Balance Point Acupuncture and Wellness
715 Canada Ave V9L 1V1 Duncan, BC, Canada

Happy October to you all and happy Harvest full moon. I hope everyone’s settling in to the rhythms of fall. Here’s a friendly reminder that your benefits run out in three months! And it’s never a bad time to self care! I’m also looking to start taking a new patient waitlist as this time can be very busy. I can usually fit new people in within a few weeks. Because I can not just filter my own online booking system without others in the clinic as well I’m asking that new people give me a call moving forward and I’ll put you in as fast as I can! Feeling grateful for all of the love! #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #gratitude #allofthefeels #thankyou

Self Care. We all need to do it. Especially if we are emerged in the current state of the world and our climate. @orcacedarbough knows how self care. Gus Sha and cupping. I even got to squeak in a few needles at the end. For those who don’t know he’s pretty much the Lorax incarnate. He’s the guy making sure the planet still has lungs. Very important for the current times. The one trudging through the cut blocks to bring awareness to the world. He’s a badass. Give him a follow and see what he’s up to. Honoured to do my part! #beyourownhero #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #cupping #massage #cliniclife #heal #bc #cowichanvalley #savethetrees #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #trees #hero

Self keeping seems like the most important thing to do at the moment. Solar flares, Pisces full moon, metal season in a metal year in Chinese Medicine. (Lots and Lots of grief and letting go) Global pandemic and a world on fire. If you find your having a hard time right now you’re not alone in it. All of my sensitive friends out there how are you managing? Doing anything extra to keep grounded and supported? @dr_jennawaddy_nd is my saviour! All of the extra nutrients help so much and provide extra energy to meet the days. Having a reactive digestive system to stress means potential low absorption of nutrients so an IV a week has been a real game changer during these times! #natropathicmedicine #nutrition #selflove #selfcare #holistic #holistichealing #ndfriendsarethebest #didnthurt #herbalism #natural

#currentmood flexing my Leo whiskers. And simultaneously thinking up strategies for female adult acne... got some good things cooking up my sleeve. Stay tuned. #wellness #herbalmedicine #nutrition #allergies #allergiesgotmelike #food #foodintolerance #acupuncture #acnetreatment #holistic #traditionalchinesemedicine

Hello Instagram fam! Looks like Balance Point may need a rebrand. I’ve received word that Balance Point is now too close to another business name in Kelowna. Eek. Wish I would have known that originally but it’s not the end of the world! What’s everyone creative process around business names? I’m at a loss! #rebranding #marketing #marketingstrategy #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #new #holisticbusiness #holistichealth #integrativemedicine

Self Care. We all need to do it. Especially if we are emerged in the current state of the world and our climate. @orcacedarbough knows how self care. Gus Sha and cupping. I even got to squeak in a few needles at the end. For those who don’t know he’s pretty much the Lorax incarnate. He’s the guy making sure the planet still has lungs. Very important for the current times. The one trudging through the cut blocks to bring awareness to the world. He’s a badass. Give him a follow and see what he’s up to. Honoured to do my part! #beyourownhero #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #cupping #massage #cliniclife #heal #bc #cowichanvalley #savethetrees #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #trees #hero

Self keeping seems like the most important thing to do at the moment. Solar flares, Pisces full moon, metal season in a metal year in Chinese Medicine. (Lots and Lots of grief and letting go) Global pandemic and a world on fire. If you find your having a hard time right now you’re not alone in it. All of my sensitive friends out there how are you managing? Doing anything extra to keep grounded and supported? @dr_jennawaddy_nd is my saviour! All of the extra nutrients help so much and provide extra energy to meet the days. Having a reactive digestive system to stress means potential low absorption of nutrients so an IV a week has been a real game changer during these times! #natropathicmedicine #nutrition #selflove #selfcare #holistic #holistichealing #ndfriendsarethebest #didnthurt #herbalism #natural

Hello Instagram fam! Looks like Balance Point may need a rebrand. I’ve received word that Balance Point is now too close to another business name in Kelowna. Eek. Wish I would have known that originally but it’s not the end of the world! What’s everyone creative process around business names? I’m at a loss! #rebranding #marketing #marketingstrategy #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #new #holisticbusiness #holistichealth #integrativemedicine

