and with the use of acupuncture, herbs and diet became pregnant. I continued care while pregnant and was treated successfully for morning sickness, a hemorrhage and gestational diabetes. I believe that Gunnars gentle care and treatment allowed my mind to relax and my body to prepare which resulted in a healthy, full term baby that I was able to deliver naturally. I continue to seek treatment when out of balance or other health issues arise. I believe Gunnars combined knowledge of the traditional and natural make for a powerful combination that I highly recommend and trust.

Carmell Pelly, Edmonton

Related to: Allergic Asthma

My first encounter with Gunnar was due to a serious respiratory problem I was having and it was very much hindering my day to day activities, I was leaving on a trip in 3 weeks and was very concerned with being able to enjoy that time. I decided to do 6 treatments with Gunnar within that 3 week time frame. After each appointment I woke up the next morning feeling significantly better and that just reinforced my excitement to continue treatment. After the 3rd session I awoke the following morning and was convinced I was 100% healed. I truly couldn’t believe how great I felt. I continued with the sessions and was fully able to enjoy my trip and have continued treatments with him over the course of the last year. He has helped my recovery from a motor vehicle accident, allergies (within 2 months I no longer had an allergy to my cat), stress reduction and food sensitivities. I have referred many people to Gunnar and do so without any hesitation.

Kimberley Fontaine, RMT, OTT, Edmonton

Related to: Hip Pain

I have a hip that needs replacing. I tried acupuncture several times before but found it hadn’t helped me until I went to Gunnar. He was precise and specific to support the body systems that were out of balance. It was pain free compared to what I experienced before. I walk better, sleep better, and body feels more energized and best of all, the pain has decreased dramatically. I recommend Gunnar to all I meet.

Jamie Smith, Edmonton

Related to: Insomnia

Honestly, Gunnar is one of a kind. His combined knowledge as a physician, homeopath, acupuncturist and naturopath worked wonders on my anxiety attacks and insomnia. On my first session, I fell asleep with my back covered in needles, and started sleeping better at night, straight away. What I also value about Gunnar is his manner. He listens with a totally open heart and I feel totally safe with him. Highly recommended.

Marina Michaelides, Edmonton

Related to: Acupuncture

I want to thank you for the treatment the other day. I don’t know much about acupuncture, but the effect of your treatment far exceeds anything I’ve experienced from acupuncture before. And with your kind, sensitive approach and depth of knowledge I highly recommend you to others.

Bill De Kramer, Edmonton

Related to: Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have a history of Rheumatism in my knees and approached Gunnar to help me with the recent exhaustion, headaches, lack of energy and feeling of depression. I found his diagnosis (in which he combines Western and Eastern knowledge of the body) advanced to the most medical help out there. The Acupuncture always has helped the pain release, relax and over a period of sessions shifted the energy in the troubled areas so I regained my energy and could let go of the depression. His suggestions to adapt my lifestyle, food and supplements were helpful and added to the success of the treatment. I know I can trust Gunnar, he is calm, listening and has diverse training to find a good treatment for you. He is the one I go to when I feel really out of balance.

Stephanie Gruss, Edmonton

Related to: Stress and BurnOut

Gunnar has in-depth knowledge of the human body and comprehensive skills from a wide spectrum of medicinal disciplines, weaving ancient wisdom with modern medicine into a unique treatment approach. I went to him with stress related symptoms regular doctors did not take seriously and couldn’t help with. The acupuncture helped my body relax deeply like I had not experienced in a long time and the homeopathic and herbal remedies supported burned out systems. My symptoms healed or eased and I have more energy and my concerns about my health were relieved through understanding my body better. Throughout my visits I felt taken seriously and cared for as a whole human being.

Anina H., Edmonton