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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Registered Acupuncturists in British Columbia have between 3 -5 years of education focused on learning Acupuncture and TCM as a broad field of medicine. Acupuncture is often combined with motor point needling and IMS (intramuscular stimulation) techniques to “reset” affected muscle fibers. This teaches the body to maintain balance between its opposing muscle groups, maintain strength and to... Read More

Registered Acupuncturists in British Columbia have between 3 -5 years of education focused on learning Acupuncture and TCM as a broad field of medicine.

Acupuncture is often combined with motor point needling and IMS (intramuscular stimulation) techniques to “reset” affected muscle fibers. This teaches the body to maintain balance between its opposing muscle groups, maintain strength and tone of muscle, as well as open the nervous system circuit to maintain optimal functioning and range of motion. This combination of styles utilizes both traditional and modern anatomical based applications. When these techniques are performed correctly by a licensed acupuncturist with this specialized training, it yields instant results in improving range of motion and can release patterns of chronic tension, improve circulation and release trapped nerve fibres to restore optimal functioning.

Many in the west are quite familiar with Acupuncture's capacity to effectively treat pain and injuries, but did you know there's a large body (and growing!) of evidence that supports the use of acupuncture for a much wider range of health ailments, such as:

-anxiety, mood swings
-digestive disorders such as IBS, abdominal pain, acid reflux
-women's health concerns like infertility, painfull periods, irregular periods and menopausal concerns
-all sorts of other things, often the things that mainstream medicine may not have a great solution for end up being something Acupuncture can really help with!

Some Registered Acupuncturists opt for more in depth education into Traditional Chinese Medicine and have an additional license to prescribe and dispense Chinese Herbal Medicines in addition to practicing Acupuncture. This expands the scope of the practitioner to be able to treat most of the common (and many of the very uncommon!) health concerns people face. The unique framework that Chinese Medicine uses, can provide new solutions to health issues that western medicine may not be able to help with, it also combines well with western medicine so that patients can acheive greater health potential.


Swedish Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of your body — muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and skin. The massage therapist uses varying degrees of pressure and movement. Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. Medical centers are offering it more and more as a treatment along with standard treatment. It may be used for a wide range of medical co... Read More

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of your body — muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and skin. The massage therapist uses varying degrees of pressure and movement.
Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. Medical centers are offering it more and more as a treatment along with standard treatment. It may be used for a wide range of medical conditions.
Studies of massage benefits have found massage can:
Help reduce stress
Lessen pain and muscle tension
Increase relaxation
Improve immune function


Deep Tissues/Sports Massage Therapy

Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue. Deep tissue massage techn... Read More

Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue.
Deep tissue massage techniques are used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.


Hot Stone Massage

The treatment uses the basic principles and movements of classic Swedish massage, but utilizes hot rocks to help relax the muscles and get a deep massage with less direct pressure being applied. Swedish massage is characterized by, among other things, very long strokes, with deep pressure, and is intended to help with overall circulation. Hot stone massage makes use of these same long strokes... Read More

The treatment uses the basic principles and movements of classic Swedish massage, but utilizes hot rocks to help relax the muscles and get a deep massage with less direct pressure being applied.
Swedish massage is characterized by, among other things, very long strokes, with deep pressure, and is intended to help with overall circulation. Hot stone massage makes use of these same long strokes, but instead of using their hands, the practitioner holds specially heated rocks to transfer heat to the recipient.
Helps relieve muscle tension and pain
Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. It helps increase blood flow to the affected area.
Reduces stress and anxiety. Promotes sleep.
The heat helps induce the relaxation response


Graston Technique Therapy

Graston Technique is a therapeutic method for treating disorders of the skeletal muscles and related connective tissue. The method employs a collection of six stainless steel tools of particular shape and size, which are used by practitioners to rub patients' muscles in order to detect and resolve adhesions in the muscles and tendons.


Prenatal Massage Therapy

Prenatal massage helps ease tension to help with relaxation and pain relief - while keeping mom and baby safe and comfortable. Prenatal massage can help alleviate pregnancy back pain and increase blood circulation, which can provide more oxygen and nutrients to the baby.


