Hi, I’m Christina Najjar!
A Registered Acupuncturist Near You
I’m practicing in the Carlington Business Area in Ottawa. I’m passionate about helping people with hormonal and menstrual conditions, digestive concerns, and chronic illness regain their quality of life. I also support individuals in their fertility, perinatal, or mental health journey.
My philosophy as an Acupuncturist
Treating your chronic illness should be about more than just finding temporary solutions. You shouldn’t have to deal with new symptoms all the time. That’s why I’m a firm believer in treating the root cause of illness.
I love that this work allows me to make a positive difference. By treating the root of the issue, we can improve your quality of life. This frees you up to focus on the things that matter the most to you.
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
Over the last decade, 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.
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 illness, 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
- 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
- Fertility – including support for natural conception, IUI, IVF, recurring miscarriages
- Mental health support – including anxiety, depression, CPTSD, emotional trauma, PMDD
- Perinatal care – including nausea, structural support, labour preparation, labour induction
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 LL21
Ottawa, ON. The focus of Christina’s practice is addressing chronic illnesses (menstrual, digestive, autoimmune), mental health, fertility, and perinatal care, though she welcomes all health concerns.