– Please ensure you are nourished and hydrated before your acupuncture session.
– If you prefer to be clothed during your treatment, consider wearing loose fitting clothing if available to you.
– Please note that petechia (bruising) is expected with fire cupping treatments.
– Please do not hesitate to voice any questions or concerns that may come up for you during your session.
– If you are pregnant, have hypertension or a bleeding disorder; please book a complimentary meet+greet session to ensure this is a safe treatment for you.
Initial Assessment & Treatment
Your initial visit includes a comprehensive health history intake, during which your health concerns and goals are discussed in detail. Prior to treatment your practitioner will utilize tongue and pulse diagnosis to further her assessment, then present you with a treatment plan.
Treatments may involve manual modalities such as cupping, and tui na. Most people find receiving acupuncture to be relaxing and meditative, and many chose to take a little nap while their bodies rebalance.
75 Minutes ~ $150
Subsequent Treatments
Your follow-up visit includes a brief check-in to note shifts since your last treatment, and will be followed by an acupuncture session, which may include other TCM modalities if indicated.
60 Minutes ~ $120
Please arrive having had a light snack prior to your treatment. You may want to wear loose fitting clothing and minimal jewelry.
Please do not hesitate to voice any questions that may come up for you during the treatment.
Initial Assessment & Treatment
Your initial visit includes a comprehensive health history intake, followed by an acupuncture treatment. After your health concerns and goals are discussed in detail, your practitioner will utilize tongue and pulse diagnosis to further her assessment, then present you with a treatment plan.
Most people find receiving acupuncture to be relaxing and meditative, and chose to take a nap while their bodies rebalance. In addition to acupuncture, your treatment may include other TCM modalities such as cupping and moxibustion.
[75 Minutes]
Subsequent Treatments
The number and frequency of treatments you require depend on your unique health history and wellness intentions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine puts a strong emphasis on the importance of prevention. Regular acupuncture treatments are favorable to support a healthy balance within.
Cupping
Cupping can be booked as stand alone treatments, or can be combined in as part of your Acupuncture session in discretion of the practitioner.
Cupping (30 Min) ~ $85
Acupuncture Subsequent – Extended
This session is suitable for folks needing more time during their treatments. This follow-up visit includes a check-in to note shifts since your last treatment, and will be followed by an acupuncture and cupping treatment.
75 Minutes ~ $145
Prenatal Acupuncture
Please book subsequent sessions under “prenatal acupuncture” if you are pregnant.
For Cervical Ripening / Labour prep, book weekly sessions staring at 36-37 weeks of gestation, to prepare your body, mind and spirit for labour and childbirth.
45 minutes ~ $90
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
This treatment utilizes a combination of facial acupuncture and gua sha alongside traditional body acupuncture to offer a thoroughly holistic skin treatment that focuses on revitalizing facial skin locally, while addressing any internal imbalances that may be impacting skin health.
75 minutes ~ $185
Cupping / Gua Sha
Manual Modalities can be booked as stand alone treatments, or can be combined in as part of your Acupuncture session in discretion of the practitioner.
[30 Minutes]
Cervical Ripening
Three weekly treatments, starting at 37th week of pregnancy to get your body ready for labour and birth.
[3 ~ 45 Minutes]
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial rejuvenation treatments are paused for the time being, please get in touch if you would like to be updated on availability, as public health orders on Covid-19 changes.
“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos- the trees,the clouds, everything.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
FAQ
Absolutely! Direct billing is available to most major insurance companies, including,
- Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
- Cowan
- Desjardins Insurance
- The Great West Life Assurance Company
- Industrial Alliance Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Standard Life
- Sun Life Financial
I received my Diploma of Acupuncture from Pacific Rim College in 2017, which is a three year program with over 2,000 hours of theoretical and practical study. Upon passing the Pan-Canadian Exams, I became a Registered Acupuncturist and am in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia.
My additional education in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and Birth Work are as follows,
- Integrative Reproductive Medicine: The Menstrual Cycle, Nervous System, Mental Health and Their Impact on Fertility (by Laura Erlich)
- The Treatment of Infertility (by Jane Lyttleton)
- Pregnancy + Traditional Chinese Medicine (by Clara Cohen)
- Childbirth Educator Training (by Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings)
- SHIFT: Trauma-Informed Language for Healing Practitioners (by Jess Jackson)
- Clinical Tool Box: Maximizing Treatment Effectiveness (by Dr. Reuven Freesman)
- Introduction to Topographic Acupuncture (by Dr. Bruce Ferguson)
- Channel Examination and Diagnosis (by Jason D. Robertson)
- Clinical Essentials: Creating Simple and Powerful Treatments (by Dr. Reuven Freesman)
- Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture (by Dr. Martha Lucas)
- Trauma ⁄ PTSD and Recovery in the Context of Chinese Medicine (by Darren Tellier)
In British Columbia, Registered Acupuncturists are not allowed to claim a specialty. Most practitioners, including myself, treat a vast scope of conditions in their practice; however, personal interest, experience, and continuing education of the practitioner can come into play.
I welcome all in my practice, regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnicity; and aim to provide a safe and healing space for everyone. With a background in sociology and gender studies, I have a personal interest in psycho-emotional health, especially in relation to trauma. I work with many patients who experience anxiety, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, overthinking, lack of motivation, autoimmune diseases and post traumatic stress. In addition to my private practice, I provide community style treatments within a rehab program, with a focus on recovery from trauma and addictions.
Needless to say, as a mother and doula, I am thrilled to be able to offer support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, through Chinese Medicine and birth work.
The recommended frequency of treatments depends on your unique condition. As a general rule, chronic conditions require a consistent frequency of treatments through a longer period of time. Typically, a treatment plan would be provided for you during your initial visit.
It doesn’t have to!
Acupuncture pins vary in length and gauge. You can fit over 30 acupuncture needles in the opening of a hypodermic needle, they are tiny. The length of the needles often doesn’t correspond the strength of sensations you get either.
Pain is not a desired sensation during an acupuncture treatment. A feeling of heaviness, warmth, or tingling are more common descriptions. At any point during the treatment, you can ask your practitioner to readjust or remove the pins if you are uncomfortable.