Yes let’s do that! Due to the new cases in BC we have decided that we will be asking everyone to wear masks while getting treated. We have some at the clinic for you so don’t worry about that! We are looking for ways to ensure that our most vulnerable patients are safe as they can be while in our care. I am so grateful to everyone for their continued support and grace through the new clinic protocols. We appreciate you so so much. . #BC #covid19 #socialdistancing #space #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #clinic #wellness

#currentmood flexing my Leo whiskers. And simultaneously thinking up strategies for female adult acne... got some good things cooking up my sleeve. Stay tuned. #wellness #herbalmedicine #nutrition #allergies #allergiesgotmelike #food #foodintolerance #acupuncture #acnetreatment #holistic #traditionalchinesemedicine

Hello Instagram fam! Looks like Balance Point may need a rebrand. Ive received word that Balance Point is now too close to another business name in Kelowna. Eek. Wish I would have known that originally but its not the end of the world! Whats everyone creative process around business names? Im at a loss! #rebranding #marketing #marketingstrategy #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #new #holisticbusiness #holistichealth #integrativemedicine

Yes lets do that! Due to the new cases in BC we have decided that we will be asking everyone to wear masks while getting treated. We have some at the clinic for you so dont worry about that! We are looking for ways to ensure that our most vulnerable patients are safe as they can be while in our care. I am so grateful to everyone for their continued support and grace through the new clinic protocols. We appreciate you so so much. . #BC #covid19 #socialdistancing #space #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #clinic #wellness

Today we celebrated the earth and all of its beauty. It was my birthday I couldnt imagine spending it any other way. Ocean. Herbal medicine. Sand in my toes. My love. Pizza and good friends. #notcanadaday #birthday #imold #love #ocean #summer #flowers

Illumination is the energy of open awareness in the palace of fire (the heart); it is the spirit of humans, the master of mind. When the mind is open it is aware; the original spirit is in charge of affairs, and illumination is managed properly. One can thereby balance yang. When the mind is unruly, it wanders; the discriminatory consciousness handles affairs, and illumination is not properly directed. This is sufficient to damage yang (fire). Therefore fire is benefici...al to correctness and development - LIU YIMING . Welcome to summer and the time of fire element in the Chinese calendar. A time for the heart organ to shine and for the yang energy to be at a peak for the year! Here is your friendly reminder to check the lasting liver energy of the spring. Am I holding onto anything? What is in the way of me feeling joy this summer? Is my mind running the show or am I coming from my heart. when we come from our heart it is said we can then follow our true path. #journey #fire #heart #yang #sovereign #followyourintuition #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #wellnessjourney See more

Hello folx! Just a quick update as you may have noticed other practitioners returning to work. Balance Point has not yet opened to the public. Ill be doing a soft opening with a few patients next week and will go from there. I will be catching up and contacting those that I had to cancel or who have requested to be informed when I have returned to schedule the next two weeks. My re-entry back into our new world will be gradual and slow. Ive had many reflections, lots... of new life changes and Im not quite ready to jump right back in. I will be back running for people to book in starting June 1st but will be working part time. Online booking will be down as I work in a multidisciplinary clinic and we need to ensure we can stagger appointments to avoid client to client contact and allow for adequate cleaning to happen between patients. Please call to book in and that way I will be able to go over all of the new procedures with you over the phone before your arrival. My first priority is to keep people safe and so I will do my very best! Looking forward to practicing the medicine that flows from heart again. . #slow #slowdown #returntowork #clinic #missmyspace #thingswillbeweird #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #holistichealth #peace #quiet #calm #myzenden #zenzone See more

Ahhh more flowers. Okay folks. Im offline for four glorious days. I planned to do a silent retreat on Salt Spring Island this week and was pretty committed. I have decided to go ahead and do it at home amongst all my beautiful flower friends! Itll no doubt be harder to stay on track but Ill take the as an opportunity to grow more in my practice. Looking forward to simplicity and prayer, to gratitude and quiet, and to witnessing in its fullest form. Phew. See ya on the other side. #meditation #meditate #mindfulliving #mindfulness #quiet #consciousness #closedforspiritualmaintenence #spirituality #wellness #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine

