Rory Holwerda

★ 5.0 (50 reviews)Halifax Regional Municipality, NS

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Next openingTomorrow · 10:30 AM4 openings free Tomorrow
Listed prices$110–$1803 services list a price
Care offeredAcupuncture3 services · 1 practitioner
Last checked23 min agoopenings, straight from the clinic’s booking calendar

Reviews

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5.050 reviews · Google

Kimberly Dantes · Google · 6 Jul 2026

Our little one had been struggling with eczema, and after seeing multiple doctors, we still felt like we weren't getting the help we needed until we found Rory's clinic. From day one, he has been so kind, approachable, and genuinely caring. He always takes the time to check in, answers all of our questions, and never makes us feel rushed. You can really tell that he cares about his patients and wants them to get better. The herbal soak baths along with topical herbal medications, and sticking to the routine consistently, we noticed a huge improvement in our baby's skin. Seeing our baby's skin heal and become so much clearer has been such a relief for our family. What stood out the most was that Rory truly understood what we were going through as worried parents. That level of compassion meant so much to us. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares, we highly recommend Rory. Finding his clinic was one of the best decisions we made for our baby's eczema, and we'll always be grateful for his help and simply recommending him doesn't feel like enough to thank him for everything.

Natalie Fournier · Google · 4 Jun 2026

I was going through topical steroid withdrawl after using it for decades for my eczema. I decided to try Traditional Chinese Medicine and found Rory online. It has been a game changer for my skin and recovery! He is so knowledgeable and took great care to figure out the best solution for me and my skin. My skin feels and looks so much better, my eczema is under control and my itching has subsided substantially. I highly recommend Rory and encourae exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for yourself!

Sheila Elvidge · Google · 22 May 2026

I was referred to Rory by a friend and I am so thankful. I had chronic pain and limited mobility in my shoulder. I thought this was just the way it would be forever. Wrong! I saw improvement after my 1st visit. Rory is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a skilled diagnostician. I am almost back to perfect and can’t thank you enough!

Debbi Bolton · Google · 16 Feb 2026

Comments from patient Michael Bolton: There are few life changing events, but my experience with Rory has been one. Prior to seeing Rory, my pain was increasing and my physical abilities were diminishing . I was only able to sit, stand or walk for short periods. My doctors stated that there was little they could do for my spine or the pain related to it. I took a chance and saw Rory on the recommendation of a friend. The relief was apparent from my first visit. After five visits, I was back to many activities I thought were ended for me. My family members are very pleased with my results and appreciative of my happier state of mind and improved mood from my reduced pain level! Thanks Rory!

Wendy Russell · Google · 8 Feb 2026

I was a bit skeptical about going to Rory because I had tried acupuncture before and felt like a pincushion with a row of needles going up my arm and no results. They just wanted to know if I had insurance coverage to book my next appointment. Complete waste of time. I had back surgery in October and was told no bending or twisting. In December I had an appointment at the hospital in which I was twisted over and over again despite my saying that I wasn't supposed to twist. When I got home I felt like someone had my nerves in my right lower back/hip in their hand and were squeezing. The pain was constant and uncomfortable. I could not stand up straight. When I called my doctor he gave me pain meds. I had already taken so many with the surgery and after the surgery that that was not the route I really wanted to go. When a friend recommended Rory and told me how great Rory was and how he helped him and his wife, I decided to give it a try. One appointment wouldn't hurt, right? When I showed Rory where the pain was he said something about S1 and put a needle in my left hand. Within mere minutes I felt so much better. I've had two visits and cannot believe the difference! My friends can't get over how well I'm moving now. I stand up straight and walk with a pep in my step. I sure hope Rory has time because there are so many more things I would like to work on like my shoulder and stress level. For sure would recommend him - 20/10!

Nicole · Google · 7 Feb 2026

Came to Rory with severe eczema , dry skin and hives almost all over my body. This caused problems sleeping and impacted my quality of life. Within one week I felt relief, within two weeks significant improvement and now a month later my skin starts to thicken and dryness is much reduced. Herbs and acupuncture take time. They are powerful and thanks to Rory I am much better again.

Cobe Facey · Google · 5 Feb 2026

I’ve been dealing with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal symptoms since January last year and had seen multiple doctors and tried various approaches with little improvement. Working with Rory Holwerda has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health. Rory took the time to really listen and understand what I was going through. His treatments using acupuncture and herbal medicine have made a noticeable difference in my symptoms, and over the past couple of months I’ve seen consistent improvement. My skin is calmer, my sleep is getting better, and overall I’m starting to feel like myself again. I have quite a bit of anxiety with going to doctors, but his clinic is very welcoming and I always leave feeling refreshed. I really look forward to my appointments with him. He is professional, knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for the progress I’ve made under his care and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a more holistic and compassionate approach to healing. I can’t thank Rory enough for what he has done for me thus far.

jennifer matthews · Google · 3 Dec 2025

I have been a patient of Rory's now for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable and is an integral part of my health care team. From running issues to kidney stones he has worked wirh me to address health issues in a hands on, practical approach. I highly recommend his service. Jennifer

Patricia Nichols · Google · 24 Oct 2025

My physio therapist recommended that I visit Dr. Rory and I am very grateful. Dr. Rory has given me new hope in knowing that I don't have to live with such a high degree of pain everyday. I can't believe how immediate the results were for me. I am confident that this area of medicine has a prominent place pain management. Many thanks Dr. Rory!

Patricia O’Brien Sapp · Google · 16 Oct 2025

I heard of Rory from a friend who spoke of him with the highest of praise. I have had annoying recurring patches of eczema on my face and neck, along with scalp psoriasis that came from out of the blue about two years ago. No matter what I did or didn’t do it was constantly flaring up and I really wanted to find a solution that wasn’t to continually use prescription cortisone creams, so I thought I would see if acupuncture and Chinese medicine could help. I’ve also suffered from insomnia for years and thought perhaps Rory could help with that too. Reading so many success stories of his patients, I decided to book an appointment. Well, I have to say I am truly amazed by the difference since I started acupuncture and herbal treatments with Rory. In fact, when I went to bed the night after my very first appointment, I fell asleep within minutes and slept better than I had in 20 years. And it continues, after 6 weeks of first weekly and now biweekly appointments, I can honestly say that I haven’t had insomnia at all, not once! No more restless legs and flopping around like a rotisserie chicken, I just fall asleep. And if I do wake through the night I fall back asleep within a few minutes. After six weeks of using Rory’s herbs, I am not needing to use any cortisone creams or Protopic at all. And I’m seeing other things, like wrist pain and knee pain - gone. Incredible! And on top of all of that, Dr Rory is so friendly and kind, he explains everything to you, a visit to his practice is a very relaxing experience and I really look forward to my appointments. I wish I could rate him more than five stars!

Clinic details

Opens today at 9:00 AM

Hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sat – Sun
Closed

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At the clinic

Accessibility

Step-free entranceAccessible parkingNo wheelchair accessible seating, per GoogleNo wheelchair accessible washroom, per Google

Parking

Free parking lotFree street parking

On site

Washroom on site

Payment

Credit cards acceptedDebit cards accepted

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