Presence, Not Perfection

I’m so glad you’re here and curious about what healing might look like for you. My practice is rooted in the wisdom of nature and Chinese Medicine, where everything is interconnected, and where your unique landscape holds the key to restoring balance.

I’ve been studying Chinese Medicine since 2015, but began my formal education in 2019 at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM). I am currently a doctoral candidate at Pacific Rim College, in my final year of studies and clinical work.

As a student of DJ Steel, I’m informed by Nature Based Neijing Medicine, developed by Dr. Edward Neil, but also modern clinical research of Chinese medicine, thanks to my studies at SUTCM where I was involved in research on relaxation with Dr. Chen Chang Le at the Shanghai Qigong Institute. And I am also adept at listening. What this means for you is that together we will translate your health concerns into a story you can integrate into your body so that you can be more present and attune to life.

To book an appointment for your first visit, or to follow-up, please see below.

Fall Availability

I am currently fully booked through December. You can either requst to be added to my waitlist or I can recommend Vita Mishti and Caid Vernon at Pacific Rim College as practitioners who do good work. To book, call (250) 483-2119, and ask to be placed on their schedule.

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Fall Availability

Chinese medicine is both ancient and modern. While its roots reach back thousands of years, today it also draws from Western diagnosis, pathology, and research. This means your care combines the best of both worlds—time-tested techniques and a modern understanding of health.

During your visit, we’ll begin by talking. I’ll ask about your main concerns, your health history, and what life looks like day to day. This helps me understand your whole story, not just your symptoms.

Next, I’ll listen to what your body is saying. Using gentle palpation—feeling the pulse, abdomen, and specific points along the body—I can sense where things are moving smoothly and where they might be stuck. In Chinese medicine, the body is seen much like a river: when the flow is clear, we feel well; when it’s blocked or depleted, discomfort arises.

Treatment may include acupuncture, moxibustion (a warming technique that uses gentle heat), cupping, gua sha (a light scraping therapy), or tui na (a form of medical massage). These methods help release tension, improve circulation, and support your body’s natural ability to heal.

In some cases, I may also create a custom herbal prescription designed specifically for you. Chinese herbal medicine uses combinations of plants and minerals that have been studied and refined for centuries. Each formula is tailored to your individual pattern—addressing not only your main concern, but also supporting your overall vitality and balance.

Every session is tailored to you. The goal is not only to ease symptoms, but to help you feel more balanced, present, and at home in your body.