Meet Dr. Aileen Alfonso
Dr. Ac, BA Psychology
With over 20 years in healthcare, Dr. Aileen Alfonso is a passionate Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner dedicated to helping clients restore balance, relieve pain, and achieve optimal well-being. She holds a double diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from ACATCM, a BA in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Diploma in Dental Assisting from NAIT.
Aileen’s journey into acupuncture began during her career in dentistry, where she worked as a full-time orthodontic assistant. After meeting a student of acupuncture and TCM in her dental chair, she became fascinated with the healing potential of Eastern medicine. That same day, she began researching acupuncture schools in Calgary.
Taking a leap of faith, she left her full-time job to pursue her passion. She embraced a holistic approach to wellness that had helped her overcome allergies and debilitating pain. This transition marked the start of her new chapter—a mission to empower others on their healing journey through natural, time-tested therapies.
“It has been a pleasure and a blessing doing acupuncture with Aileen the last couple of years. I always left our appointments feeling so much better. After a serious injury that caused muscle spasm and pain, Aileen was so attentive and committed to finding relief. She is meticulous and exceptional in finding the source of the problem but also improving overall health. I highly recommend both her and acupuncture treatments!”
– Leticia Christensen
“I would highly recommend visiting Aileen for your acupuncture needs. I have received treatments from Aileen and found them to be very helpful! Aileen is very attentive and listens carefully to your concerns.”
– Lisa Whyte
“Aileen is a knowledgeable, kind and compassionate practitioner. I went to see her for neck, shoulder and lateral arm pain that had been bothering me for months. She was able to bring me complete pain relief during my first treatment with her. She has a great understanding and awareness of how to treat pain and is a very effective practitioner. I would highly recommend her as an acupuncturist!”
– Kerry Rainsford
“Aileen definitely has her knowledge down pat when it comes to acupuncture and diagnosis. She asks the pertinent questions and she accurately bases her treatment plan on that. She’s very reassuring and is perfect for those who may be scared or intimidated by the procedure. She’s very gentle, I barely experienced any pain when I would go for treatments. I would definitely use her again.”
– Mariane Barredo
“Dr. Alfonso has treated me with acupuncture for several different ailments. The main ailments focused on included chronic leg pain, insomnia, and low energy. After a few treatments, she has successfully improved and treated these symptoms, which were affecting my day-to-day living and making work very difficult. I can now tolerate an 8-hour shift on my feet and still be good to exercise after. Dr. Alfonso is knowledgeable and offers insightful advice. She has a comforting manner and is a skilled and caring health care practitioner.”
– Jillian Cardona
“Aileen’s treatments are truly magical. She is thorough and thoughtful with the intake, and every treatment is personalized to you. I have seen her for cosmetic acupuncture, acupuncture for my cycle and for general pain! After treatments, I always feel so much better and see results instantly. She incorporates tuning forks as well into her treatments and I absolutely love the tuning forks. They really help in grounding my body into the treatment. I would recommend Aileen to anyone. She is a great practitioner!”
– Alex Newman
“Aileen takes your treatments into priority, pouring her knowledge, expertise and a deep desire to help into her treatments. You will feel valued, cared for, safe, and most of all, a sense of ease that someone has taken your health on as if it were a loved one. She is devoted to her craft. Always accepting new challenges no matter how long they have been persistent or how challenging they might seem. I highly recommend seeing Aileen, as practitioners like her don’t come around just every day.”
– Cameron C
“I have been seeing Aileen for a few months and her treatments are excellent! Her incorporation of sound healing via tuning forks into her treatments makes for a unique and healing experience. She is a very thoughtful and kind practitioner. Everyone would benefit from her treatments.”
– Serena Vegso
“I initially met Aileen while working as a dental assistant, where I expressed my concerns about persistent back and neck pain. She recommended acupuncture as a potential solution and explained how it could provide lasting relief. Although I was initially skeptical, Aileen’s acupuncture treatment was the first method that truly elite my discomfort and provided long-lasting results.”
– Christelle Taylor
“Aileen took the time to thoroughly assess my health and began to give me an acupuncture treatment which addressed my overall health. I was shocked and happily amazed when the numbness of my foot—a condition that has been a troubling aspect of my diabetes condition suddenly improved on my very first visit. That was not something I had expected, and I was very pleased. Aileen’s personalized approach set the stage for what would become a wonderful experience.”
– Owen Stanford
“Aileen has been my acupuncturist for the last year, and I have finally found relief. I am so grateful for all her knowledge. She has taken extra courses above and beyond what is required. Aileen is kind and gentle and truly listens to her patients’ concerns. She zeros in on my primary concerns, and I leave her appointment relaxed and very happy with her treatment. Thank you for all your help!”
– Angie Moumos