Devon Windsor — Doctor of Acupuncture & Registered Massage Therapist
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I'm Devon Windsor — Doctor of Acupuncture and Registered Massage Therapist practicing at The G.O.A.T. Sport Medicine Clinic in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Minerva Acupuncture serves the Sherwood Park community with evidence-informed traditional medicine.
Minerva was built on one belief: that real healing begins the moment someone actually listens. I work within a multidisciplinary team alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists, and manual osteopaths — because your health is never one-dimensional.
Whether you've come in for chronic pain, injury, hormonal health, or something that has been dismissed elsewhere — I take the time to understand it fully. Every treatment is designed from scratch, for you, on that day.
"Every treatment is tailored to the person sitting in front of me."
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Personalized Treatment
Pain that has been ignored
Chronic back pain. Headaches. Injuries that won't resolve. If you've been told to just manage it — this is where that changes.
Hormones that feel off
PCOS. Irregular cycles. Perimenopause. Fertility. When your body is trying to tell you something and no one is listening yet.
A system running on empty
Burnout. Sleep that doesn't restore. A nervous system stuck in survival mode. Acupuncture works where rest alone can't reach.
Each modality is hand-selected for what your body needs on that day. Treatments are always person-centred — never protocol-driven. Hover each to learn more.
stillness is medicine
Pain changes everything. It changes how you move, how you sleep, how you show up. Whether it arrived suddenly or has been building for years — it deserves to be taken seriously.
At Minerva, treatment begins with a thorough assessment — not just of the area that hurts, but of the patterns, compensations, and history that led you here. Then we get to work.
Acupuncture, cupping, massage therapy, electro-acupuncture, and gua sha are combined based on what your body needs that day. Sport acupuncture is available for athletes and active individuals requiring orthopedic assessment and targeted recovery.
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have supported women through every stage of life for thousands of years. What is often dismissed in conventional settings — irregular cycles, fertility challenges, hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy discomfort — is exactly where this medicine excels.
Minerva offers an unhurried, knowledgeable space for women to receive care that goes beyond symptom management. Every session begins with a real conversation.
During pregnancy, acupuncture addresses nausea, fatigue, pelvic girdle pain, back and hip discomfort, headaches, sleep disruption, anxiety, and labour preparation.
Fertility support includes cycle regulation, IVF adjunct care, and optimising conditions for conception through both traditional Chinese medicine and evidence-informed approaches.
PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances respond well to consistent, individualised care alongside lifestyle support.
What gets dismissed elsewhere deserves to be heard.
That is what this space is for.
Your initial appointment is unhurried, thorough, and always ends with treatment.
A thorough conversation about your health history, current concerns, sleep, digestion, stress, and energy. I want to understand the full picture — not just the presenting complaint.
Postural analysis, gait observation, orthopedic testing, range of motion, and muscle testing as appropriate. Your body tells a story. I listen to it.
I hand-select modalities for you that day — acupuncture, cupping, massage, gua sha, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, TDP heat lamp, or a combination. Every session is built from scratch.
Before you leave we discuss findings, what was treated, and what to expect. I will outline a realistic plan and answer every question you have.
Acupuncture needles are considerably thinner than a hypodermic needle. Most patients feel minimal to no sensation — a mild heaviness or warmth is normal and positive. Many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Acute conditions often improve significantly in 3–6 sessions. Chronic presentations benefit from consistent care over a longer period. I will always give you an honest outline at your first visit — no pressure.
Many Alberta extended health plans cover acupuncture and massage therapy under separate benefits. Minerva provides detailed receipts for direct billing or personal reimbursement.
Loose, comfortable clothing allowing access to arms, legs, and lower back. Eat a light meal 1–2 hours before. Allow time to complete your intake form on your first visit.
Yes — cupping, gua sha, massage, moxibustion, and electro-acupuncture are frequently combined within a single appointment. You do not need to book them separately.
TDP lamp therapy uses far-infrared heat to penetrate deeply into tissue, promoting circulation and supporting relaxation. It complements acupuncture particularly well for cold-type pain and chronic conditions.
From my
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"I came in with chronic low back pain I had been managing for over two years. Within four sessions I had more mobility than I had experienced in months. Devon listens in a way most practitioners don't — she doesn't just treat the area, she treats the person."
"I've been seeing Devon for hormonal support and cycle regulation. She explained everything clearly and took my concerns seriously from the very first appointment. My cycles are more predictable and my PMS symptoms have noticeably improved."
"Devon treated me throughout my pregnancy for back pain and sciatica. I always left feeling like a different person. Her knowledge of Chinese medicine and anatomy is impressive, and the environment she creates is genuinely calming."
"Finding Minerva has been a game changer for my recovery. Sport acupuncture combined with cupping has cut my recovery time significantly. Devon understands athletic bodies and the demands we put on them."
"The whole experience at Minerva feels different from any clinic I've visited. There is intention behind every part of the treatment. I came in for stress and sleep and left with the most rested feeling I had experienced in months."
"I was nervous about needles but Devon made me feel completely at ease. She takes the time to explain what she is doing and why. Three sessions in and my migraines have reduced dramatically. I wish I had come sooner."
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It's about adaptability. About finding balance again.
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#216 – 80 Chippewa Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta
A multidisciplinary clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, manual osteopathy, EMSculpt, shockwave therapy, cold plunge, and sauna.
minervaacupuncture.com| Hours of Operation | |
| Monday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
