Offerings
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
As a practitioner I do not look to treat a disease itself. I have been taught to treat a whole person, listening with all of my senses to find patterns and treat what could use assistance in realignment. Then one’s natural healing capacity has the space to follow it’s innate intelligence.
I see this process as alchemical and deeply rooted in the spiritual. What Chinese medicine calls Shen (heart-mind-spirit-consciousness) resides in the heart and is stored in the blood circulating through each of us, is a central foundation to healing in the body. This transformational practice of medicine never ceases to amaze me and wake me up to the power of human potential, when given the right conditions.
Treatment can involve the use of; acupuncture, gua sha, moxibustion, cupping, food therapy, massage, exercise and lifestyle suggestions including: tai chi, qi gong, meditation and breathing techniques.
Initial Acupuncture — 90min / $150
Follow-up Acupuncture — 60min / $120
CUPPING THERAPY
FOR RETURNING PATIENTS ONLY
The use of glass cups that are heated with fire to create a suction on the skin. The cups can be applied in a stationary or moving capacity with or without oil, depending on the need of the patient. Marks will be left on the skin will be for 5-10days and then skin will return to normal colour.
Cupping — 30min / $75
PEDIATRIC ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture for children and babies. From infancy to 8yrs. The use of Tui Na (Chinese Massage) and Acupressure along with food therapy and lifestyle techniques will be used to help find harmony in your tiny humans’ body-heart-mind. After 8yrs old, the use of Acu needles can be an effective tool in treating (but not limited to): skin, digestion, immunity, (frequent colds & flus), mental health and behavioural changes and simply supporting a developing nervous system as preventative medicine.
Pediatric Apt — 30min / $75
ACUSULPTING
Acusculpting® is a specialized cosmetic acupuncture system targeting the whole body. It is a system designed to firm, lift, tighten, and shape the skin on the face and body. It was created by Illya Borrenson R. Ac to target cellulite, aging or damaged skin, scar tissue, as well as stimulate hair growth. The first appointment includes a 30min health history, assessment, and intention setting followed by a 60min acupuncture treatment with the use of tiny cups, jade rollers and gua sha, essential oils, facial toner as well as acupuncture on the face and body. It is a safe and natural alternative to more invasive procedures. A course of 10 treatments (twice a week) is recommended. *Bruising may occur.
Initial Acusculpting — 90min / $160
Follow-up Acusculpting — 60min / $130
MINI ACU-FACIAL
This treatment is somewhere between the spa and the doctor’s clinic. A 30 minute treatment focused primarily on the face and scalp. Using mini Acupuncture needles, jade rollers, gua sha, facial cups, face massage, essential oils, and use of organic products. The premise of this treatment is designed both to prevent further damage as well as maintain and support healthy skin regeneration. By targeting cellular repair through turning on the internal mechanism of increasing Qi and Blood flow. This is for aging, sun damaged, hormonal break outs, and acne prone skin. As well it works to unwind facial tension and holding patterns. If desired a discussion of TCM facial diagnosis can be included. For lifelong sun exposed surfers, outside dwellers and anyone who wants an alternative to cosmetic procedures.
*An initial Acupuncture appointment is recommended to understand your health history and make sure the treatment is designed specifically for you*
Mini Acu-facial — 30min / $75
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese herbal medicines are mainly plant based, but some preparations include minerals or animal products. They can be packaged as powders, pastes, lotions, tablets, or in their raw form depending on the herb and its intended use. Different herbs have unique properties and can balance different parts of the body and treat a variety of health concerns and illnesses.
Treatment can involve the use of; acupuncture, herbal medicine, gua sha, moxibustion, cupping, food therapy, massage, exercise and lifestyle suggestions including: tai chi, qi gong, meditation and breathing techniques.
Initial Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture — 90min / $150
Follow-up Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture — 60min / $120
*Please note that herbal prescriptions are not included in the price.
ACUPUNCTURE & YIN YOGA FUSION
This two hour experience begins with a thirty minute health consult and then flows into a thirty minute Yin Yoga session with hands on assists (Reiki and Cranio). Our time together is balanced with a sixty minute Acupuncture session.
This is a truly holistic session to melt you into a different state of being. Leave feeling fully and naturally stoned. Don’t plan anything after this session. Suggested activity after is a slow mindful Buddha walk on the beach and/or forest to integrate this realignment.
A great gift for a loved one.
Acupuncture & Yin Yoga Fusion — 120min / $200
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine have been refined for the past 5000 years with many lineages and traditional teachings; to the present day integrating elements of biomedical knowledge.
Acupuncture stimulates the balance and flow of Qi that is considered essential to health. When the body is vital, Qi flows smoothly through the meridians that make up a network of pathways or channels throughout the entire body. When the flow of Qi is deficient or obstructed it may be susceptible to illness.
Based on the foundation of yin & yang, acupuncture treats both symptoms and the root causes of a patient’s illness or disharmony. Acupuncture uses the five elements and eight principles to diagnose and treat imbalances in the meridians and internal organs.
Channel Flow Yoga
This unique style of yoga is rooted in the foundations of Vinyasa and Yin yoga interwoven with the teachings of Chinese medicine’s channel and organ theory. A balancing sequence of fluid and active (yang) postures with subtle longer held (yin) postures are within each practice. Each class facilitates movement, breath awareness and intention to unwind blockages of tension from the muscles, fascia, organs, and energy channels. This practice offers space for the mind and an opportunity to get a felt sense experience the movement of Qi (energy) flowing harmoniously within. Intuitive movements are encouraged to honour the wisdom of the inner physician (or inner knowing) as well as one’s stage of life, female menstrual phase, and present moment state. Classes are seasonally aligned to harmonize with nature.
Regular Monday Vinyasa classes at Adapt Physiotherapy in Ucluelet October to December.
Register HERE or drop in.
All levels welcome!
Private classes available upon request.
Massage
The use of conscious touch and mindful techniques including; Swedish Relaxation, Thai Massage, Reiki, Lomi Lomi, Tui Na, CranioSacral Therapy and Acupressure invite energy and blood flow to places of tension. A full body unifying modality that serves to release, restore, and replenish.
Through a balance of knowledge and intuition I work to create an individualized and therapeutic treatment. I see massage as an opportunity to become centered in your body. In this state your nervous system can restore and healing can occur. From this receptive place one can experience relief from blocked energy and adhered body tissues.
Massage — 60min / $130
Massage — 75min / $150
FEMININE EMBODIMENT MASSAGE
A full body massage including the abdomen and breasts. The gentle application of light pressure can activate many acupressure points and encourage optimal internal organ function in these regions of the body. In many cultural medicine traditions, a full body massage includes these areas of the body. In the western world, we tend to take this out of the treatment, but it can be very beneficial to move blocked energy. Especially for reproductive, hormonal, digestive, surgery recovery, and menstrual cycle issues. The use of essential oils is an optional addition to the treatment to open the senses and center oneself in the body.
Feminine Embodiment Massage — 60min / $130
Feminine Embodiment Massage — 75min / $150
PELVIC & ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
This is for women working with hormonal, menstrual, digestive, and fertility dis-harmonies. A gentle and therapeutic treatment on the region of the belly, hips and lower back with warm oil and hands on touch to increase circulation to pelvic, reproductive, and digestive organs. The intention of this massage is to increase blood and fluid flow to encourage the body to release stuck energy that may be held in the organs and tissues. For PMS symptoms it is suggested to schedule an appointment the week before your menstruation. For fertility best to schedule around ovulation and for digestion schedule anytime.