It looks like the end is in sight. First off a huge thank you to all who supported the COVID pandemic by serving the public in various forms as well as by staying home. Its because of diligence that we have a return plan much sooner than expected! It looks like phase two will start to be integrated mid March which includes most alternative healing modalities. We have not heard confirmation from our college on our specific return to work plan but I will keep everyone p...osted as soon as I know. Im eager to get back to working with the CN Health and Wellness team! But not too eager as I know there will be big changes in the way in which we practice! If anyone has any feedback on specific ways in which you would feel safest getting acupuncture/massage please reach out and our team will be happy to modify and help where possible. Looking forward to seeing all your faces in the not too distant future! #backtowork #icantwaittoseeyou #feelinghopeful #wellness #covid #almostover #grateful #gratefulheart #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #holistichealing #healing See more

Happy Earth Day humans. I hope you got out to play in the rain, splash in some puddles and of course stay away from other humans I of course was in flowers all day. #everydayisearthday If anyone needs me Ill finally be looking up that electric bike attachment. Lets face it #cowichanvalley has sooo many hills! #mustgetstrong #cycle #bikelife How else will visit all of the flowers if the apocalypse happens. #doomer

Hows everyones digestion doing? Phew what a time to be alive. Its beauty and its challenges seem to be equally balanced. One of the things Im receiving emails and questions about the most these days is how to support digestion. The thing about stress is that it can affect our digestive system in big ways causing nausea, upset stomach, epigastric pain, bowel disfunction and irregularities. Considering we are also in Liver time of the year still we are more prone th...en ever to stress patterns and then lets add a pandemic on top of that! Usually this time of the year we are able to tolerate more fresh greens (nettles, cleavers, chickweed all come out to help cleanse the liver) and we start to gravitate towards eating cooler more raw foods as summer approaches. But what if theres some big stressful world event at play? You can bet that a fair amount of your energy and resources are going into managing the emotions, fears and anxieties that are the current times. Digesting each experience. Even if your not feeling it mentally it can show up in the body as tightness/ soreness in muscles and joints, digestion, temporal headaches/ migraines, neuralgia, PMS symptoms among other symptoms. So what do you do? Supporting the body with cooked nutrient dense foods longer throughout the spring season is going to be important. Incorporating those fresh greens into soups or stews. Not eating raw foods especially if there is undigested food in the stool or fatigue after eating. Get in some nature walks, move the body (@carmelle.fernwood.acupuncture has been blowing my mind with her simple somatic exercises. Check them out), do some mediation or mindfulness. And most of all be gentle with yourself and your process through this time. #food #nourishyourself #nourish #nourishtoflourish #healthylifestyle #healyourbody #healyourgut #ibs #ibsdiet #celiac #celiaclife #autoimmunedisease #wildfood #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealth #nutrition See more

This full moon has been full of medicine in its various forms. Dreams, flowers, ancestral and present moment medicine. My ancestors burned herbs in times of need to clear and purify the air. Here we have some eucalyptus leaves and some sage from the garden all wrapped up and ready to burn. Eucalyptus and garden sage (European variety) are two of my favourite herbs to burn. Eucalyptus is by far an ally in these times. It clears and purifies while also building energy in the body. Thanks @lunarbloomlandscaping for bringing me home these beautiful leaves . #ancestors #medicine #herbalmedicine #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #journey #covid #stayhome #diy #holistichealth #healthylifestyle #heal

Feeling all of the feels today. Ive pretty calm in this whole quarantine business. Chaos is something that my body has learned over time to be comfortable in. Ive gotten as educated as I can and stayed off of the media which has helped loads. The one thing that has kept me the most calm is being outside. This is my happy place. I am watching things grow and go through stages that Ive never had time to witness before. Paying attention to the rhythms and timing of nat...ure and witnessing how they impact me and the rhythms of my own body. It feels ancient and true, to be deeply rooted and working together with the natural world. I havent been able to practice acupuncture in over two weeks and its looking like I wont for the foreseeable future. I thought about offering counselling (my previous career choice) or diet therapy and lifestyle therapy but the truth of it is that what Im doing right now feels so important in a way Im not sure of yet. I miss all of my clients big time. I miss my practice and my little team. But until I can practice safely Ill be here. Watching nature and its magnificent unfolding. #missyou #selfcare #selflove #nature #mothernature #healthylifestyle #heal #health #grow #smallbusiness #covid #quarentine #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine See more

