iThe TCM view
TCM sees comfort as the smooth flow of Qi and blood along the meridians.
The massage works along those channels with pressing, kneading and gliding, and the laser is then used on selected points along them.
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DDS + Laser Acupoint Therapy
DDS + Laser Acupoint Therapy is a 90-minute session that combines DDS bio-current massage with needle-free, low-level laser applied to specific points on the body. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, it costs $280 and is performed by Amir Norouzi, DDS bio-current and TuiNa therapist.
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Key facts
- Duration
- 90 min
- Price
- $280
- Deposit
- $50
Is it right for you
Who it’s for
People who carry tension in the back, neck and shoulders, people who feel run-down and want a long, unhurried session, and anyone who'd like massage and laser point work in one visit. It's a comfort and relaxation service, not a medical treatment.
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
DDS is a bio-current massage system.
A gentle current flows through the therapist's bare hands as they massage, with an herbal massage cream, and a handheld applicator is also used on some areas. Most people describe a light tingling warmth. Low-level laser then uses low-intensity red and near-infrared light that doesn't heat or cut the skin. Research on both is limited or still developing, so the session is offered for comfort and relaxation.
Your visit
90 minWhat a session feels like
- 1A short conversation about where you hold tension and any health changes.
- 2DDS bio-current massage: Amir massages with bare hands while a gentle current flows through them, with the handheld applicator on some areas. You'll feel a light tingle and warmth.
- 3You put on protective eyewear, and Amir holds the low-level laser on selected points.
- 4Quiet rest before you get up.
Aftercare
Drink water and keep the rest of the day easy if you can. Some people feel pleasantly tired, or a little tender after the massage, the next day.
How many sessions people typically book
It works well as a one-off. People who come regularly often book every one to two weeks at first, then monthly.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Memberships
Included in 2 memberships
One session a month, about 15% under the menu. Pause or cancel online.
Practitioners who offer it
Amir Norouzi
DDS bio-current and TuiNa therapist
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
- 1
Your eyes are always covered and never exposed to the laser.
Source: Clinic protocol - 2
The laser is never applied directly over a tumour or cancer.
Source: Clinic protocol - 3
In pregnancy, the laser is not used on the abdomen or lower back. Tell us if you're pregnant or might be.
Source: Clinic protocol - 4
The laser is not used over an infected area.
Source: Clinic protocol - 5
The laser is not used over a blood clot.
Source: Clinic protocol - 6
The laser is not used over bleeding.
Source: Clinic protocol - 7
Pacemaker or any other implanted electronic device (bio-current).
Source: CTCMA-BC / CTCMPAO / CTCMPANL · TCM Safety Program Handbook - 8
Epilepsy.
Source: CTCMA-BC / CTCMPAO / CTCMPANL · TCM Safety Program Handbook - 9
Pregnancy and the bio-current massage: the clinic will check whether it suits you.
Source: Clinic protocol - 10
Photosensitising medications or herbs (they make your skin more sensitive to light).
Source: Clinic protocol - 11
Recent injury, fracture or surgery in the area.
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Bio-current system
DDS Bio-Current System
The DDS bio-current system is a massage system that passes a gentle current through the therapist's bare hands as they massage, used with an herbal massage cream for comfort and relaxation. At Flourish TCM Clinic, it's used in TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage, the Bio-Current Facial and several body treatments.
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Low-Level Laser
Low-level laser, also called photobiomodulation, uses low-intensity light that doesn't heat or cut the skin. In TCM practice it's used to stimulate acupoints without needles. At Flourish TCM Clinic we use the BioFlex system in Laser Acupoint Therapy, the Anti-Wrinkle Laser Facial and the Lymphatic Anti-Wrinkle Facial.
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Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Call 778-654-6693 or message us on WhatsApp. We reply the same day during opening hours.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe the bio-current as a light tingling warmth and feel little or nothing from the laser, sometimes a mild warmth. Pressure in the massage is adjusted to you.
What is DDS?
A bio-current massage system: a gentle current passes through the therapist's hands as they massage, and a handheld applicator is also used.
Are any needles used?
No. The whole session is needle-free.
Is there a shorter version?
For a shorter visit, TuiNa & DDS Acupressure Massage comes in 30 and 60 minutes, and Laser Acupoint Therapy is 45 minutes on its own.
Is this registered massage therapy?
No. It's DDS bio-current bodywork with laser point work, and it isn't billed as RMT.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing. You'll be draped during the massage, with only the area being worked on uncovered.
No insurance receipts are issued for this service.
Book your DDS + Laser Acupoint Therapy
A $50 deposit holds your time. Cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice and your deposit is refunded.