ICBC Massage Therapy

Choosing to become a health care provider as a Registered Massage Therapist has been the most rewarding experience I could ever imagine. I take great pride and passion in helping people achieve a pain free environment so they can choose to live longer, healthy lives. I truly believe that healing the body naturally is one the best ways to help clients restore and prevent aliments that one can endure on a daily basis. Along with my education, my hands are my tools that I use in a intuitive way to find those areas that are in need of repair and healing so you can achieve a more joyful, full filling, active life. Treina was born and raised in the beautiful Okanagan. She moved up North with her family and after having children of her own she has since moved back with her family in 2001 Treina graduated in 2007 from the accredited 3000hr massage therapy program at Okanagan Valley Massage Therapy College in Vernon. Since graduating she has branched out into additional modalities such as CranialSacral Therapy, Kineiso-taping for athletes, Graston therapy, myofascial release techniques for the pelvic girdle and shoulder complex and deep tissue techniques with trigger point therapy and neuromuscular techniques with stretching and heat and cold therapy for home care. Treina has always been fascinated and interested in how the body can heal and the power of touch. She has been active in various sports such as gymnastics and gymkhana, fastball, skiing, and motor biking. After a motorbike accident and a knee injury, she was left with no ACL.   With her degree and her knowledge and her ‘hands on’ techniques, she rehabilitated herself in a fraction amount of time that it normally would of taken. By doing home care that consists of some hydrotherapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, she can live a pain-free, healthy lifestyle. She knows first hand, that massage therapy truly works! Treina will discuss a treatment plan that best suits you whether its relaxation, deep tissue, myofacial, sports injury, Trigger Point work, some chronic pain, headaches or other various “syndromes” Treina will share with you her knowledge and educate you with the very same home care techniques so you too can live your life to your fullest.

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As a dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner, I have come to understand that the human body is a complex thing.

One of the underlying principles of Chinese Medicine is the recognition of patterns within complexity. Large amounts of complex information can be synthesized, and viewed with a sophisticated simplicity. A Chinese Medicine Practitioner can utilize the same methods of diagnosis, pattern differentiation method and treatment that Practitioners have been using for thousands of years, to treat that very same pattern often with profound results.

I graduated from a 4 year Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine program in 2005. 

My passion to delve deeper into the roots of Chinese Medicine led me to pursue post graduate studies in 2012 with the Institute of Classics of East Asian Medicine in Portland, Oregon (www.iceam.org); which is an worldwide institution dedicated to the study and clinical application of important Chinese Medical texts from the Han dynasty. I am in the final stages of becoming a diplomat of ICEAM and will be continuing on to obtain fellowship status from this institute. 



These Han Dynasty texts, (the Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue) are considered to be among the most important texts in Chinese Medicine history, influencing most of what has come after it. They are also practical clinical manuals which can be considered a system for treating nearly every possible health condition – and in spite of advances in Western Medicine – the fundamental reality is the human body has remained the same over the past few thousand years. The original author, Zhang Zhong Jing – is considered the grandfather of Chinese Herbal Medicine.

The core purpose for these studies is to gain a better understanding of the root principles of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, beyond the basics that are taught in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine schools and back to the roots of this powerful medicine.

In addition to acupuncture, I prescribe herbal medicine, and have a fully stocked herbal pharmacy on site to compound individualized herbal formulas for each patient when needed. I use high quality concentrated herbal granules, which are both potent and convenient to take.

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Dawn brings over 19 years of experience and knowledge of the human body through her fitness career and massage practice. She believes that a healthy and active lifestyle is the key to a more productive mind and body. She strives to help educate others on how to achieve optimum health through regular exercise, stress management with meditation and injury prevention through yoga and massage therapy. Dawn uses different modalities which fall under her scope of practice to help with her client’s injury prevention and/or recovery using deep tissue techniques, fascia release, trigger point therapy, Graston technique and Thai Yoga Massage techniques. She has acquired significant training through courses, workshops and most importantly hands on experience working with professional athletes in all different types of sports and activities. She also has experience working in a spa and understands the need to have a more of a relaxation type of massage using essential oils and/or hot stone therapy. Dawn has also obtained training in prenatal massages. With her diverse training and experience, she can accommodate and create personalized treatment plans to help clients obtain their treatment goals. Dawn’s other certifications and training include: Counselling psychology Group counselling Yoga Teacher and Educator Energy Healing Personal Trainer Hypnosis Meditation and breath awareness Currently enrolled in a 3-year program to obtain a certification in Holistic Natural Nutrition.

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Originally from Montreal, QC, she first came to BC in 2004 for the weather and outdoor opportunities. After many years in the hospitality industry, she is looking forward to a meaningful career in health care. Elaine obtained her Massage Therapy Diploma in 2023 and has a passion for helping others heal. She believes in a holistic approach, incorporating a variety of techniques, from deep tissue release and trigger point therapy alongside relaxation. She creates a personal treatment plan for each patient while nurturing a healthy body, mind, and spirit connection. Elaine has completed her hot and cold stone massage certification in Vancouver, BC, and incorporates them when it may be beneficial for an individual.

Elaine loves learning, she is currently working towards her yoga teacher certification. She hopes to integrate her knowledge of anatomy and physiology with her passion to move in order to offer tailored exercises to her patients.

When she is not in the clinic, you can find her enjoying a good book in the sunshine, working in her garden, practicing yoga or exploring beautiful British Columbia’s back roads.

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