Grain free, gluten free, seed crackers with blanched nettles. I have decided that Im just going to feed myself during this quarantine and practice my foraging/ cooking skills. I know that for me diet makes a huge difference in my autoimmune symptoms and I can be virtually flare/ symptom free with just acupuncture and diet if I stay on top of it. Starting a business and spending time with my little family didnt leave much room for self care. I could feel symptoms coming ...back. But Im back baby! Self keeping is my new job. Nettle seed crackers 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds (ground) 1/2 cup of flax seeds (ground) 1/2 cup of sesame seeds (ground) 1/2 cup of hemp hearts and chia seeds. 1/cup of blanched nettles blended until smooth in the vita mix. Mix wet and dry ingredients. You may need to add more water or ground seeds. You want to be able to make a dough ball that doesnt stick to your hands. Roll out between parchment paper. Score with a knife. Season how you wish. Here I added turmeric, garlic and salt. Bake at 400 for 18 minutes tiring the pan half way through. Or dehydrate in the dehydrator :) enjoy! #autoimmunedisease #healthylifestyle #foraging #food #foodismedicine #wellness #wellnessjourney #quarentine #herbalmedicine #holistichealth #holistichealing #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #organic #paleo #paleorecipes #grainfree #glutenfree

Okay here ya go! Grain free, gluten free, sugar free, vegan carrot cake blueberry muffins. This recipe is from my favourite carrot cake and I just subbed out all of the things and they actually taste better and are good for you. And you have time to bake and emotional eating is a thing. So here ya go: 1.5 cups of carrots 2 tbsp ground ginger 3 large eggs... 1.5 cups of almond flour 1 tsp baking soda 2tbsp coconut flour As much cinnamon as you want ;) 1/2 cup of monk fruit sweetener or if you can handle it Maple Syrup 2 tbsp of Arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 tbsp vanilla 1/2 cup of avocado oil (or coconut) I also put wild blueberries and pecans. Mix it all together and bake for 20 mins at 350. Try not to eat six in one day. . #food #grainfree #glutenfree #paleo #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #foodismedicine #wellness #candidadiet #diet #eat #eathealthy #eatclean

We are starting so see some graffiti popping up and I couldnt agree more. Yesterday I saw over 50 kids playing on a park on my way to one of my favourite meditation spots. Running and playing with each other. The parents on the sidelines all chatting together to the sun. Usually this would warm my heart and having a two year old in my life I understand the need to be outside. But lets take this more seriously people. The reality is is that there is a virus that maybe you would be fine with, but would your grandparents? Other people you love? It would lessen anxiety substantially to know we are on top of it sooner then later. If there was a time to be selfless its now. #stayhome

Happy Equinox everyone. I was in the forest praying and meditating in a skunk cabbage swamp finding medicine with my love. It was magical. And we found some medicine alright. Here we have our local reishi species Ganoderma. Perfect for integrated the experience we are currently going through. Skunk cabbage helps us emerge from the mud and reach for the sky, and nettle to help move along stagnation. Feeling appreciative to @ancient_origins_medicinals for all of the knowledge sharing. #meditation #medicine #equinox #magic #stayhome #herbalmedicine #herbalsupport #fungus #mushrooms #pacificnorthwest #bc #vancouverisland #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #nature #forest #forestbathing

Its with deep sadness that we close our doors today. In order to keep the public safe it is imperative that we make the necessary changes to our practice. We feel like even though acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is very very beneficial to immunity as well as nervous system regulation, (which we could all use a little more of these days) it is so important to keep the vulnerable populations safe. Ill be sending out an email in the next few days with some remedies and act...ivities that you can do yourself at home to help. I will also be available free of charge via Skype or zoom for any questions you may have around our treatment plan or about the virus in general. Please reach out if you need any support my number is 250-709-7807. Im happy to help where I can even if thats a friendly chat because isolation is hard. #wegotthis #helpingothers #selfkeeping #selflove #isolate #selfisolation #safetyissexy #healthylifestyle #illbeinthegarden #illbeinthewoods #acupuncture #massage #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine See more

