About

Hi, I’m Christina Najjar!

A Registered Acupuncturist in Ottawa

I run my acupuncture practice in the Carlington Business Area in Ottawa. I’m passionate about helping people on their fertility, perinatal, or mental health journey. I also support individuals with hormonal and menstrual conditions, digestive concerns, and chronic illness regain their quality of life.

Christina Najjar Standing Outside

My philosophy as an Acupuncturist

I’m always looking to understand the root of your fertility challenges or your chronic illness. When you understand what’s happening, you can take proactive steps to resolve the issue. This allows you to save a lot of time, money, and reduce emotional turmoil.

My goal is to help increase your quality of life. I want to empower you to make the right health decisions for yourself. You know your health and your body better than anyone else. This is your healing journey. I’m just here to listen and to help.

My Journey

Since my pre-teens, I’ve been dealing with challenges in my menstrual/hormonal health and my digestion. After years of managing my symptoms with synthetic hormones that flared my digestive symptoms, I decided I needed another way. I started addressing my periods with nutrition, lifestyle, and acupuncture. For a long time, my health improved.

Just like anyone else, I’ve had ups and downs with my health over the years. I’ve had to adapt and adjust my daily habits to get back on track. I’ve also had some major mindset shifts that have made a massive difference in my day-to-day health.

The obstacles I’ve encountered in my health journey remind me how determined I am. With each hurdle, I gain more tools to improve my health. I’m able to bounce back stronger each time. And I know you can too.

My Path to Become an Acupuncturist and Nutritionist

In my adulthood, I’ve set on a path to get my health back on track. Enrolling at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition has taught me so much about a whole body approach to health. Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine has given me a better understanding of how to treat the root cause of illness to better manage health issues. My education in psychology has given me a focus on emotional and mental health that helps achieve bigger results.

As an Acupuncturist, I’m equipped with a good number of tools to address different aspects of your health. My goal is to help you remove the obstacles that hinder your recovery. I work with you to identify where you’re the most comfortable with starting. As we peel away layers of the issue, the more complex stuff becomes much easier to target.

To learn how to work with me to address your health, have a look at my acupuncture services.

Areas of Focus

  • Fertility – including support for natural conception, IUI, IVF, recurring pregnancy loss
  • Perinatal care – including nausea, structural support, labour preparation, turning breech babies, labour induction
  • Mental health support – including anxiety, depression, CPTSD, emotional trauma, PMDD
  • Digestive concerns – including IBD, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, SIBO, IBS, GERD
  • Hormonal and pelvic concerns – including painful periods, endometriosis, adenomyosis, menopause, gender transition support
  • Chronic health conditions – including autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, postviral fatigue

Professional Bio

Christina Najjar (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) in good standing with the CTCMPAO and a Nutritionist (R.H.N). She completed her diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Honours at the International Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (now known as triOS College), where she received the Executive Director’s Award for Academic Excellence. She has also graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with Honours and received the award for the Highest Standing in her class. Christina also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Gerontology (B.A.) from the University of Ottawa. She runs her trauma-informed practice at Woodward Health located at 1701 Woodward Dr Suite LL21. The focus of Christina’s practice is addressing fertility, periniatal care, mental health, and chronic illnesses (menstrual, digestive, autoimmune), though she welcomes all health concerns.