Whats the best way to boost immunity? Its my belief that the single most important thing we can do is rest and sleep. As a species we are not great at this. The average patient through my clinic door gets 6-7 hours a night. Its more recommended that the average person needs a few more hours then that. Sleep is a priority to me being a human with autoimmune conditions. Hands down rest has saved me from flares more times then anything else. Yin in Chinese Medicine is o...ur down shift function. Where we slow and recover. We allow our bodies to come out of the hustle to reset the nervous system (which is essential for digestion and assimilation of nutrients). Especially now in this time its more important then ever to rest. Literally earth is shutting down and theres no better excuse for you to do the same. Of course this is complicated and compounded by scarcity and root fears of illness. So also be gentle with your own self keeping. My heart goes out to those out of work today. To those health care practitioners and to vulnerable populations. Deep deep bows. Heres a cute picture of a baby kitten napping to inspire you to do the same. . We got this. #inthistogether #selfkeeping #selflove #sleep #rest #read #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #yin #naptime See more

Its that time of the year. When Mother Nature gives us all of the greens to help flush us out and cleanse our system. I love to use these in cooking where I can. Last nights dinner was baked salmon, chimichuri sauce, salad with chickweed, and roasted veg. Heres a recipe for this delicious fresh chimichuri sauce. ~ Chimichuri Nettle Style. ~. ... ~ 1 cup Nettles ~ 1 cup cilantro. ~ 1 cup parsley. ~ handful of chickweed. ~ 2/3 cup of olive oil. ~ 1/2 tsp salt. ~ 3 cloves of garlic ~ 2 shallots ~. Helpful hints: I roasted the garlic because I like the taste better :) enjoy. #eat #eatclean #food #foodporn #fresh #spring #cleanse #eatwellbewell #seasons #foodismedicine #medicine #nutritiontips #nutrition #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #farmtotable #harvest #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine See more

What is the role of the Liver? Within our bodies we have all of these alchemical processes continually happening to ensure our destiny. Arguably one of the most important is the relationship between the Heart and the Kidney. Water and fire. Yin and yang. Jing (the storehouse for all of lifes varied manifestations) and the Shen (the spark that illuminates potential and allows for manifestation to occur. These organs represent the microcosm of personal potential within t...he macrocosm human potential. Situated between these two poles is the Liver, wood element and the official in charge of the free flow energy within these two systems. According to Daoist philosophy a seed is planted in the Kidneys (Ming) at conception. This seed holds all of our potential for this lifetime. Each organ also has an associated part of our spirit. The Hun is the spirit of the liver and its nature is one of evolution. According to Lonny Jarret, the hun is the evolutionary spirit that is raised in virtue as we strive towards creation of the highest of which heaven has placed within. When we die it is considered that we have fulfilled the contract that we signed at conception and the Hun leaves the body through the point Bai Hui, at the top of the head, back to the stars where we come from. It is the constraint of this liver energy that deviates us from our truest path. Stress, a wrong turn on the path of life, or stagnation of energy can all lead to miscommunication of the heart and kidneys. It can look like depression (dampening of the heart or Shen. (Can translate to low dopamine in western medicine) it can look like too much wind in the body (muscle aches and wandering pain, headaches and dizziness) or an inflexibility or emotional outbursts when our expectations are not met. #alchemy #dao #innerwork #magic #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #wellness #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #liver #spring #wood #seasons #meditation #meditate #holistichealth #holistichealing #destiny #seeds #starseed See more

Ahhh. I feel it happening. The transition to Spring/ Wood/ Liver time of the Chinese Calendar. This is my favourite season. Its also a tricky time to navigate to ensure we are getting everything out of this time possible! Over the next few weeks Ill be sharing some of the knowledge gathered over the years by various teachers on this powerful time of the year. My hope is that it empowers people to have more knowledge on how to work with the seasons and their bodies. Ill share some recipes as well so keep in touch via stories or feed! Looking forward to connecting. #liver #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #wellnessjourney #seasons #seasonschange #watchmework #spring #springiscoming #medicine #selfcare #selflove #educate

Here is a prime example of Liver Qi (energy) at work. Liver can show up in many many ways which Ill be talking about in following posts but this is an easy example of a liver constitution person (who happens to be my favourite teenager) at work. Hes an all or nothin kind of guy and got a new guitar! You know what that means! Played straight for six hours diligently practicing towards mastering his chosen discipline. It also means a really sore forearm! Heres a friendly... reminder folx. Everything in moderation! Stay tuned for all things liver related and how you can balance yourself during this time of the year. #findyourbalance #motivationmonday #moderation #moderationiskey #balance #balancedlife #healthyhabits #health #wellness #cuppingtherapy #cupping #massage #acupuncture #holistichealing #heal #selflove #practicemakesperfect See more

This guy. What can I say? Hes my person, one of the strongest most sweetest most open hearted people Ive ever met. If your wondering who holds me up while I hold space for you itd be this guy. Always says yes to all of my crazy ideas. Hes always laughing, an amazing father and can make one hell of a cup of coffee. Farmer. Drummer. Man with a pissed of kitten cycling cap (thanks @knitchanchan ) He has my heart. What can I say. #babe #farmlife #growyourown #coffeetime #loveyou #love #myheart #doyouwanttobarfyet.

We are getting all fired up over here about spring. Shaking out all of the cobwebs and winter stagnation. What are your favourite ways to emerge from the yin and introspective time of nature? For me I love to grow things! No secret there. Starting to plant things reminds me that spring is around the corner! I also amp up my exercise routine (stay tuned for what that looks like. Ill push that to the last minute) I have lots of dance parties in my kitchen. Anything to wake... the energy up and move those stagnant bits from all of the corners of my little being. We are moving from kidney into liver energy. Its so important to start to move and wake up. Mostly Im writing this post so I remind myself that its time to get on the trails! :). #fitnessmotivation #fitness #exerciseismedicine #qi #movementismedicine #somatics #liver #cleanseyourbody #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #bc #duncan See more

I fully intend to make it through this Mars and Mercury dance with a smile on my face. Its almost spring after all. Planted my first flower starts, spent the day doing case plans for patients, and drinking tea. Lots to smile about over here! Happy Family Day Instagram Fam. #family #instafamily #bc #rest #nervoussystemregulation #yinisin #laughteristhebestmedicine #love #springiscoming #flowers #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #wellness #wellnessjourney #holistichealth #holistichealing #herbalmedicine

Thanks @moon.daughters for this very powerful reminder. The world is an intense place these days. Everywhere we look people are standing up for what they believe in. It seems as this is happening the other side amps up as well. In my own community Ive been closely following the Wetsuweten nation and watching the power of people coming together for what the land and the future of its inhabitants. People are gathering for climate change, to impeach a president, to aid i...n forest fires a blaze a world away. The bottom line is is that we are all in this together, we all live on this beautiful planet, and we can only get through this by working together. Dont know how to help? Get educated on issues in your community, raise a little money for those in need, hold the door open for someone, smile at a stranger from your heart, give yourself some space to grieve, eat a nutrient dense meal made locally. I mean the list goes on and on. If we all made a little intention to walk lighter on the earth and hold each other up then it makes for a stronger foundation to fight injustice. Rigidity and constraint dont make the best ingredients for healing. What ever effects one directly effects all indirectly thanks Martin! Im really grateful for the year of the Rat. Welcoming us into a year of big big changes. #fight #injustice #strength #strengthinnumbers #standup #riseup #togetherness #rat #ratsofinstagram #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #heal See more

Living on the Pacific coast of BC means tons and tons of rain. It also means green pretty much all year long. This magical place inspires me and builds me up. It takes away my woes and grounds me into my potential. Nature immersion is one of the best and easiest ways to come back to ourselves during the deepest parts of winter. Always remember to keep those kidneys wrapped up and toasty warm. A heating pad to the lower back to support kidney qi (energy) or vital force i...s never a bad idea either. Wishing all of you tender souls and sensitive beings some reprieve during this time. Yin is in my friends. That means relax and embrace the slow flow! #calmyournervoussystem #nature #pacificnorthwest #rainforest #green #ferns #acupuncture #magickingdom #slowmotion #traditionalchinesemedicine #forestbathing #forest #winter #winterwonderland #ocean See more

Snow day = slow days, warm drinks, tractor rides with tiny humans (and a not so tiny humans), and lots of soup! Today we got a little glimpse of spring in the mail. Thanks @floretflower. Looking forward to adding these to the mix of flowers being grown this year. Looking forward to being back in the clinic after being snowed in! Weve got some exciting events coming up to honour Kidney time of the Chinese Calendar as well as some meet and greet opportunities for practitioners so stay tuned! #flowers #farm #growth #growyourownfood #wellness #magic #magical #essence #fiveelements #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #tcm #herbalmedicine

Ive been pondering this idea of goals. Its a new year or Its a new decade I am probably the most goal oriented person. And I can recognize the impact this can have on my health in both good and not so good ways. Am I coming from a place of heart? Or trying to always be better, sending my spirit the message Im not good enough? What actually sets my soul on fire? Or relaxes my nervous system. Those are my goals. To. Not. Do. Too. Much. One of the things you probabl...y know about me is I love to grow things. Ive lived on a farm for four years and having food, medicine, flowers to walk through and touch, to smell or to listen to is one of the things that truly brings joy and peace to my life. I just ordered A-LOT of flowers. (My main focus this year) for no other reason but to appreciate them endlessly in all of their glory. Heres to 2020. The year of arriving, the year of quiet, the year of calm nervous systems. Hold each other up out there friends and smell some flowers. #flowers #farmlife #farm #instaflower #medicine #growthmindset #growth #wellness #slowmotion #slowdown #slowliving #justbe #justbecause #justbecauseflowers #garden #herbalmedicine #acupuncturelife See more

If anyone needs me I will be in here. Shannan -0 Norwalk -1. You win this time flu. Its official my house has been wiped out by the flu. Ginger tea, turkey soup and oregano oil will see me through. Fingers crossed the babies dont get it! Ill keep everyone posted for possible Monday clinic closure. #igotthis #flu #downwiththesickness #medicine #bedtime #tellmeastory #snugglesfordays #herbalmedicine #foodismedicine

What an enchanting night. @tanyadevine, gold needles, five elements, chocolate, and you fine folks showing up for yourselves made for a very beautiful evening. Feeling blessed that we are able to provide these events. Theres something truly magical about sound healing and acupuncture together. Two modalities that really complement each other in astounding ways. Till next time. #sound #soundhealing #acupuncture #community #healing #healthylifestyle #heal #yinyang #fiveelements #well #wellness #loveyourself #homesweethome

Ritual time. This medicine wreath was made today in preparation for next Sunday! Sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, rose, cedar. Feeling grateful for warm cozy days by the wood stove creating magic with friends who are doing amazing work in the world. Its always a good way to spend the day; holding each other up in all our light. . #holidayseason #holidays #making #crafts #rituals #acupuncture #sound #soundhealing #traditionalchinesemedicine #love #create #art #altar

Be bowled. Be bold. Food is art. Im definitely a visual human so summer food with all of its colours is pretty much my favourite thing. Creating dishes with some flare is always fun. Winter has me usually eating soup. My roommate made a comment the other day about how much bone broth happens around me and I can get quite sad eating the same thing over and over. Soup for days! My digestive health is important to me as is moving with the cycles of nature. Ive learned ...to be creative in the winter months and appreciate the nutrient dense warm cooked foods of the winter. My body had adapted and I no longer crave raw foods. When I listen to my body it starts to show up stronger and more capable as well. Funny how that works. Same team! We are all friends here. And when all else fails add some borage flowers. ;) #flowers #food #diet #eat #eatclean #eatlocal #glutenfree #paleo #farmlife #fromthegarden #farmtotable #farmtofork #medicine #foodislife #foodisfuel #nourishyourself #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness See more

Ahhh Im sure you can all feel it. December is here and the count down to the darkest day of the year is upon us. How are we all feeling out there? Slow? Immersed in our own shadow or the worlds if we are sensitive. This time of the year, especially here on the rainy west coast of BC, can be a challenge for a number of people. We are amping down from Lung and Large Intestine season in Chinese Medicine and moving into the watery depths of Kidney; the most yin time of the y...ear. In the world we live in now its not uncommon to want to skip this time of the year entirely. Slow down? What me? Are you crazy! Ive got so much to do! Sound familiar? If I have any wish for the human race its that we slow down and see that our rest is sacred. Weve been on a long journey and its okay to rest friends. Its okay to turn off your phone, you wont miss anything. And believe me, what we are missing from keeping ourselves busy is far more important. Its these moments of rest and solitude where we are able to hear what our soul has in store for us and how to make it happen. And its much more spectacular then that guy squatting 500 pounds (my guilty video watching confession). Use these last three weeks of Lung and Large Intestine to help you let go of any grief stored so you can move into the flow of the water element with ease. Weve got this! #teamwork #balance #balancedlife #elements #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture #fiveelements #healthylifestyle #healing #healingjourney #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #wellnessthatworks #seasons #equinox See more